(InfoWorld) - Microsoft's Word and Office programs have been targeted again, with the company warning that hackers may already exploiting a new vulnerability found in the applications. The warning comes just afterÂ the company issued fixesÂ for 20 other bugs in its products on Tuesday, including six for Word. The latest problem affects Office 2000 and Office XP, Microsoft said in a security advisory on Wednesday. An attacker could create a specially-crafted Word document that, if opened, could allow them to control a victim's computer remotely. As usual it advised great caution when opening unsolicited attachments. Microsoft said it had received reports of "very limited, targeted" attacks. Danish security vendor SecuniaÂ ranked the problem as "extremely critical." The emergence of a security bug so soon after Microsoft's scheduled patch release follows a familiar pattern by hackers, who want to maximize the amount of time they have to take advantage of a vulnerability, said Thomas Kristensen, Secunia's chief technical officer. Microsoft rarely diverts from its patch schedule, set for the second Tuesday of the month, although it said it would in this case if it considers it necessary. Office applications such as Word are "low-hanging fruit" for hackers, since the programs haven't been audited as much as some others, such as Internet Explorer, Kristensen said. The hackers find a vulnerability by manipulating a document and testing how Word reads it. In this case, a modified document can corrupt system memory in a way that allows the attacker to execute code on the machine remotely. As well as sending the document via email, the hacker could embed it in a Web page and try to lure users into visiting that page. "Attacking using this vector is fairly easy," Kristensen said. However, new security features in Windows Vista, released to the general public last month, may prevent similar types of attack, so hackers may be making an extra effort to exploit them while they can, he said. Â


French leader, wife stay near Versailles

PARIS  Â French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his new wife, Carla Bruni, spent their wedding night in a former hunting lodge near the palace at Versailles, news reports said Sunday.


Autopsy on Anna Nicole under way, mom cites drugs

DANIA BEACH, Florida  - A Florida medical examiner began an autopsy on the body of former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith on Friday as her mother said drugs may have contributed to her daughter's sudden death.


Travel: Competition Send your suggestions, and you could win a luxury break.


"Bionic" arms give amputees freedom to move

The night before her big news   conference, Claudia Mitchell cut a steak for the first time   since she lost her left arm in a motorcycle accident more than   two years ago -- thanks to her "bionic" arm.


Geography is the worst-taught subjects in primary school and fewer teenagers are studying it, inspectors say.


PeopleSoft Ends Fight, Accepts Oracle's $10.3 Bln Bid

PeopleSoft Inc. agreed to be bought by Oracle Corp. for $10.3 billion, giving up an 18-month battle that pitted PeopleSoft against its shareholders, drove away customers and led to the ouster of its chief executive.


TD Ameritrade Quarterly Profit Rises to Record

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp  on Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit as client assets grew and trading activity rose, prompting the discount brokerage to boost its 2008 profit forecast.


Tra gli imputati Pollari, Mancini e 26 agenti Cia


Belgian police arrest two leaders of a far-right party at a Brussels protest against the "Islamisation of Europe".


scene of the deadliest attack on Americans since last year's war to oust Saddam Hussein. Tuesday and killed 22 people, including 14 US military personnel and four American contractors.


Hello! magazine is to appeal against damages awarded to its rival OK! over Catherine Zeta Jones' wedding photos.


Namco Hometek today announced that Taiko: Drum Master has shipped to North American retail outlets and is available starting today for the PlayStation 2. Taiko invites players to learn the art of the traditional Japanese drum through the use of a Taiko


Rhodri Morgan warns Labour not to allow the Blair leadership issue to overshadow the assembly election.


Amnesty Condemns U.S. for War on Terror Torture

The United States has manifestly failed  to uphold obligations to reject torture and cruel, inhuman or  degrading behavior in the "war on terror" launched after Sept.  11, 2001, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.


Online auction giant eBay has been slow to respond to concerns about pirated software being sold there, prompting the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) to file nine lawsuits against eBay-based software sellers, an SIIA official said.


FRIDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Archaeologists say they've found one of the oldest traces ever of human chocolate consumption in pottery vessels more than 3,000 years old.


OfficeMax Sets Probe, Buybacks Postponed

OfficeMax Inc. OMX.N has postponed  its planned share buybacks after launching a probe into  allegations by a vendor that OfficeMax employees falsified  documents for about $3.3 million in billing claims, the company  said on Monday.


A string of bombings and gun attacks on crowded markets, a railroad station, and other sites killed 44 people and left dozens wounded


(HealthDay News) -- If your child has a fever, it's sometimes difficult to decide whether to call a doctor.


If reform is the right word Today, some of the biggest names in high-tech have their eyes on the nation's capital, where lawmakers are babbling about an overhaul of the U.S. patent system.â¦


Foreign Experts Race to Identify Dead in Thailand

Foreign forensic experts joined the desperate race to identify Thailand's tsunami victims as the death toll and the number of missing mounted on Thursday.


Report: China to start holding jury trials

BEIJING -- China will start holding jury trials next year as part of court reforms that also will increase the number of judges, state media reported Monday.


Georgia makes more progress than any country in smoothing the way for business, the World Bank says.


OECD cuts 2005 global economic growth guidance

LONDON, November 30  - The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reduced its global economic growth forecast for 2005 to reflect the negative impact of the high oil prices on global trade and consumer


Swedes will no longer be able to snoop through each other's finances anonymously after a popular Web site agreed to tighten the rules on its credit information services, officials said Friday.


Link by Link: Is Obama a Mac and Clinton a PC?

The Mac may be the cooler computer, but arenât there more PC users in the world?


Wall St in week ahead: Presidential debate, consumer data eyed

The first US presidential debate next week and a load of data on consumer spending will settle some questions that have been hanging over US stocks, and equity strategists and traders say the decreased uncertainty could draw buyers back to the market.


China Outlines Stricter Food-Safety Controls

BEIJING, June 6 -- China has released food and drug safety goals for the next five years, promising stronger surveillance and export controls that officials say will help improve China's international image and relations.


WHO publishes atlas on global heart disease and stroke epidemic

The World Health Organization (WHO)launched here Thursday an atlas of heart disease and stroke, graphically detailing a global epidemic that is the leading single cause of death worldwide.


Open source software for an extra Â£20 Pssst, pass it onâ¦ Dell is selling Linux-based home PCs and laptops to its UK customers, but youâll need a very good eye and probably a magnifying glass to find the systems on the direct seller's website.â¦


Kenya feud rooted in old tribal tensions

Kenya's bloody election dispute has been in the making for decades, its main components poverty and tribal tensions.


With 48 hours to go, Paisley allows deal could be near

Ian Paisley last night emerged from Downing Street to warn the IRA that he will not compromise on the need for public proof of its disarmament, while confirming his willingness to govern Northern Ireland in partnership with his historic enemies once they


Google Global Firefox Extension Checks International Google Results

Ever wonder what Google results are served in different countries in both organic and paid search? Have an International or geotargeted Google AdWords campaign running and can’t see the ads? RedFly Marketing has just released the Google Global Firefox Extension which allows easy searching of Google search results in different countries without having to append the [...]


Bergamo, 20:36 - CALCIO, ATALANTA; ROSSI: VOGLIO DAI MIEI MASSIMO IMPEGNO

Trasferta impossibile, quella di Milano con l'Inter, per l'Atalanta: troppa la differenza che esiste...


Sudan troops fire on UN convoy in Darfur

Sudanese troops shot at a "clearly marked" United Nations convoy in Darfur, apparently mistaking it for a group of rebels in the first attack against the peacekeeping mission since it began this month, U.N. officials said Tuesday.


David Wesley was grateful to leave the NBA's worst team for one considered a playoff contender when he was traded from New Orleans to Houston.


French director Catherine  Breillat typified a trend at the Cannes film festival by  casting unknowns who had never acted before in "Une vieille  maitresse."


Manchester United Rejects Glazer Takeover

Manchester United said Monday it has rejected a business plan from Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer and ended takeover talks based on the plan.


J&J Warns of Blood Cancer Risk in Arthritis Drug

Johnson & Johnson is warning doctors that patients taking its rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade may have a higher risk of lymphoma, a blood cancer, the company said on Friday.


Aishwarya Rai to star in Hollywood blockbuster "Taj Mahal"

Bollywood's Aishwarya Rai is set to star in a Hollywood blockbuster called "Taj Mahal", the famous monument to love built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.


TJX Cos. now meets credit card security rules, a company spokeswoman said yesterday, putting the Framingham retailer among a growing number of companies catching up with a Sept. 30 deadline to tighten how they handle consumer information.


US Secretary of State Colin Powell says genocide has occurred in the western Sudan region of Darfur and blamed the government of Sudan and the Janjaweed militias.


DNA tests back a Sri Lankan couple's claim that a baby boy rescued from the tsunami was their son.


How believable are government claims on ID cards?

Home Office research reveals all British people are maintaining steady levels of disbelief over goverment claims about ID cards, according to official Home Office research.â¦


Microsoft's Low-Key Zune Rollout Doesn't Mean iPod is Safe

Even folks lucky enough to live in caves probably know by now that, thanks to the iPod, Apple Computer Inc. enjoys hands-down supremacy for elegant digital entertainment gear and simple downloads.  So there was little surprise when Apple was the clear favorite over Microsoft Corp.


Senate leaders vowed Thursday night to revive stalled immigration legislation as soon as next week, capping a furious rescue attempt led by President Bush.


At least 17 people are dead and 50 wounded in a new attack by United States and Iraqi forces on the northern town of Tel Afar. The town is believed to be a base for insurgents who have infiltrated from Syria.


Finanziaria, domani fiducia e maxiemendamento in Senato

Il maxi emendamento del governo alla Finanziaria, su cui l'esecutivo presenterÃ  la fiducia, darÃ  probabilmente presentato domani al Senato.Oggi e domani mattina si svolgerÃ  la discussione generale, mentre alle 16 ci sarÃ  la replica del governo.


Anguished pleas to save hostage Kenneth Bigley have taken their toll on his family and piled more pressure on Prime Minister Tony Blair.


Pakistani president says bin Laden still alive

Visiting Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said here Friday that al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden "is alive.". This is based on the confessions of several al-Qaida members


Australia's Olympic gold champion hockey team has pulled out of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan because of security concerns.


Sharon, Bolstered by Vote, Reaches Out to Labor Party

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon phoned the leader of the Labor Party, Shimon Peres, this morning and asked him to begin talks on forming a coalition government, Israel Radio reported.


At New American Indian Museum, Artifacts Are "Alive"

Many Native Americans believe exhibits at the soon-to-open Smithsonian museum in Washington are literally alive—some masks are even fed cornmeal. Includes photo gallery.


