Thomas Jones had yardage to gain and a game to win. He was not worried about what would happen to him or the Jets after they played the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.


EUROPA/ROMANIA - Inaugurato il primo ÂPiccolo CottolengoÂ di Don Orione a Voluntari, nella periferia di Bucarest Bucarest (Agenzia Fides) - E' stato inaugurato nel comune di Voluntari (130.000 abitanti), alla periferia di Bucarest, il primo ÂPiccolo CottolengoÂ di Don Orione in Romania. In una vasta area recintata va costituendosi un Villaggio della caritÃ : giÃ ...


Jennifer Lopez to Star on 'Will & Grace'

Jennifer Lopez will return to guest star on the season premiere of "Will & Grace." The singer-actress will continue in the role of herself in an episode to air Sept. 16 on NBC. In last season's finale, Lopez was recruited by Megan Mullally's character to sing at her Vegas marriage to another guest star, John Cleese.


Islanders convicted of Pitcairn sex attacks

Six Pitcairn islanders were convicted today of a string of sex attacks, following trials that exposed a culture of abuse on the remote British Pacific territory, home to descendants of the 18th-century Bounty mutineers.


The widow of Alexander Litvinenko  dismisses claims UK security services were involved in poisoning her husband.


The Detroit Red Wings dominated the first half of the NHL season. Now they're taking over the All-Star game, too.


A man in prison for extorting a business competitor was indicted Wednesday on federal charges of possessing ricin and nicotine sulfate, both possible biological weapons.


Wimbledon to pay equal prize money for women

Women competitors at Wimbledon are to be offered the same prize money as men for the first time.


Canadian Insurance Giant to Buy Putnam Investments

Great-West Lifeco said it would acquire Putnam Investments from the Marsh & McLennan Companies for about $3.9 billion.


Thailand Commission to Investigate Muslim Deaths

Facing new violence and harsh criticism, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has promised to set up an independent commission to investigate the deaths in southern Thailand of 85 accused Muslim rioters, including 78 who died in military detention.


The chief war crimes prosecutor tells the UN that Serbia is refusing to arrest at least 12 wanted fugitives.


Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll in a Failing State

Lebanon's underground music scene sees its own demise in the fading promise of the 'Cedar Revolution'


Torino, 19:08 - CALCIO, JUVENTUS: BUFFON PROLUNGA IL CONTRATTO FINO AL 2012

Gianluigi Buffon difenderà la porta della Juventus almeno fino al 30 giugno 2012.  Il portier...


Zee Tawasha is an unabashed Blackberry  addict, constantly sending urgent e-mails to employees at 30  mobile phone stores he owns across California, Arizona and  Nevada.


There were other gifts, golf clubs and books and assorted Boston-themed baubles. But when Red Sox owners met with Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time last December at owner Tom Werner's house in Pacific Palisades, Calif., the captivating moment came when Werner walked into the room carrying a replica of the 2004 World Series trophy.


A FAST finish in the pool at Athens has delivered Australia's best swimming medal haul since the 1956 Melbourne Games. A heroic butterfly leg from Petria Thomas in the women's medley relay yesterday snared the team's seventh and final gold medal.


Bush opens Latin America tour to boost U.S. ties

President Bush opens a week-long tour of Latin America on Thursday aimed at strengthening ties with a region tilting to the left and influenced by the populist appeal of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.


Netscape's Digg clone to re-launch as Propeller

Netscape.com is on its way to being a portal page, so what's happening to their Social networking site? It will soon re-launch as Propeller.com.


Tests confirm Irish case of human form of mad cow disease

Medical tests on a young Irishman have confirmed that he is suffering from variant CJD, the human form of mad cow disease, a Dublin hospital spokesman revealed.


Poll: GIs, Families Trust Bush Over Kerry

When asked whom they would trust as commander in chief, people in military service and their families chose President Bush over Sen. John Kerry, a decorated Vietnam veteran, by almost a 3-to-1 margin.


ATHENS Although the sport was born on the beaches of Southern California, Olympic beach volleyball titles eluded the Americans in the two previous Games.


Moenchengladbach, 17:31 - HOCKEY PRATO, MONDIALI: GERMANIA-INDIA 3-2

La Germania ha battuto l'Indiana 3-2 nel match che ha aperto i mondiali di hockey su prato maschile....


A powerful blast ripped through a coal  mine in Kazakhstan on Sunday, killing 23 people, a spokesman  for the Central Asian state's emergencies agency said.


U.S. Web spending seen rising by double digits to 2011

Internet advertising and access  spending by U.S. consumers will rise each year by double digits  on average through 2011, fuelled by high-speed connections and  social networking and entertainment sites, according to a  forecast released on Thursday.


In manette 22 persone in Lombardia, Piemonte e Toscana


Obiettivo, utile netto a 240 mln e Roe oltre 17%


Bucarest, 12:54 - CALCIO, ROMANIA: TIFOSI DINAMO BUCAREST DEVASTANO AEREO

Alcuni tifosi della Dinamo Bucarest hanno divelto i sedili e seminato il panico a bordo dell'aereo c...


A capacity crowd of 1,500 people jammed into Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University last night for Al Gore's speech and book-signing. But the numbers don't matter: Even if Gore were speaking before a sellout crowd at Verizon Center, he  would still be the smartest guy in the room.


Ford, DaimlerChrysler close in on confirming thousands of new auto ...

TORONTO (CP) - Thousands of jobs could be created over the next two years by two Big Three automakers closing in on official announcements of significant plant expansions in southern Ontario, the president of the Canadian Auto Workers union said Friday.


Cracks appear in Pakistan's pro-Musharraf coalition

Some political allies of Pakistan's military president, Pervez Musharraf, are urging him to drop plans to be re-elected by the sitting parliament and instead call early polls and seek a mandate from new assemblies.


Israel "would not dare attack Iran": Ahmadinejad

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that Israel "would not dare attack Iran", after Israel said it tested a missile and warned against Tehran's nuclear program.


Cleric faces terrorism charges in England

LONDON - British authorities charged extremist cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri on Tuesday with possessing al-Qaida literature and inciting the killing of Jews and other non-Muslims, delaying his possible extradition to the United States, where he is wanted on


Elderly hit by soaring cost of home help

Many vulnerable people now face eligibility tests for basic services as councils tighten budgets.


First it was Tom Cruise. Now Viacom CEO Tom Freston is out. But the entertainment mogul's moves are getting mixed reviews in Hollywood


When it comes to your money (or anything else, for that matter), I believe you should trust your gut.


President Chirac orders an inquiry into a leaked French intelligence memo claiming Osama Bin Laden had died.


Observers Foresee Snags in U.S. Election

Problems loom for the presidential election including voting equipment changes that could delay the outcome past Nov. 2, a group of international observers said Tuesday in a report.


Evidence of 'Counterattack' Lacking as Linux Conference Convenes

The first day of an important Linux developers' conference was launched yesterday on the campus of Google headquarters in Mountain View. That conference made major headlines yesterday - though for reasons that reality shows us may not have been legitimate.


By Sophie Morris  Last week I listened to...   I first heard of Salman Rushdie's knighthood on Radio 4, and in the same bulletin I discovered that Agent Provocateur had also been given an MBE, so it was a funny crossover list of Rushdie to lingerie.


Brakes Applied to Darby Plan: Builder Delays Homes' Review a Third Time

By Mark Ferenchik, The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio  Mar. 10--M/I Homes has again pushed back plans to build houses near Big Darby Creek, postponing a county review until July.   The company wants to build 266 homes in Prairie Township.


UK housebuilder Barratt says interest rate rises and the credit squeeze are set to hurt the housing market.


Internet service providers file more spam lawsuits

In a second round of lawsuits four major US internet service providers (ISPs) are taking on senders of e-mail spam and unwanted commercial messages sent via instant messaging.


In Ottawa, it was all smiles Tuesday as President Bush shook hands with Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin and kicked off a two-day state visit.


Bird Flu Is Back, Raising Fear of Spread Among Humans

A case of avian influenza that killed an 11-month-old girl in Vietnam this month has alarmed health officials around the world.


Boston Red Sox fans are about to have a serious identity crisis. As of Wednesday evening, their reputation of being underdogs since 1918 (held in the grip of the Curse of the Bambino) is no more.


Britain vows to rein in animal rights activists

The British government announced plans to introduce legislation preventing activists from harassing scientists engaged in animal research.


Chicago Tribune - When British Prime Minister Tony Blair played host to the departing President Bill Clinton at the prime minister's country home, Blair posed a pointed question: How should he handle George W. Bush?


Zoellick on whirlwind tour for World bank job

Robert Zoellick, U.S. President George W. Bush's nominee to head the World Bank, will travel to Africa, Europe and Latin America to lobby for the job starting on Monday, and said he wants to hear directly from governments about their development priorities.


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THE battle against spam took a turn for the worse yesterday when America Online pulled back support for an industry-wide email authentication system aimed at reducing junk email.


7-Eleven Inc. will start selling gasoline under its own brand after a 20-year relationship with Citgo Petroleum Corp. ends this week.


ATHENS -- Tom Pappas, a US gold medal favorite in the decathlon, saw his quest for an Olympic crown dashed yesterday by a serious foot injury that forced him to withdraw from the pole vault portion of the 10-event competition.


Blair leaves Turkey urging support for Mideast peace process

Prime Minister Tony Blair has left Ankara for Cairo, the second leg of a five-nation Mideast tour, saying the coming days are crucial for the Middle East peace process.


IRS fraudulent refunds an estimated $318M

The Internal Revenue Service gave away $318 million in improper refunds this year because a computer program that screens tax returns for fraud wasn't working, according to a report released Friday.


Jeb Bush's Influence in Fla. Inspires Awe, Rage

President Bush, borrowing a bit of biblically styled phrasing, calls Florida's governor "Brother Jeb." The brothers -- Jeb, the younger one, and George W. -- have been


By the time guests arrived at a well-hyped product unveiling by Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL ) on Oct. 26, the big news had leaked: U2's Bono would be on hand to introduce a special black version of the iPod music player.


Strong Quake rocks Indonesia's Sulawesi island

An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale shook the northern part of Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Thursday but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, a meteorology official said.


Hope Victory Got Mickelson Back on Track

Phil Mickelson ended an 18-month winless streak with his victory in last year's Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Then, he ended an 0-for-career slump.


Bush Attacks Kerry in Fund-Raising Letter

President Bush is extending his criticism of Sen. John Kerry on national security to the fund-raising front, telling prospective GOP donors in an e-mail pitch that a Kerry presidency "would make for a more dangerous world."


DEP Says PPG Must Comply With Stricter Mercury Regulations

By Anonymous  PPG Industries' chemical plant in Marshall County must comply with stricter limits in discharging mercury into the Ohio River, the West Virginia Environmental Quality Board ordered July 24.


