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Risky Spacewalk Saturday to Mend Solar Array

2 Nov 07, 23:38 ET

By JOHN SCHWARTZ Astronauts will take part in an unusually risky spacewalk today in an effort to mend a torn solar array on the International Space Station.

Believe the hype: KG, Boston top Wizards

2 Nov 07, 23:22 ET

AP - Kevin Garnett's dazzling debut with the Celtics gave their fans and long-suffering Paul Pierce plenty to celebrate. Garnett had 22 points, 20 rebounds and five assists, Pierce scored 28 points and sparked Boston's take-charge rally in the first half, and the Celtics opened their promising season with a 103-83 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Judge doubles damages in drug pricing case

2 Nov 07, 23:05 ET

Reuters - A U.S. judge has ordered pharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co to pay double damages in a case over false mark ups of U.S. drug prices through 2003, according to court documents filed on Friday.

'Dead' man turns up alive

2 Nov 07, 23:03 ET

AP - Police said Friday they had begun an investigation after a woman oversaw the cremation of a body she believed was her son - who turned up alive the next day.

Talking Point for Rodriguez? $350 Million

2 Nov 07, 23:03 ET

By TYLER KEPNER It turns out there might have been a magic number that could have gotten the Yankees the meeting they wanted with Alex Rodriguez: $350 million.

FACTBOX-Hollywood writers strike by the numbers

2 Nov 07, 23:02 ET

Nov 2 (Reuters) - A strike against the film and TV industry by the Writers Guild of America would immediately idle the union's 12000 members and throw some TV programs into reruns, starting with soap operas and late-night talk shows.

Beach house blaze's cause may be smoking

2 Nov 07, 22:56 ET

AP - A discarded cigarette or other smoking materials may have caused a beach house fire that killed seven South Carolina college students, authorities said Friday, though a preliminary investigation failed to nail down the blaze's origin.

Water authority may have to reduce withdrawals from Lake Allatoona

2 Nov 07, 22:47 ET

By STACY SHELTON, TOM OPDYKE Gov. Sonny Perdue went to Washington to solve metro Atlanta's water crisis and save Lake Lanier, and came home with another problem: losing rights to some water in Lake Allatoona.

Rapper surrenders in license violation

2 Nov 07, 22:44 ET

AP - Rapper T-Pain turned himself in Friday after being wanted on an outstanding warrant for driving with a suspended license, police said.

Doctor to fix space station's torn wing

2 Nov 07, 22:35 ET

AP - The astronaut chosen to make emergency repairs on the space station's ripped solar wing - a dangerous and unprecedented electrical job - is actually an emergency medical doctor and mountaineer whose specialty at NASA just happens to be spacewalks. What's more, Scott Parazynski is 6-foot-2 and has long arms, a lucky stroke since he'll be working Saturday alongside a damaged electrical generator with hot wires possibly exposed.

Boy's 'Privy Prop' keeps the lid on

2 Nov 07, 22:34 ET

AP - Jake Wulf wants to keep the lid on it. The 9-year-old boy flushed out a plan for a foot-activated toilet seat lifter that is called the "Privy Prop," designed to lower and raise the toilet seat.

Uh, why did you stop me officers?

2 Nov 07, 22:33 ET

AP - Police recovered a stolen truck that they just couldn't help but notice. Officers pulled the truck over Thursday because a back wheel was on fire, then recognized the driver from previous encounters.

Schwarzenegger learned dealmaking in tub

2 Nov 07, 22:31 ET

AP - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger learned the art of political negotiation in a setting that's oh so California - soaking in his backyard hot tub. Keynoting a gathering of Silicon Valley business leaders Friday, the Republican governor explained how his wife - former television news anchor Maria Shriver - came to support his 2003 gubernatorial bid.

Underwood tops charts; Spears in the wings

2 Nov 07, 22:28 ET

Reuters - After the previous week's lackluster top 10, "American Idol" champ Carrie Underwood gives the current charts the bombast of a fireworks display.