Rice raises rights concerns as Libya hails ties

Libya's foreign minister declared an end to confrontation with the United States on Thursday in a rare visit to Washington by a top Libyan diplomat aimed at cementing ties between the former foes.


Real is in a running battle with Apple, whose iTunes download store dominates with about 70 percent of legal downloading and whose iPod device for music storage is hugely popular. The iPod and iTunes were designed to work exclusively ...


Touch a light switch, catch a cold, study finds

WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters Life!) - Someone with a cold may just have left a little drop of virus on the light switch for you to pick up and infect yourself with, researchers found in a real-life look at how colds get passed around.


Rheumatoid arthritis patients' mortality unchanged

NEW YORK  - The decline in mortality seen in the U.S. population over the past four decades has not extended to patients with rheumatoid arthritis, despite innovations in rheumatoid arthritis treatment, according to a report in the current issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism.


By ANGEL RIGGS World Capitol Bureau  Members say the governor's approval shouldn't be required in all parole cases.   OKLAHOMA CITY -- The governor's approval should not be required in certain parole cases, members of the Oklahoma Sentencing Commission recommended Thursday.


Advances in Bare Metal Recovery for Linux and AIX Systems

(Source: Storix)  The need for rapid system recovery is more important than ever in this day and age when an entire business model can hinge on a company's properly functioning servers. In the event of hardware failure, a bare metal recovery can take days or weeks, especially if the new systems are not identical to the ones that went down. This white paper discusses advances in bare metal recovery that use file-level backup, known as ASR (adaptable system recovery), that enable quick restore, even from bare metal and onto hardware that is dissimilar from the original system. The paper will also discuss how file-level backup and recovery has the ability to improve a wide variety of IT tasks, including bare metal system recovery, restoration to virtual environments; and hardware migration. Read this white paper to learn how only file-level backup and recovery (or ASR) enables organizations to meet ambitious recovery time objectives with greater flexibility.


The Super Bowl may be four months away but ad sales are already hotter than Janet Jackson at last year's halftime show. Fox, which will broadcast the big game on Feb. 6, has sold out two


Nokia, Others Back Mobile Memory Standard

The new industry standard, called Universal Flash Storage, is an attempt to drive data transfer speeds and memory storage capacity up.


US Settles on Regions for Dispensing Medicare Drug Benefits

In the first big step to make prescription drug benefits available to the elderly, the Bush administration announced Monday that it would carve the nation into 34 regions


Gli analisti si attendevano un rialzo a 225,0 miliardi


Sen. Barack Obama raised $32.5 million from April through June, his presidential campaign said Sunday, in what is a record for a Democratic running for the White House.


Ogilvie Wields Hot Putter at Bob Hope Classic

Joe Ogilvie continued his brilliant  play at the $4.7 million Bob Hope Classic pro-am on Friday,  firing a six-under 66 to take a two-stroke lead over  Australia's Peter Lonard after the third round.


Two people are killed and five are missing after heavy rain triggers a landslide in Java, an official says.


The little-noticed arrests of three men allegedly planning U.S. attacks renews questions about the country's tolerance of terrorists.


The top U.S. point man with North   Korea will urge Asian powers to end arms-related trade with   Pyongyang as ordered by the U.N. on a tour of the region next   week, U.S. officials say.


Roma, 16:41 - GIORNALISTI, E' MORTO GIORGIO TOSATTI

Giorgio Tosatti, 70 anni, ex direttore del Corriere dello sport-Stadio ed ex presidente dell'Ussi, &...


Fukuda favored to win party race, be Japan's prime minister

TOKYO - Ruling party elder and political moderate Yasuo Fukuda is expected to win today's contest for the presidency of the Liberal Democratic Party, a victory virtually certain to make him the next prime minister of Japan in a parliamentary vote Tuesday.


The Office of Fair Trading may drop next year's High Court test case over bank overdraft charges, an official says.


Dallas McPherson had three hits and an RBI in his first major league start, helping Anaheim gain ground in the playoff race with a victory over Seattle.


Medicare Proposal Would Expand Coverage for Implantable Cardiac ...

CMS officials on Tuesday issued a proposed rule that would expand Medicare coverage for implantable cardioverter defibrillators, a move that would increase the number of eligible beneficiaries by one-third, to about 500,000, the New York Times reports.


Sony BMG settles with FTC over anti-piracy software

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission  said on Tuesday Sony BMG agreed to settle charges that it  secretly embedded potentially damaging anti-piracy software in  some of its CDs.


Valencia Defeat Leaves Barca Five Points Clear

Valencia suffered a 2-1 defeat at home  to nine-man Sevilla Sunday to leave Barcelona five points clear  at the top of the Primera Liga table.


China's defense budget to jump 17.8 pct in 2007

China's will boost defense spending by 17.8 percent in 2007, accelerating the emerging power's string of annual double-digit rises in money for a modern military that reflects its economic strength.


'I concorrenti potranno passare da una casa all'altra'


New York - The four living former American presidents will be honorary leaders of the World Trade Centre memorial project, Governor George Pataki announced on Monday.


Honesty isn't always the most profitable policy.


Nasa's Opportunity Mars rover is pictured from space by the recently arrived Reconnaissance Orbiter.


Australia's newly-elected prime minister Kevin Rudd arrived in the East Timorese capital Dili on Friday for a lightning visit to meet leaders and his nation's troops, an AFP correspondent saw.


Police hunt for sixth suspect in failed car bombings

Police hunted Monday for at least one more suspect believed to belong to an Al-Qaeda cell behind several failed car bombings in Britain after arresting five people, British media reported.


Cannavaro aiuta Cassano "Capello, perdonalo"

Il difensore del Real, a nome della squadra, chiede al tecnico di riportare in rosa il talento barese, punito per i suoi atteggiamenti: 'Si allena e poi resta a casa, è brutto...'


A Â£1.4m study will examine the impact of vitamins and other nutritional supplements on jail inmates' discipline.


Discovering Irishness, Recovering Niceness

David Morse, the only American actor in the otherwise all-Irish cast of the Broadway play âThe Seafarer,â has veered between saintly characters and ugly ones.


Bomb explodes under Indian train, 5 killed

GUWAHATI, India  - A bomb exploded under a packed passenger train in India's troubled northeast early on Thursday, killing at least five people, officials said.


By James Bernstein, Newsday, Melville, N.Y.  Feb. 9--Despite posting higher earnings and sales in its fiscal first quarter, shares of Hauppauge Digital Inc.


Afghan rebels seek release of Guantanamo prisoners in return for ...

Insurgents threatening to kill three kidnapped UN workers said Sunday they have handed over a list of 26 prisoners, some possibly held by the United States at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who they would take in exchange for the hostages.


A 17-year old died just hours after her health insurance company reversed its decision not to pay for a liver transplant that doctors said the girl needed.


Ministers 'suppressed report on passive smoking danger'

Ministers suppressed an official report on the dangers of passive smoking to prevent public pressure growing for a ban on smoking in public, campaigners claimed yesterday.


China raises interest rates for first time in nine years

Beijing, Oct. 28 (PTI): China today raised its interest rates for the first time in nine years to consolidate macro economic adjustment and ensure healthy growth of the economy, the apex bank said here.


No Cell Phone-Cancer Risk, Large Study Says

In the latest study to address the issue of cellular phones and cancer, a Danish survey of more than 420,000 cell phone users who first subscribed to service in the early 1980s through the mid-1990s suggests that there is no link.


Fallujah Battle Intensifies as Helicopters Are Downed

Fighting escalated in the Iraqi city of Fallujah as two US helicopters were downed and American and Iraqi troops battled house-to-house in the town center for control of the insurgent stronghold.


Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday declared that California's early primary has made the state more than a political ATM — just as he accepted a check from a supporter and then headed to two fundraisers.


US backs European effort on Iran but keeping options open: Cheney

The United States backs a diplomatic effort by European nations to try to persuade Iran to abandon its nuclear program but has not "eliminated any alternative," US Vice President Dick Cheney said.


At least one person shot at Illinois Capitol

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A security guard was shot inside the state Capitol on Monday afternoon by someone who then fled in a vehicle, authorities said.


Car bomb kills one, wounds eight near Pakistan court

A man was killed and eight people wounded Tuesday when a car bomb exploded outside a court in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, sparking a protest by hundreds of angry lawyers, officials said.


Top seed Andre Agassi advanced to the semi-finals of the Stockholm Open with a 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 victory over eighth-seeded Fernando Verdasco of Spain.


The United States premiere of âRoman de Gare,â directed by Claude Lelouch (âA Man and a Womanâ) and starring Dominique Pinon and Fanny Ardant, right, will open the 13th Rendezvous With French Cinema on Feb. 29 at the Walter Reade Theater. The movie, about a best-selling novelist whose plots bear similarities to the acts of a serial killer, will be one of 15 films shown at the Walter Reade and the IFC Center in Manhattan through March 9.


Bold M&A moves rewarded with stock price boosts

(InfoWorld) - Intel'sÂ deal with STMicroelectronics to create a new semiconductor company was a hit this week with IT investors, who continue to reward bold merger and acquisition moves in hard-fought tech markets like chips and Internet services. Rumors of aÂ Salesforce.com hook up with GoogleÂ andÂ Yahoo's continuing search for Web 2.0 companiesÂ also are stoking investor interest. Intel's deal with ST allows them to get immediate cash for money-losing operations while laying claim to future profits in the flash market. They are spinning off flash memory units into a new company, which will borrow money to pay the parent corporations cash for the deal: $432 million for Intel and $468 million for ST. The new company, as yet unnamed, will have annual revenue of $3.6 billion, ahead of rival Spansion, which is itself a spinoff from AMD. There were shadows on the deal, however. Though parts of the flash market are hot because the components go into cell phones and digital cameras, Intel has been losing money for years on its NOR flash memory products, more suited for storing code than multimedia files and considered less of a growth market than other areas of the flash sector. On balance, traders saw the deal as a clever way of protecting the parents while reaping immediate rewards for the investments they have made. When the deal was announced Tuesday, Intel shares rose to $22.99, up $0.36, and ST shares rose to $20.26, up by $0.38. Investors have been excited about deals in the most competitive areas of technology, including mature enterprise software as well as the burgeoning Internet services arena. Rumors of a possible new deal between Salesforce and Google this week combined interest in precisely these areas. Discussions between the two companies, reported Monday by The Wall Street Journal, played into long-time speculation that an outright acquisition of Salesforce would make sense: In one stroke, it would give Google a solid foothold in enterprise software-as-a-service technology, and it would give Salesforce the vast resources of the high-flying Internet search champion. The companies already cooperate in the development of a number of software projects. Salesforce shares jumped to $47.76 Monday, up by $1.96, while Google shares ticked up to $470.60, up by $0.30. The companies, however, remain silent on the matter. Yahoo shares fell Tuesday on the other hand, when officials quashed rumors that the company was going to buy social-networking site Bebo. Yahoo shares fell $0.43 cents to $28.92. While bold moves have been rewarded lately, the long-anticipated move by historically direct-sales vendor Dell into the retail market Thursday failed to get a rise from investors. Dell shares fell Thursday by $0.37 to close at $25.89. Financially beleaguered Dell, suffering from price pressure and competition from a rejuvenated Hewlett-Packard PC unit, has been applauded lately for getting serious about cost-cutting measures and a more flexible sales strategy. But a potential boost from the entrance in retail, which will seeÂ Dell selling desktop PCs at Wal-Mart, may have been dampened by the overall down market. Remarks this week by former Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan about the potential fragility of China's economic expansion weighed heavy on the technology-oriented Nasdaq. The Nasdaq, which has been riding high on strong technology company revenue this quarter, closed at 2537.92 Thursday, down by 39.13. Sometimes macroeconomic concerns trump sector issues.