Richard Jefferson scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half, and Travis Best, starting in place of Jason Kidd, had a season-high 21 to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 95-90 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.


Alan Shearer was credited with the stoppage time goal that gave Newcastle an interval lead in Graeme Sounessâ first outing as âToon Armyâ chief but even the goal-hungry England striker will have a tough job persuading anybody it was not an own-goal


Is there hope in the Middle East in the aftermath of Yasser Arafat's death, or will the optimistic noises now being made fizzle out into the usual confrontation?


Bank of England expected to freeze interest rates: analysts

The Bank of England is expected to leave interest rates on hold again Thursday despite concerns over the impact of the global credit squeeze on the local economy.


U.N. force vows to pursue Lebanon task despite bomb

MARJAYOUN, Lebanon  - U.N. peacekeepers will pursue their mission in Lebanon despite a car bomb blast that killed six members of a Spanish battalion and wounded two, the UNIFIL force's commander said on Monday.


Storms with harsh rain, hail and winds rushed across a region from Tennessee to Michigan, and rising waters swept away six people. A 15-year-old was found dead in Tennessee Friday and five others remained missing.


An Army officer with a key role in the U.S. military hearings at Guantanamo Bay says they relied on vague and incomplete intelligence and were pressured to declare detainees "enemy combatants," often without any specific evidence.


Ma poi muore per malore, e' successo nel Siracusano


A computerised screening test detects more abnormalities than traditional smears, say experts.


Bhutto buried, government accuses al Qaeda

GARHI KHUDA BAKHSH, Pakistan  - Benazir Bhutto was laid to rest next to her father in the family mausoleum on Friday after the opposition leader's assassination plunged Pakistan into crisis and triggered violent protests.


Private radio stations began a three-day protest Wednesday of government censorship of their reporting on Chad's volatile east, an association of radio broadcasters said.


Causa Pio XII va avanti, La Pira modello per politici oggi


AOL Vice Chairman to Give Up Division Presidency at Year-End

Ted Leonsis, a top leader at AOL for 13 years, will give up his management role but remain vice chairman of the company.


It's going to take a really good team to stop the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles. Right now, mediocre is a reach for the Chicago Bears.


EU Commissioner Louis Michel urges both sides in Kenyan's political crisis to stop exacerbating tensions.


7 settembre - Le due volontarie Simona Torretta e Simona Pari, vengono prese in ostaggio intorno alle 16 ora di Baghdad (le 14 in Italia) da un commando di una ventina uomini armati negli uffici dell'ong "Un ponte per..." in un quartiere centralissimo


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Iran might want U.S. help against al Qaeda: expert

Iran could be interested in cooperating with the United States to combat al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan, a leading U.S. expert on Afghanistan said on Thursday.


A Spanish trial began on Thursday of 29 people charged with involvement in the Madrid train bombings, which killed 191 people three years ago in the deadliest al Qaeda-related attack in Europe.Comment


Kabul, Afghanistan -- The kidnapping of three foreign election workers has raised fears that an Iraq-style hostage crisis may be about to engulf the country.


Libya begins distributing funds to the families of children with HIV under a deal that could free six foreign medics.


Fast-food waitress Fawn Townsend of Raleigh, N.C., knows exactly what she is going to do if her salary goes up with Tuesday's increase in the federal minimum wage: start saving for a car so she can find a second job to make ends meet.


Families who are approved will receive a Christmas food box and gifts for their children through the Angel Tree program. Those applying need to appear in person at The Salvation Army, 200 E. Ninth in Shawnee.


GREEN BAY - Mike Sherman had a plane to catch, but for reasons the Green Bay Packers coach still cannot explain, he just had to talk to Reggie White.


Kostunica sets Serbia on course for early polls

Serbia will hold an early election  after a referendum in four weeks on a new constitution  reasserting its sovereignty over Kosovo, the prime minister  said on Saturday.


Newest cell phones sports a 3.1-inch widescreen display plus digital TV reception.


HP has stopped selling workstations based on Intel's Itanium 2 microprocessor, a company spokeswoman confirmed Friday. Citing market conditions, the company ceased selling workstations based on the 64-bit processors on Sept.


Potter makes history as fastest-selling book

U.S. sales of the seventh and final Harry Potter volume hit an estimated 8.3 million in the first 24 hours, confirming its place in the history books as the fastest-selling book ever.


An attorney for actress Vivica A. Fox pleaded not guilty to charges that Viv drove drunk. The "Set it Off" star was not in the courtroom for today's hearing. Cops say Fox blew a .09 last March, when they pulled her over on the 101 Freeway in Los...


Roma, 18:58 - CALCIO, ROMA: ANCORA TERAPIE PER TOTTI

Ancora fisioterapia per Francesco Totti in vista del derby di domenica con la Lazio: il capitano del...


Antiques: Optimistic Dealer Decides to Gamble on Japanese Art

As many antiques dealers are beginning to close their shops and sell privately, Joan B. Mirviss has decided to buck the trend and open a gallery of Japanese antiques.


OPEC producers have said they see little  impact on economic growth so far from oil's relentless price  surge, which Wednesday racked up yet another record high.


Presidential hopeful Barack Obama said Wednesday his wife was not taking a swipe at Hillary Rodham Clinton when she said, "If you can't run your own house, you can't run the White House."


Israel's Sharon Wins Crucial Likud Vote -Radio

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Likud party voted on Thursday in favor of his bid to bring opposition Labour into government, averting an election and boosting his Gaza pullout plan, initial results showed.


The Web is a window on personal lives, and employers can peer in.


Il ministro della Difesa incarica l'ammiraglio Branciforte di fare chiarezza tra il personale dei ServiziMastella propone una commissione parlamentare d'inchiesta: "Ditemi se c'Ã¨ una talpa alla Giustizia"                                            Dossier, Parisi convoca il capo del Sismi Berlusconi: "Non sapevo, ma nulla di illecito"                                                                                L'ex premier: "E' una tipica attivitÃ  di monitoraggio delle cosiddette fonti aperte. A Pollari la mia fiducia"


A verdict is due in the trial of five people alleged to have murdered "God's banker" Roberto Calvi in 1982.


Antidepressant Labels to Reflect Risk Data -- FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug  Administration plans to update antidepressant labels to reflect  studies that suggest a link between the drugs and suicide in  youths, despite remaining cautious about the strength of such  ties, the agency said on Friday.


Knife-wielding home invaders attacked a former official in Saddam Hussein's government Saturday night, killing him, his wife, son and daughter, an Interior Ministry official said.


BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Ontario Harper scored a career-high 17 points and No. 12 Mississippi State, playing without preseason All-America Lawrence Roberts, beat Fairfield 53-49 Thursday night in the first round of the Coaches vs.


Falso allarme a Porto Rotondo Firenze-Bologna, attentato fallito

Porto Rotondo, 20 agosto 2004 - Un nuovo allarme bomba a Porto Rotondo subito rientrato. Con una telefonata anonima al 113 Ã¨ stata segnalata la presenza di un ordigno all'interno di una Y10. I controlli sulla


President Bush and Democratic Sen. John Kerry make a final push through a handful of crucial swing states on Monday in a last-ditch hunt for


Sudan Rebels, Government Promise Peace Accord

Description: Negotiators from Sudan's Islamic government in Khartoum and rebels in the nation's south are making what many hope is a final push to a peace settlement to resolve Africa's longest running civil war.


Final presidential debate confirms: no choice for working people ...

The third and final Bush-Kerry debate confirmed that neither candidate has any answer for the mounting social and economic crisis confronting working people in the United States.


After a marathon victory over France's Amelie Mauresmo, Serena Williams arrived at her Staples Center news conference wearing a T-shirt that read "I love me," a modified version


Study Finds Vaccine Preservative Is Not Linked to Risks of Autism

A study has found that autism cases continued to climb even after thimerosal, which some people blame for the disorder, was removed from routine childhood shots.


"Girls of Riyadh" spurs rush of Saudi novels

Saudi Arabia has seen a literary explosion in the last two years after the success of "Girls of Riyadh", a taboo-breaking novel that this month went on sale worldwide in English.


NEW YORK - AIDS demonstrators disrupted a Republican youth gathering on the floor of the party convention Wednesday, shortly after President Bush's twin daughters left the stage.    The incident occurred after Jenna and Barbara Bush introduced White House chief of staff Andrew Card...


Bombs exploded on two buses in a Christian area of Lebanon on Tuesday, killing 11 people and wounding about 20, a day before the second anniversary of ex-premier Rafik al-Hariri's assassination.


VATICANO - Le preghiere del cristiano in tutte le lingue: ungherese (II) - Le radici cristiane dei Popoli dÂEuropa CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) -  La cristianizzazione dell'Ungheria. Vajk (o VaÃ¯k dal suo vero nome), figlio di GÃ©za, duca dei Magiari, si converte con suo padre al cattolicesimo intorno all'etÃ  di dieci anni (985) e prende come nome di battesim...


'Pop Idol' Creator Sues Cowell Over Rival Show

LONDON  - The creator of U.K. talent  show "Pop Idol" and its U.S. spinoff "American Idol" is suing  his former collaborators, including Simon Cowell, claiming that  their new project is a rip-off of the global "Idol" format.


Data Center Markup Language (DCML) Organization Transitions to ...

The DCML Organization has announced a decision to move its technical and marketing activities to OASIS, organized as a new OASIS Member Section.


Saudi Arabia, Gulf States to boost output

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, which account for almost half of OPEC's oil output, said they're committed to boosting capacity to meet soaring demand that has driven prices to a record.


Jurors: Evidence, Peterson's demeanor 'spoke for itself'

For Richelle Nice and the other jurors in the Scott Peterson trial, the evidence in the case and Peterson's lack of emotion throughout the course of the six-month trial "spoke for itself.


House considers shipping contraceptives abroad

Family planning groups outside of the United States would be allowed to receive contraceptives from the U.S. government under a Democratic plan moving through the House of Representatives that could prompt a veto by President George W. Bush.


Workers at Harley-Davidson Corp.'s   largest plant approved a new contract on Thursday,  ending a three-week-old strike that cost the company an  estimated $11 million a day, the workers' union said.


Ixia to Report Fourth Quarter Results on March 12, 2007

Ixia (Nasdaq:XXIA), today announced that it will report financial  results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006 on March  12 after the market closes.  The Company will host a conference call for analysts and investors to  discuss its quarterly results at 2:00 p.m.


Litvinenko police to question witness: associate

British police in Moscow to investigate the Litvinenko poisoning case will on Wednesday attend the questioning of key witness Andrei Lugovoy, one of his associates said.


