Doctors have speculated that the body's own estrogen protects against cell damage and improves blood flow.

Their belief was based on speculation that estrogen prevents cell damage and improves blood flow.


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> added 8.27 points, or 0.51 percent, to 1,633.53.

The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX crept up 4.3 points, or 0.44 percent, to 980.52.


No Americans were reported among the casualties, according to Capt. Michael Calvert, a spokesman for the regiment.

None of the casualties was Americans, said Capt. Michael Calvert, regiment spokesman.


"We think PeopleSoft customers deserve the right to choose," Ellison said.


"We have found the smoking gun," investigating board member Scott Hubbard said.

"We have found the smoking gun," said Hubbard, director of NASA's Ames Research Center in California.


"This child was literally neglected to death," Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said.

Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said the many family photos in the home did not include Kristen.


Microsoft said Friday that it is halting development of future Macintosh versions of its Internet Explorer browser, citing competition from Apple Computer's Safari browser.

Microsoft will stop developing versions of its Internet Explorer browser software for Macintosh computers, saying that Apple's Safari is now all that Apple needs.


Chapman was not immediately arrested and is expected to appear for arraignment July 3.

Mr. Chapman, who hasn't been arrested, is expected to appear for arraignment next Thursday, prosecutors said.


President Bush raised a record-breaking $49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months, with contributions from 262,000 Americans, the president's campaign chairman said Tuesday.

President Bush has raised $83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May, and has $70 million of that left to spend, his campaign said Tuesday.


Authorities in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan have searched for the bodies.

So far, authorities also have searched areas in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan.


He said European governments "have blocked all new bio-crops because of unfounded, unscientific fears.

"They have blocked all new bio-crops because of unfounded, unscientific fears," Bush said.


One question was whether France, which infuriated Washington by leading the charge against U.N. authorization for the war, would vote "Yes" or abstain.

France, which infuriated Washington by leading the charge against U.N. approval for the war, also sought changes.


Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas told a news conference Monday that authorities were ``continuing to make significant progress'' in the case.

No charges have been filed in those deaths, but Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas said authorities were "continuing to make significant progress" in the case.


The U.S. Conference Board said its latest measure of business confidence hit 60 after falling to 53 in its first quarter survey.

The Conference Board said its measure of business confidence, which had fallen to 53 in the first quarter of 2003, improved to 60 in the most recent second quarter.


Its legal representatives began meeting with plaintiffs' attorneys last week to discuss a settlement.

Attorneys for both the archdiocese and the plaintiffs began meeting last week to reach the out-of-court settlement.


Seniors would then have to pay 50 percent of their drug costs up to $3,450.

Above that, Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs.


The flamboyant entrepreneur flagged the plan after a meeting in London with Australian Tourism Minister Joe Hockey.

Sir Richard was speaking after a meeting in London with Australian Tourism Minister Joe Hockey.


Government bonds sold off sharply after Greenspan told Congress on Tuesday that the U.S. economy "could very well be embarking on a period of extended growth".

Greenspan told Congress on Tuesday the U.S. economy "could very well be embarking on a period of sustained growth".


For Kathy Nicolo (Jennifer Connelly), the house means stability and family.

Kathy Nicolo (Jennifer Connelly) is desperate that her family not find out that her life has fallen apart.


The Institute for Supply Management's index of nonmanufacturing activity rose unexpectedly in April, reports said.

The Institute for Supply Management said its index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 50.7 from 47.9 in March.


WHO spokeswoman Maria Cheng agreed, saying: "It looks very much like an isolated event."

"It looks very much like an isolated event," World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said.


Police said her two small children were alone in the apartment for up to two days.

Police said her two small children were alone there for up to two days as she lay dead.


The priest, the Rev. John F. Johnston, 64, of 35th Avenue in Jackson Heights, was charged with aggravated harassment and criminal possession of a weapon.

The Rev. John Johnston, 64, was charged with aggravated harassment in the phone call case and with criminal possession of a weapon, according to a police statement.


The settlement includes $4.1 million in attorneys' fees and expenses.

Plaintiffs' attorneys would get $4.1 million of the settlement.


It would take three votes to kill the ACC's expansion.


Some 660 prisoners from 42 countries, including Canada, are held, many captured during the war against in Afghanistan the al-Qaida network.

Some 660 prisoners from 42 countries are being held at the Naval base at Guantanamo Bay, many captured during the war against Al Qaeda in Afghanistan.


To reach John A. Dvorak, who covers Kansas, call (816) 234-7743 or send e-mail to jdvorak@kctar.com.

To reach Brad Cooper, Johnson County municipal reporter, call (816) 234-7724 or send e-mail to bcooper@kcstar.com.


Prosecutor Jim Hardin called the decision a victory for Kathleen Peterson's family.

Members of Kathleen Peterson's family were not present.


And now it's anything he wants to say," Alesha Badgley, Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director, said this week.

And now it's anything he wants to say," confirmed Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director Alesha Badgley.


The national denomination of the Episcopal Church, with 2.3 million members, is the U.S. branch of the 77 million-member Anglican Communion.

The Episcopal Church, with 2.3 million members, is the American branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which has 77 million adherents.


"I feel confident saying that HP is no longer an integration story," Fiorina said.

"We still have a lot to do, but I feel confident that HP is no longer an integration story."


British police arrested 21 people early Tuesday in connection with the suspected ritual murder of an African boy whose torso was found in the Thames River.

Police have arrested 21 people in connection with the murder of a young Nigerian child whose headless and limbless torso was found floating in the river Thames.


By late afternoon, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 12.81, or 0.1 percent, at 9,331.77, having gained 201 points Monday to its highest level since July 2002.

In morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.76, or 0.1 percent, at 9,310.20, having gained 201 points Monday.


Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in as many opportunities.

Gagne struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 23rd save.


Shares closed on NASDAQ just below their 52-week high, at $32.17, up $1.54.

Trading of EchoStar's stock closed Tuesday at a 52-week high of $32.17, up $1.54.


Janice Kelly said her husband had received assurances from senior MoD officials that his name would not be made public.

She told the inquiry that her husband had received assurances from his line manager and senior ministry officials that when he came forward his name would not be made public.


If convicted, they face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each of the 11 counts.

If convicted, each faces up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000 or more based on the amount of gains involved.


U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America.

U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday, as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America.


Evacuation went smoothly, although passengers weren't told what was going on, Hunt said.

Passengers were evacuated smoothly, although they were not told what was going on, he said.


Between 1993 and 2002, 142 allegations of sexual assault were reported.

From 1993 to 2002, there were 142 reported sexual assaults at the academy.


Smith said simply "Oh, my God," in the seconds afterward, according to Weinshall.

In the seconds after the crash, she added, Captain Smith said simply, "Oh my God."


Cooley said he expects Muhammad will similarly be called as a witness at a pretrial hearing for Malvo.

Lee Boyd Malvo will be called as a witness Wednesday in a pretrial hearing for fellow sniper suspect John Allen Muhammad.


"He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words," daughter Linda Hope said.

"He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words ... He gave us each a kiss and that was it," she said.


He also could be barred permanently from the securities industry.

Young faces a fine, suspension or being permanently barred from the securities industry.


"They were an inspirational couple, selfless and courageous," said the Oscar-winning film director.

He said: “They were an inspirational couple, selfless and courageous.


A second victim, Michael Walker, 23, was struck in the torso, the bullet perforating his lung.

The other victim, Michael Walker, of 550 Barbey Street, was struck in the neck.


In an interview, Healey, who is a criminologist, acknowledged that much of the sentiment among legislators here and across the country was wariness toward capital punishment.

In an interview, Ms. Healey, who is a criminologist, said many lawmakers here and across the country shared a wariness toward capital punishment.


Franklin County Judge-Executive Teresa Barton said a firefighter was struck by lightning and was taken to the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

A county firefighter, was struck by lightning and was in stable condition at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.


Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang confirmed Saturday that another two had been arrested, one in Jakarta and another in Magelang, Central Java.

Brigadier General Edward Aritonang, a police spokesman, confirmed yesterday that another two had been arrested, one in Jakarta and another in Magelang, Central Java.


Federal Judge William Barbour said Tuesday he imposed the maximum sentence because Avants showed no remorse in the brutal slaying.

U.S. District Judge William Barbour said he imposed the maximum because Avants showed no remorse.


About 120 potential jurors were being asked to complete a lengthy questionnaire.

The jurors were taken into the courtroom in groups of 40 and asked to fill out a questionnaire.


Five alternate jurors were also chosen, with a final one set to be selected Friday morning from the panel.

Five alternate jurors also were selected, with a sixth alternate to be picked on Friday.


The California Farm Bureau did not immediately return calls seeking comment.

The California Farm Bureau did not immediately have an official response to Tuesday's ruling.


But the prime minister told the BBC he wasn't bothered by polls and that he would continue to do what he believed to be right.

He said he wasn't bothered by polls and that he would continue to do what he believed to be right, in both foreign and domestic policy.


Gen. Sattler heads a Combined Joint Task Force based on ship in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.

General Sattler heads a Combined Joint Task Force aboard the command ship Mount Whitney.


Wall Street analysts had expected 22 cents a share, according to Thomson First Call.

The results were 3 cents a share lower than the forecast of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call.


The legal ruling follows three days of intense speculation Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company.

The legal ruling follows three days of wild volatility in RIM's stock over speculation that PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. may be bidding for the company.


The findings were published in the July 1 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.

The findings are being published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine.


The measures could be taken up by the full Senate as early as Friday.

Ratliff said he hopes to bring the two measures to the full Senate by Friday.


Enron spokesman Eric Thode declined to comment on the mediation order.

"We think it's great news," said Enron spokesman Eric Thode.


Labor Department analysts think the payroll statistics from the survey of businesses provide a more accurate picture of the economy because the survey figures are based on a larger sample.

The analysts said they believe the payroll statistics provide a more accurate picture of the economy because they are based on a larger sample.