Swan Lake Sharapova in Wimbledon rain row

Maria Sharapova was plunged into a Wimbledon rain row on Saturday as torrential downpours meant that just two matches were completed and drenched fans saw only 75 minutes of action.


Hanging out with Ingrid Hoffmann, the Colombian-born star of âSimply Delicioso,â a Latin-themed cooking show on the Food Network.


Digital Domain: The Big Gamble on Electronic Voting

Diebold declines to let Princeton researchers test the latest voting machine, which uses a standard industrial key to protect the door to its memory card slot.


Russia wants to negotiate new arms pact in autumn

Russia wants to start negotiating a new  Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty in the autumn, a  foreign ministry department head told Interfax on Friday,  adding a timeframe to a previous offer.


First Hizbollah âdroneâ enters Israeli airspace

The Lebanese militant group Hizbollah announced on Sunday that it had sent its first reconnaissance drone into Israeli airspace earlier in the day, in response to repeated Israeli violations of Lebanese airspace.


Former Duracell employee stole trade secrets

A former Duracell employee pleaded guilty on Friday to one count of stealing trade secrets from the battery company, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut said.


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But the story's not in the GAAP profits.


Racing: Formula One in turmoil as Ford pulls out

LONDON : Formula One was thrown into turmoil after US auto giant Ford announced that it was pulling out of the sport from the end of this season.


Taliban to free all 19 hostages, South Korea says

Taliban insurgents will release 19 South Korean Christian volunteers they have been holding for more than a month in Afghanistan, South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Tuesday.


The first anti-AIDS vaginal gel to make it through late-stage testing failed to stop HIV infection in a study of 6,000 South African women, disappointed researchers announced Monday.


F.C.C. to Look at Complaints Comcast Interferes With Net

The Federal Communications Commission will investigate whether Comcast is interfering with its subscribersâ attempts to use a popular online file-sharing program.


SEC probing Sallie Mae actions near stock sales

Student lending company SLM Corp , or Sallie Mae, said on Wednesday the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the company's disclosures in December 2007, before and after executives and directors traded in its stock.


Hospitals Slow in Heart Cases, Research Finds

In nearly a third of cases of sudden cardiac arrest in the hospital, the staff takes too long to respond, a study finds.


CORRECTED: Market gains after claims data, tech advance

(Corrects to show Merrill write-downs and adjustments  totaled about $16 billion instead of $14.1 billion in paragraph  7.)


Bologna, 19:38 - BASKET, LEGA: 10 MLN INVESTITI NEI VIVAI DAI CLUB DI SERIE A

La Commissione di Lega insediata per definire i contenuti della Convenzione tra Lega e la Fip ha pre...


Hearings Open With Challenge to Tribunals

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba -- The historic opening last week of U.S. military commissions that  have not been used since World War II was marked by twists and turns and a carefully crafted defense strategy designed to bring the cases against suspected terrorists into the American court system.


With US Marines poised to attack Iraqi insurgents in Fallujah, American warplanes pounded targets in the rebel-held city west of Baghdad today, and Iraqi security forces came under attack


Barclays gains as Bank of America deal talk mounts

Shares in Barclays  raced to a  record high as speculation mounted that Bank of America   could bid for the UK bank, even though its outgoing chairman  sold shares to signal no approach had been made.


Mistero schede bianche la riconta servirà?

Dopo le polemiche sui presunti brogli elettorali, la Giunta del Senato ha dato l'ok. Sarà davvero utile? Voi che ne dite?


Former BBC chief Greg Dyke has reopened the row over Tony Blair's decision to go to war with Iraq. Dyke was forced to resign from his post, along with former BBC chairman Gavyn Davies, last January after Lord


News.com Extra: Global space congress looks to the future

Plus: '$100 laptop' for sale in North America. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.


Karzai Formally Named Winner of Afghan Presidential Election

President Hamid Karzai was formally announced the winner of the Oct. 9 presidential election by Afghanistan's electoral board this afternoon after an international


Killing Dogs in Training of Doctors Is to End

By next month, all American medical schools will have stopped operating on dogs to examine their beating hearts.


Blair holds private talks with pope at Vatican

Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair met Saturday with Pope Benedict XVI in a private audience at the Vatican, heightening speculation that the outgoing premier may convert to Catholicism.


Rwandan troops who crossed into DR Congo are sighted for the first time by UN staff as people flee fighting.


"Ladder 49," a Hollywood action-melodrama in Hollywood's biggest, brawniest tradition, is structured like an old-fashioned western, with lots of showdowns and chases and men being men.


Possibili richieste di audizioni dinanzi ad Autorita'


Faccia a faccia con il presidente della Consob sul riassettoDomani il cda sulla operazione di "scorporo" di Tim                                                  Telecom, Tronchetti vede Cardia Domani in Borsa titoli sospesi


Racially Offensive Search Terms To Be Banned By EBay

Internet auction house eBay has announced that they will be taking preventative action against users searching for racially sensitive items.


A new way of delivering vaccines could help revolutionise immunisation programmes in the developing world by eliminating costly and often incomplete refrigeration, the scientists responsible for the technology said yesterday.


The first RAF aid plane arrives in Indonesia as the MoD says it is assessing if the military can help the tsunami victims.


Do you know what pops up when you Google yourself? You should, because odds are someone you work with or know does. A study released last month by Harris Interactive and Dogpile, a search engine run by InfoSpace


Europe Worries Over Russian Gas Giant's Influence

Gazprom has spun a web of control over energy supplies extending from Estonia on the Baltic Sea to Bulgaria on the Black Sea.


By MIKE SCHNEIDER and ERIN McCLAM, Associated Press WritersORLANDO, Fla. - She was the Robochick. He was Billy-O.


Down all day The website for UK tabloid The Mirror has been unavailable all day.â¦


Madrid, 20:35 - CALCIO, REAL MADRID: OPERATO CICINHO, IN CAMPO A MARZO

E' stato operato oggi il laterale brasiliano del Real Madrid Cicinho, che sabato sera contro il Beti...


EDITORIAL: 11th-Hour Progress: State Senate Gives Us Good News on Clean Air

By The Dallas Morning News  May 24--State lawmakers have run hot and cold when it comes to environmental legislation this year.   The session began with a flurry of activity and a foot-high stack of proposals aimed at improving air quality.


A Sri Lankan baby found in the debris left by the tsunami is returned to his parents, after DNA tests confirmed he was their child.


Barghouti withdraws from the race to succeed Arafat

Marwan Barghouti, the popular Fatah leader imprisoned by Israel, dropped out of the contest for the Palestinian Authority presidency last night in his second change of heart within a fortnight.


For the Toronto Sun. While one can't guess what the refugee board will rule, from the evidence it's hard to conclude that Jeremy Hinzman deserted from the US army for any reason other than he was scared.


President Bush criticized Sen. John Kerry's plans for health care and medical liability reform on Thursday, saying the result would be even higher costs and more federal involvement.


Microsoft, Cisco: Seeing Eye-to-Eye on Network Security

Tech giants Microsoft and Cisco have agreed to develop and promote interoperability between their respective network access technologies.


Ed Harris Set to Direct Sam Shepard's 'Fool for Love' on Broadway

Playbill - Actor Ed Harris will make his Broadway directorial debut with the Roundabout Theatre Company's forthcoming revival of Sam Shepard's Fool for Love.


TVs, PCs fight for living room space at tech fair

Internet TV, mobile TV and video on  demand may be the talk of the technology sector but when it  comes to buying decisions at this week's IFA electronics fair,  television sets are set to be bigger business than ever.


September slowdown for Philly-area factories

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Activity at factories in the Philadelphia region grew at a slower pace in September, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.


The NBA all-stars finally got their act together to edge out Spain in a close fought quarter final. The US team finally got its act together today to beat Spain in a tense, close-fought and ultimately acrimonious quarter-final in Athens.


Lagardere resta amministratore con il 97,5% dei voti


Australian zinc producer Zinifex Ltd   launched an all cash bid worth up to A$775 million  ($668 million) for nickel miner Allegiance Mining  on  Monday as it looks to diversify out of zinc and copper.


An Immigrant Group in a Rush to Marry Young

In contrast to contemporary American culture, marriage at a young age is generally promoted in the foreign-born Russian community.


By Alan Fram, Associated Press  Sun block. Beach umbrella. Laptop.   One in five people toted laptop computers on their most recent vacations, an Associated Press-Ipsos poll released Friday said.


Brian Williams takes over NBC 'Nightly News'

Tom Brokaw's successor is a NASCAR dad who considers pizza night with the kids sacred â-hin crust, please â - listened to hundreds of hours of White House tapes from the Johnson administration for fun.


When Rubens Barrichello crossed the line in qualifying and 'P1, P1' filled his ears, 'my legs went numb,' the Brazilian explained.


LG Electronics announces several touch screen cell phones at GSMA 2008, including the LG KF700.


Iraq Declares State of Emergency as Insurgents Step Up Attacks

Faced with a surge in deadly guerrilla attacks, Prime Minister Ayad Allawi declared martial law across most of the country today as American and Iraqi troops made final


When it comes to taking oil and natural gas from government land and waters, the oil companies are getting a good deal, says a congressional report.