With Resolution Unlikely, Writers Guild Sets Strike for Monday

2 Nov 07, 22:24 ET

Gus Ruelas/AP Writers Guild of America members read a sign as they exited their WGA meeting in Los Angeles after discussing contract negotiations on Thursday.

Joe Torre's home run

2 Nov 07, 22:22 ET

The Dodgers' new manager survived a rough childhood in Brooklyn as the son of an abusive NYPD detective. Then, baseball was a refuge, but the game soon became his life.

Citigroup CEO Prince to resign: reports

2 Nov 07, 22:13 ET

Reuters - Citigroup Inc Chief Executive Charles Prince plans to resign this weekend, the Wall Street Journal said, as the widening subprime mortgage crisis deals a final blow to a reign long under attack.

Schumer and Feinstein Back Mukasey

2 Nov 07, 22:08 ET

Bush attorney general nominee gets key Democratic support CNN International

Clinton Retreats on Issue of Men vs. Woman

2 Nov 07, 21:52 ET

By ELISABETH BUMILLER CONCORD, NH, Nov. 2 - Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama tangled on Friday over whether women should be treated equally to men in the boxing ring of presidential politics.

Evidence against former astronaut tossed

2 Nov 07, 21:14 ET

AP - A judge agreed Friday to toss much of the evidence against Nowak, a former astronaut accused of making a diaper-assisted, 1,000-mile drive to confront a woman vying for the affections of the same space shuttle pilot.

Bush attorney general nominee gets boost

2 Nov 07, 21:13 ET

AP - Michael Mukasey drew closer to becoming attorney general Friday after two key Senate Democrats said they would vote for him despite his refusal to say whether waterboarding is torture.

Hundreds of thousands flee Mexico floods

2 Nov 07, 21:12 ET

AP - Hundreds of thousands of Mexicans fled a flooded region of the Gulf coast Friday, jumping from rooftops into rescue helicopters, scrambling into boats or swimming out through murky brown water. President Felipe Calderon called the flooding in Tabasco state one of Mexico's worst recent natural disasters, and pledged to rebuild.

Smoking possible cause of deadly US house fire

2 Nov 07, 21:10 ET

By Jim Brumm WILMINGTON, NC, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Smoking could have caused a beach house fire that killed seven college students, a preliminary report by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said on Friday.

A&E pulls 'Dog' series from schedule

2 Nov 07, 21:09 ET

AP - Television bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's show has been pulled from the air indefinitely by A , two days after a private phone conversation in which the reality star used a racial slur repeatedly was posted online.

Ex-boyfriend wants in on Smith's estate

2 Nov 07, 21:09 ET

AP - An ex-boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith who is serving a six-year sentence for making criminal threats against her wants a piece of her inheritance, according to documents filed with Los Angeles Superior Court.

Children Playing With Fire

2 Nov 07, 21:06 ET

Fire investigators traced the origin of the fire, which began on Oct. 21, back to the boy's ranch, pinpointing the property as the trigger point.

Bounty hunter "Dog" off air indefinitely for slur

2 Nov 07, 21:02 ET

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A reality TV show starring celebrity bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman was pulled from the air indefinitely on Friday, two days after a private phone conversation in which he used a racial slur was posted online.

Google to unveil mobile strategy: sources

2 Nov 07, 20:48 ET

Reuters - Google Inc will unveil its mobile strategy on Monday, including a phone operating system and a broad alliance with multiple wireless service providers and handset vendors, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Police search for missing Ill. woman

2 Nov 07, 20:39 ET

AP - State police sent divers into a retention pond Friday near the home of a suburban Chicago police sergeant whose wife disappeared Sunday and whose former wife was found dead in her bathtub in 2004.

Foreign drug makers face few inspections

2 Nov 07, 20:35 ET

AP - Two-thirds of the foreign drug manufacturers subject to inspection by the Food and Drug Administration may never have been visited by agency inspectors, a government watchdog reported to Congress Thursday.