The parents want her kept alive; her husband says she never wanted to be kept alive artificially.

Michael Schiavo has argued that his wife never wanted to be kept alive artificially.


Earlier, he told France Inter-Radio, "I think we can now qualify what is happening as a genuine epidemic."

"I think we can now qualify what is happening as a genuine epidemic," Health Minister Jean-Francois Mattei said on France Inter radio.


Terri Schiavo, 39, is expected to die sometime in the next two weeks in the Tampa-area hospice where she has spent the past several years.

Terri Schiavo, 39, underwent the procedure at the Tampa Bay area hospice where she has been living for several years, said her father, Bob Schindler.


Prior to joining Kodak, Palumbo worked for Procter & Gamble Corp., where he managed products such as Folgers and Pantene shampoo.

Prior to joining Eastman Kodak, Mr. Palumbo held senior marketing positions for Procter & Gamble.


Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three crucial aspects of policing in the Solomons.

Mr McDevitt has been granted control of three aspects of policing by Commissioner William Morrell.


Officials with North Carolina Speedway at Rockingham could not be reached.

NASCAR officials could not be reached for comment Tuesday.


They said the child was taken to Nassau County Medical Center for observation.

The boy was taken to Nassau University Medical Center, where staff said he was "doing okay."


Tisha Kresler, a spokeswoman for Global Crossing, declined to comment.

A Global Crossing representative had no immediate comment.


The unions also staged a five-day strike in March that forced all but one of Yale's dining halls to close.

The unions also staged a five-day strike in March; strikes have preceded eight of the last 10 contracts.


Gov. Rick Perry has said that while he opposes gambling expansion, he would be reluctant to veto continuation of the Lottery Commission.

Gov. Rick Perry opposes expansion of gambling but has said he would be "hard-pressed" to veto the lottery sunset bill.


In midafternoon trading, the Nasdaq composite index was up 8.34, or 0.5 percent, to 1,790.47.

The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC dipped 8.59 points, or 0.48 percent, to 1,773.54.


In Kentucky, Democratic Attorney General Ben Chandler faces U.S. Rep. Ernie Fletcher.

Kentucky: Republican Ernie Fletcher, a three-term House member, is battling Democratic state Attorney General Ben Chandler.


The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 98.32, or about 1.1 percent, to 9011.53.

The Dow Jones industrial average finished the day down 98.32 points at 9,011.53.


Enron's 401(k) plan covered about 20,000 workers, retirees and beneficiaries.

Enron's stock comprised as much as 61% of the workers' 401(k) portfolios.


The US Senate judiciary committee overcame a significant hurdle yesterday in the battle to create a trust fund to pay victims of asbestos exposure.

The Senate judiciary committee on Tuesday overcame a significant hurdle in the battle to create a trust fund to pay victims of asbestos exposure but the most difficult obstacles remain.


But she didn't say whether she'll certify the two-year $117.4 billion budget for 2004-05.

She said she didn't know yet whether she would certify the budget.


It would be difficult to overestimate the potential dangers of the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) vulnerability.

The flaw involves the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) protocol, which deals with inter-computer communications.


Although obesity can increase the risk of health problems, skeptics argue, so do smoking and high cholesterol.

Although obesity can increase the risk of a host of health problems, skeptics argue, so do smoking and high cholesterol, which are not considered diseases.


Michelle Wie chips Sunday during her 1-up victory over Virada Nirapathpongporn in the 27th U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship.

Now she has her first trophy after victory in the US Women's Amateur Public Links here on Sunday.


Sony said the PSP would also feature a 4.5-inch LCD screen, Memory Stick expansion slots.

It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities.


At one of the three sampling sites at Huntington Beach, the bacteria reading came back at 160 on June 16 and at 120 on June 23.

The readings came back at 160 on June 16 and 120 at June 23 at one of three sampling sites at Huntington Beach.


Where long-lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks in past decades, they are now lucky to catch one, the study found.

"Whereas long lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks, now they are lucky to catch one," Myers said.


Carnival Corp. stock was trading at $31.29 during midday trading Wednesday, down 72 cents or 2.25 percent.

Carnival Corp. stock was down 2.5 percent, or 81 cents, at $31.20 on the New York Stock Exchange.


But Senate criticism of the House plan Tuesday came on several fronts.

And several Senate Republicans are cranky about the House map.


As a result, Murphy sought to substitute Strier's sister, Ethel Celnik, as the trustee.

Murphy said Strier's sister, Ethel Celnik, was in the courtroom at the time, but Strier was not.


The rule bars groups from airing ads that promote, support, attack or oppose a candidate at any time.

It upheld fallback rules that bar the same groups from airing ads that promote, support, attack or oppose a candidate at any time.


Cisco pared spending to compensate for sluggish sales.

In response to sluggish sales, Cisco pared spending.


Kansas City drafted outfielder Chris Lubanski, from Kennedy-Kenrick High School in Pennsylvania, with the fifth pick.

The Royals chose Chris Lubanski, a high school outfielder from Pennsylvania who hit .528, with the fifth pick.


Sterling was down 0.8 percent against the dollar at $1.5875 GBP= .

The dollar rose 0.15 percent against the Japanese currency to 115.97 yen.


The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI rose 41.61 points, or 0.44 percent, to 9,415.82.

The Dow Jones rose 41.61 points Friday, a gain of 0.4% for the day and 0.7% for the week.


But Mr. Crosby told The Associated Press: "Right from the beginning, we didn't want to see anyone take a cut in pay.


"There were a number of bureaucratic and administrative missed signals -- there's not one person who's responsible here," Gehman said.

In turning down the NIMA offer, Gehman said, ''there were a number of bureaucratic and administrative missed signals here.


DeVries did make one stop in town Wednesday - registering as a sex offender at the Soledad Police Department.

Convicted child molester Brian DeVries spoke out in response to community outrage Wednesday afternoon after registering as a sex offender at the Soledad Police Department.


At 5 p.m. EDT, Grace's center was near latitude 25.6 north, longitude 93.7 west or about 280 miles east-southeast of Corpus Christi.

At 11 a.m. EDT, Fabian's center was near latitude 18.1 north and longitude 53.2 west, or about 550 miles east of the Leewards.


On Saturday, a 149mph serve against Agassi equalled Rusedski's world record.

On Saturday, Roddick equalled the world record with a 149 m.p.h. serve in beating Andre Agassi.


The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX climbed 10 points, or 1.10 percent, to 943.

The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC jumped 43.64 points, or 2.89 percent, to 1,553.73.


October heating oil futures settled .85 cent lower at 69.89 cents a gallon.

October heating oil ended down 0.41 cent to 70.74 cents a gallon.


Mr Levine confirmed that Ms Cohen Alon had tried to sell the story during the World Cup.

Ms Cohen Alon's lawyer, Donald Levine, confirmed she tried to sell the story in February.


Mr. Bankhead said the crime scenes indicated that the killer was "very methodical."

GBI spokesman John Bankhead said the murder scenes showed that the killer was very methodical.


"This moves us a lot closer to saying that the foam can do this kind of damage," said Hubbard, a member of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.

"I think this moves us a lot closer toward saying that foam can do this kind of damage," Hubbard said.


"We had nothing to do with @Stake's internal personnel decision," Microsoft spokesman Sean Sundwell said.

"Microsoft had absolutely nothing to do with AtStake's internal personnel decision," Sundwall said.


Egyptologists cast doubt Tuesday on an expedition's claim that it may have found the mummy of Queen Nefertiti, one of the best-known ancient Egyptians.

Egyptologists think they may have identified the long-sought mummy of Queen Nefertiti, one of the ancient world's legendary beauties.


Treasurys long-range plan is to provide retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability to manage their holdings online in a single account.

The Treasury said wants to give retail buyers of all Treasury securities the ability eventually to manage holdings online in a single account.


He was listed last night in critical but stable condition at Kings County Hospital Center, police said.

That victim, a New Jersey resident, was in critical but stable condition at the hospital.


The 30-year bond US30YT=RR grew 1-3/32 for a yield of 4.30 percent, down from 4.35 percent late Wednesday.

At 11 a.m. (1500 GMT), the 10-year note US10YT=RR was up 11/32 for a yield of 3.36 percent from 3.40 percent Wednesday.


IAC's stock closed yesterday down $2.81, or 7.6 percent, at $34.19.

InterActiveCorp's shares closed at $34.19, down $2.81, or 7.6 percent on the Nasdaq Stock Market.


Byrd, speaking from the Senate floor, said he questioned "the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for purposes of a speech."

"But I do question the motives of a desk-bound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for the purposes of a speech."


The Ministry of Defence is facing a 20m compensation claim from hundreds of Kenyan women who claim they were raped by British soldiers.

Hundreds of Kenyan women claiming they were attacked and raped by British soldiers were granted government legal aid Wednesday to pursue their case against the Ministry of Defense.


Shares of USA Interactive rose $2.28, or 7 percent, to $34.96 on Friday in Nasdaq Stock Market composite trading and have gained 53 percent this year.

Shares of LendingTree rose $6.03, or 41 percent, to close at $20.72 on the Nasdaq stock market yesterday.


Similar bills passed the House twice but died in the Senate.

Two years ago, the House passed a similar version that floundered in the Senate.


The show's closure affected third-quarter earnings per share by a penny.

The company said this impacted earnings by a penny a share.


The woman was hospitalized June 15, Kansas health officials said.

Missouri health officials said he had not been hospitalized and is recovering.


Blue chips edged lower by midday on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months.

U.S. stocks fell in early morning trade on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months.


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> tacked on 5.91 points, or 0.29 percent, to 2,053.27.

The technology-focused Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> advanced 6 points, or 0.30 percent, to 2,053, erasing earlier losses.


Two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports were among the suspects, the official said.

They include two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports, and the remainder are Iraqis and Saudis, the official said.