Two-year sentence for Ohio couple who caged kids

A judge on Thursday sentenced an Ohio couple to two years in prison for endangering and abusing some of their 11 foster children by locking them in caged bunk beds.


Tommy Byrne, 87, a Former Yankee Pitcher, Dies

Tommy Byrne was the longtime Yankees left-hander who was named the American Leagueâs comeback player of the year in 1955.


R.W. Eaks isn't bothered by the sound of his ball striking wood off the tee — even though he uses a metal driver. With his drives ricocheting harmlessly off tree after tree, Eaks had an eagle, a hole-in-one and birdied five of his final 10 holes Saturday, smiling all the way en route to a career-low 62 to surge into the second-round lead at the inaugural Dick's Sporting Goods Open.


Bushâs Economic Advisers Call for Lower Taxes and Freer Trade

In a buoyant annual report, President Bushâs Council of Economic Advisers said the economy was poised to keep growing at a solid 3 percent a year.


Test Predicts Who Will Benefit From Chemo

A genetic profiling test already on the market accurately predicts which breast cancer patients will benefit from chemotherapy and which won't, giving women a powerful tool to help decide whether to undergo the ordeal, scientists report.


Hungary opposition rejects govt call for talks

Hungary's main opposition party   snubbed a government call for talks on Thursday to discuss how   to deal with anti-government protests and riots which have   convulsed Budapest this week.


Explosive Remnants Found in Russian Jet Wreckage

One of two Russian airliners that crashed nearly simultaneously was brought down by a terrorist act, officials said Friday, after finding traces of explosives in the plane's wreckage. A Web site connected to Islamic militants claimed the action was connected to Russia's fight against Chechen separatists.


French to release Arafat medical records

French officials were expected to release the medical records of Yasser Arafat to his nephew today, with Palestinian officials indicating they would make them public.


U.S. duo win physics Nobel for backing up Big Bang

Americans John Mather and George Smoot won the 2006 Nobel prize for physics on Tuesday for work on cosmic radiation that helped pinpoint the age of the universe and added weight to the Big Bang theory of its birth.


Powell, Ridge Endorse Strong Intel Chief

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed the idea Monday of a new national intelligence director with budget authority over the nation's nonmilitary intelligence agencies, noting that authority comes with the power to control money.


Assen, 16:04 - MOTOGP, ROSSI: SUL BAGNATO BRIDGESTONE FA ALTRO MESTIERE

"Come a Donington una settimana fa, siamo nella condizione peggiore che si possa immaginare". Dopo l...


Even during seasons when the Steelers haven't won as many games as some thought they should have, there has been little doubt about coach Bill Cowher's future.


Primo fine settimana di controesodo, 5 milioni di veicoli in circolazione

Saranno quasi cinque milioni le auto in circolazione per il primo fine settimana del grande controesodo estivo: per oggi e domani si prevede traffico intenso verso il mare e le località di villeggiatura, mentre per domenica pomeriggio e lunedì mattino ...


Urgent safety studies are needed for newer epilepsy drugs increasingly given to children, say UK researchers.


Rivals in Ukraine's scandal-ridden  presidential polls traded barbs Monday in a live television  debate in what is likely to be the climax of campaigning ahead  of Sunday's decisive rerun vote.


Liverpool Consider Campo-Diouf Swap Deal

Liverpool are reportedly keen on offering Bolton El Hadji Diouf in a swap deal involved their Spanish star Ivan Campo. Diouf is currently on a season-long loan at the Reebok Stadium and Bolton are known to


Roma, 12:22 - CALCIO, SEREDOVA: NON PENSO A MATRIMONIO CON BUFFON

Alena Seredova, fidanzata si Gigi Buffon, sta per diventare mamma e, in una intervista a Donna Moder...


Sudanese authorities on Wednesday questioned witnesses in the slaying of an American diplomat who was shot by gunmen in a drive-by attack in the capital.


Cardinals end Nationals' win streak at 4

Jim Edmonds had two hits and three RBIs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals end the Washington Nationals' four-game winning streak with an 8-6 victory Saturday night.


Tony Blair will be replaced as British   Prime Minister by the end of July 2007, newspapers reported on   Wednesday, signaling the start of a leadership battle which   some fear may paralyze government for months.


Hispanics, Women Less Likely to Be Tested for Colon Cancer

MONDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDayNews) -- Colorectal cancer is curable if detected early, but many Americans -- particularly Hispanics and women -- don't get the screening tests.


Workers responding to neighbors' complaints of a bad smell coming from an apartment in western England discovered a body that lay decomposing on a couch for years while another resident lived there, officials said Friday.


iTunes expands into nine more European countries

MacCentral - Shortly before Apple's special music event on Tuesday featuring Bono and The Edge from U2, the iTunes Music Store was updated with links to allow residents of nine new countries to buy music online. In addition to the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, iTunes now supports Austria, Belgium, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.


Samsung unveils new display technologies

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has developed a new LCD (liquid crystal display) technology that builds a touch screen into the display, a development that could lead to thinner


Turkey's foreign minister flew to Baghdad Tuesday to pressure top Iraqi officials to crackdown on Kurdish rebels who ambushed and killed 12 Turkish soldiers two days before


Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger insurgency is threatening to resume armed struggles unless the government accepts the rebels' blueprint for self-rule.


BRUSSELS, Belgium — German Chancellor Angela Merkel will push her European Union counterparts to go green on energy at summit talks Thursday, urging them to adopt tough measures needed to fight global warming and reduce Europe's dependence on oil imports.


Russia and China to Hold Joint Maneuvers

Russia and China will hold unprecedented joint military maneuvers on Chinese territory next year involving both nations' air forces and navies, Russia's defense minister on Monday.


Pedro Almodovar's award-winning film Volver is chosen to represent Spain at next year's Academy Awards.


Oscar-winner Demme sees extended Katrina project

Filmmaker Jonathan  Demme has put the struggle of New Orleans' poor to reclaim  their hurricane-wracked neighborhoods on television and the big  screen. But he's not done yet.


SUPERMARKET group Morrisons revealed a tale of two store chains in its interim figures today. Like-for-like core Morrisons sales rose 8.9% in the six months to July 25 and were


NATO troop offers expected for Afghanistan

By Kristin RobertsPORTOROZ, Slovenia - NATO states will probably offer more troops and equipment to meet shortfalls in Afghanistan when their defense ministers meet on Thursday, but holes will remain, a U.S. ...Comment


Petter Solberg (Subaru) made a superb start to open a 31 second lead over the opening three stages, two of which he won despite an overheating engine.


Changes in North Korea's economy have led to spiralling food prices many people cannot afford, the UN says.


Vertice maggioranza su Finanziaria, premier soddisfatto


CT 4: Shays Stresses Integrity Over Incumbency

Facing what is perhaps the climactic election of his career, Connecticut Republican Rep. Christopher Shays insists he does not mind losing his seat because of his longstanding support for the war in Iraq Ã¢ÂÂ as long as he maintains a reputation for personal integrity that has been his political armor over his 19 years in Congress, even as his 4th District in the New York City suburbs has developed a Democratic lean.


Warring Afghan Factions Say Cease-fire Holding

A renegade Afghan militia commander and a spokesman for the governor of the western province of Herat said on Wednesday their forces were honoring a cease-fire brokered a day earlier by the U.S. envoy to Afghanistan.


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Russia says relations with U.S. "inspire alarm": Tass

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that relations with the United States "inspire alarm," Itar-Tass news agency reported.


Arafat's Wife Accuses Deputies of Wanting Him Dead

Yasser Arafat's wife accused senior  Palestinian officials on Monday of plotting to "bury him alive"  and forced them to put off a planned trip to France to visit  her critically ill husband.


Patil came to âsee, hear and understandâ

LEH, NOVEMBER 8: As Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil wound up his three-day visit to JK today, the Hurriyat Conferenceâs moderate faction remained absent from his itinerary.


Sunâs Da Vinci Machine Broadens JVM Coverage

Sun is working on technology to make it easier to run different languages on the Java Virtual Machine.


Hollywood stars pay tribute to legendary US TV host Johnny Carson, who has died at the age of 79.


US will boost troop strength in Iraq to highest level since ...

US military commanders Wednesday announced that they would increase the number of troops in Iraq to 150,000 - the highest level since the March 2003 American-led invasion


Scientists harness mysteries of the brain

A young woman, confined to a wheelchair, is told to think about moving another wheelchair in front of her, first to the left and then forward.


Civilians are hit by a suicide attack targeting a Nato convoy in southern Afghanistan, police say.


Despite an incredible rushing effort by fullback Brad Hoover, the Carolina Panthers fell at home to the San Diego Chargers. The Panthers (1-5) controlled most of the game and contained elusive running back


When Steve Maina finishes a round of golf at Kenya's exclusive Windsor club, a waistcoated waiter hurries over with a tall iced drink while armed guards watch discreetly from the shrubbery, a few minutes' drive from one of Nairobi's oldest slums.


The six British teams discover who they will play in the group stage of the Champions League.


The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday halted the execution of a man who killed his parents nine years ago.


A hearing to decide whether to introduce limits for cockling on the Dee Estuary gets under way.


Roma, 13:37 - CALCIO, LAZIO; LOTITO: SU ODDO NESSUN CARTELLO 'VENDESI'

Il presidente della Lazio, Claudio Lotito, commenta le voci di una probabile cessione di Massimo Odd...


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Security reseacher issues warns against rogue MacSweeper

F-Secure warns of a rogue software application targeting the Mac that purports to clean a user's system.


Belleville News-Democrat, Ill., Roger Schlueter Column: Mark Twain Did the U.S. A Big Favor

By Roger Schlueter, Belleville News-Democrat, Ill.  Feb. 18--Q. In watching a biography on Mark Twain, I heard an incident in Samuel Clemens' life that has had a direct effect on all of us today.


Fashion Wire Daily - Perhaps it was the stately faÃÂÃÂ§ade of Cipriani on 42nd Street, or perhaps it was the near darkness inside the famous spot, but the atmosphere at Diesel's show Wednesday was pure calm.


A Fight for Life Consumes Both Mother and Son

The writer Susan Sontagâs death, as set out in a short and immensely disturbing account by her son, David Rieff, must rank as one of the worst ever described.


Japan's whaling fleet cuts short its annual hunt after a fire two weeks ago crippled the main boat.


CBS Fires 4 on Team That Produced Faulty Report on Bush

Four staff member were fired for a report on President Bush's military service that relied on allegedly forged documents.


Rice makes new push to break Arab-Israeli impasse

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice embarks on a new U.S. push to revive peace moves between Israel and the Palestinians on Wednesday after being criticized for not doing enough to resolve the conflict.