Democrats Turn From Big Donor Whoâs Fugitive

Campaigns across the country have begun to return contributions from Norman Hsu in light of revelations that he is a fugitive in a fraud case.


After years of opposing the police force in Northern Ireland, Catholic leaders are finally supporting the cops -- which may be the key to lasting peace


Karzai set for election win, mandate to tackle Afghan warlords ...

His election to a five-year presidential term all but official, Afghan leader Hamid Karzai was already under pressure Wednesday to put the squeeze on the country's powerful warlords and tackle a narcotics industry threatening to overwhelm one


Iraq's PM visits insurgent stronghold of Ramadi

RAMADI, Iraq  - Iraq's Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki travelled to the city of Ramadi on Tuesday on his first visit to the heartland of Sunni Arab insurgents fighting his U.S.-backed government.


Observatory launched by NASA to look for emerging black ho

The fastest-swiveling space science observatory ever built rocketed into orbit yesterday to scan the universe for violent celestial explosions that astronomers say they believe represent the birth screams of black holes.


Martha Stewart 'cordial' with jailmates: report

NEW YORK, Oct 10  - US style guru Martha Stewart was friendly with inmates on her first night in jail and appeared in "good spirits" as she began serving a five-month prison sentence in West Virginia, US media reported Sunday.


Smell Test May Predict Alzheimer's - U.S. Study

A simple scratch and sniff test may  help doctors identify patients with Alzheimer's disease,  researchers said on Monday.


Scania AB rejected a 9.6 billion euro ($12.2 billion) takeover offer from Germany's MAN AG on Monday, while one of the Swedish truckmaker's primary shareholders said the offer did not reflect the company's true value.


PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Indiana Pacers forward Ron  Artest will be back in the lineup for Friday's game versus  Philadelphia at the Wachovia Center.


No new arms race despite U.S. missile plan: Russia

SEVILLE, Spain  - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov on Friday rejected U.S. arguments for deploying an anti-missile defense system in eastern Europe and insisted Russia would not be drawn into a Cold War-style arms race.


Actress Stockard Channing Charged With DUI

Emmy-winning actress Stockard Channing was arrested for investigation of drunken driving after she tried to drive around a roadblock on the Hollywood Freeway, authorities said Tuesday.


Ohio State vs. Texas would be a big game any time, any year.


The bird flu epidemic spreads further in the Indian state of West Bengal with 13 of 19 districts affected, officials say.


Former Republican Gov. William Milliken of Michigan endorsed Democratic Sen. John Kerry for president on Monday, saying President Bush has pursued policies "pandering to the extreme right wing."


US Secretary of State Colin Powell expresses the sympathy of the American people and President Bush for the loss of life in the tsunami tragedy, as he visits the Embassy of Thailand, in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004.


Stock futures rose on Monday as investors bought beaten-down shares on hopes that recent signs of deterioration in the economy will prompt the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates to avert a recession.


Calif. redwood confirmed as tallest tree

Researchers have confirmed that a redwood named Hyperion in a remote Northern California forest is the world's tallest tree.


Cheneys, Rumsfeld to attend historic Karzai inauguration

Vice President Dick Cheney will attend the first Afghan presidential inauguration in Kabul on Tuesday, a month before his own re-investiture.


A man charged in one of the largest identity theft scams in US history pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and fraud in connection with identity documents this week.


Bush Picks Kellogg CEO for Commerce Post

President Bush picked Carlos Gutierrez, the chief executive officer of cereal giant Kellogg Co., as commerce secretary Monday, working to build a new economic team to help sell second-term overhauls of Social Security and the tax code.


Lawmakers are gathering at their state capitols this week, with some new faces in the crowd and big decisions looming on taxes, schools, health care and crime — not to mention a minefield of cultural disputes such as gay marriage and the moral beliefs of pharmacists.


Judge to order Apple to show option records: paper

A California judge plans to order Apple Inc  to turn over company board-meeting minutes and records relating to stock options accounting to an investor, according to a newspaper report on Tuesday.


Oil prices fell from record peaks today, even as workers in major crude producer Nigeria launched a four-day general strike that risks disrupting supplies, dealers said.


Terps to Celebrate Reign, Weather Permitting

Maryland's defending champion men's soccer team faces its first test of the young season when it hosts No. 6 UCLA on Friday night.


Ex-Chess Champ Fischer Hopes to Go to Iceland

Fugitive chess master Bobby Fischer, who  is fighting deportation to the United States, on Friday asked  Japan to allow him to go to Iceland, which has offered him a  home.


At Scientologyâs request, several Web sites took down a  video of Tom Cruise talking passionately about the church, but Gawker isnât budging.


MySpace and 45 States Team Up to Fight Online Predators

The social networking Web site has agreed to include online protections and participate in a working group to develop age-verification technologies, according to an official familiar with the agreement.


A train struck and killed 14 Hindu pilgrims crossing a narrow railway bridge in northern India, sparking angry protests, officials said Friday.


Two Dead as Small Plane Crashes in Downtown Atlanta

A small plane spiraled out of control and crashed into a building near the Martin Luther King Jr. birthplace in downtown Atlanta, killing the pilot and a passenger, authorities and witnesses said on Tuesday.


Due studi calcolano patrimoni superiori a 500mila euro


The Saudi Arabian envoy to  the US, Prince Turki al-Faisal, abruptly resigns and leaves Washington.


Diane von Furstenberg: Mittel European Movida

Fashion Wire Daily - Though her name is mittel European, Diane von FurstenbergÃÂs latest collection had a lot more to do with Miro or Matadors.


CBS Picks Up Two More Installments of 'Survivor'

CBS on Wednesday said that it will bring back television's  top-rated reality series, "Survivor," for at least two more  installments.


Business & money: City expectations of a fresh rise in interest rates this week push sterling close to highest level against US currency in more than a quarter of a century.


Rangers 2, Islanders 1 (S.O.): Rangers Shoot Their Way to Victory

The Rangers won a crucial game Monday night with a goal by Matt Cullen in the shootout. The victory moved them 4 points behind eighth-place Carolina in the Eastern Conference.


Barry Humphries, the Australian comic best known as the flamboyant Dame Edna, has been ordered by doctors to rest for six months because of complications from appendix surgery.


Red Sox vs. Yankees: Bitter enemies clash with Series on line

Stick a tape in the VCR and save it for posterity. Clip the newspapers. Buy the frame for the ticket stub. Baseball history beckons. Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees. The American League Championship Series that opens Tuesday night in Yankee Stadium pits teams that have been bickering for 100 years.


Huckabee wins West Virginia Republican vote: MSNBC

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee  won the Republican presidential nominating race in West  Virginia on Tuesday, defeating rivals John McCain and Mitt  Romney in the first of the day's 24 state contests to pick  candidates for the November election, MSNBC projected.


Digicor preparing to release Supermicro Computer blades

Digicor is preparing for the release of Supermicro Computer's first blade servers, saying the new products would strengthen its product line up and provide welcome competition in the blade server market.


For weeks now, the talk in Kyrgyz opposition circles has been dominated by questions about the disappearance of Tursunbek Akunov, a well-known human rights defender who is the head of a relatively hardline but ...


Argentina edges Paraguay for first gold in 52 years

Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - A goal by Carlos Tevez in the 18th minute proved to be the difference, as Argentina edged Paraguay 1-0 in the gold medal game of men's soccer on Saturday at the Olympics.


Houston Rockets Jon Barry (20) and Tracy McGrady, right, block the path of Los Angeles Clippers' Corey Maggette (50) during the second quarter Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Houston.


US business productivity grew more slowly in the third-quarter than first thought, a government report showed on Tuesday, with other economic indicators also painting a mixed picture for growth.


South Africa heads into uncertainty with Zuma victory

POLOKWANE, South Africa  - South Africa faced deep uncertainty on Wednesday after the greatest political shake-up since the end of apartheid set populist Jacob Zuma on the road to the state presidency.


Retailers anxious over analog TV cut-off

Best Buy Inc.'s chief executive said Tuesday that he is "very nervous" about being able to supply customers with the millions of digital TV converter boxes needed ahead of the shutdown of most analog TV transmissions in 13 months.


Google avoids AdWords jury trial as opponent backs down

Adwords still stands strong A US retailer has dropped (pdf) a suit against Google which challenged the trademark policy of its keyword advertising system, AdWords. American Blinds & Wallpaper Factory (ABWF) has withdrawn its long-running action against Google.â¦


Sacked former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu was in Italy today for talks with Serie A leaders Juventus. The disgraced Romanian international is banned from all football until


Sharon Still Backs Road Map After Advisor Calls Peace Process ' ...

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Israel still supports the US-backed road map peace plan. Sharon spoke after a senior advisor was quoted as saying that Sharon's


ATLANTA - In the first period, as soon as Alex Auld got halfway between his crease and the puck, he knew he was in trouble.


This bit of genius is pretty down to earth.


Former Newcastle United defender Jonathan Woodgate became Real Madrid's latest purchase Friday, signing a four-year contract.


BAGHDAD, Iraq - In a surprise announcement yesterday, Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi promised that former officials in Saddam Hussein's regime will go on trial next week, before elections scheduled for January.


Filippine, per i tifoni 1600 vittime, ma si scava ancora

Sale a quasi 1600, fra morti e dispersi, il bilancio dei due tifoni che hanno colpit le Filippine la settimana scorsa, provocando inondazioni e smottamenti in tutta l'area. Ma si continuano a cercare superstiti


ASIA/CINA - Evangelizzare attraverso la musica sacra: un ÂIncontro di Preghiera - Concerto di Musica SacraÂ il 14 ottobre nel decanato di Lu Wan della diocesi di Shang Hai Shang Hai (Agenzia Fides) - ÂCantare lÂInno dellÂEvangelizzazioneÂ Ã¨ il tema del prossimo ÂIncontro di PreghieraÂ che si terrÃ  il 14 ottobre, pochi giorni prima della Giornata Missionaria Mondiale nella parrocchia di San Pietro del decanato di Lu Wan...


Reportedly, UBS (NYSE: UBS) is in advanced discussions with Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCH) over the acquisition of Schwab's capital markets division, including the recently integrated Soundview Technology Group.


Cambodian Royal Succession Clears Last Legal Hurdle

Cambodia's efforts to choose a  successor to King Norodom Sihanouk after his surprise  abdication cleared a last legal hurdle on Monday when the  country's top constitutional body ruled the process valid.


Dino sucked in prey with its giraffe neck

The fossil of a sea reptile with a neck twice as long as its body is solving the mystery of how some ancient reptiles used such unusually long appendages.