Her birthday, 21 April, was declared a public holiday and she attended a reception and a ball.

When his grandmother, then-Princess Elizabeth, turned 21 in 1947, the day was declared a public holiday, and she attended a reception and a ball.


Sorkin, who faces charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice and lying to a grand jury, was to have been tried separately.

Sorkin was to have been tried separately on charges of conspiracy and lying to a grand jury.


The man, who entered the post office in Lakeside shortly before 3 p.m., gave up to deputies about 6:30 p.m.

The man had entered the post office on Woodside Avenue at Maine Avenue shortly before 3 p.m.


"Fewer than 10" FBI offices have conducted investigations involving visits to mosques, the Justice Department said.

In addition, the Justice Department said that the FBI has conducted ''fewer than 10'' investigations involving visits to mosques.


Outside the court, Sriyanto, who faces up to 25 years' jail, denied he had done anything wrong.

Outside the court, Sriyanto denied to The Age that he had done anything wrong.


University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university's Web site, "Our fundamental values haven't changed.

"Our fundamental values haven't changed," Mary Sue Coleman, president of the university, said in a statement in Ann Arbor.


Comcast Class A shares were up 8 cents at $30.50 in morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

The stock rose 48 cents to $30 yesterday in Nasdaq Stock Market trading.


Thomas was joined in full by Rehnquist, and in parts by O'Connor and Scalia.

He was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Antonin Scalia.


When you crossed the line, you violated the constitutional right," said Charles Weisselberg, a UC Berkeley law professor.

When you crossed the line, you violated the constitutional right," said Charles Weisselberg, who teaches law at the University of California, Berkeley.


Preliminary reports were that the men were not seen together at the airport, sources said.

The men had Pakistani passports and reportedly were seen together at the airport earlier in the evening, law enforcement sources said.


Toronto yesterday had 64 probable cases of SARS and nine suspect cases.

As of Wednesday, there were 65 probable SARS cases in the Toronto region.


The Nasdaq composite index rose 13.70, or 0.8 per cent, to 1700.34.

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gained 13.73 points, or 0.81 percent, to finish at 1,700.34.


Toll, Australia's second-largest transport company, last week offered NZ75 a share for Tranz Rail.

Toll last week offered to buy the company for NZ75c a share, or $NZ158 million.


MessageLabs, which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world, said it had filtered out 27,000 infected e-mails in 115 countries as of Thursday morning.

Messagelabs, which runs outsourced e-mail servers for 700,000 customers around the world, has labeled the worm "high risk" and reports more than 31,000 infections in 120 countries.


Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case.

Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case.


Oracle shares were also higher, trading up 12 cents at $13.60.

Shares of Redwood Shores-based Oracle rose 14 cents to $13.62.


With all precincts reporting, Fletcher — a three-term congressman from Lexington — had an overwhelming 57 percent of the vote.

With all precincts reporting, Fletcher had 88,747 votes, or 57 percent of the total.


In Hong Kong, 24 patients were quarantined Wednesday after seven public hospital workers developed flu-like symptoms.

This after seven health care workers at a public hospital fell ill with flu-like symptoms.


On the upside, Coca-Cola Co. (nyse: KO - news - people) reported higher profit for the quarter early on Thursday, helped by European demand.

Coca-Cola Co. (KO) reported higher profit for the quarter, helped by European demand, early on Thursday.


The unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point to 6.1%, the highest level since July 1994.

The unemployment rate is predicted to have ticked up a percentage point to 6.1%.


As part of his deal, Mr. Delainey has agreed to cooperate in the continuing investigation.

Dave Delainey agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors in exchange for the plea.


But other sources close to the sale said Vivendi was keeping the door open to further bids and hoped to see bidders interested in individual assets team up.

But other sources close to the sale said Vivendi was keeping the door open for further bids in the next day or two.


Micron has declared its first quarterly profit for three years.

Micron's numbers also marked the first quarterly profit in three years for the DRAM manufacturer.


The fines are part of failed Republican efforts to force or entice the Democrats to return.

Perry said he backs the Senate's efforts, including the fines, to force the Democrats to return.


The tech-loaded Nasdaq composite rose 20.96 points to 1595.91, ending at its highest level for 12 months.

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> climbed 19.11 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,615.02.


U.S. prosecutors have arrested more than 130 individuals and have seized more than $17 million in a continuing crackdown on Internet fraud and abuse.

More than 130 people have been arrested and $17 million worth of property seized in an Internet fraud sweep announced Friday by three U.S. government agencies.


Chavez said investigators feel confident they've got "at least one of the fires resolved in that regard."

Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez said investigators felt confident that with the arrests they had "at least one of the fires resolved."


The man accused of using fake grenades to commandeer a Cuban plane that landed in Key West in April was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison.

A Cuban architect was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday for using two fake grenades to hijack a passenger plane from Cuba to Florida in April.


Jim Williams, director of the US-VISIT project, said that by the middle of November, many arriving passengers in Atlanta will be fingerprinted and photographed.

Jim Williams, director of the US-VISIT project, said that by the middle of November, inspectors will be fingerprinting and photographing many foreign passengers arriving in Atlanta.


The hearing occurred a day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer, Dallager, for not addressing the scandal.

The hearing came one day after the Pentagon for the first time singled out an officer - Dallager - for failing to address the scandal.


The Episcopal Church ''is alienating itself from the Anglican Communion,'' said the Very Rev. Peter Karanja, provost of the All Saints Cathedral, in Nairobi.

In Nairobi, the provost of All Saints Cathedral, the Very Reverend Peter Karanja, said the US Episcopal Church was alienating itself from the Anglican Communion.


Counties with population declines will be Vermillion, Posey and Madison.

Vermillion, Posey and Madison County populations will decline.


Swartz, indicted in February, had argued that New Hampshire was the wrong place to charge him.

Swartz had sought to have the charges dismissed, saying New Hampshire was the wrong place to charge him.


They were at Raffles Hospital over the weekend for further evaluation.

They underwent more tests over the weekend, and are now warded at Raffles Hospital.


When the bomb exploded at the Casa de España, customers were eating dinner and playing bingo.

At the Casa de Espaa, customers were eating dinner and playing bingo when a bomb went off.


Plofsky said the commission won't investigate because the three-year statute of limitations has expired.

The panel will not begin a formal investigation because the statute of limitations has expired, Plofsky said.


If convicted of the spying charges, he could face the death penalty.

The charges of espionage and aiding the enemy can carry the death penalty.


Entrenched interests are positioning themselves to control the network's chokepoints and they are lobbying the FCC to aid and abet them.

It may be dying because entrenched interests are positioning themselves to control the Internet's choke-points and they are lobbying the FCC to aid and abet them."


But church members and observers say they expect that the decision could be problematic for many Episcopalians.

But church members and observers say they anticipate that the decision here could pose doctrinal problems for some Episcopalians who believe the Bible prohibits homosexuality.


Squyres is principal investigator for the Athena payload - a collection of science instruments carted by each rover.

Steve Squyres, a Cornell University scientist, is principal investigator for the missions' science instruments.


The military said it had killed 12 rebels and captured nine in the campaign so far, for the loss of six soldiers wounded.

The military said it had killed 16 rebels and captured nine in the campaign so far, with one soldier killed and six wounded.


Express Scripts ESRX.O shares fell 3.6 percent to close at $66.89 on the Nasdaq.

Shares of Express Scripts ESRX.O fell about 4 percent to $66.73 on the Nasdaq in late morning trade.


Police launched an international hunt for Shevaun Pennington after she ran away with 31-year-old Toby Studabaker Saturday.

Shevaun Pennington disappeared on Saturday morning after arranging to meet 31-year-old Toby Studabaker.


Lawyers and others familiar with the federal investigation say it remains focused on Campbell, though prosecutors declined to discuss the probe.

While federal prosecutors refuse to discuss the investigation, lawyers and others familiar with it say it remains focused on Campbell.


The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI was off 58.69 points, or 0.64 percent, at 9,137.86.

The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI fell 86.56 points, or 0.94 percent, to 9,109.99, after giving up more than 1 percent earlier.


Peace Rules defeated Funny Cide in the Louisiana Derby.

But neither he nor Peace Rules could keep Funny Cide from drawing away.


Boeing said the final agreement is expected to be signed during the next few weeks.

The Korean Air deal is expected to be finalized "in the next several weeks," Boeing spokesman Bob Saling said.


Shares in EDS closed on Thursday at $18.51, a gain of 6 cents.

Shares of EDS closed Thursday at $18.51, up 6 cents on the New York Stock Exchange.


A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that Congress can force the nation's public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters.

The Supreme Court said Monday the government can require public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters, rejecting librarians' complaints that the law amounts to censorship.


The weakness exists in the way that VBA looks at the properties of documents passed to it when the document is opened by a host application.

The vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft's Visual Basic for Applications checks document properties passed to it when a document is opened.


Of 24 million phoned-in votes, 50.28 percent were for Studdard, putting him 130,000 votes ahead of Aiken.

Of the 24 million phone votes cast, Studdard was only 130,000 votes ahead of Aiken.


Consumers still would have to get a descrambling security card from their cable operator to plug into the set.

To watch pay television, consumers would insert into the set a security card provided by their cable service.


However, we have decided to opt for the European consortium's engine as the best overall solution and due to the substantial price efforts made".

However, we have decided to opt for the European consortium's engine as the best overall solution."


The Food and Drug Administration rejected ImClone's 2001 application to sell Erbitux, citing shoddy research.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected ImClone's original application in December 2001, saying the trial had been sloppily conducted.


Critics say the law violates civil liberties, something House Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., says he is sensitive to.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., says he is sensitive to civil liberties complaints.


The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game their longest win streak since 2001 as they edged Colorado, 3-2, Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium.

The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game and seventh in their last nine as they beat Colorado 3-2 on Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium.


So far, they have searched Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana, authorities in those state said.