For men with prostate cancer that recurs after radiation therapy, 'salvage' surgery to remove the prostate can lead to long-term cancer control, New York- based researchers report.


Bush, Big Three automakers summit delayed

A summit between President Bush and the heads of the Big Three automakers has been pushed back until after the November election, despite an expected visit to the state by Bush this week and increasing pressure from critics who say the White House is ignoring the needs of the struggling industry.


UK to Send Troops Into US-Controlled Area of Iraq

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's government, risking criticism from lawmakers in the ruling Labour Party, said it will redeploy 850 troops now in southern Iraq to a region controlled by US forces.


Sport: The All Blacks made a rampant start to their World Cup campaign, beating Italy by 76-14 in a match which was over after less than 20 minutes.


Talbots to exit Kids, Mens units, close 78 stores

Apparel retailer Talbots Inc  said on Friday it will exit its Talbots Kids and Mens lines, and close 78 U.S. stores by September.


I am disappointed (but not surprised) to hear of the problems with the proposed transit tax in Salt Lake County. I was torn when voting for the tax increase in November.


With Detroit Downbeat on 2008, Its Suppliers Are Singing the Blues

Carmakers expect 2008 to be challenging, but hundreds of automotive parts suppliers are anticipating the year ahead to be one of the ugliest ever.


Bundchen tops Forbes' richest model list

Gisele Bundchen tops Forbes.com's list of the world's richest models, earning $33 million in the last 12 months. The Brazilian supermodel strutted past the likes of Kate Moss, who came in at No.2, and Heidi Klum, who placed third on the list.


Reilly Remains As NBC Entertainment Chief

NBC Entertainment President Kevin Reilly Thursday signed a multiyear deal with the U.S. television network.  The contract has been anticipated since January when NBC Universal Chief Executive Officer Jeff Zucker expressed his desire to keep Reilly, Variety said Thursday.


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Verizon drops DSL fee after US FCC pressure

Verizon Communications Inc. said on  Wednesday it had dropped a surcharge for high-speed Internet  service after U.S. regulators questioned whether the No. 2 U.S.  telephone carrier was following truthful billing practices.


Gov egghead: Companies should have daily PT

Then only small firms will be fat cats One of the government's top social-policy eggheads has said that companies should have exercise periods for their staff, according to reports.â¦


Invading Species Threaten State: Conference Held After Recent Discovery of Ravenous Bloody Red Shrimp in Lake Ontario

By Brian Nearing, Albany Times Union, N.Y.  Feb. 8--COLONIE -- The electronic marquee outside a Wolf Road hotel Wednesday looked like something from the sci-fi double feature at a 1950s drive-in: Invasive Plants.


Ugandan lawyers begin a strike in protest at the storming of the High Court by security agents.


Former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith, who took her fight to inherit from her aged billionaire husband to the U.S. Supreme Court, has died at the age of 39 after collapsing in a Florida hotel room, her lawyer said on Thursday.


Cell phones mobilized to fight AIDS in Africa

Mobile phones are being harnessed to  fight HIV/AIDS in Africa under a new $10-million scheme  announced on Tuesday with the backing of leading companies and  the U.S. government.


Greek women enter male-only Mount Athos community

About a dozen Greek women violated a 1,000-year ban on the male-only monastic community of Mount Athos on Tuesday during a protest over disputed land, one of the demonstrators said on Wednesday.


Bid4Spots Signs 200 Online Radio Stations to Reverse Auction Platform in First Month

Bid4Spots (http://www.bid4spots.com)  today reported that it has signed 200 Internet radio stations within the  first month of announcing the industry's first  reverse auction to facilitate buying and selling advertising for  independent online radio.


Whipping Past Cuba, Ivan Roars Into Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Ivan skirted the western tip of Cuba on Monday and arced into the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of 160 mph, bearing down toward landfall on the US Gulf Coast later this week.


The mayor of Paris pronounced them husband and wife, but Tony Parker and Eva Longoria aren't finished tying the knot. On Saturday, the NBA champion and star of "Desperate Housewives" are exchanging vows in a cathedral dating to the 12th century and throwing an exclusive, star-studded bash in a storied French chateau.


Fresh from boot camp, dozens of young Iraqi Army recruits had their first pay in their pockets as they left their base yesterday for leave at home.


The malware disables Mac OS X's built-in firewall, steals personal information and can destroy data.


PatriotsÂ Charge Reignites Feud With Jets

Last week, the Patriots filed a tampering charge with the N.F.L. against the Jets because of their contract talks with the former New England wide receiver Deion Branch.


Behind flu-vaccine shortage: Struggle to police drug industry ...

In August, scientists at a Chiron Corp. plant in Liverpool, England, said they found a reddish-brown bacteria contaminating some doses of flu vaccine.


Besides the fact that Hurricane Frances impacted some games in Florida, it would be hard to top the opening weekend of this year's college football season.


Brigitte Bardot backs Irish anti-hare coursing campaign

French former film star Brigitte Bardot ( news ) has pledged her support for an Irish campaign against the use of live hares in greyhound coursing, it said.


Vince Carter scored 23 points, 16 in the fourth quarter, and Jason Kidd added 19 as the New Jersey Nets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 106-103 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.


Scientists warn Arctic is warming quickly

Scientists say changes in the earth's climate from human influences are occurring particularly intensely in the Arctic region, evidenced


Cleveland Cavaliers claimed their fourth straight win with a 99-88 win over the Golden State Warriors. LeBron James led the scoring charts with 33 points, 21 of which came in the first half.


Ultimate Star Wars Fanboy Stashes a Galaxy of Cool Collectibles

Take a peek at one of the world's largest collections, amassed over three decades by self-proclaimed Star Wars completist Steve Sansweet.


Investors upbeat on economy, stock prices: poll

U.S. investors remain confident in the health of the economy and most expect the U.S. stock market to hold near its recent record levels or extend them modestly, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.


Dopo rilievi scientifici, 2 fratelli i presunti responsabili


A pilot is killed after his light aircraft crashes in the Scottish Borders, police confirm.


Britney Finalizes Marriage and Fires Manager

After some skepticism from the press as to the legitimacy of Britney Spearsâ marriage to dancer Kevin Federline, the star announced Thursday that the paperwork from last monthâs ceremony has been legally filed.


Robert De Niro fails to show up at an awards ceremony in Milan and a press conference in Rome.


The widow of legendary US comedian Rodney Dangerfield is suing over a video footage of the star's later years.


The Lord Mayor of Dublin's residence is evacuated amid claims a UVF bomb has been there since 1981.


Africa could be on the verge of a major polio outbreak, the World Health Organization warns.


US warplanes pounded Mehdi Army positions in Najaf early Monday as fighting continued between US-Iraqi forces and militiamen loyal to renegade Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr.


Sept. 28, 2004 -- Health insurance prices far outstripped wages over the last four years, leaving Americans with less coverage at a far greater cost, according to a study unveiled Tuesday.


La Procura ha dimostrato che quei rapporti non erano originaliSarÃ  richiesta l'audizione del perito che ha smascherato la bugia                                            "G8, quei falsi documenti di Bolzaneto" I pm: precompilati i modelli degli arrestati                                                                                di MASSIMO CALANDRI


Secondo Merril Lynch, e' improbabile che fondo traini altri


A 17-year-old girl with brain cancer — honored by Gov. Jeb Bush when she fulfilled her dream of graduating from high school — has died. The governor Thursday hailed her courage.


Democrat Kucinich quits White House race

Democrat Dennis Kucinich is abandoning his second, long-shot bid for the White House as he faces a tough fight to hold onto his other job Â U.S. congressman.


Bombs kill 133 in Baghdad, gunmen storm ministry

Six car bombs killed 133 people in a Shi'ite stronghold in Baghdad on Thursday, one of the bloodiest attacks since the U.S. invasion and likely to inflame sectarian passions in a nation sliding toward civil war.


Call it Scary Saturday or Survival Saturday. The theme was rampant among the Top 10 this weekend as No. 1 Southern Cal, No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 4 California, and No. 6 Texas all had scary moments. So did No. 9 Tennessee and No. 11 Miami, but they didn't survive and are officially out of the national championship hunt.


A businessman is suing Michael Jackson for $3m alleging he is owed for unpaid loans and producing fees.


Yemenis head to polls in presidential election

Yemenis began voting on Wednesday in   elections that long-serving President Ali Abdullah Saleh is   expected to win, despite facing a genuine challenge from a   former minister.


Several pedestrians are injured when two buses collide at Walsall bus station.


The EFF files suit against the self-proclaimed inventor of the Electric Slide line dance after a YouTube video becomes a copyright issue. In 27B Stroke 6.


Insurgency in Iraq 'will not end': Powell

WASHINGTON, Dec 28  - US Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday that the insurgency in Iraq "will not end," as insurgents are determined to derail the country's democratic transition.


A U.S. man was shot and killed on the Caribbean coast of Honduras while trying to save a neighbor whose house was being robbed, authorities said Wednesday.


Bank of England policymakers vote 9-0 to hold rates at 5.75% in September,  minutes from the meeting show.


Two More Suspects Nabbed for Nuclear Weapons

Police have confirmed that two suspects were arrested yesterday for contravening the Nuclear Energy Act. Police spokesperson Sally De Beer said one suspect was arrested in Randburg, Johannesburg and another


Rice, al-Maliki keep distance at meeting

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki kept a polite distance Saturday as they attended a group meeting and avoided discussion of a Baghdad shootout involving guards from a U.S. company protecting American diplomats.


Bush presides over soldiers' citizenship

President Bush presided over a citizenship ceremony Monday for three soldiers injured in Iraq, calling them "men who knew the cost of freedom and were willing to pay that cost so others could live free."


In person, thereÂs a quality of indomitable exuberance about Sushmita Sen which renders itself well to the roles that she does.


Walmart and Linspire (formerly Lindows) have partnered up to sell a sub $500 laptop through the large retail chain. "Walmart.


Tsunami CD Sales Rule India Black Market

Pushing aside pirated Bollywood movies, new releases are ruling the black market video charts: compilations of grisly pictures and videos of the tsunami horror.


Says recruitment firm that wants its share of the pork IT firms are ripping off the government by charging more than twice the market rate for staff, according to a recruitment company.â¦


Flags were at half-mast in Nottingham and Derby today following the death of Brian Clough. Clough won back-to-back European Cups at Forest and reached the semi-final with Derby, leaving his indelible mark on the cities.


Texas A&M will coast into Big 12 play with a seven-game winning streak and its best start since the 1920s.