Tycho: Sorry about that. Kiko digests the audio files for that, and I forgot that there President's Day was a holiday that people took seriously. Before today, I was not aware just how seriously Kiko took the concept of presidency. Also, I fixed an offensive and aggressively stupid typographical error in the post above. Now, it's only aggressively stupid in the ways I originally intended.(CW)TB


England boss Steve McClaren says he will use the friendly against Spain to regain the faith of the country's fans.


Ziff Davis - Sun will face trouble creating a developer community around its plans for open-source Solaris for many reasons, say analysts and industry figures.


Because Sperm does not compute, as the headline for a New York Daily News story sums it up. âThe body needs to maintain a proper testicular temperature for normal sperm production," it quotes Dr.


Landmine ambush kills 14 soldiers in eastern India

At least 14 federal soldiers died in a landmine ambush in a Maoist insurgency-wracked area in eastern India, police said.


SUSAN TOMPOR: Credit card issuers raise big penalties

Savvy consumers should skip over the bold print for 0-percent introductory rates for credit cards and head straight to the penalty box.


Conductor James Levine canceled his weekend appearances at the Verbier Festival, citing health.


British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown warned Friday that a weak growth in the 25-member European Union bloc is endangering the global economy.


Scientists in China have identified about 400 genes that appear to make some people more easily addicted to drugs, opening the way for more effective therapies and addiction control.


Net income was 1.7 billion euros ($2.5 billion) in contrast to a loss of 12 million euros in the period a year earlier, Daimler said.


Mainstream news sites cover "markedly different" topics than sites that allow users to participate in choosing, a new study says.


Four killed in bombing at mosque in Pakistan

A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque yesterday in this eastern city killed four people, including two security guards who lost their lives confronting the attacker and preventing a far greater number of deaths.


U.S. warns citizens over Naples garbage crisis

The United States embassy in Rome has warned U.S citizens they may face a health risk in Italy's southern Campania region due to a garbage crisis that has filled streets with piles of rubbish.


Shares of the Web search giant leapt 15.43 percent yesterday, on the heels of a 6.33 percent spurt the previous day, even as the broader financial markets continued to retreat.


Arsenal Football Club star named France skipper

The 28-year-old  who also captains the Gunners  has been handed the armband after the international retirement of Marcel Desailly.


Poor starts by Notre Dame and Michigan, who play Saturday in Ann Arbor, raise the question: can the two storied programs contend for national championships without lowering their academic standards?


HMV is to develop a digital downloading service with software giant Microsoft, tapping into demand for online music. The applications, which the music store chain hopes to launch in the


UC Considers Using Barcodes for Cadavers

Shaken by scandals involving the black-market sale of body parts, University of California officials are considering inserting supermarket-style barcodes or radio frequency devices in cadavers to keep track of them.


Forty years later, Carrie Mae Snapp is still aglow over her brush with The Beatles. Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of the Beatles' improbable, clandestine arrival in Walnut Ridge, population 4,925, and Monday marks 40 years since a throng — including a teenage Snapp — got wind of their visit and surrounded the British megastars as they left for a concert in New York.


Practice isn't over until the fullback sings

So, people ask Harvard's fullback/tenor, is there any connection between football and opera? "Incredibly so," nods Noah Van Niel, who handles defensive linemen and Donizetti with equal aplomb. "It's rehearsing a set of skills and then going out and performing. There's pressure and there's an audience and there's nerves: Can I do this?"


Heather Mills McCartney is told by police of a "non-specific threat" made against her.


Afghan Civilians Killed After U.S. Marines Convoy Attacked

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, March 4 -- At least eight Afghan civilians died Sunday after a convoy of U.S. Marines in eastern Afghanistan was hit by a car bomb, and responded by firing in a way that some Afghan witnesses later alleged was reckless.


Ci si avvicina a stretta finale, riunione Ue in Finlandia


Sudoku players hold first national championship

Sudoku, the numbers puzzle that claims 167 million U.S. players, held its first national championship on Saturday, drawing more than 800 people from as far away as California and British Columbia.


Milano, 23:55 - CALCIO, MILAN, RONALDO: UFFICIALE ROTTURA TENDINE ROTULEO

Il Milan ha comunicato la diagnosi ufficiale per l'infortunio subÃ¬to dall'attaccante brasiliano Rona...


RFID tags on medication introduced in US

US regulators the Food and Drug Administration have released guidance for the attachment of RFID tags to drug packaging in order to "insure that the drugs available in the United States are among the safest in the world.


Virtualization services market $11.7 billion by 2011

Blog: Virtualization services are expected to turn into a $11.7 billion market by 2011, more than double its current level, according to an IDC report. VMware and its competitors are helping to drive this demand.


Indonesia confirms two nationals kidnapped in Iraq

Jakarta confirmed Friday that two Indonesian women were kidnapped in Iraq, but said their captors' identity and demands were not known.


A Greek weightlifter loses his medal after he tests positive, and a Russian shot putter also fails a test.


Terzo s'Ã¨ piazzato l'americano Colin Edward. L'offensiva Honda Ã¨stata poco efficace, con il privato Toni Elias quarto miglior tempo                                            Qatar, Rossi in pole alla prima gara Seconda la Ducati di Casey Stoner


Better Life Technology has developed unique roll-out garage flooring that beautifies in minutes and protects floors for years. Sizes up to 10' wide available. Helps prevent concrete damage.


In Trade Ruling, Antigua Wins a Right to Piracy

In an unusual W.T.O. ruling,  Antigua won the right to violate copyright protections on goods like films and music from the United States as part of a dispute over online gambling.


IBM will publish its patent applications online to share their details with the world and, perhaps, reduce the flood of patent infringement lawsuits.


Experts: Even provisional ballots couldn't help Kerry

Despite uncounted provisional and overseas absentee ballots that modestly exceeded the margin of John Kerry's Tuesday defeat here, he bowed to the inevitability of mathematics by conceding, political experts here said Wednesday.


Strong Prescription Sales Help as Walgreen Profit Rises 25%

CHICAGO, Sept. 25  — The Walgreen Company, the drugstore chain, posted a 25 percent increase in quarterly profit on Monday driven by strong sales of prescription medications, but its shares declined as earnings before unusual items fell short of expectations.


Mindreef eyes automated Web service tests

(InfoWorld) - Mindreef plans to expand its Web services testing capabilities in the second quarter of this year to automate test scenarios based on WSDL contracts. Load testing for Web services also is a focus for the company, which makes software for Web services testing and SOA quality management. With the planned Test Suites addition to the company's SOAPscope Server product, users will be able to automate multitudes of tests instead of having to perform them manually, said Jim Murphy, vice president of product management at Mindreef. "Our customers have been building up these scenarios but now they may have dozens, hundreds, or thousands of these scenarios they've been building up," said Murphy. With Test Suites, users could have multiple, automated tests run every night, he said. An example of a Web service test scenario would be one that logs into a central authentication service, checks credentials for an order entry system, and then passes this information to order management and inventory management systems. Featured as part of the Test Suites capability will be an interface to automate the execution of test scenarios. "It's kind of just taking it up a level of abstraction," Murphy said. The capability builds upon current SOAPscope functionality. "What we provide right now is more of an ad hoc testing," for Web services, said Frank Grossman, co-founder and CTO of Mindreef. Right now, it is easy to invoke a service and check the values coming back, but this does not make it easy to fully automate the process, Grossman said. In the load testing arena, Mindreef plans to add Load Test, featuring easy-to-use functional test tools, to SOAPscope Server. These tools would be usable by persons not experienced with XML, said Murphy. The intent is to provide load testing at the earliest stage of the development cycle. Load testing can check for transaction volumes against Web services endpoints, for example, Murphy said. Mindreef reported this week that it doubled sales in 2006 over 2005 and surpassed 3,000 customers and 43,000 downloads of its SOAPscope products.


The N Greenlights the Third Season of the Critically Acclaimed Teen Drama South of Nowhere From The Tom Lynch Company

NEW YORK, Feb. 16  /PRNewswire/ -- The critically acclaimed teen drama, South of Nowhere will return for a third season on The N, the nighttime network for teens, it was announced today by Sarah Tomassi Lindman, SVP and General Manager, The N.


Nobel Winner Issues Call 'to Assist Earth'

Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai receives the Nobel Peace Prize from Nobel chairman Ole Danbolt Mjos in Oslo City Hall.


Bush: Social Security Plan Has Safeguards

President Bush said Thursday the Social Security investment accounts he is proposing would have rules to prevent workers from gambling away their retirement money. He appealed for congressional action to shore up the system and said lawmakers supporting him wouldn't be risking their seats.


Darfur peace talks set for October 27 in Libya

Sudan's government and rebel groups will start talks on October 27 in Libya to push for peace in violence-torn Darfur before 26,000 peacekeepers deploy there, the United Nations and Khartoum announced on Thursday.


Police continue to question a 37-year-old man about the murders of five prostitutes in Suffolk.


Group Unveils Genetically Engineered Mice

Researchers on Monday unveiled genetically engineered mice that can run farther and longer than their naturally bred brethren, bringing the "genetic doping" of elite athletes a small step closer.


Painkillers dulled the throb of his damaged ribs but a sense of frustration coursed through David Beckham yesterday. A man who adores playing for Real Madrid and England


ROCKVILLE, Md.  - The U.S. Food and Drug  Administration on Friday asked an outside group to review the  way the agency monitors safety risks of medicines after they  hit the market, such as Merck & Co. Inc.'s withdrawn painkiller  Vioxx.


Sri Lanka pile up the runs against Scots

Sri Lanka posted a daunting total of 294-7 off their 50 overs in their opening World Cup warm-up match against Scotland here on Monday.


E' una compilation dedicata gli appassionati dello sport


Cadbury Schweppes has warned that its full year results will be at the lower end of its expectations. The world's biggest confectioner said that wet weather had held back sales of soft drinks in France and Spain.


Gunfire erupted near US Secretary of State Colin Powell during ...

Some 20 minutes of heavy gunfire erupted near US Secretary of State Colin Powell Wednesday as he visited the National Palace here to show US support for the violence-racked country's interim government.


Pollution: a death sentence for frogs and toads

A THIRD of the world's frogs, toads and newts are on the brink of extinction thanks to pollution and loss of their habitat, a study published today warns.


Timeshare owners see assets turn into liabilities

Timeshare is not quite the investment that Patricia Uhler had hoped it would be.


Mickelson finally makes it to Grand Slam

POIPU BEACH, Hawaii - When Phil Mickelson visited Kauai about eight months ago on a family vacation, he was determined to return. But with his 0-46 record in major championships as a pro and amateur, qualifying


North Korea Nuclear Statement Proves Nothing-Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea  - North Korea's declaration  that it possesses nuclear weapons does not make it a nuclear  weapons state, South Korea's unification minister said on  Monday, clearly skeptical about the veracity and timing of  Pyongyang's statement.


By Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Bangkok Post, Thailand  Dec. 7--The IT service provider Advance Information Technology is looking  at several acquisition targets to help increase its market size, according to  president Siripong Oontornparn.


Google acquires ImageAmerica to boost mapping

Blog: Google has acquired a company that specializes in aerial photography, including its own digital camera system and aircraft to house it.


A smart bandage studded with sensors could help people with diabetes maintain good health.


The major Hollywood movie studios today sued hundreds of people suspected of trading illegally copied movies on the Internet, a move closely modeled on the recording industry's aggressive legal campaign to stamp out music piracy.


Vince Young hears the endorsement from almost everyone he meets: He should be the starting quarterback. Does the Tennessee Titans rookie agree?


More Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Coming -Officials

Another 1 million doses of a nasal spray influenza vaccine will be available in the United States this year, Bush administration officials said on Thursday as they sought to calm concerns about a flu shot shortage.


Just in time for summer hols The EU has given the thumbs up to the Euro tariff for mobile phone roaming.â¦


BRUSSELS, Jan. 31 The European Court issued a ruling that declares Italy's method of allocating television frequencies is in breach of European law. via Earth Times


Two bombs kill at least 36 at Sunni gathering in Pakistan

MULTAN, Pakistan -- Two bombs exploded at a gathering of Sunni Muslim radicals in the central Pakistan city of Multan before dawn today, killing at least 36 people and wounding about 100, according to police, who suspect a sectarian attack.


Confused by all the different share classes? Here's some help.


Insieme a gioielli di Buccellati e scarpe di Caovilla


Philippine sovereignty credit rating to decline: Moody's

The Philippine sovereignty credit rating would likely to be downgraded due to concerns over the sustainability of the government's fiscal and debt positions, international ratings


A retired architect denies murdering his violinist wife a few weeks before she was due to divorce him.


Harrington lies in wait as Els marches on

Only three players have ever beaten Ernie Els in matchplay over the West Course. Bernhard Langer accounted for Vijay Singh with a classic upset of the world No 1, but Padraig Harrington


Vital Signs: Insights: Two Paths: Religion and Psychiatry

Of all medical specialties, psychiatrists are the least religious, a survey has found, and the most religious doctors are the least likely to refer their patients to psychiatrists.


Myanmar to resume constitutional meeting

Myanmar's military government will resume a convention to draft the country's new constitution on Oct. 10, an Information Ministry official said Saturday.


Trend Micro offers cellphone, PDA security

CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 7 - Trend Micro has announced the availability of Trend Micro Mobile Security, providing antivirus and anti-spam protection for SMS messaging customers using data-centric mobile phones and PDAs.


Newest HDTV is the largest such device designed for consumers, company claims.


Two months after sexual assault charges against three former Duke University lacrosse players were dismissed, the prosecutor who brought the case is facing charges.


News.com Extra: Digital smiley face turns 25

Plus: Web opportunist cuts out middlemen. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.


Millions of Hotmail users face having to pay to access their messages using the Outlook e-mail program.


Bonds Trainer Says He Was Coerced, Threatened

The personal trainer to baseball  slugger Barry Bonds says investigators searched his home  without showing a warrant last year and made threatening  comments to him, his girlfriend and his young son.


The Pentagon asks US military judges to reconsider a decision to drop charges against two Guantanamo inmates.


WTKR Launches Interactive 5 P.M. Newscast

By LARRY BONKO  THIS JUST IN ...  Starting Monday , WTKR's Miss Mary Sunshine , Bianca Martinez, joins the 5 p.m. newscast, which badly needs a boost. Channel 3's ratings at the dinner hour have been in Nielsen's basement so long they're gathering mildew.


Oracle has opened a new front in its 17-month battle to take over rival software company PeopleSoft, announcing a slate of nominees to challenge the existing board of directors at its annual meeting next year.


GHAZNI, Afghanistan  - Taliban insurgents freed eight South Korean hostages in two separate batches on Wednesday, the first of 19 Christian volunteers the Taliban agreed to release.


Clooney: Not enough being done in Darfur

Actor George Clooney expressed frustration Friday over the lack of action to end the conflict in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan.


Ivory Clark scores 18 points and No. 18 Washington State defeats 20th-ranked Arizona, 72-66, Thursday night, completing the Cougars' first season sweep of the Wildcats since 1983.


Gap Profit Off, Sees More Store Closings

Gap Inc. (GPS.N), the largest U.S. specialty apparel retailer, on Thursday reported a 7 percent decline in quarterly profit, meeting lowered forecasts, after summer clearance sales drew surprisingly small crowds.


Il presidente del Pse: l'Ulivo sarebbe il benvenuto


Laurent Gbagbo calls for calm after anti-French riots and justifies attacks that left nine French peacekeepers dead.


White House legal counsel Alberto Gonzales is the president's choice for attorney general, sources say.


Report: Holyfield banned from boxing in US

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Former undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has been banned from fighting by the New York State Athletic Commission, according to published reports.


NetSuite Raises Estimated I.P.O. Price Yet Again

NetSuite boosted the estimated price range for its I.P.O. for the second time in just two days, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.


Weight debate overshadows London's fashion stars

London Fashion Week opened for the first  full day of shows on Monday but attention remained more on the  body shape of the models than the clothes they were wearing.


Computer maker Dell says it has delayed filing its second-quarter results because of an inquiry into its accounts.


Apple Shares Fall on Forecast for Quarter

Apple said that its fiscal first-quarter earnings jumped about 57 percent, aided by iPod and iPhone sales, but shares plunged on an outlook that was well below expectations.


Archaeologist Wins Desert Research Award

An archaeologist whose research topics have ranged from Neanderthal hunters in France to the ill-fated Donner Party in the Sierra Nevada is the winner of a top research award typically reserved for more narrowly defined sciences.


Mark Logic envisions Open Content Architecture

Mark Logic this week introduced its Open Content Architecture strategy for enabling enterprise customers to unify and manage unstructured content and other types of enterprise information.


Alstom to sign 1 billion Euro in contracts with China

The French Group Alstom will sign contracts worth up to 1 billion Euros (1.23 billion dollars) in China for the delivery of trains and locomotives, French sources with knowledge of the deal revealed to AFP.


U.S. stocks broke a four-day losing  streak to end higher on Tuesday, as better-than-expected  earnings from companies like Johnson & Johnson JNJ.N and  positive consumer confidence data pleased Wall Street.


Esplosione in stazione autobus, anche 28 feriti


Italians wear hearts on sleeves -- and shirts

There was little doubt that Calista and Shana Silletti were proud of their Italian heritage: It was emblazoned on their shirts.


An investigation is announced into the inquiry into the death of Stuart Lubbock.


Darrell Scott, considered the nationâs top high school running back, invited a reporter to witness his private discussion about the programs seeking his services.


England's incredible resurgence continued when Paul Collingwood led them from the jaws of defeat to win the first triangular one-day series final against Australia by four wickets at the MCG.


Rito abbreviato per l'ex dg della Fondazione Mps


President Bush, breaking his rule not to talk about presidential politics, says he believes Hillary Rodham Clinton will defeat Barack Obama in the Democratic presidential primaries. Bush also predicts that Clinton will be defeated in the general election by the Republican nominee.


Utah coach Jerry Sloan seems relatively relaxed despite his team's worst record during his 17 years as coach. After a successful offseason in the free agent market and a 6-1 start, the Jazz are mired in a seven-game losing streak. Utah's 11-22 record is the team's worst since the 1982-83 season, the last time the Jazz finished with a losing record.


Aumentano i timori relativi all'attesa dei prezzi


With their leading scorer, 7-foot center Brian Cusworth, sitting out with a thumb injury, the Harvard Crimson needed Matt Stehle to elevate his game.


Hooton confident, Stoddart certain over British GP

After weeks of negotiations that, at last viewing, appeared to be forcing the British Grand Prix off the Formula One calendar, Tuesday's teams' meeting in London has once again resurrected hopes that the Silverstone race will take place in 2005.


Australian Record Industry action against operators of Kazaa

"We are very pleased to see the Australian music industry bringing the operators of Kazaa to court. The Australian case claims that Kazaa is violating copyright on a massive scale, misleading its users and


Italy's Prodi wins key confidence vote to stay PM

Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi won a confidence vote in the Senate on Wednesday, allowing him to stay on in office.


Death toll rises to more than 1,070 in Haiti floods

Workers used dumptrucks to empty scores of bodies into a ditch Wednesday - the first mass grave for more than 800 flood victims - as bystanders shrieked and the government raised the toll to more than 1,070.


Siena, 18:01 - BASKET, MONTEPASCHI SIENA: ARRIVA DIENER DA CAPO D'ORLANDO

La Montepaschi Siena ha ingaggiato Drake Diener, play-guardia 26enne proveniente dalla Pierrel Capo ...


McDonald's Corp. MCD.N third-quarter  earnings per share rose a higher-than-expected 42 percent on a  preliminary basis, the world's largest restaurant chain said on  Wednesday, citing strong sales in the United States and a lower  tax rate.


AMHERST -- Now comes the hard part. After yesterday's 72-56 victory over last-place Richmond, the University of Massachusetts basketball team has one month and eight games left in the regular season. The Minutemen have put themselves in position to realize some of their hoop dreams. At 16-6 overall and 6-2 in the Atlantic 10, they have a legitimate shot at ...


The family of the world's fifth-richest man, Lakshmi Mittal, buys a 20% stake in QPR.


Capitals Prepare for a Move to the Penthouse

It has a view of the Washington Monument, a modern exercise room and sauna, secure parking and is accessible via Metro.


Slain Soldier From Va. 'Lived What He Believed'

Army Pfc. Thomas R. Wilson was a former honor student, devoted family member and nature lover with a predilection for hiking and "messing around" in the wetlands of his native Shenandoah Valley, relatives recalled.


Symbol Technologies and Proxim Corporation said Tuesday (Sept. 14) that they have settled a patent infringement case focusing on wireless LAN (WLAN)technology.


Spector jury deadlocks, judge declares mistrial

A Los Angeles judge declared a  mistrial in the trial of pioneering rock producer Phil Spector  on Wednesday after jurors said for a second time that they were  unable to reach a verdict.


Apple's computers are the most reliable and its support the most dependable of the five top vendors, says a national chain of PC service shops.


The family of disgraced Pakistani scientist AQ Khan says he is unwell and needs medical attention.


Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld's intended transformation of the Army into a quick, mobile force has started to rub against the daily demands of patching enough tanks and trucks together to keep fighting the war.