So far, authorities also have searched areas in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan.


The 30-year bond US30YT=RR firmed 31/32, taking its yield to 4.16 percent -- another record low -- from 4.22 percent.

The 30-year bond <US30YT=RR> firmed 24/32, taking its yield to 4.18 percent, after hitting another record low of 4.16 percent.


Lay had argued that handing over the documents would be a violation of his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.

Lay had refused to turn over the papers, asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.


Strayhorn said it was the first time in Texas history a comptroller had not certified the appropriations act.

In a news release Thursday, Strayhorn said this was the first time a comptroller rejected a budget.


Excluding the charges, analysts, on average, expected a loss of 11 cents a share.

Analysts polled by Thomson Financial First Call had been expected to see a loss of about 11 cents a share from continuing operations.


Security experts are warning that a new mass-mailing worm is spreading widely across the Internet, sometimes posing as e-mail from the Microsoft founder.

A new worm has been spreading rapidly across the Internet, sometimes pretending to be an e-mail from Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, antivirus vendors said Monday.


Mr Sahel said police had identified the bodies of seven of the 14-strong cell believed to have carried out the five almost simultaneous attacks on Saturday.

He said police had identified the bodies of seven of the 14 bombers who launched five almost simultaneous raids Friday night.


Only New Jersey now bans holders of learners permits or intermediate licenses from using cell phones, pagers or other wireless devices while driving.

In addition, the NTSB also recommended to NHTSA that state legislation be enacted to prohibit holders of learners permits and intermediate licenses from using mobile phones while driving.


The University of Michigan released today a new admissions policy after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in June the way it previously admitted undergraduates.

The University of Michigan plans to release a new undergraduate admissions policy Thursday after its acceptance requirements were rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court in June.


The audiotape aired last week by the Arab Al-Jazeera television network appears to be an effort to incite attacks.

An audiotape aired last week by the Arab al-Jazeera television network may be the strongest evidence yet that Saddam survived the war.


The company didn't detail the costs of the replacement and repairs.

But company officials expect the costs of the replacement work to run into the millions of dollars.


Dean told reporters traveling on his 10-city "Sleepless Summer" tour that he considered campaigning in Texas a challenge.

Today, Dean ends his four-day, 10-city "Sleepless Summer" tour in Chicago and New York.


"I felt that if I disagreed with Rosie too much I would lose my job," she said.

Cavender did say: "I felt that if I disagreed with Rosie too much I would lose my job."


The American decision provoked an angry reaction from the European Commission, which described the move as "legally unwarranted, economically unfounded and politically unhelpful".

The European Commission, the EU's powerful executive body, described the move as "legally unwarranted, economically unfounded and politically unhelpful."


Ms. Cripps-Prawak left last Friday, two days after the department introduced a plan to distribute medical marijuana through doctors' offices.

The director of the Office of Medical Access, Cindy Cripps-Prawak, left her job after the department introduced a plan to distribute marijuana through doctors' offices.


During 2001 and 2002, Morgenthau said, wire transfers from just four of Beacon Hill's 40 accounts totaled more than $3.2 billion.

Wire transfers from four of the 40 accounts open at Beacon Hill totaled more than $3.2 billion from 2001 to 2002, Morgenthau said.


Last year, he made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for governor.

He ran last year for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor, but lost the primary to multimillionaire Tony Sanchez.


The nation's largest retailer has told its 100 top suppliers they have to start using electronic tags on all pallets of goods by Jan. 25, 2005.

Wal-Mart has told its top 100 suppliers that they'll need to have radio-frequency ID systems in place for tracking pallets of goods through the supply chain by Jan. 25, 2005.


He was taken to a hospital for precautionary X-rays on his neck.

Harvey was taken to St. Luke's Hospital for precautionary neck X-rays, which came back negative.


The bill says that a woman who undergoes such an abortion couldn't be prosecuted.

A woman who underwent such an abortion could not be prosecuted under the bill.


There are 103 Democrats in the Assembly and 47 Republicans.

Democrats dominate the Assembly while Republicans control the Senate.


"I came basically to Washington to establish relationships and to make sure that we are getting more federal money to California," Schwarzenegger said after meeting with congressional Republicans.

"I came to Washington basically to establish relationships and make sure we are getting more federal money," Schwarzenegger said after one meeting.


The latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting; they were forecasting claims to fall no lower than 410,000 for last week.

Despite problems in the job market, the latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting.


Chante Jawan Mallard, 27, went on trial Monday, charged with first-degree murder.

Chante Jawaon Mallard, 27, is charged with murder and tampering with evidence.


Linda Saunders pleaded guilty in federal court to six charges, including extortion, money laundering and conspiracy.

Former Phipps aides Linda Saunders and Bobby McLamb have both pleaded guilty to federal charges including extortion.


Vivendi shares closed 3.8 percent up in Paris at 15.78 euros.

Vivendi shares were 0.3 percent up at 15.62 euros in Paris at 0841 GMT.


Microsoft has identified the freely distributed Linux software as one of the biggest threats to its sales.

The company has publicly identified Linux as one of its biggest competitive threats.


Antonio Monteiro de Castro, 58, currently director of the group’s Latin America & Caribbean operations, will become chief operating officer from the same date.

BAT also said Antonio Monteiro de Castro, director for Latin America and the Caribbean, would become chief operating officer on January 1, 2004.


"Spin and manipulative public relations and propaganda are not the answer," it said.

The report added that "spin" and manipulative public relations "are not the answer," but that neither is avoiding the debate.


Another shooting linked to the spree occurred Nov. 11 at Hamilton Central Elementary in Obetz, about two miles from the freeway.

The latest shooting linked to the spree was a Nov. 11 shooting at Hamilton Township Elementary School in Obetz, about two miles from the freeway.


On Tuesday, the central bank left interest rates steady, as expected, but also declared that overall risks were weighted toward weakness and warned of deflation risks.

The central bank's policy board left rates steady for now, as widely expected, but surprised the market by declaring that overall risks were weighted toward weakness.


Fighting erupted after four North Korean journalists confronted a dozen South Korean activists protesting human rights abuses in the North outside the main media centre.

Trouble flared when at least four North Korean reporters rushed from the Taegu media centre to confront a dozen activists protesting against human rights abuses in the North.


Dusty had battled kidney cancer for more than a year.

Dusty had surgery for cancer in 2001 and had a kidney removed.


Kadyrov was not injured, but four of his bodyguards were among those killed.

But Itar-Tass news agency said four of his bodyguards were among those killed by the bomb.


The commission estimates California lost $1.34 billion -- the most of any state -- to tax shelters in 2001.

The commission estimated California lost $937 million to corporate tax shelters in 2001.


The officials did not say whether U.S. forces crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian border guards became involved.

U.S. officials did not say whether American forces, who were acting on intelligence, crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian guards were involved.


VeriSign introduced its Site Finder service on Sept. 15.

The battle around VeriSign"s three-week-old Site Finder service rages on.


Druce is still being held at the prison and is now in isolation, she said.

Druce last night was held in isolation at the same prison.


Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Azdi, turned himself in in June; his deputy was killed in a recent shootout with Saudi forces.

Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Azdi, surrendered in June; his deputy was killed in a shoot-out with Saudi forces recently.


After Freitas' opening statement, King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel recessed trial until after the Thanksgiving weekend.

King County Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel will then recess the trial until Monday.


Google's investors include prominent VC firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sequoia Capital, the paper noted.

Google's early stage backers in include California-based Stanford University and VC firms Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia Capital.


July 1st is the sixth anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule.

The rally overshadowed ceremonies marking the sixth anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China on 1 July 1997.


Palm Wednesday announced plans to acquire Handspring, a company started by Jeff Hawkins, regarded by many as the father of the Palm handheld.

Palm said on Wednesday it plans to buy Handspring, a company created by renegade Palm co-founder Jeff Hawkins.


The government recently shelved peace talks with the MILF, being brokered by Malaysia, after a string of attacks, including three bombings, on Mindanao.

The government recently shelved peace talks being brokered by neighbouring Malaysia after a spate of attacks on Mindanao, including three deadly bombings, that it blamed on the MILF.


The company posted a profit of $54.3 million, or 22 cents per share, in the year-ago period.

That was up from the year-ago quarter, when the company earned $54.3 million, or 22 cents a share.


Joining Boston on Monday were the Massachusetts communities of Watertown, Saugus and Framingham.

Along with Boston, Watertown, Saugus and Framingham also are going smoke-free Monday.


ISRAELI soldiers knocked down empty mobile homes and water towers in 10 tiny West Bank settlement outposts overnight as part of a US-backed Mideast peace plan.

Israeli soldiers began tearing down settlement outposts in the West Bank yesterday - an Israeli obligation under a new Mideast peace plan.


The union had not yet revealed which chain would be targeted.

The union said it would reveal later which chain would be targeted.


Get it all out," says Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail consulting firm based in New York City.

Innocent or not, "she's damaged goods," said Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail consulting firm in New York.


The updated products include Pylon Pro, Pylon Conduit, Pylon Anywhere, and Pylon Application Server.

The new products on the desktop side include the latest versions of Pylon Conduit and Pylon Pro.


Turkish authorities have said all the suicide bombers were Turks.

Ankara says all four suicide bombers were Turkish.


In April, it had forecast operating earnings in the range of 60 to 80 cents a share.

Kodak expects earnings of 5 cents to 25 cents a share in the quarter.


From Florida to Alaska, thousands of revelers vowed to push for more legal rights, including same-sex marriages.

Thousands of revellers, celebrating the decision, vowed to push for more legal rights, including same-sex marriages.


Others with such a status are Egypt, Israel, and Australia.

Nations like Israel and Australia already have such status.


The findings appear in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association (news - web sites).

The results are to be published in Wednesday's issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association.


Additionally, the h2210’s cradle has room to charge a second battery.