Device created for 'red wine headache'

2 Nov 07, 20:35 ET

AP - The effects are all too familiar: a fancy dinner, some fine wine and then, a few hours later, a racing heart and a pounding headache. But a device developed by University of California, Berkeley, researchers could help avoid the dreaded "red wine headache."

Torre takes his place in Dodgers history

2 Nov 07, 20:30 ET

The move of Joe Torre from the New York Yankees to the Los Angeles Dodgers has left the baseball world spinning. And spinning is the appropriate term, as in the way the story unfolded and was told.

Medal for Dalai Lama sparks China riots

2 Nov 07, 20:18 ET

By Clifford Coonan in Gansu Province, China "In our hearts we were so happy, we just went out into the streets to celebrate. We saw it on TV, the government didn't know.

Thousands flee floods in Mexico

2 Nov 07, 20:16 ET

Reuters - Thousands of people fled a Mexican city on Friday after flood waters burst through sandbag barriers in a disaster that left 800,000 people homeless and most of the state of Tabasco under water.

Pipe bomb locks down Ariz. nuke plant

2 Nov 07, 20:13 ET

AP - Security officials at the nation's largest nuclear power plant detained a contract worker with a small pipe bomb in the back of his pickup truck Friday, and investigators were searching his apartment, authorities said.

Friends fear for Kate McCann's fragile health

2 Nov 07, 20:08 ET

The mother of Madeleine McCann made an emotional appeal last night for the return of her daughter as friends expressed concern at her fragile health.

Bounty hunter 'Dog' off air indefinitely for slur

2 Nov 07, 20:04 ET

NEW YORK, Nov 2 (Reuters) - A reality TV show starring celebrity bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman was pulled from the air indefinitely on Friday, two days after a private phone conversation in which he used a racial slur was posted online.

Agent told Yanks to pay $350M for A-Rod

2 Nov 07, 19:59 ET

AP - The Yankees were told by agent Scott Boras that they could not meet with Alex Rodriguez unless they presented an extension offer that guaranteed the star $350 million "as a floor."

FAMILY FEUD OVER VACATION HOME IS NO PICNIC FOR SISTER

2 Nov 07, 19:59 ET

Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: Five years ago, prior to my grandmother's death, she gave my brothers and me her summer home. When we all went to see the place, we found an overgrown lot with a house in complete disrepair.

HER FIRST LADYSHIP AND THOSE BAD BOYS

2 Nov 07, 19:57 ET

Richard Reeves - NEW YORK -- Now what is it they say? "When the going gets tough, the tough get going"?

ILLEGALIZING ILLEGALS

2 Nov 07, 19:57 ET

William F. Buckley - The shooting war in New York over the question of driver's licenses for illegal aliens dramatizes several features of U.S. culture. The first of these is that the right to drive a car is the most cherished right in America, of special, sizzling importance to young people.

Q&A: Singer Bocelli ready to hit new high notes

2 Nov 07, 19:55 ET

Reuters - After the recent death of Luciano Pavarotti, much attention has been paid to the search for a successor to the world's best-known classical tenor. If sales history and crossover appeal can be used as guides, Tuscany, Italy-born Andrea Bocelli -- who sang at Pavarotti's funeral -- is surely the key contender.

US increases pressure on diplomats to serve in Iraq

2 Nov 07, 19:49 ET

The Bush administration took a hard line yesterday on US diplomats resisting postings to Iraq, when secretary of state Condoleezza Rice and the US ambassador in Baghdad issued blunt reminders of their duty to serve anywhere in the world.

Obama making less than a quarter of Senate votes

2 Nov 07, 19:47 ET

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Sen. Barack Obama has missed the most votes of any Democratic presidential hopeful in the Senate over the last two months, including a vote on an Iran resolution he has blasted Sen. Hillary Clinton for supporting.

Yahoo apologizes to U.S. lawmakers over China case

2 Nov 07, 19:22 ET

Reuters - A senior executive at Yahoo Inc has apologized for failing to give U.S. lawmakers additional information about the Internet company's alleged role in the imprisonment of a Chinese dissident.