Germany Set to Hand Hamburg Qaeda Suspect to Spain

Germany has cleared the way for the extradition to Spain of an Arab businessman long accused by the United States of financing al Qaeda and investigated by German authorities for links to the Sept. 11 "Hamburg cell."


Gil Morgan won his 25th career Champions Tour title, closing with a five-under 67 for a two-stroke victory over Hale Irwin in the Wal-Mart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach. The 60-year-old Morgan won at Pebble Beach 15 years after a disappointing finish in the United States Open there.


Glenn McGrath has taken two quick wickets to reduce India to 34 for two in the first Test in Bangalore after Michael Clarke hit a superb century on his debut to guide Australia to 474 all out.


Last Call for Investors to Bid on Google

Time is running out for prospective investors to submit their offers to buy shares of Google Inc, the Web's No. 1 search company.


University of Virginia neurosurgeon John A. Jane recalled yesterday that Christopher Reeve didn't want to live immediately after a horse-riding accident in 1995 left him paralyzed from the neck down.


Faith fading in rich world, alive in poor: Pope

Western societies are losing  their souls to scientific rationality and frightening believers  in the developing world who still fear God, Pope Benedict told  an open-air mass in Germany on Sunday.


LSU coach Nick Saban and Dolphins officials met for several hours Tuesday night about the team's vacant head-coaching position, according to ESPN.


Police were searching for an American diplomat reported missing on the Mediterranean island, authorities said Sunday.


Ukraine's Supreme Court lifts a ban on publication of the presidential election results.


E' partito, a Roma, il corteo indetto dai sindacati Cgil, Cisl e UilA Venezia manifestazione in barca organizzata dalla Gilda                                          Scuola, in piazza prof e personale tecnico "Questa Finanziaria ci penalizza"


Utile ante imposte a 60 mln contro i 51,2 del 2005


Celine Dion to Raise $1M for Tsunami Aid

Singer Celine Dion will donate all the proceeds of a special Mother's Day performance of her Las Vegas show to the victims of the tsunami disaster.


Uefa investigates the crush scare involving Man Utd fans at the Champions League tie against Lille.


Arte orientale in mostra è davvero Tuttauguale?

A Torino una rassegna dedicata agli artisti asiatici. Un viaggio attraverso una delle realtà piÃ¹ difficili e sperimentali


U.S. More Prepared but Faces Ongoing Threat

The U.S. government is better prepared to disrupt terrorist plots than it was six years ago, but the country continues to face a serious terrorism threat that could persist for a generation, top intelligence and counterterrorism officials testified yesterday.


Cricket: Aussie cricket legend Keith Miller dies aged 84

Miller, who played in Don Bradman's Invincibles team on the 1948 tour to England, passed away peacefully at a nursing home on the Mornington Peninsula south of Melbourne, a family spokesman said Monday.


Oil steady near $96, eyes biggest gain this decade

Oil steadied near $96 a barrel on Monday, heading for its biggest annual gain this decade as dwindling fuel stocks and growing concern over political turmoil offset the impact of a softening U.S. economy.


GE posts profit in line with expectations

General Electric Co  on Friday  posted a profit that met expectations on strong demand for  heavy equipment such as jet engines and electricity-producing  turbines.


Cisco and Wal-Mart gloom set to hit stocks

US stocks were set to fall sharply on Thursday after Cisco's downbeat outlook added to concerns about the outlook for corporate tech spending and Wal-Mart's January sales proved a big disappointment. Jobless claims meanwhile declined less than expected.


Small house-style nursing homes get high marks

NEW YORK  - Residents of small nursing homes appear better satisfied and report a better quality of life than do residents of traditional large nursing homes, research suggests.


Compleanno festeggiato con una mega-reunion a Los Angeles


Synchronica Mobile Gateway helps iPhone users read and send e-mail using Microsoft Exchange servers.


An immigration sweep of meat plants in six states resulted in nearly 1,300 arrests of illegal immigrants, federal officials said on Wednesday.


"High Fidelity" to end Broadway run after 11 days

The Broadway musical "High Fidelity," based on the Nick Hornby novel and subsequent Hollywood movie, will be canceled 11 days after it opened, its producers announced.


Heavily-weighted resource stocks, financials and pharmaceuticals led a powerful rally for European equity markets on Thursday.


Tennis: WTA C'ships: Serena beats Mauresmo

Serena Williams faced Amelie Mauresmo in the first semi-final of the WTA Championship on Sunday. Victory in the tournament for Mauresmo would ensure her the season-ending number one spot in the women's rankings.


The public believes that wind farms are a clean source of energy for the future, a survey suggests.


Stocks drop on chip maker's warning, oil's dip

U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday, with crude oil extending a decline and weighing on energy stocks, while a chip maker's earnings warning hurt the tech sector.


A murder investigation is under way in east London after a man found stabbed in the street dies in hospital.


NEW YORK - Investors bid stocks higher Tuesday as oil prices declined and earnings results from a number of companies, including International Business Machines Corp. and Texas Instruments Inc., topped Wall Street's expectations...


Stolen vote? Nick Thorpe looks into reports of fraud in Romania's election

Outside the white ministry of finance building in Bucharest, two large coaches, one with a Bucharest registration plate, the other from the Transylvanian city of Sibiu rev their engines.


Roma, 13:43 - ATLETICA, MONDIALI: BALDINI NON CI SARA'

Stefano Baldini il prossimo agosto non parteciperà ai Campionati Mondiali di Osaka. Il commis...


Hotel keystroke-log scam financed luxury lifestyle A Colombian citizen has pleaded guilty to ripping off as many as 600 people after planting keystroke-logging software on the PCs of hotels.â¦


RAMALLAH, West Bank -- A medical team was flying Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to France early today for emergency treatment in the clearest sign yet that he is suffering from a severe but still unconfirmed illness that Palestinian officials said yesterday could be life-threatening.


Lawrence Dallaglio: The England captain who said 'enough is enough ...

When Lawrence Dallaglio walked into the late-night bar of the Hilton Hotel in Brisbane a couple of hours after England's 36-point defeat at the hands of the Wallabies last June and pronounced himself "suicidal", no one among his handful of listeners felt


The internet giant must reclaim position as world's leading dotcom company, says chief executive


Think network architecture, not more bandwidth

Blog: More bandwidth is always beneficial, but it is no longer a networking panacea.


Southwest Offering Buyouts to 8,700 Employees

The airline is offering the buyouts in an effort to cut costs as the discount carrier heads into a period of expected slower growth.


Registrato record storico vendite nel primo semestre


The increase in first-time jobless claims last week was slightly smaller than the 18,000 increase that Wall Street had expected. But a Labor Department statistician said the gain wasn't unusual


Conduce 'Una notte con Zeus' per raccontare i miti


Emmy Awards for Al Pacino, Allison Janney

Tycoon Donald Trump wasn't fired,  but he was snubbed, losing out to CBS reality show "Amazing  Race" at the Emmy Awards on Sunday night, while HBO got off to  a brisk start with a clutch of acting prizes, including best  actor in a mini-series for Al Pacino.


Israel drops threat to limit Muslims at shrine

JERUSALEM -- Israel will not limit the number of Muslim worshipers at a hotly disputed Jerusalem site during the holy month of Ramadan, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon decided yesterday, backing away from a threat to restrict access.


Pakistan's former PM Sharif being deported

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was being deported on Monday about four hours after arriving at Islamabad airport, a senior government official said.


Thailand Cuts 2004 Growth Estimate on Oil Prices, Flu

Thailand's government cut its economic growth forecast to 6.5 percent this year after second- quarter expansion was less than expected because of record oil prices and an outbreak of bird flu.


Industrial security - it's not the same as IT security

Niche market potential In the past, equipment control for manufacturing processes on the shop floor tended to be carried out by discrete systems running arcane real time operating systems controlled by proprietary management systems that had no connection through to other systems.â¦


MANFREDONIA - Pm: Giovanni Potenza quando uccise era drogato

Giovanni Potenza, il pescatore di 27 anni che ha confessato l'omicidio di Giusy Potenza (foto), avrebbe agito sotto l'effetto di alcool e droga. Lo sostiene il Pm Vincenzo Maria Bafundi che ha firmato il decreto


Week 2 replay: Two down, and here's what's up

By Charlie Riedel, AP. : Kansas City's 0-2 start includes an offseason strategy that is backfiring. The Chiefs defense was a huge problem last year - so much so that NFL Commissioner


A French gendarme kills his two children and a colleague before shooting himself in Paris, officials say.


Arizona State may have room for improvement, as its coach says, but that didn't stop the Sun Devils from extending a two-season stretch of dominance Thursday night.


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A coalition fielding 228 candidates and supported by Iraq's top Shiite cleric has been formed to compete in the January 30 national elections.


Argentina too much for US in Copa opener

Missing most of its top players, the United States got spanked in its Copa America opener. Hernan Crespo scored twice, Pablo Aimar and Carlos Tevez added late goals and Argentina routed a youthful United States team 4-1 Thursday night in South America's championship.


A close inspection of candidatesâ wares offers the prospect of a peek into their characters and hoped-for constituencies.


Researchers never warned White House before AIDS drug sent to ...

WASHINGTON Government scientists found problems with their research on an AIDS drug destined for Africa -- but they never told the White House about them before the drug was distributed.


Freed Death-Row Inmate Savors Freedom, Slams Bush

Ernest Willis, the eighth exonerated  inmate to walk off of Texas' death row, touched his wife for  the first time in his early hours of freedom and criticized  President Bush on Thursday as one who had not cared about his  innocence.


Oh, Canada! For the first time, Americans were taken with the top two picks in the NHL draft.


Schoolchildren will be shown how to stay safe online as part of a national campaign backed by the government.


Countrywide posts loss, stock up after outlook

Countrywide Financial Corp  posted a $1.2 billion third-quarter loss on Friday, but its shares climbed after the largest U.S. mortgage lender said it expected to be profitable in the fourth quarter and in 2008, and has weathered the worst of the nationwide housing downturn.


CBS anchor Couric not worried by poor ratings

"CBS Evening News" anchor  Katie Couric says she tries not to worry about ratings, even  though her third-placed newscast has failed to gain much ground  in the six months since she took the job.


New authentication software could help news agencies -- stung by doctored images -- detect digital darkroom trickery. By Randy Dotinga.


Formalizzata ieri dopo ricusazione da difesa Berlusconi


Legislative candidates made their final campaign rounds Tuesday as party organizers prepared for a long night of vote-counting to determine control of MaineÂ´s Senate and House of Representatives.


US consumer spending is on the rise again, a sign the economy may be emerging from an early summer decline.


Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign begins

The Salvation Army is still hoping this season will be merry, even though it has fewer places to ring bells and fewer volunteers. The Salvation Army kicked off its red kettle campaign at Fourth Street Live today.