Patriots Fans Toast Super Bowl Champions

Three silver Super Bowl trophies and the gray sweat shirt-wearing mastermind who won them all took a championship ride through the streets of Boston on Tuesday, passing nearly 1 million screaming fans.


BRA approves Glavin for deputy director post

THE REGION The Boston Redevelopment Authority board of directors approved the appointment of Michael F. Glavin as deputy director for institutional development of the city's planning and development agency. Glavin, formerly a manager of community investment programs at Bank of America and its Boston-based predecessors including BankBoston, will lead a team that oversees Harvard University's significant expansion into Allston, among ...


Pope Benedict on Tuesday said he hoped Christmas would bring consolation to those living in poverty, injustice and war and appealed for just solutions to conflicts in Iraq, the Holy Land, Afghanistan and Africa.


STMicro, Intel joint venture financing slashed

A flash memory joint venture owned by  STMicroelectronics  , Intel Corp  and  Francisco Partners will get about half the debt financing  originally intended and has delayed closing until March 28.


Poorer professional sports clubs are less likely to carry out full health checks on players, research suggests.


Europe Charges Airlines With Price Fixing

The air cargo haulers All Nippon Airways, Air New Zealand and the Malaysian Airline System were charged Thursday with violating European competition rules.


Shares in LG.Philips LCD Co Ltd  surged on Friday on market talk Japan's Matsushita Electric Industrial was buying a stake in the South Korean flat screen maker, but both firms poured cold water on the talk.


EU Clinches Deal on Terms for Turkey Talks

The European Union and Turkey reached  a historic agreement on starting membership talks on Friday  after Ankara said it would sign a pact acknowledging Cyprus as  an EU member.


Obesity has been a factor in at least 20 child protection cases in the last year, the BBC learns.


Il presidente del Pse: l'Ulivo sarebbe il benvenuto


U.S. Launches Offensive After Iraq Ambush

U.S. forces launched a new offensive Wednesday against insurgents in an area south of the capital dubbed the "triangle of death," while militants ambushed an elite Iraqi police unit in a Baghdad neighborhood known for its loyalty to ousted dictator Saddam Hussein, killing 29 people, most of them civilians.


Pennington Reaches Long-Term Deal with Jets

The New York Jets and quarterback Chad Pennington finally agreed on a long-term contract extension Wednesday.


With its mobbed-up sharks and hip-hop habitats, the animated feature Shark Tale might qualify as the first "fishploitation" film in movie history.


Patch service shuts after Microsoft request

AutoPatcher project "probably history," its project manager says, leaving Microsoft to be sole distributor of its software updates.


Google fixes Gmail IMAP problem on Windows Mobile

Google said it has fixed a problem that was causing Windows Mobile phone users to receive blank Gmail messages.In October, Google began supporting IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) for Gmail. That means messages that mobile users send or receive from their phones are synched with their Gmail accounts, appearing the next time users access their accounts from a computer. But shortly after the announcement, Windows Mobile users began complaining in online forums about problems.In some cases, Windows Mobile users said that HTML e-mail messages showed up blank on their phones. Others said that while they could read message headers, all messages appeared blank.Google acknowledged the problem and listed it on its known issues page. Late last week, some users of Windows Mobile 6 and its predecessor, Windows Mobile 5, began writing on the online forum that the problem appeared to be fixed. A Google spokeswoman said that it was fixed on Friday, although on Monday it was still listed as a known issue. On Tuesday, the known issues page no longer included the problem.Google has also posted instructions for configuring the Gmail IMAP capability on Windows Mobile 6 phones.Windows Mobile users don't have to do anything to take advantage of the fix, the spokeswoman said. They should simply be able to properly receive Gmail messages on their phones now, she said.


"Ocean's 12," Steven Soderbergh's sequel to his 2001 remake of a 1960 Rat Pack heist film, is nothing if not jaunty.


When Being Varsity-Fit Masks an Eating Disorder

Starvation and loss of a period should alarm women in sports.


"They do what? That's just crazy!" If that's your gut reaction, the company might be perfect for your small-cap portfolio.


La Guardia di Finanza ha recuperato nei primi 11 mesi dell'anno 27,7 miliardi di base imponibileA questi si aggiungono 4,2 miliardi di Iva evasa (+75%) e 13,5 miliardi di rilievi Irap (+44%)                                          Evasione fiscale, controlli in aumento Scoperti quasi diecimila evasori totali                                                                                Nel settore delle ricevute e degli scontrini fiscali accertate oltre 100.000 violazioni sostanziali


European stocks turn mixed after early losses on fresh recession fears

European stock markets closed mixed Monday, recovering from early losses after another Asian sell-off on fears the US economy will fall into recession despite a radical interest rate cut last week.


BO THONG, THAILAND - Thailand's prime minister has admitted that the army made mistakes dealing with an anti-government demonstration that left dozens of people dead.


Investors rush to ride the latest bandwagon Riverbed Technology has become the first storage company to go public in around two years - it's also one of the first WAN acceleration start-ups to go public.â¦


Entrepreneurs are considering selling firms because of uncertainty over capital gains tax, the CBI head says.


Stormy weather prevented the start of the Alpine Skiing World Championships on Sunday for the second day in a row.


Drug companies rushing to fill the vacuum left by Merck & Co.'s withdrawal of its best-selling arthritis drug Vioxx are flooding the airwaves with competing advertising claims that are bewildering many patients.


UK travel companies due to meet to decide on whether to extend a ban on holidays to Kenya


U.N. Oil-for-Food Inquiry Finds 'Conflict of Interest'

The former head of the U.N. program engaged in "a conflict of interest" by providing help to a company in buying oil from Iraq.


Airbus to seek one billion euros in state loans

PARIS : European aircraft maker Airbus aims to apply for loans worth up to one billion euros (1.24 billion dollars) from European states for its new A350 airplane program, chief executive Noel Forgeard was quoted as saying in the Financial Times.


Study Links Mobile Phones, Benign Tumors

A new Swedish study suggests that people who use a mobile phone for at least 10 years might increase their risk of developing a rare benign tumor along a nerve on the side of the head where they hold the phone.


Global Forecasts for 2005 Growth Are Reduced

Prospects for the global economy next year are growing dimmer as high oil prices hurt consumption and the unchecked rise in the United States trade deficit depresses the dollar


Houston-based Noble Energy Inc. agreed Thursday to acquire Denver's Patina Oil & Gas in a deal that highlights the Rocky Mountains' stature as an energy center even as Denver loses another headquarters.


Gordon Brown is set to back greater stop-and-search powers in his Labour conference speech


THOUSAND OAKS, California -- Tiger Woods and Colin Montgomerie shared a two-shot lead after the second round of the World Challenge golf tournament.


Middle-Class Tax Cuts Extension Approved

WASHINGTON - House-Senate negotiators late Wednesday approved extending three popular middle class tax cuts and Republicans, anxious to get the bill to President Bush, predicted swift passage in both chambers of Congress.    The conference panel approved the bill after overriding objections from Democrats who said the tax cuts should be paid for by tax increases in other areas, limiting its impact on the government soaring budget deficit...


AMR Pilot's Rudder Moves Unneeded, Too Aggressive, Board Says

An American Airlines pilot made rudder movements that were ``unnecessary and too aggressive'' in the November 2001 crash of an Airbus SAS plane in New York that killed 265 people, a US safety board investigator said.


InfoWorld - Google launched a Linux version of Google Desktop on Wednesday, almost three years after the product's launch for the Windows operating system.


EU leaders gather to put the brakes on enlargement

European Union leaders have converged on Brussels for a summit that will see them slow down the process of EU enlargement at least until they have a clearer vision of the bloc's future.


Parigi, 10:45 - MOTO, 125: TALMACSI PROLUNGA CON IL TEAM ASPAR

Gabor Talmacsi ha prolungato di un anno il contratto con il team Aspar. L'ungherese, ora in testa al...


Microsoft was close to a deal with the European Commission earlier this year which would have revealed more of its secrets than it has now been ordered to hand over, a court was told yesterday.


Yours for $2500... CES Want the very latest in flat-panel technology? Then book yourself a trip to the States â Sony's just launched its XEL-1 OLED HD TV over here.â¦


Under fire over Iraq, the President gets help from the Iraqi leader he appointed


Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests.


An Argentine With Literary Roots in Singer and Roth

Marcelo Birmajer, whose books chronicle Argentina's Jewish community, has collaborated on the film "Lost Embrace," which opened Friday in New York.


Crime writer takes 'cyberstalker' to court

Â· Best-selling novelist fears for safety over web jibesÂ· Libel case defendant accused of 'jew hating'


Laboratory tests have confirmed that a 22- year-old woman in Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria, died from the virulent H5N1 strain of bird flu last month, the World Health Organisation said.


Flooding leaves decaying bodies in drinking water

The death toll from floods in Haiti has risen to more than 1,071 and could reach 2,000, the government's civil protection agency said Wednesday.


Hal Holbrook and Sean Penn "Wild" about each other

In 1981 when Hal  Holbrook was working on the TV movie "The Killing of Randy  Webster," a quiet, young actor on the set drew his attention.


UNITED NATIONS Sept. 14, 2004 - Iraq appealed to other nations Tuesday to send troops to protect an expanded UN staff that is essential for holding the country's first free elections by Jan. 31, saying terrorists must not be allowed to disrupt the vote.


Simmering feuds, festering grudges and dramatic showdowns are not in keeping with the Christmas spirit, but they do make for good television.


The Giants' victory transformed our perceptions of Eli Manning from the sensitive kid brother to an icon with his own unique place in NFL history.


3-1 Notre Dame Unfazed by Being Unranked

Only one other time has Notre Dame been 3-1 and unranked.


Improved multimedia is highlight of new blade PCs, says HP

Hewlett-Packard on Monday announced a new generation of blade PCs. This one uses an improved data-transmission protocol to improve performance for high-bandwidth needs, such as streaming video or graphics-intensive applications.


Vermont's Republican governor challenged the Bush administration's prescription drug policy in federal court yesterday, marking the first time a state has chosen a legal avenue in the expanding battle over Canadian imports.


Military leaders in Burma set up a committee to draft a constitution, after 14 years of talks, state media says.


I.B.M. to Share Technology and Designs for New Computer

I.B.M. plans to announce that it will share the designs and technology for a fast-growing line of computers known as blade servers.


Palm Investor Sees Hand-Held Free-for-All

The private equity investment in Palm Inc. is a gamble that the history of two companies in the personal computer industry wonât repeat itself.


Mysterious air crashes put Russia on edge, but no evidence yet of ...