The cradle for the h2200 has space for recharging a second battery.


One of the 14 Kurds pointed at the word "refugee" in an English/Turkish dictionary.

One man had brandished an English-Turkish dictionary and pointed to the word "refugee".


"Close co-operation between law-enforcement agencies and intelligence services lie at the heart of the ongoing fight against terrorism," Mr Howard said.

Close cooperation between regional law enforcement agencies and intelligence services was at the heart of the fight against terrorism, he said.


In 2006, the group says the market will rebound 29.6 percent to $21.3 billion in sales.

In 2006, Asia Pacific will report growth of 7.9 percent to $81.8 billion.


Captain Robert Ramsey of the US 1st Armoured Division said a truck had exploded outside the building about 11am, and that one of the compound's outer walls had collapsed.

Captain Robert Ramsey of US 1St Armored Division said a truck had exploded outside the building at around 11 am.


This northern autumn US trainers will work with soldiers from four North African countries on patrolling and gathering intelligence.

Later this year, the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions.


"The figures are becoming catastrophic," said Dr. Patrick Pelloux, the president of the association of emergency room physicians.

This is unacceptable," said Patrick Pelloux, the president of France's Association of Emergency Doctors.


"Whatever has happened to you by way of punishment is certainly more than enough," Covello told the 49-year-old, whose family, friends and supporters filled half the courtroom.

"What has happened to you, sir, by way of punishment, is certainly more than enough," Covello said.


The mother also alleged in the lawsuit that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards.

The mother also contended that she was sexually assaulted by one of the guards during the 1998 confrontation.


Yes, from today Flash memory purchased from AMD or Fujitsu will be branded Spansion.

Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu.


The world's two largest automakers said their U.S. sales declined more than predicted last month as a late summer sales frenzy caused more of an industry backlash than expected.

Domestic sales at both GM and No. 2 Ford Motor Co. declined more than predicted as a late summer sales frenzy prompted a larger-than-expected industry backlash.


A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday and was expected to hit somewhere along the Texas or Louisiana coasts by Monday night.

A tropical storm rapidly developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and could have hurricane-force winds when it hits land somewhere along the Louisiana coast Monday night.


The pressure may well rise on Thursday, with national coverage of the final round planned by ESPN, the cable sports network.

The pressure will intensify today, with national coverage of the final round planned by ESPN and words that are even more difficult.


Pataki praised Abraham's decision, and LIPA Chairman Richard Kessel said the cable should be kept in operation permanently.

LIPA Chairman Richard Kessel said that meant the cable could be used "as we see fit.


Dynes came to UC San Diego in 1991 after 22 years as a physicist with AT&T Bell Labs.

Dynes has been at UC San Diego since 1991 after spending 22 years with AT&T Bell Labs, where he worked on superconductors and other materials.


Meningitis is an infection of the spinal cord fluid and the tissue around the brain.

Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in a person's spinal cord and around the brain.


Mayor Joe T. Parker said late Thursday that the three workers were two men and a woman who were inside the building when the first blast occurred.

The missing workers, two men and a woman, were inside the building when the first blast occurred, Mayor Joe T. Parker said.


London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters: "We condemn this raid, which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable."

"We condemn this raid which is in our view illegal and morally and politically unjustifiable," London-based NCRI official Ali Safavi told Reuters by telephone.


It exploded in his hands, but the former Italian prime minister was unhurt.

The letter bomb sent to Prodi exploded in his hands but he was unhurt.


Halabi's military attorney, Air Force Maj. James Key, denied the charges, which could carry a death penalty.

The attorney representing al-Halabi, Air Force Maj. James Key III, denied the charges, according to The Associated Press.


Waksal, in a letter to the court, said: "I tore my family apart.

In seeking leniency, Waksal apologized to the court, his employees and his family.


Since early May, the city has received 1,400 reports of dead blue jays and crows, Jayroe said.

Since early May, the city has received 1,400 reports, he said.


But Forest, the Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco, said: ''Mention the word prohibition and everyone knows what happened there.

Forest, the Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco, said it had greeted The Lancet's call with "amusement and disbelief'".


Once converted, BayStar will own an aggregate of approximately 2.95 million shares of SCO common stock or 17.5 percent of the company's outstanding shares.

The investment gives Larkspur, Calif.-based BayStar more than 2.9 million shares of SCO common stock, or 17.5 percent of the company's outstanding shares.


OPEC producers at a meeting on Wednesday are set to pressure independent oil exporters to contribute to the cartel's next supply cut to allow for the return of Iraqi oil.

OPEC this week is set to pressure independent exporters to back the cartel's next supply cut to prevent the resumption of Iraqi exports undercutting oil prices.


The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asked Congress today for additional authority to fight unwanted Internet spam, which now accounts for up to half of all e-mail traffic.

The Federal Trade Commission asked Congress yesterday for broader powers to attack the rapidly growing problem of spam, which new studies show accounts for half of all e-mail traffic.


A federal grand jury indicted them on Tuesday; the document was sealed until yesterday to allow authorities to make arrests.

Federal officials said the document remained sealed until Thursday morning to allow authorities to make arrests in five Western states.


People who have opposed these actions throughout are now trying to find fresh reasons to say this wasn't the right thing to do."

"What is happening here is that people who have opposed this action throughout are trying to find fresh reasons why it was not the right thing to do."


Richard Miller remained hospitalized after undergoing a liver transplant, but his wife has recovered.

Richard Miller, 57, survived a lifesaving liver transplant but remains hospitalized.


Sequent representatives could not immediately be reached for comment on the SCO announcement.

A spokesman for SCO could not be reached for comment this afternoon.


The proportion of people covered by employers dropped from 62.3 percent in 2001 to 61.3 percent last year.

The proportion of Americans with insurance from employers declined to 61.3 percent, from 62.6 percent in 2001 and 63.6 percent in 2000.


WORLD No. 2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused the Association of Tennis Professionals of malice, including an alleged attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test.

World No.2 Lleyton Hewitt has accused his professional peers of long-standing malice, including an attempt last year to dupe him into refusing a drug test.


MSN Messenger 6 will be available for download starting at 6 p.m. GMT on Wednesday from http://messenger.msn.com/download/v6preview.asp.

The MSN Messenger 6 software will be available from 11 a.m. PST on Wednesday, according to Microsoft.


In connection with the incident, I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately."

"I have acknowledged that I behaved inappropriately," he said.


A spokesman said: "Since November, we have co-operated fully with the police.

It added it had "co-operated fully" with police since November.


Women who eat potatoes and other tuberous vegetables during pregnancy may be at risk of triggering type 1 diabetes in their children, Melbourne researchers believe.

Australian researchers believe they have found a trigger of type 1 diabetes in children - their mothers eating potatoes and other tuberous vegetables during pregnancy.


The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX inched up 3 points, or 0.32 percent, to 970.

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 2 points, or 0.18 percent, to 1,649.


People who once thought their blood pressure was fine actually may be well on their way to hypertension under new U.S. guidelines published on Wednesday.

People who once thought their blood pressure was fine actually need to start exercising and eating better, according to new U.S. guidelines published on Wednesday.


Amazon also reported that the New York Attorney General's office had settled civil fraud charges with one of the spoofers it identified.

Amazon and the New York attorney general's office have already settled with one of the alleged e-mail forgers.


The leading actress nod went to energetic newcomer Marissa Jaret Winokur as Edna's daughter Tracy.

Marissa Jaret Winokur, as Tracy, won for best actress in a musical.


"It appears from our initial report that this was a textbook landing considering the circumstances," Burke said.

Said Mr. Burke: "It was a textbook landing considering the circumstances."


Allegiant shares rose $4, or $17.2 percent, to $27.43 in Thursday morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

Allegiant's stock closed Wednesday at $23.40, up 64 cents, in trading on the Nasdaq market.


By state law, 911 calls are not public information and were not released.

By law, 911 calls are not public information in Rhode Island.


The ADRs fell 10 cents to $28.95 at 10:06 a.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading today.

Shares of Fox Entertainment Group Inc., News Corp.'s U.S. media and entertainment arm, fell 45 cents to $26.85 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading.


Bremer said one initiative is to launch a $70 million nationwide program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods and build community projects.

Bremer said he would launch a $70-million program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods across Iraq and build community projects, but gave no details.


The Nasdaq composite index added 30.46 points, or 2 percent, to 1,520.15.

The Nasdaq had a weekly gain of 17.27, or 1.2 percent, closing at 1,520.15 after gaining 30.46 yesterday.


The British Foreign Office said Monday that coalition authorities in Iraq were pleased that the men were freed.

The British Foreign Office said it had mediated the two men's release.


Wal-Mart estimates more than 100 million Americans visit their stores every week.

Each week 138 million shoppers visit Wal-Mart's 4,750 stores.


Added Mr. Prodi: "Maybe, but the old age helps us to understand our strengths and our weakness."

"Maybe, but the old age helps us to understand our strength and our weakness and the reality of the world.


"I am proud that I stood against Richard Nixon, not with him," Kerry said.

"I marched in the streets against Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War," she said.


Shares of Corixa were gaining 71 cents, or 10%, to $7.91 on the Nasdaq.

In late-morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Corixa was up 74 cents, or 10%, at $7.94.


Spokesmen for the FBI, CIA, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on El Shukrijumah's stay in Canada.

The FBI, CIA, Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police declined to comment on the Washington Times report.


"This has been a persistent problem that has not been solved," investigation board member Steven Wallace said.

"This was a persistent problem which has not been solved, mechanically and physically," said board member Steven Wallace.


"Americans don't cut and run, we have to see this misadventure through," she said.

She also pledged to bring peace to Iraq: "Americans don't cut and run, we have to see this misadventure through."


"There is no doubt about the chemical programme, biological programme, indeed nuclear programme, indeed all that was documented by the UN," he said.

He added: "There is no doubt about the chemical programme, the biological programme and indeed the nuclear weapons programme.