Politica. L'Ulivo non trova l'accordo sulle liste unitarie

La Federazione dell'Ulivo non ha trovato l'accordo sulla presentazione della lista unitaria alle prossime elezioni regionali. E'quanto spiega in una nota il leader del centrosinistra, Romano Prodi, al termine della riunione di ieri pomeriggio.


Il Siena si impone per 2-1, di Totti la rete del momentaneo pari

Il Siena batte la Roma 2-1 nella gara disputata allo stadio "Olimpico" e valida per l`andata degli ottavi di finale di Coppa Italia. Continua dunque la crisi dei giallorossi, che con questa sconfitta si vedranno


A radio talk show host drew criticism Thursday after calling Condoleezza Rice an "Aunt Jemima" and saying she isn't competent to be secretary of state.


The makers of the BitTorrent file-sharing software set up a legal movie and music download service.


Nigeria Militia Leader Says Truce Holding

A tentative truce between militia fighters and government troops in Nigeria's oil-rich south appeared to be holding Thursday as the two sides held a second round of talks in the capital, officials said.


BJ's Profit Rises; Food, Gas Sales Strong

BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. BJ.N on  Tuesday posted higher quarterly profit as soaring gasoline  prices and strong demand for food boosted sales.


Weary Rivera saves day for Yankees again

Mariano Rivera smiled easily and talked about how yesterday was better, how the "sun came up today." But his eyes were still weary when he stopped to talk during batting practice before Game 2 of the ALCS last night.


Indonesia's president-elect, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, faces a task that's as unpleasant as it is necessary. Sometime soon after his inauguration next week, he'll have to risk popular backlash and raise fuel prices.


Ford to up the ante with new F-150 truck

Ford Motor Co's  revamped F-150 full-size pickup truck that will debut at the Detroit Auto Show will be towing some unusually heavy baggage -- the U.S. automaker's future.


General Mills Inc. GIS.N on  Monday said it will sell an $835 million stake in its cereal  business to an affiliate of Lehman Brothers Holding Inc.  LEH.N and use the money to buy back 16.5 million of its  common shares from Diageo Plc DGE.L.


A Napoli polizia in reparto, no a caccia alle streghe


A sailor dies and several are injured after a US nuclear submarine grounds south of the Pacific island of Guam.


It's time to add new money. What will you do?


U.S. regulators said on Friday they would review whether to take action over Merck & Co Inc's and Schering-Plough Corp's popular cholesterol drug Vytorin after a study showed it was no better than a generic in preventing the build-up of fatty plaque.


Iraq PM Blames U.S.-Led Forces' 'Neglect' for Massacre

Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad  Allawi said on Tuesday "major neglect" by U.S.-led forces led  to the murder of 49 Iraqi army recruits by insurgents this  weekend.


VOLARE: MARONI, CASO NON MENO IMPORTANTE DI PARMALAT

Milano, 22 nov. (Adnkronos) - ''Quella di Volare non credo sia una questione meno importante di Parmalat''. Lo ha dichiarato il ministro al Welfare Roberto Maroni che si sta occupando della crisi della compagnia aerea.


Bomberâs End: Flash of Terror, Humble Grave

In Afghanistan, suicide bombers are buried without ceremony,the forgettable end to an unforgivable act.


NEW YORK - US tech stocks tumbled while blue chips slipped in extremely thin volume yesterday as security concerns surrounding the Republican National Convention here and worries about earnings kept investors on the sidelines.


Wash. Teen Found Alive 8 Days After Wreck

Wash. Teenage Girl Found Alive in Back of Wrecked Car Eight Days After It Plunged Down Ravine. Laura Hatch's car is seen at the bottom of an embankment where she was found alive, in Redmond, Wash.


Autorita' valutera' piano 'Open Access' su base documento


Voters in Venezuela Turn Out in Huge Numbers

Voters turned out in huge numbers today to decide whether to keep populist President Hugo Chavez in power or oust him.


Darfur meeting pushes for wider rebel presence

SIRTE, Libya  - Sudanese government officials and Darfur rebels will meet privately on Monday to discuss an agenda for peace talks but delegates said little real progress was expected in the absence of key rebel leaders.


Como: morti sospette, infermiera nega responsabilita

COMO - Sonya Caleffi, l'infermiera di 34anni fermata per aver ucciso 5 pazienti ricoverati all'ospedale Manzoni di Lecco, ha negato ogni responsabilita' in relazione ad alcune morti sospette avvenute all'ospedale di Como.


We are no longer underdogs, says Montgomerie

From the 18th green at Oakland Hills to an Irish bar in Detroit, where Padraig Harrington met up with his cousin, Joey, the quarterback of the Detroit Loins who also won on Sunday


Eddie Sutton became just the fifth coach to win 800 games Saturday night as San Francisco came back from a 19-point second-half deficit to beat Pepperdine 85-82.


Fujimori Accounts Hold Millions of Dollars -- Peru

LIMA, Peru  - Former Peruvian President Alberto  Fujimori's bank accounts contain millions of dollars, much more  than he could earn and potential proof that he stole large sums  of state money during his 10-year rule, a Supreme Court judge  said on Saturday.


England's unhealthiest places revealed by government "health maps".


Commuters in Germany's largest cities sat for hours in traffic jams on Thursday, after more than 1,000 train drivers walked off their jobs on the country's dense local rail network.


A worsening housing market, including rising foreclosures, has rapidly pushed Fairfax County government into a budget crisis that probably will last several years, pinching spending by hundreds of millions of dollars on schools, public safety and human services, officials said yesterday.


Sempre piu' intensi attacchi a infrastrutture petrolifere


Norway FM takes peace message to Tamil Tigers

Sri Lanka's President Chandrika Kumaratunga offered to revive stalled peace talks with the Tamil Tigers in a message conveyed to rebels by Norway's Foreign Minister Jan Petersen, her office said.


Level 3 to buy Sprint's modem pools for $34 million

BROOMFIELD, Colo. - Level 3 Communications Inc. said Friday it agreed to buy the wholesale dial-up Internet access business of Sprint Corp.


Baghdad, Sept. 25 (NNN): In the third kidnapping of foreigners in the Iraqi capital in less than three weeks, armed men have snatched two Egyptians from their office in Baghdad.


Oliver Jackson, Olympic Track Coach, Is Dead at 87

Mr. Jackson was the former Abilene Christian track and field coach whose athletes won four Olympic gold medals and set 15 world records.


Rain in Boston Postpones BoSox-Yanks Game

BOSTON - After a night of steady rain at Fenway Park, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox hoped to get in Game 3 of the AL championship series on Saturday night.    The forecast was better, with the National Weather Service calling for mostly cloudy conditions with a 50-percent chance of showers and 10-15 mph wind...


Trend Micro offers mobile security for free

Trend Micro, a rival anti-virus firm to Symantec, made an announcement stating that it will offer its anti-virus and anti-spam security software for free to users until June, 2005.


'It'll be lonely, this Christmas, without you to hold...'


Transatlantic Live Brain Surgery to Be Beamed to UK

It's not for the squeamish but Britons with a strong constitution will get a rare opportunity to view brain surgery as it happens, in an operating room 4,000 miles away in the United States.


Roma, 14:19 - Calcio, Lazio-Roma: Olimpico sotto controllo dalla notte

Servizi di vigilanza preventiva sono stati predisposti dalle forze dell'ordine fin dalla serata di i...


Curtain Goes Up on New Browser Battle, Thanks to Opera

The Norwegian browser maker asks the European Commission to force Microsoft to fully open up its operating system, arguing that currently web developers are discouraged from making software that can operate across all platforms.


Presidente compagnia, progetto importante e condiviso


Sanders Beach Docks Proposed: Owners Seeking State Permits

By Erica Curless, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.  Mar. 9--Five more Sanders Beach property owners are seeking state permission to build six docks along the popular Coeur d'Alene shoreline in an attempt to secure their waterfront rights.


The fighting between Israeli forces and Islamic militants in Lebanon hasn't touched Iran or Syria yet, but many analysts think those countries were the hidden hand behind Hezbollah's capture of two Israeli soldiers.


No one hurt as small device leaves minor damage.


Stocks slip after Bernanke inflation comments

U.S. blue-chip stocks fell and the S&P 500 pared its gains on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said core U.S. inflation risks were to the upside, dimming hope of an interest-rate cut any time soon.


Saudi king gets royal welcome, jeers on UK visit

The British and Saudi monarchs spoke  warmly about each other's countries at a formal banquet in  London on Tuesday, but a state visit by Saudi Arabia's King  Abdullah drew protests and political controversy in Britain.


A coroner slams the MoD for refusing to release a video of the moment a US aircraft fired on British troops in Iraq.


CRAWFORD, Texas  - President George W. Bush condemned the assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto on Thursday, an act of violence that shredded U.S. hopes for democratic elections in the country that is a key ally in Bush's war on terrorism.


Dominic Oduro scored in the 93rd and final minute to give F.C. Dallas a 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Thursday night in Major League Soccer. Oduro took the ball upfield himself, and put a low shot in the back corner past goalkeeper Nick Rimando.


Lohan, Murphy lead race for Hollywood's worst

Actors Lindsay Lohan and Eddie Murphy led nominations Monday for the "Golden Raspberry" awards, singling out Hollywood's worst movie performances from the past year.


World oil prices fell Monday on easing supply fears, as crude exports from Iraq's southern pipelines resumed close to normal levels, analysts said.


Sony all-in-one PC doubles as high-def TV

The widescreen 22-inch display supports a CableCard and has a Blu-ray disc playback/burning option.


Britons secretly kept in postwar French camps

The government of Charles de Gaulle held hundreds of foreigners, including at least three Britons, in an internment camp near Toulouse for up to four years after the second world war, according to secret documents.


Five-million South Africans are HIV positive

Five-million South Africans, or 11% of the population, are infected with HIV, says a report published today by the Actuarial Society of SA to coincide with World Aids Day.


Tragedia nel mondo dello sport professionista, stroncato in campoil 26enne difensore canadese Darcy Robinson. Forse colpito da un infarto                                          Hockey, morto giocatore dell'Asiago colto da malore durante una partita                                                                                Soospesa la prima giornata di andata del campionato di serie A


'Dream Team' Out of Gold Race After Loss to Argentina

Argentina upset three-times defending  champions the United States 89-81 in their semi-final at the  men's Olympic basketball Friday.


US Judge Won't Dismiss BALCO Case; Allows Hearings

A US judge rejected motions to dismiss charges against the main defendants in the BALCO steroid scandal Tuesday but ordered hearings on whether the government acted properly in the investigation.