As rescuers pulled bodies and data recorders from the wreckage, experts searched Wednesday through twisted metal for clues to what caused two planes to crash almost simultaneously after taking off from the same Moscow airport


The Astros' 12-3 victory Monday night in Game 5 of the National League Division Series marked the third consecutive season that the Braves have lost the deciding playoff game at home.


Yahoo to Buy Musicmatch Web Service for $160 Million

Yahoo! Inc., owner of the world's most-visited Internet site, will buy Musicmatch Inc. for $160 million to spur sales of music downloads and compete with rivals including Apple Computer Inc.


U.S. Pressures Rebels in Najaf as Talks to End Fighting Stall

U.S. commanders are again preparing for an assault on Najaf's Old City, which surrounds the rebel base at the shrine of Imam Ali.


Si sottoporra' a test per accertare esposizione al polonio


With Apple Computer's next iMac expected to be unveiled this week, Mac fan Web sites are buzzing with speculation over the design.


Countrywide CEO: No housing recovery before 2009

Countrywide Financial Corp.   Chief Executive Angelo Mozilo said the U.S. housing market is  unlikely to recover before 2009, as lenders and homeowners work  through oversupply, stagnating home prices, and the excesses of  recent lax lending standards in much of the mortgage industry.


PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil -- Participating in the World Social Forum for the first time, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank tried to assure social and leftist activists yesterday that they are increasingly heeding calls for a more aggressive fight against poverty.


The United States put forward a new draft UN resolution on Tuesday threatening to impose sanctions on Sudan's oil industry if the Sudanese government fails to end the bloodshed in its troubled Darfur region.


NEW YORK  Â Life without writers could be a slog for Jay Leno Â and a no-frills affair for his viewers. But his fans may not care. Oddly enough, NBC's "Tonight Show" wasn't markedly different from a typical night before the writers strike began two months ago.


The binomial nomenclature system classifies every known creature on Earth.


Scientists are claiming that the unprecedented ferocity and frequency of the hurricanes that have battered the Caribbean this year can be blamed on one factor: the unexpectedly warm water that has been building up in the Atlantic over the past year.


Alcatel-Lucent Invests in WiMax Chip Maker

Alcatel-Lucent SA has invested in WiMax chip maker Sequans Communications, the latest show of support for the emerging long-range wireless networking technology.


Texans' fondness for large, manly vehicles has helped make the Lone Star State the biggest carbon polluter in the nation


âCloverfieldâ obliterated the competition at movie box offices over the weekend.


Guatemalans choose president after bloody campaign

Guatemalans voted for a new president on Sunday in an election marred by the worst political violence since the end of civil war, with drug gangs and political rivals killing 50 people on the campaign trail.


Two North Carolina residents yesterday became the first people in the nation to be convicted on felony spamming charges after a Loudoun County jury found that they flooded tens of thousands


La ragazza americana scrive ancora dal carcere, racconta i suoi giorni di reclusione:"Non ho appetito, bevo acqua come una pazza ma il cibo mi fa venire mal di stomaco"                                          "Raffaele, perchÃ© tutte quelle bugie?" Ecco il nuovo memoriale di Amanda                                                                                E ribadisce la sua innocenza: "Quella notte mi sono addormentata quando lei Ã¨ stata uccisa" dal nostro inviato MEO PONTE


Iraq PM says his government averted civil war

Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told lawmakers on Monday his government had stopped Iraq sliding into civil war and said violence in and around Baghdad had plunged under a U.S.-backed security crackdown.


Remote-monitoring systems will allow those with chronic health problems to have their conditions constantly monitored as they go about their daily lives.


Hockey's heavy hitters set for long fight to the finish

Stainless steel holds Bob Goodenow's left cheek together, a 24-gauge badge of honour earned the old-fashioned way: on the ice, in a game, from an opponent's high stick.


British minister says ban scrawny models

A British Cabinet minister on Saturday called for London Fashion Week to follow its Madrid counterpart and ban extremely thin models from the catwalk.


Math.NET: Iridium 2008 February Release, v2008.2.10.364

Math.NET aims to provide a self contained clean framework for symbolic mathematical (Computer Algebra System) and numerical/scientific computations, including a parser and support for linear algebra, complex differential analysis, system solving and more   Grab it here: http://community.opensourcedotnet.info/files/folders/mathnet/entry56036.aspx  See also: http://mathnet.opensourcedotnet.info/doc/Releases.ashx


Kremlin Candidate Favourite As Chechnya Votes Amid Violence

A Kremlin-backed career police officer was set to be crowned leader of Chechnya in a vote Sunday that Moscow hopes will show progress towards peace in the embattled


Iraqis search for survivors following a third US military airstrike on the northern part of Fallujah, outside Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004.


Britain stung at being worst place for children

The United Nations children's fund damned Britain and the United States as the worst places for children to live among wealthy nations, in a report which caused widespread soul-searching.


British-Iraqi Hostage Pleads for Her Life

A weeping British-Iraqi hostage pleaded  for her life in a video broadcast on Friday as British troops  prepared to move nearer Baghdad before an expected U.S.-led  offensive against rebels before January elections.


Rebel groups walked out of peace talks with the Sudanese government in Abuja, Nigeria, Saturday in protest of alleged attacks in the Darfur region.


After you've joined the music revolution and plunked down $250 for an Apple iPod mini, it's easy to become quite protective of the little gizmo.


Several killed in Pennsylvania school attack

A gunman attacked an Amish school in Pennsylvania on Monday, shooting and killing a number of people including an unknown number of students before he was captured or killed, police said.


The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration unveils a newly updated Web site that lets people call up a map of the storm that wreaked havoc on Louisiana.


An American cross-party group charged with reviewing policy on Iraq is due to issue its long-awaited report.


UPDATE 1-US rate futures jump on ideas of Fed pause in '05

Short-term interest rate futures jumped on Friday after US jobs growth for September was reported below expectations, suggesting the Federal Reserve could slow down its program of rate increases.


WASHINGTON — With election victories behind them, Democratic governors gathered Wednesday to celebrate their first majority in 12 years, talk political strategy and share notes on the issues driving voters back at home.


The same Internet that's making so much of the world just a virtual click away is revolutionizing the way the US tourism industry entices people to come visit in person.


COVINGTON, La. - Retired Louisiana pharmacist George Boudreaux hasn't needed Madison Avenue pitchmen to get the word out about his concoction to treat diaper rash...


Il Genoa di Cosmi soffre ma batte un bel Treviso (2-1) e balza al secondo posto della classifica di B, a quota 17 punti. Passano prima i veneti con Centi (34'), ma nella ripresa la tecnica e la forza d'urto ligure hanno la meglio.


McAfee to Pay $13.8 Million in Stock Scandal

To settle a lawsuit over backdating, McAfee has restated its finances reports for 10 years and taken a $137.4 million charge.


Study: Apple #1 Music Download Service; Online Buyers Down

Apple Computer's online iTunes Music Store (iTMS) remains the leader in paid digital music downloads with 70% of the legally downloaded music market, but the


NYC stunt school teaches how to take a tumble

He falls down stairs, is blown up and gets hit by cars for money -- and now stuntman Teel James Glenn will pass on his skills to would-be daredevils at what is being touted as New York City's first stunt school.


It would seem only natural for Bill Belichick to pause and take stock of his team now, the last exhibition game offering finality to training camp and a launching point for the Patriots' defense of a Super Bowl title.


(Article Central) Apple's latest version of iTunes released last week has disabled an add-on program that allows people to transfer songs from their iPod.


One of the first flaws found in Windows XP SP2 -- which leaves a PC vulnerable through a drag-and-drop hole in Internet Explorer -- could be used by hackers for even greater mischief.


Myanmar's junta imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the country's two main cities on Wednesday after pouring security forces into Yangon to try to end the biggest protests against military rule in 20 years.


Clinton Rivals Go After Her Record on Iran, Iraq, Health Care

Bloomberg - Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Hillary Clinton's main competitors for the Democratic presidential nomination last night tried to chip away at her record as a New York senator and former first lady on the issues of Iraq, Iran and health care.


Mondonico 'accontentato' La Fiorentina l'ha esonerato

Ieri il tecnico, contestato dai tifosi a Udine, lo aveva quasi chiesto, e oggi Ã¨ la societÃ  ha deciso di prendere la decisione finale. La squadra Ã¨ stata affidata a Sergio Buso, preparatore dei portieri.


Mexico is now considered the most dangerous country for journalists, after Iraq.


Author likes film version of `Friday Night Lights'

When HG Bissinger set out for Odessa, Texas, in the summer of 1988, he intended to tell a Hoosiers-like tale of the Permian High School football program, one of the most storied and decorated in Texas history.


President Bush asked Treasury  Secretary John Snow to stay in his job on Wednesday and Snow  agreed to do so, ending a frenzy of speculation that the  65-year former railroad executive was about to be replaced.


CES getting bigger, but not necessarily better

News.com's Ina Fried finds herself agreeing with analyst Jeffrey Kagan, who said CES may have been even more massive this year, but it was short on big new ideas.


Brief: Siemens warns of ear damage from loud mobile tune

AUGUST 27, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - DUSSELDORF, Germany -- Siemens AG warned yesterday of a software defect in a range of mobile phones that could cause hearing damage.


South Africa Ends Phelps' Gold Medal Quest

South Africa ruined Michael Phelps's  dream of winning a record eight gold medals in a dramatic and  controversial day of swimming at the Athens Olympics on Sunday.


Lisbona, 12:57 - CALCIO, MICCOLI: NON SO ANCORA DOVE GIOCHERO'

"In quale squadra giocherÃ² la prossima stagione? Ancora non so nulla. Sono in vacanza e non so parla...


IBM Third-Quarter Earnings, Revenue Rise

International Business Machines Corp. reported a small gain in third-quarter profits Monday, as increasing revenues in almost every area of the business, including emerging markets such as Russia and China, helped offset expenses from a pension lawsuit.


Rangers 4, Canadiens 0: Rangers Stand Pat, Mostly, but They Do Not Stand Still

Defenseman Paul Mara, newly acquired from the Boston Bruins, did not arrive in time to aid in the New York Rangersâ victory over the Montreal Canadiens.


Execution of Mentally Ill Killer Blocked

WASHINGTON -- A divided Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the execution of a Texas killer whose lawyers argued that he should not be put to death because he is mentally ill.


Internet Site Rates Lawyers on Scale of 1 to 10

By Scott Duke Harris, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Jun. 20--You drank, you drove, you did a night in jail. Now you need a lawyer.