Ridge said no real explosives or harmful devices will be used in the exercise.

Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used.


This is America, my friends, and it should not happen here," he said to loud applause.

"This is America, my friends, and it should not happen here."


On May 1, he crawled through a narrow, winding canyon, rappelled down a 60-foot cliff and walked some six miles down the canyon.

He crawled through a narrow, winding canyon, rappelled down a 60-foot cliff, and walked some six miles down the canyon near Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah.


Amnesty International has said that over the past 20 years it has collected information about 17,000 disappearances in Iraq but the actual figure may be much higher.

Amnesty International said that over the past 20 years it had collected information about 17,000 disappearances in Iraq.


Texas Instruments climbed $1.37 to $19.25 yesterday and Novellus Systems Inc. advanced $1.76 to $36.31.

Texas Instruments climbed $US1.37 to $US19.25 and Novellus Systems advanced $US1.76 to $US36.31, each having been raised to "overweight" by Lehman.


She asked to be excused from last week's Cabinet session to prepare for a meeting with the presidents of Rwanda and Uganda.

She took the highly unusual step of skipping cabinet to attend a meeting with the presidents of Rwanda and Uganda.


In a mixture of ancient pagan and modern Christian rites, the villagers have staged a series of ceremonies hoping to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor.

In a mixture of ancient Melanesian pagan and modern Christian ceremonies the people tried again to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor since that long-ago meal.


The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI edged up 13.33 points, or 0.15 percent, to 9,196.55.

The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> was off 7.75 points, or 0.08 percent, at 9,175.47.


Monkeypox is usually found only in central and western Africa.

Prairie dogs, usually found in southwestern and western states, aren’t indigenous to Wisconsin.


The film is the second of a trilogy, which will wrap up in November with The Matrix Revolutions.

"Reloaded" is the second installment of a trilogy; "The Matrix Revolutions" is slated for debut in November.


In addition, the Justice Department said that the FBI has conducted ''fewer than 10'' investigations involving visits to mosques.

In addition, "fewer than 10" FBI offices have conducted investigations involving visits to Islamic mosques, the Justice Department said.


The launch coincides with the JavaOne developers' conference in San Francisco this week.

The news also comes in conjunction with Suns annual JavaOne developers conference in San Francisco.


A Royal Duty is based on his experiences with Diana, Princess of Wales and letters allegedly to and from her.

The royal household was bracing itself for any more revelations in A Royal Duty, based on the former servant’s time with Diana, Princess of Wales.


The army said the raid, which comes just days after Israeli troops shot and killed Abdullah Kawasme, the Hamas leader in the city, targeted militants in Hamas.

The arrests came just days after Israeli troops shot and killed Abdullah Kawasme, the militant group's leader in Hebron.


SARS went on to claim the lives of 44 people in the Toronto area, including two nurses and a doctor.

The virus killed 44 people in the Toronto area, including one doctor and two nurses.


Apple Computer's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation, the company said Monday.

Apple Computer Inc. said Monday it exceeded record industry expectations by selling more than 1 million songs since the launch of its online music store a week ago.


He had been arrested twice before for trespassing and barred from the complex - home to his mother and two children.

He had been arrested twice before for trespassing and was barred from the complex.


Oracle Corp's Chairman and CEO Larry Ellison didn't rule out sweetening the company's unsolicited offer to acquire rival PeopleSoft Inc.

Oracle chairman Larry Ellison has hinted that the company could yet again increase its offer for rival PeopleSoft.


The Portuguese weather service said Europe's heatwave was caused by a mass of hot, dry air moving from the southeast.

The heatwave was due to a mass of hot, dry air from the southeast, said Mario Almeida of Portugal's weather service.


"Spending taxpayer dollars to create terrorism betting parlors is as wasteful as it is repugnant," they announced at a press conference yesterday.

"Spending taxpayer dollars to create terrorism betting parlors is as wasteful as it is repugnant," Wyden and Dorgan said Monday in a letter to the Pentagon.


Still, the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product, Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said.

But Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich said the "somewhat ambiguous ruling" by regulators might be a setback for Static Control depending on how it developed its competing product.


The monkeys could track their progress by watching a schematic representation of the arm and its motions on a video screen.

The arm was kept in a separate room, but the monkeys could track their progress by watching a representation of the arm and its motions on a video screen.


That triggered a 47-hour police standoff that inconvenienced thousands of commuters, as traffic backed up in Downtown Washington and northern Virginia.

His protest led to a 47-hour standoff with police that caused huge traffic jams in downtown Washington and northern Virginia.


The Standard & Poor's 500 index advanced 6.48, or 0.7 per cent, to 990.51.

The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX rose 6.48 points, or 0.66 percent, to 990.51.


Agriculture ministers from more than one hundred nations are expected to attend the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman kicks off the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology on Monday.


Complicating the situation is the presence of battle-hardened Liberians who have been fighting on both sides.

Fighting has continued sporadically in the west, where it is complicated by the presence of battle-hardened Liberians on both sides.


This year the Audubon Society once again hosts its annual Christmas Bird Count.

It's the National Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count, now in its 104th season.


Before it was removed, the site listed in broken English the rules for hackers who might participate.

Organizers established a Web site, http://defacerschallenge.com, listing in broken English the rules for hackers who might participate.


Doctors have speculated that the body’s own estrogen protects against cell damage and improves blood flow.

Their belief was based on speculation that estrogen prevents cell damage and improves blood flow.


They also found shortness was associated with a family history of hearing loss.

Shortness was found twice as often in those with hearing loss.


Cisco executives said they were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but hoped for a rebound.

Cisco executives were encouraged by $1.3 billion in cash flow and the increase in net income, but said they remained ``cautiously optimistic'' about a rebound.


In an E-mail statement to the Knoxville News Sentinel, Shumaker said, ''I am not giving any consideration to resignation.

I am not giving any consideration to resignation," Shumaker said in a statement.


A poll showed that the FBI bugging of the mayor had given a boost to his reelection effort against GOP opponent Sam Katz.

A poll released this week showed that the FBI bugging of the mayor has given a boost to his re-election effort.


The injured passenger at John Peter Smith Hospital died later Friday morning, Jones said.

The injured passenger at John Peter Smith died later in the morning; his name has not been released, Jones said.


Doctors had planned to deliver him two weeks early, on or around November 14.

A Caesarean had originally been planned in mid- November, two weeks early.


Sobig.F spreads when unsuspecting computer users open file attachments in emails that contain such familiar headings as "Thank You!," "Re: Details" or "Re: That Movie."

The virus spreads when unsuspecting computer users open file attachments in emails that contain familiar headings like "Thank You!" and "Re: Details".


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 17.26 points, or 1.06 percent, to 1,640.06, based on the latest data.

The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> gained 5.51 points, or 0.56 percent, to 981.73.


Founders of the group are Matsushita Electric, Sony, Hitachi, NEC, Royal Philips Electronics, Samsung, Sharp and Toshiba.

CELF's founding members are Hitachi, Matsushita, NEC, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, and Toshiba.


Is it in the food supply?" says David Ropeik, director of risk communication at the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis.

"It's not zero," said David Ropeik, director of risk communication at the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis.


During a screaming match in 1999, Carolyn told John she was still sleeping with Bergin.

She, in turn, occasionally told John that she was still sleeping with an ex-boyfriend, "Baywatch" hunk Michael Bergin.


On the other hand, if this will help further establish Steve's innocence, we welcome it."

If draining the ponds in Maryland will further help establish Steve's innocence, we welcome it."


Fletcher said he expects to have the support of lawmakers from agricultural states, many of whom are on the committee.

He said he also expects to have the support of lawmakers from other agricultural states.


Seven 20- and 21-year-old cadets were ticketed by police for drinking alcohol in an off-campus hotel room early Saturday with two young women, aged 16 and 18.

Seven 20- and 21-year-old male cadets were caught in an off-campus hotel room early Saturday with two female teens, 16 and 18 years.


Such a step could put the issue before the UN Security Council.

The matter could then be sent to the U.N. Security Council.


He planned to stay all day until the river crested, which was forecast for late last night.

He and the other lawyers planned to stay until the river starts receding.


The camp hosts summer religious retreats for children and other events year-round, according to its Web site.

The Saint Sophia Camp hosts religious retreats for children during the summer months as well as other events year round, according to its Web site.


Dealers said the single currency's downward momentum against the dollar could pick up speed if it broke below $1.15.

Dealers said the euro's downward momentum may pick up speed should it break below $1.15.


Gemstar's shares gathered up 2.6 percent, adding 14 cents to $5.49 at the close.

Gemstar shares moved higher on the news, closing up 2.6 percent at $5.49 on Nasdaq.


Along with chipmaker Intel, the companies include Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., Gateway Inc. and Nokia Corp.

Along with chip maker Intel, the companies include Sony, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, International Business Machines, Gateway, Nokia and others.


Kroger Co., which owns Ralphs, and Albertsons Inc. bargain jointly with Safeway and locked out their union workers the next day.

In a show of corporate solidarity, Kroger Co., which owns Ralphs, and Albertson Inc. locked out their workers the next morning.


According to the Census Bureau, the Hispanic population increased by 9.8 percent from the April 2000 census figures.

The Hispanic population increased by 9.8per cent from the April 2000 census figures, despite less favourable social and economic conditions than in the 1990s.


Its shares jumped to $54.50 in pre-open trading from $50.90 at Wednesday's close.

Shares jumped almost 7 percent in pre-open trading, rising to $18.26 from $17.05 at Tuesday's close.


The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> was off 58.69 points, or 0.64 percent, at 9,137.86.

The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI fell 79.43 points, or 0.86 percent, to 9,117.12 on Friday.


His lawyer, Pamela MacKey, said Bryant expects to be completely exonerated.

"Mr. Bryant is innocent and expects to be completely exonerated," Mackey said in a statement.