(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:


U.S. Navy fires at Somali hijackers of Russian ship

The U.S. Navy has fired on Somali pirates who hijacked the Russian crew and British captain of a ship sailing off the Horn of Africa, a maritime official said on Tuesday.


Criticsâ Choice: New CDs: Criticsâ Choice

New releases from Carrie Underwood, Hurricane Chris, Juanes, Serj Tankian, Gary Allan.


For NASA, Repair Work on Ground and in Space

Astronauts and engineers spent Tuesday troubleshooting problems in space and on the ground.


Bush Hits Kerry on Flu Vaccine Crisis, Draft

President Bush told senior citizens in Florida on Tuesday he was doing all he could to ensure they get flu shots and accused Democratic rival Sen. John Kerry of using fear politics on issues like the vaccine shortage and a draft.


Scientists witness the extreme lifestyle of tonguefish that like to skip across pools of molten sulphur.


Tribune staff reporters Geoff Daugherty, Susan Chandler and Gary Washburn contributed to this story. Its financial situation steadily deteriorating, the parent of ATA


Profit warnings take shine off GWR/Capital merger

Capital Radio and GWR saw Â£45m wiped off their combined stock market values yesterday as investors digested details of their proposed merger alongside trading updates published simultaneously by both companies.


Will Blockbuster and Napster throw a holiday party at RadioShack?


Female Sex-Drive Patch Needs More Study -Panel

GAITHERSBURG, Md.  - Procter & Gamble Co.'s  testosterone patch for boosting female sex drive needs  longer-term testing for serious side effects before it can win  approval, a U.S. advisory panel unanimously ruled on Thursday.


The Boeing Company is taking a $615 million pretax write-off as it ends production of its smallest commercial jet, and faces delays in an aerial tanker program.


With only a couple weeks left in the regular season, Austin Prep decided to shake things up. At their last two meetings, AP handed No. 1 ranked St. Mary's two 1-0 defeats, which put a stop to the Spartans' undefeated season and made the race for the Division 1 title a little more interesting.


Editorial: No convincing reason to kick out Coalition

AUSTRALIA'S future has been put at risk by its political leaders in this grubby, greedy election campaign. John Howard has run on a platform of profligacy, renouncing his claims as an advocate of low-taxing small government.


China cites Tiananmen protests in obituary praise

An official Chinese obituary praised a late Communist Party city boss on Thursday for "maintaining stability" during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in a rare mention of a subject that remains taboo to this day.


Madonna and Janet Jackson records topple Britney

Madonna's pay-packet, Janet Jackson's  malfunctioning wardrobe, Hillary Clinton's memoirs and  Sigourney Weaver's height all have one thing in common --  they're world record breakers.


Artest Banned for Rest of Season After Ugly Brawl

The National Basketball Association  suspended All-Star Ron Artest for the rest of the season and  Indiana Pacers team mates Stephen Jackson for 30 games and  Jermaine O'Neal for 25 following Friday's ugly brawl.


Clinton to show emotional campaign video

Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is getting her bid for a second term under way with a sometimes emotional 18-minute video that features praise from her husband and even some New Yorkers who opposed her candidacy six years ago.


Compact fluorescents are efficient, but many people have not embraced their glow.


A light source 10 billion times brighter than the Sun could soon be helping scientists to read ancient manuscripts.


NFL legend Reggie White remembered at funeral

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre was among several current and former NFL players that honoured Reggie White at a private funeral on Thursday.


Questions are being raised about the NHS's ability to push ahead with plans to close services.


Uno era incensurato, il rapinatore ferito ha 30 anni


Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo should abandon the console wars, says  a senior executive at Electronic Arts.


By The Baltimore Sun  Sep. 25--Nothing subtle about the message screamed out this summer by the Chesapeake Bay.   Major beaches closed to protect swimmers from bacterial infections. Widespread reports of sick, dying and even deformed fish.


COMMENTARY -- Judging by his latest blog entry, Sun COO and president Jonathan Schwartz has something new to keep him up at night -- the growing perception that Solaris x86 is anti-Linux -- anti-GNU/Linux, to be specific.


Dell Inc. says the production of its budget-priced Inspiron line of laptops is being delayed by paint problems, the same reason it gave for delays in shipping its top-end XPS M1330 laptops.


Insider Secrets: Don't get scammed by phishers

Clever e-mail can fool you into giving your info to thieves. Find out how not to fall prey.


Lockheed beats Northrop to $3.9 billion NASA contract

Lockheed Martin Corp. LMT.N has   won a five-year, $3.9 billion contract to design and build a   capsule-like U.S. spacecraft called Orion to take humans back   to the Moon and beyond, the National Aeronautics and Space   Administration said on Thursday.


Rival Palestinian factions drew close to an agreement Thursday over the outlines of a power-sharing government in which the militant Hamas group would promise to "respect" peace deals signed with Israel


A doctor has provided referees with a perfect excuse for dodgy offside decisions.


British judge OKs lawsuit by TV host who says Schwarzenegger ...

A British television host who saids she was groped by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger four years ago and then libelled by his aides can take legal action in a British court, a judge ruled.


RIM reports "critical" BlackBerry outage

Research In Motion's    ubiquitous BlackBerry experienced a "critical severity outage"  on Monday afternoon that left users stranded without wireless  e-mail access, its maker said.


Namesys vanishes, but Reiser project lives on

Volunteer programmers continue to maintain the open-source Reiser file system project even after a murder trial has effectively shut down the company behind it.


MedImmune Inc. MEDI.O, maker of the  nasal spray flu vaccine FluMist, on Thursday said its  third-quarter loss widened on higher costs and one-time  charges.


Marc Iavaroni, a veteran of 17 years  in the NBA as a player and assistant coach, was appointed head  coach of the struggling Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday.


Where candidates hide, one Iraqi hits the stump

Sadr City's Fatah al-Sheikh incongruously displays all of the techniques of a Western politician.


The Syrian foreign minister declared on Sunday that the U.S.-French cease-fire plan was "a recipe for the continuation of the war" and he warned his armed forces were under orders to respond immediately if Israel attacks.


Scientists Give More Evidence of Vioxx Heart Risks

Vioxx, the painkiller recalled last  September because of safety concerns, may have caused up to  140,000 cases of serious heart disease in the United States,  researchers said on Tuesday.


Crackdown on Islamic Extremists in Germany

Some 700 officers raided apartments and mosques in five German states Wednesday in a crackdown on a criminal Islamic extremist organization suspected of aiding terrorists, authorities said.


UN, EU try to fix Afghan 'misunderstanding' on diplomats

The United Nations and European Union were Wednesday trying to settle a "misunderstanding" that led Kabul to order the expulsion of two senior European diplomats after claims they contacted Taliban militants.


Lo ha detto il presidente della Bicocca, Tronchetti Provera


CAIRO, Egypt -- Viewers watching Yasser Arafat's funeral Friday got a rare glimpse of his 9-year-old daughter Zahwa, standing next to her mother and weeping as his coffin was placed on a plane.


Bolzano, 17:37 - SCI, ASSOLUTI DI FONDO: SABATO 170 ATLETI IN VAL BADIA

Per la prima volta si svolgono in Alta Badia i campionati italiani assoluti di sci di fondo. Sono at...


Actress Shell Kepler, who for years played the gossipy nurse Amy Vining on the TV soap opera "General Hospital," has died. She was 49.


Un giro tra la Sicilia, l'Europa e gli Stati Uniti


Coinvolge fondo Temasek e Davis Selected Advisors


Business & money: US sales of top selling diabetes drug down 50% after tougher regulation and generics hurt entire sector.


US Supreme Court to review cable Internet case

The US Supreme Court has agreed to review an appeals court ruling that opens up cable networks to competing Internet service providers (ISPs).


TELEVISION has been something of a great white whale for the Microsoft Corporation. The company has tried to sell WebTV and build software for TV's and cable boxes.


Islamabad, Aug. 22. (PTI): Pakistan's security agencies have arrested five al Qaeda-linked terrorists who were plotting suicide attacks on senior leaders and key installations in the country, including the


Britons deported from Somalia held under Terrorism Act

Mark Bridge and agencies Four Britons detained on the war-torn Somali-Kenyan border last month returned to the UK today and were immediately held under the Terrorism Act 2000, the Metropolitan Police said.Comment


Software Service Aims to Outfox Caller ID

A new computerized service enables customers to create phony outbound phone numbers in order to mask their telephone identities.


The Chicago Bears said on Friday that  tackle Tank Johnson will sit out Sunday's game against Tampa  Bay following his arrest on gun charges.


Saks Slips Into Surprise Loss in 3rd Qtr.

Department store operator Saks Inc.  SKS.N on Tuesday posted an unexpected loss for its third  quarter, hurt by hurricanes in the southeastern United States  and charges for the closure of some stores.


Global IP Sound Extends Flexible, High Quality Voice Codec to VoIP Equipment Market

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12  /PRNewswire/ -- Global IP Sound (GIPS) today announced the availability of version 2.0 of its iSAC codec.  The market leading adaptive codec for developers of Voice over IP (VoIP) communications, iSAC 2.0 is now optimized for use in hardware devices.


Steve Nash felt many different emotions about his return to Dallas. That included feeling very comfortable on the Mavericks' home court.


Supermarket giant Sainsbury's confirms it is to create 3,000 shopfloor jobs as chief executive Justin King unveils his strategy to revive the business.


Google quarterly profit swells 46 percent

Web search leader Google Inc reported on Thursday a 46 percent rise in profit that topped Wall Street expectations, fueled by accelerating market share gains and tighter cost controls.


Microsoft ready to comply with EU orders

Microsoft's chief counsel, briefing reporters in the lead-up to a European Union court hearing this week, said Monday he remains hopeful the software giant's European antitrust case can be settled.


Not quite the Oscar, but Scarlett Johansson still was all smiles Thursday about being crowned the Harvard Hasty Pudding woman of the year. And happy to participate in the rambunctious roasting that goes along with the honor.


CondÃ© Nast Publications announced a management shake-up, including the departure of Mitchell B. Fox, one of the companyâs highest-ranking executives.


Vonage says won't go out of business despite verdict

Internet phone company Vonage Holdings Corp. said on Friday it was not going out of business despite a jury's verdict a day earlier that it infringed on three patents owned by Verizon Communications Inc.


BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell on the Hungarian prime minister's admission of lying and the difficulty of selling painful reforms to voters.


Reports: Russia Bombing Death Toll at 10

The death toll from a suicide bombing outside a Moscow subway station rose to 10 Monday as a 20-year-old man succumbed to his injuries, Russian news agencies reported.


UN Representative Urges West to Maintain Pressure on Sudan

The Sudanese government and rebels in southern Sudan have vowed to sign a peace accord by New Year's Eve. Despite that pledge, the UN special representative for Sudan says the international