Bishop Is Indicted in Sex Abuse Case but Won't Be Prosecuted

Thomas Dupre, former Roman Catholic bishop of Springfield, Mass., was charged with two counts of child rape in an indictment unsealed Monday, but only hours later the district


U.S. Agents Arrest Wanted Filipino Kidnapper

U.S. federal agents arrested a Filipino dentist who is one of the five most wanted leaders of a kidnap-for-ransom gang in the Philippines, a Philippine police officer said Sunday.


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Michael Moore's Math: âSicko,â Castro and the â120 Years Clubâ

âSicko,â Michael Mooreâs newest movie and the talk of the Cannes last week, savages the American health care system â and along the way extols Cubaâs system as the neatest thing since the white linen guayabera.


Government lifts curfew on Nepal capital

Hundreds of soldiers patrolled the streets on Nepal's capital on Monday after the government lifted a curfew imposed after deadly anti-Muslim riots erupted last week.


Rowland Jury Reconvenes in Scandal Probe

With the threat of imminent indictments, a federal grand jury reconvened Thursday in Hartford, where it has spent two years investigating corruption in former Gov. John G. Rowland's administration.


A Cambodian blogger asked recently whether former King Norodom Sihanouk should be considered the country's founding father of blogging.


Serbia's two presidential rivals clash in a TV debate, as pollsters say they are neck-and-neck.


New Miss Belgium gets Flemish tongues wagging

Belgium's political tensions entered the glamour stakes after it was revealed that the new Miss Belgium does not speak Dutch.


India and Pakistan opened up their countries to cross-border group tourism for the first time while announcing a series of high-level contacts to push forward the peace process.


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WASHINGTON — He was going to pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey anyway, but President Bush figured he really owed the bird this time. His dog had just scared the stuffing out of it.


Bush signs child health program extension into law

CRAWFORD, Texas  - President George W. Bush on Saturday signed into law a temporary extension of a popular health insurance program for children after months of deadlock with the Democratic-led Congress.


California regulators approve world's toughest smog rules

California air regulators Friday unanimously approved the world's most stringent rules to reduce auto emissions that are believed to contribute to global warming.


A US magazine claims to have a document which shows Britney Spears faked her weekend wedding.


The soaring cost of the 2004 Olympic Games looks set to drive Greece deep into debt, its prime minister warns.


NEW YORK Oct. 4, 2004 - US stocks are seen sharply higher at the open Monday as investors remain upbeat about the outlook for economic and corporate profit growth.


The Labor Department said today that 157,000 new jobs were created last month, compared with 80,000 in April.


Manchester United great Eric Cantona has given his backing to fans opposed to a fresh takeover bid for the English Premiership giants by Malcolm Glazer, saying the United States businessman would be better off buying Coca-Cola.


A drug has been found to slow a common cause of vision loss - and even improve sight in some patients.


A man who tearfully stood before TV cameras and repeatedly denied any involvement in his wife's disappearance was convicted Friday of killing her.


Sallie Mae $25 billion takeover on verge of collapse

A $25 billion takeover of Sallie Mae  was on the verge of collapse on Wednesday after the student lender said a consortium does not expect to complete its planned acquisition on the agreed terms.


The British Grand Prix looks all set to be saved from the axe later today, after a last-minute deal was brokered between Silverstone's bosses and Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone.


Three times a week, The Associated Press picks an issue and asks President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry a question about it. Today's question and responses:


Amelie Mauresmo is first on Centre Court as the eighth day of Wimbledon begins on time.


Rangers honor Leetch, beat Thrashers 2-1

On Brian Leetch night, the New York Rangers got it done with defense. Henrik Lundqvist was perfect through three rounds of the shootout, and Brendan Shanahan scored the only goal in the tiebreaker for the Rangers, who finished a two-game homestand against the Atlanta Thrashers with a 2-1 victory Thursday night.


The remnants of Hurricane Ivan swung back into the Gulf of Mexico and threatened to develop into a tropical storm on a path westward toward southwest Louisiana and Texas.


Snow: Cutting Budget Deficit Top Priority

U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow said on Wednesday that cutting a record budget deficit was a top priority for the second-term Bush administration and challenged Europe to play its part in helping trim the U.S. trade gap by boosting its own economic growth.


Diaphragms no extra help against AIDS, study finds

Giving women diaphragms to use in addition to condoms provides no extra protection against the AIDS virus, researchers reported on Thursday.


Six Suspects Held in Baghdad Governor Killing

U.S. troops have arrested six suspects  in the assassination of Baghdad's provincial governor, the  highest-ranking official hit so far in attacks to sabotage a  Jan. 30 election, the U.S. military said on Wednesday.


G8 summit to call for hedge fund vigilance

Leaders of the G8 powers will call this week for greater vigilance on hedge funds in the hope that the industry will take it upon itself to prevent accidents like the collapse of LTCM in the late 1990s.


First fan George W. Bush turned out Thursday night to catch the last-place Washington Nationals play the Chicago Cubs.


US reveals revised Sudan resolution for UN

The United States has produced a revised version of its United Nations draft resolution on the crisis in the Darfur region in Sudan.


Armed men dump five human heads in a crowded Mexican bar, in an apparent warning to a rival drug gang.


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Rumsfeld: Criticism 'goes with territory'

Outside, they're calling for his head. Politicians, authors and columnists, and a few former generals. They are an angry, noisy bunch. They say he should have quit or been fired long ago. They say he's to blame for what is happening now in Iraq, didn't listen, and must be held to account.


Wired News posts a photo blog from this year's Burning Man fest in Black Rock, Nevada. Check for more news, updates and pics as the week goes on.


North Korea pledges to boost its "war deterrent", days after missing a deadline for declaring its nuclear activities.


Chief British Scientist Says Act Now on CO2

LONDON - The world faces a surge in extreme weather events because of global warming and governments must act immediately to avert disaster, Britain's chief scientist said yesterday.


'The time has come for Kerry to sink or swim'

Democratic challenger John Kerry will be fighting to stay in the United States election race when he takes on Republican incumbent George Bush in the presidential debates from Thursday.


Steve Francis scored a team-high 28 points, Hedo Turkoglu added 24 off the bench and Orlando held off Atlanta, 101-96, at TD WaterHouse Center.


Three killed in West Bank missile strike

Reports from the West Bank City of Jenin say an Israeli aircraft fired a missile at a car, killing at least three Palestinian militants.


Germany Arrests Two Suspected Iraq Bomb Plotters

KARLSRUHE, Germany  - German police arrested two  men Sunday suspected of plotting an al Qaeda suicide attack in  Iraq.


CNN's Tucker Carlson, Jon Stewart Feuding

How's this for a feud that straddles the line between politics and entertainment: CNN's bow-tied conservative Tucker Carlson vs. "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart.


Arsenal sign Croatian striker Eduardo da Silva from Dinamo Zagreb for an undisclosed fee.


Phillies 3, Mets 2 10 innings: Game Slips Through the Metsâ Fingers

Philadelphia picked up its major league-leading 44th come-from-behind win and cut the Metsâ lead in the N.L. East to 5 1/2 games.


LONDON -- Wealthy countries are falling billions of dollars short of their promises to help fund reproductive health care and efforts to improve the status of women around the world, the United Nations said yesterday.


Republicans insist Bush tax cuts working

Republicans launched a counteroffensive yesterday against a Democrat-inspired Congressional Budget Office analysis, saying the study actually shows that President Bush's tax cuts have reduced the overall tax burden for middle-income ...


The property manager of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch testified Friday that sheriff's deputies looking for evidence last year searched areas that were not specified in a warrant.


Q&A: ISS exec on security threat prevention

Tom Noonan, the CEO of Internet Security Systems, talked with Computerworld about why companies need to stop simply reacting to security threats and focus on preventing them as well.


Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader suffered setbacks this week as election officials in Virginia, Maryland, Illinois and Missouri all denied him access to state ballots this fall.


Alleanza Democratica: l'Ulivo ci riprova

Romano Prodi presenta la nuova "creatura" che unirÃ  tutte le realtÃ  del centrosinistra. E annuncia: "Il 6 novembre tutti in piazza contro la Finanziaria". Le tappe: le primarie a febbraio, per scegliere i candidati unici per le Regionali.


U.S.-Led Drive for U.N. Stem Cell Ban Rejected

A U.S.-led campaign to ban  cloning of human embryos, including for stem cell research, was  rejected by a divided United Nations on Friday as a General  Assembly committee abandoned the initiative in favor of a  nonbinding declaration against human cloning.


Lenovo, the Chinese computer maker which is buying IBM's PC arm, has seen profits growth stall as domestic sales slow.


Two Teams to Battle on Third 'Apprentice'

Move over, Mosaic. Out of the way, Apex. Here comes Magna and Networth, the latest squads to do Donald Trump's bidding on the third go-round of NBC's "The Apprentice."


European and Asian Markets fell again Monday, extending their slide into a second week as investors worried about a possible global slowdown and dumped stocks that had surged in recent weeks.


A bouncer who was shot and said his left ankle was bitten by Adam "Pacman" Jones in a strip club melee sued the suspended NFL player and other members of his entourage for damages Monday.


Millar will not play second fiddle at first

Red Sox first baseman Kevin Millar , making an appearance at Modell's Sporting Goods at the Westgate Mall yesterday, said he told general manager Theo Epstein there isn't room for both him and Doug Mientkiewicz at first base.


Rolls-Royce secures a $1.3bn (Â£646m) engine deal for Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner long-haul aircraft.


Florent Sinama Pongolle emerged as the hero of Liverpool reserve team that knocked out full-strength Spurs in a penalty shoot-out at White Hart Lane.


Ten Candidates to Run in Palestinian Election

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Ten candidates will run in  the Palestinian Authority's presidential election to replace  Yasser Arafat, officials said on Thursday after finalizing the  list of contenders for the Jan. 9 race.


Did President Bush âSandbagâ Kerry At The Debate?

In Nascar, the term âsandbagâ is used to describe a maneuver in which a driver who has a really fast car doesnât utilize the full potential of the carâs strength during that race.


Web site declares al-Qaeda's founding in UK: report

Britain's intelligence services are  investigating an Islamist Web site that says it is establishing  a branch of al Qaeda in Britain, BBC television reported on  Tuesday.


None of Chiron Corp.'s (CHIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) flu vaccine made at a British plant is safe, which means the US flu vaccine


Maschi e femmine trionfano all'Arena di Milano e tornano in serie ALa campionessa di salto in alto sale di un altro centimetro                                            Di Martino, un altro record a 2,03 L'Italia di atletica torna in Superleague                                                                                Primato nazionale anche per Chiara Rosa nel getto del peso: 19,15