It was the best advance since Oct. 1, when the index gained 22.25.

Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 15.66 to 1,046.79, its best advance since Oct. 1, when it gained 22.25.


Mr. Mask said Mr. Cullen would be taken from the Somerset County Jail by Thursday and moved to the Ann Klein Forensic Hospital just outside Trenton for psychiatric care.

Charles Cullen, 43, was transferred from the Somerset County Jail in Somerville to the Anne Klein Forensic Center, a 150-bed psychiatric treatment facility in Trenton.


Scientists believed Stardust trapped thousands of particles of dust.

Stardust was designed to gather thousands of dust particles streaming from Wild 2.


The report by the independent expert committee aims to dissipate any suspicion about the Hong Kong government's handling of the SARS crisis.

A long awaited report on the Hong Kong government's handling of the SARS outbreak has been released.


Both devices implement the v1.2 standard's eSCO facility to provide the basis for new cordless telephony applications.

BlueCore3 also implements v1.2's eSCO facility to provide the basis for advanced cordless telephony applications for Bluetooth transmission.


The drop in core wholesale prices in April reflected falling prices for cars, trucks, men's and boy's clothes and cigarettes.

That was the biggest drop since August 1993 and stemmed from falling prices for cars, trucks, men's and boys' clothes and cigarettes.


International rescue workers are scouring flattened debris for survivors in Iran's shattered ancient Silk Road city of Bam after a violent earthquake killed more than 20,000 people.

International rescue workers hacked desperately through flattened debris for survivors and cemeteries overflowed in Iran's ancient Silk Road city of Bam yesterday.


Griffith, a Mount Airy native, now lives on the North Carolina coast in Manteo.

Griffith, 77, grew up in Mount Airy and now lives in Manteo.


The Conference Board reported its U.S. Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 83.5 in June from 83.6 in May.

The consumer-confidence index came in at 83.5 in June, down slightly from a revised 83.6 in May, the Conference Board said.


"I notice a mood change in their priorities," one politician said.

"I notice a mood change in their priorities," said one Iraqi politician after meeting with Mr. Bremer.


Heather, 35, who lost a leg in a road accident, is thought to have steel plates fitted in her hips, which would make natural childbirth impossible.

Former model Lady McCartney lost a leg in a road accident in 1993 and is understood to have steel plates fitted in her hips which would make natural childbirth difficult.


The network is also dropping its Friday night "Dateline" edition.

The network will drop one edition of "Dateline," its newsmagazine franchise.


Vice President Dick Cheney and Mississippi Republican gubernatorial candidate Haley Barbour acknowledge the cheering crowd.

Vice President Dick Cheney says Mississippi Republican Haley Barbour would be a good governor because of his government and business savvy.


The 51-year-old nurse worked at North York General Hospital, the epicentre of the latest outbreak.

Emile Laroza, 51, contracted SARS while working as a nurse at North York General Hospital, the epicentre of the second SARS outbreak.


Rusch has also allowed five or more earned runs in each of his last three starts.

Redman has allowed two earned runs or less in six of his nine starts.


Mr. Turner transferred about 10 million shares to a charitable trust before they were sold.

The sales leave Mr. Turner with about 45 million shares in AOL.


He also recruited others to participate in the scheme by convincing them to receive fraudulently obtained merchandise he had ordered for himself.

He also recruited other people to take delivery of fraudulently obtained merchandise he had ordered.


The New York Mets then selected outfielder Lastings Milledge from Lakewood Ranch High School in Florida.

The Mets took Lastings Milledge, an outfielder from Florida, with the 12th pick.


Florida Sen. Bob Graham was not identifiable by 61 percent of those polled.

Kerry was viewed favorably by 66 percent of those polled; Dean at 57 percent.


The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX rose 3.47 points, or 0.36 percent, to 977.59.

The tech-laden Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC shed 8 points, or 0.45 percent, to 1,645.


As a result, 24 players broke par in the first round.

Twenty-four players broke par in the first round, the third highest figure in U.S. Open history.


Albertsons and Kroger's Ralphs chain locked out their workers in response.

Kroger's Ralphs chain and Albertsons immediately locked out their grocery workers in a show of solidarity.


The technology-packed Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> dropped 37.78 points, or 1.94 percent, to 1,912.36.

The Nasdaq composite index fell 2.95, or 0.2 percent, for the week to 1,912.36 after stumbling 37.78 yesterday.


Shares of SCO closed at $10.93, down 28 cents, in Monday trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

IBM shares closed up $1.75, or 2.11 percent, at $84.50 on the New York Stock Exchange.


The House voted 425 to 2 to clear the bill, the first of 13 that Congress must pass each year to fund the federal government.

The bill is among the first of 13 that Congress must pass each year to fund the federal government.


Knight agreed to a two-year, $2.38 million contract that included a $300,000 signing bonus.

ESPN reported that Knight's two-year deal is worth $2.38 million, including a $300,000 signing bonus.


Against the Japanese currency, the euro was at 135.92/6.04 yen against the late New York level of 136.03/14.

The dollar was at 117.85 yen against the Japanese currency, up 0.1 percent.


The procedure is generally performed in the second or third trimester.

The technique is used during the second and, occasionally, third trimester of pregnancy.


Besides Hampton and Newport News, the grant funds water testing in Yorktown, King George County, Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

The grant also funds beach testing in King George County, Norfolk and Virginia Beach.


He said the attackers left behind leaflets urging staff at the Ishtar Sheraton to stop working at the hotel and demanding U.S. forces leave Iraq.

He said the attackers left behind leaflets urging workers at the Ishtar Sheraton to stop working at the hotel.


With diplomacy heating up in the nearly 10-month-old nuclear crisis, Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing is slated to visit South Korea from August 13 to 15.

With diplomacy heating up in the nearly 10-month-old crisis, Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing flies to Japan on Sunday en route to South Korea on August 13.


Bond bulls would like the Fed to recognize that risks are biased toward economic weakness.

The Fed also said the risks to the economy were biased toward weakness.


"There is the real potential for a secondary collapse," Gov. James McGreevey said.

The damaged area of the garage was not stable, with ``the real potential for a secondary collapse,'' McGreevey said.


No. 2 HP saw its Unix server sales dropped 3.6 percent to $1.36 billion.

HP fell to second place with server sales growing 0.4 percent to $2.9 billion.


"People are obviously inconvenienced," said Dr. Jim Young, Ontario's commissioner of public safety.

"We're being hyper-vigilant," said Dr. James Young, Ontario's commissioner of public safety.


The others were given copies of "Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution" and told to follow it.

The researchers gave copies of "Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution" to the carb-cutters.


The rapper's lawyer, Mark Gann, didn't return calls for comment.

The 27-year-old rapper's attorney in the civil matter, Mark Gann, did not return calls for comment.


Also weighing on the market was news that General Motors GM.N planned to issue $10 billion in debt, in part to plug a hole in its pension plan.

Also hurting was news General Motors GM.N was to issue $10 billion in debt, in part to plug a hole in its pension plan.


Russin did not comment; his lawyer did not attend the hearing and did not return phone messages.

His lawyer, a cousin, Basil Russin, did not attend the hearing and did not return phone messages.


Licensing revenue slid 21 percent, however, to $107.6 million.

License sales, a key measure of demand, fell 21 percent to $107.6 million.


Hispanics, the fastest growing ethnic group in the US, have overtaken blacks to become the largest minority in the US, according to newly released government figures.

Hispanics have officially overtaken African Americans as the largest minority group in the US, according to a report released by the US Census Bureau.


The Bishop of Armidale, Peter Brain, was forthright.

"He hasn't got much choice," said the Bishop of Armidale, Peter Brain.


When fully operational, the facility is expected to employ up to 1,000 people.

The plant would employ 1,000 people when fully built out, the company said.


The American Stock Exchange biotech index .BTK surged 5 percent.

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange's semiconductor index .SOXX jumped 6.10 percent.


"I really liked him and I still do," Cohen Alon told the Herald yesterday.


For the full 12-month period ending June 30, 2003, advanced services lines for ADSL increased by 37 percent and cable modem connections increased by 75 percent.

For the 12-month period ending June 30, high-speed lines installed in homes and businesses increased by 45 percent.


State Education Commissioner Kent King said Wednesday that the scores on the Missouri Assessment Program tests disappointed him.

Missouri Education Commissioner Kent King said he was disappointed by the scores.


Agents found more than 1,000 credit cards and credit card duplicating machines during a search of Ragin's address.

When Ragin's address was raided, authorities found more than 1,000 credit cards and duplicating machines.


Lowe's, with about half as many stores, reported a 33 percent increase in third-quarter profit behind a 12 percent jump in same-store sales.

Home Depot reported a 22 percent jump in third-quarter profit behind a nearly 8 percent rise in same-store sales.


Caldera acquired the Unix server software of the original SCO and changed its name to the SCO Group.

SCO changed its name to Tarantella, and Caldera later changed its name to the SCO Group.


Officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him, and Reyna dropped a knee into his back, according to testimony.

That's when officers threw him to the ground and handcuffed him, according to testimony.


The best-performing stock was Altria Group Inc., which rose more than 27 percent to close at $42.31 a share.

Altria Group Inc. MO.N fell 50 cents, or 1.2 percent, to $41.81.


Officials are trying to retrieve the bodies from the water," police officer J.D. Tambe told Reuters, adding 26 of the dead were women.

Officials are trying to retrieve the bodies from the water," police official J.D. Tambe told Reuters.


According to market research from The NPD Group, the number of people downloading music dropped from 14.5 million in April to 10.4 million in June.

The number of households acquiring music fell from a high of 14.5 million in April to 12.7 million in May and 10.4 million in June, according to NPD.


"This is an easy case in my view and wholly without merit, both factually and legally."

"This case is wholly without merit, both factually and legally," Judge Denny Chin scoffed.


The weather service reported maximum sustained winds of nearly 105 miles an hour with stronger gusts.

Maximum sustained winds were around 40 mph, with stronger gusts.


The WiFi potties were to be unveiled this summer, at music festivals in Britain.

The world's first portal potty was soon to be rolled out at summer festivals in Great Britain.


MEN who drink tea, particularly green tea, can greatly reduce their risk of prostate cancer, a landmark WA study has found.

DRINKING green tea can dramatically reduce the risk of men contracting prostate cancer, a study by Australian researchers has discovered.


Forecasters said warnings might go up for Cuba later Thursday.

Watches or warnings could be issued for eastern Cuba later on Thursday.


Shiites make up 20 percent of the country's population.

Sunnis make up 77 percent of Pakistan's population, Shiites 20 percent.


The CWA, which represents more than 2,300 Comcast employees, called that excessive when a typical union employee makes about $27,000 a year.

The Communications Workers Union, which represents more than 2,300 Comcast employees, called the executive pay package excessive when a typical union employee makes about $27,000 annually.


The consumer group generated $4.47 billion of profit and $20 billion of revenue from January to June, 53% of Citigroup's profit and revenue.

It generated $4.47 billion of profit and $20 billion of revenue in the year's first half, 53 percent of Citigroup's totals.


GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. Annika Sorenstam drew the crowds, Michelle Wie got the publicity but Angela Stanford took her first LPGA victory.

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. >> Annika Sorenstam and Michelle Wie drew the crowds, but Angela Stanford took her first LPGA victory.


British Airways' New York-to-London runs will end in October.

British Airways plans to retire its seven Concordes at the end of October.


The new policy gives greatest weight to grades, test scores and a student's high school curriculum.

Academic achievement -- including grades, test scores and high school curriculum -- are given the highest priority.


The new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by Monday, according to security analysts.

Security analysts said the new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by mid-afternoon on Monday.


The only other person who had not been accounted for Sunday was a man from Fort Worth, Texas.

Another person, a man from Fort Worth, Texas, also was missing.


The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> gave up 11.91 points, or 1.19 percent, at 986.60.

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC declined 16.68 points, or 1.01 percent, at 1,636.94.


AFTRA members approved the merger by a vote of 75.88% to 24.12%.

AFTRA, on the other hand, approved the merger by a whopping 75 percent.


The currency briefly weakened slightly on Monday to trade at 55.34/39, not far from its record low of 55.75.

The currency briefly weakened on Monday morning but rebounded to trade at 55.25/29, little changed from Friday.


While some other parts of Africa have been used as staging grounds for the terror group, Malawi previously had not been a major focus of investigations into al-Qaida.

While some other parts of Africa have been used as Al Qaeda staging grounds, Malawi had previously not been a major focus of investigations into the group.


On Sunday, a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured in southern Iraq when a munitions dump exploded.

On Sunday, a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured when a munitions dump they were guarding exploded in southern Iraq.


"I'm real excited to be a Cleveland Cavalier," James said.

"I'm really excited about going to Cleveland," James told ESPN.com.


According to law enforcement officials, the person arrested was a known sophisticated hacker.

According to law enforcement officials, the individual decrypted passwords on the server.


Excluding litigation charges, RIM's loss narrowed even further to 1 cent a share.

Excluding patent litigation, RIM's loss for the quarter was $700,000, or 1 cent per share.


The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gained 19.72 points, or 1.98 percent, to 1,015.69.

The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 2.09 percent, while the Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX leapt 2.23 percent.


It will also help reform the Royal Solomon Islands Police, strengthen the courts and prisons system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry from intimidation.

The intervention force will confiscate weapons, reform the police, strengthen the courts and prison system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry.


Mr Alibek said: "Our outcomes are very encouraging.

"Our outcomes are very encouraging," George Mason researcher Ken Alibek said.


A jury convicted rapper C-Murder, also known as Corey Miller, of second-degree murder Tuesday night in the shooting death of a 16-year-old in a Jefferson Parish nightclub.

Rapper C-Murder has been convicted of second-degree murder, a crime that carries an automatic life sentence, in the shooting death of a 16-year-old inside a Jefferson Parish nightclub.


Wells’ other series include NBC’s ER and Third Watch.

Wells' other series include NBC's "ER" and "Third Watch."


Thirty-three of the 42 men had been arrested by Wednesday evening, said Daniel Bogden, U.S. attorney in Nevada.

Thirty-four of the men have been arrested and the others are being sought, US Attorney Daniel Bogden said yesterday.


Five-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong had a few words of advice for other cancer survivors in Denver on Friday.

Five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is in Denver today for a meeting about surviving cancer.


She survives him as do their four children -- sons Anthony and Kelly, daughters Linda Hope and Nora Somers -- and four grandchildren.

Hope is survived by his wife; sons Anthony and Kelly; daughters Linda and Nora Somers; and four grandchildren.


Police using pepper spray arrested 12 people Monday night at a march and rally by about 400 activists protesting an annual training seminar of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit.

Police used pepper spray and rubber bullets to disperse a downtown march and rally last night by activists protesting an annual police intelligence-training seminar.


The department ordered an 18.2 percent reduction for Allstate Texas Lloyds and a 12 percent reduction for State Farm Lloyds.

The department ordered a 12 percent reduction for State Farm Lloyds, the state's largest insurer, and an 18.2 percent reduction for Allstate Texas Lloyds, the third-largest.


Colgate shares closed Monday at $56.30 on the New York Stock Exchange.

Colgate shares were down 30 cents at $56 in morning trade on the New York Stock Exchange.


Several shots rang out in the darkness, but only one gator had been killed by 11 p.m.

Several shots rang out Wednesday night, but no gators were killed then.


The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was 0.46 points lower, or 0.05 percent, at 997.02.

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up 7.42 points, or 0.45 percent, at 1,653.44.


Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended the deadline to Oct. 17, and they are still working on it.

Republicans had pledged to complete a Medicare drug package by August, then extended it to Oct. 17.


The index, which measures activity in the service sector, climbed to 50.7 last month from 47.9 in March.

The Arizona-based ISM reported Monday that its non-manufacturing index rose to 50.7 last month, from 47.9 in March.


Bush plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the new Palestinian prime minister, Mahmoud Abbas, in the Jordanian port of Aqaba on Wednesday.

On Wednesday next week, Mr Bush will meet Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Aqaba, Jordan.


"Unlike many early-stage Internet firms, Google is believed to be profitable.

The privately held Google is believed to be profitable.


"It is safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of cap," King said.

Its safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of a cap....The level of it is to be debated.


And when asked if he felt regret or guilt about the attack his answer was an adamant "no".

Asked if he felt any regret about theOctober 12 attack, the answer was an adamant "no".


Another big gainer was Rambus Inc. (nasdaq: RMBS - news - people), which shot 32 percent higher.

Rambus Inc. (nasdaq: RMBS - news - people) shot up 38 percent, making it the biggest percentage gainer on the Nasdaq.


Russ Britt is the Los Angeles Bureau Chief for CBS.MarketWatch.com.

Emily Church is London bureau chief of CBS.MarketWatch.com.


"If you pass this bill, Big Brother will be watching you," said Rep. John Mabry, D-Waco.

"If you pass this bill," Rep. John Mabry Jr., D-Waco, told colleagues, "Big Brother will be watching you."


Douglas Robinson, a senior vice president of finance, will take over as chief financial officer on an interim basis.

Douglas Robinson, CA senior vice president, finance, will fill the position in the interim.


Several states and the federal government later passed similar or more strict bans.

Following California's lead, several states and the federal government passed similar or tougher bans.


Still, he noted Miami must decide whether to seek ACC membership for the next school year by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.

Still, he noted that Miami must decide whether to seek A.C.C. membership by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.


Revenues for "The Hulk" came in well below those of last month's Marvel Comics adaptation, "X2: X-Men United," which grossed $85.6 million in its opening weekend.

The Hulk trailed last month's Marvel Comics adaptation, X2: X-Men United, which grossed $85.6-million in its opening weekend.


Shares of Littleton, Colorado-based EchoStar rose $1.63, or 5.3 percent, to $32.26 at 10:55 a.m.

On Monday, EchoStar (DISH: news, chart, profile) shares shrank $1.40, or 4.4 percent, to $30.63.


The valid signatures of 897,158 registered California voters must be collected and turned in to county election officials by Sept. 2.

To force a recall election of Davis, the valid signatures of 897,158 registered California voters must be turned in to election officials.


The benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR lost 11/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.21 percent from 3.17 percent late on Monday.

Further out the curve, the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR shed 18/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.24 percent from 3.17 percent.


The MDC called the strike to force Mr Mugabe to either resign or negotiate a settlement of the Zimbabwe crisis.

The MDC called the week-long protest to urge Mugabe either to resign or to negotiate a settlement of the crisis gripping the country.


Revenue rose 3.9 percent, to $1.63 billion from $1.57 billion.

The McLean, Virginia-based company said newspaper revenue increased 5 percent to $1.46 billion.


In January 2000, notebooks represented less than 25 percent of sales volume.

That compares with January 2000, when laptops represented less than 25 percent of sales volume, NPD said.


Argentine Guillermo Coria and Netherlander Martin Verkerk are in the other half.

The other semifinal between Guillermo Coria of Argentina and Martin Verkerk of the Netherlands is also compelling.


"What can I say to you?" he told a crowd at a cemetery with a thousand headstones, many of them marking the graves of entire families.

Mr. Powell told a crowd at a cemetery with a thousand headstones, many of them marking the graves of entire families.


She had only a single condition, that the book not be published until her death.

She insisted, though, that it not be published until after her death.


The findings are published in the November 6 edition of the journal Nature.

Both studies are published on Thursday in Nature, the British weekly science journal.


Median household income declined 1.1 percent between 2001 and 2002 to $42,409, after accounting for inflation.

The same survey found the median household income rose by $51, when accounting for inflation, to $43,057.