LCD, Plasma TVs Found Highly Reliable

2 Nov 07, 19:22 ET

TechWeb - Among the tiny percentage of sets with problems, most repairs were free, presumably because they were covered by the manufacturer's standard warranty.

Reunited Van Halen parties like it's 1984

2 Nov 07, 19:18 ET

Reuters - Their mullets may be shorn but hard rockers Van Halen are partying like it's 1984 on a sold-out U.S. tour with original frontman David Lee Roth - one of several baby-boomer bands back on the road this year.

Mother Sentenced For Fatal U-Turn Crash

2 Nov 07, 19:10 ET

Cleveland - NewsNet5 - A Euclid mother will spend 30 years to life in prison for causing a crash that killed her two children and another driver.

Astronaut to Make Risky Spacewalk on Saturday

2 Nov 07, 19:08 ET

By JOHN SCHWARTZ Astronauts will take part in an unusually risky spacewalk tomorrow in an effort to mend a torn solar array on the International Space Station.

Disillusioned Lady Meets "St. Nick" in 'Another Night Before Christmas' Premiere

2 Nov 07, 19:05 ET

Playbill - Carey Van Driest and Don Forston play an unusual couple celebrating Christmas Eve in the world premiere of the musical Another Night Before Christmas at American Heartland Theatre in Kansas City, starting Nov. 2.

Berkshire Hathaway profit up 64 pct on investments

2 Nov 07, 19:03 ET

Reuters - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) (BRKb.N) said on Friday its third-quarter profit rose 64 percent, as gains from PetroChina Co (0857.HK) and other investments helped offset weaker results from insurance, its main business.

Sketches Of Baby Grace Released

2 Nov 07, 19:03 ET

KPRC Click2Houston.com - Composite sketches were released Friday evening in an effort to find out the identity of a girl whose body was discovered in a box near Galveston.

Just Anticipating a Nap May Be Good for the Heart

2 Nov 07, 19:00 ET

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Nov. 2 (HealthDay News) -- A nap a day may keep the heart doctor away -- at least that's what recent research suggests. Now, a new British study reports that the first few minutes before you doze off might be an especially restful time for your heart.

A&E Houses Dog

2 Nov 07, 19:00 ET

by Josh Grossberg A&E has indefinitely pulled all airings of Dog the Bounty Hunter effective Friday, two days after star Duane "Dog" Chapman's racist rant hit the Internet.

Turkish Foreign Minister Wants US Action Against Kurdish Rebels

2 Nov 07, 18:56 ET

By Karen DeYoung ANKARA, Nov. 2 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said Friday that Turkey wants the United States to start taking action to help end cross-border attacks from inside Iraq.

Italy police crack down on foreigners

2 Nov 07, 18:54 ET

AP - Dozens of immigrants were fleeing their shantytown homes on the outskirts of Rome Friday after a string of attacks blamed on foreigners prompted authorities to crack down on camps inhabited mainly by Gypsies.

A Train Wreck on the Celebrity Mommy Track

2 Nov 07, 18:51 ET

By Robin Givhan With last Tuesday's release of the new Britney Spears CD "Blackout," it seems a fine time to examine how well she is doing in that other aspect of her career: pop culture icon.

Fact check: Giuliani's cancer stats

2 Nov 07, 18:49 ET

AP - No one argues that Rudy Giuliani was diagnosed with prostate cancer, underwent treatment and survived. Yet there is a dispute about the statistics he quotes about his chances of survival.

Oil-Flooded Basement Keeps Family Out Of Home

2 Nov 07, 18:46 ET

WCVB TheBostonChannel.com - A major problem with the cleanup of heating oil has kept a family out of their home for nearly four years.

Ford and UAW in Marathon Contract Talks

2 Nov 07, 18:35 ET

By NICK BUNKLEY DETROIT, Nov. 2 - Negotiators from the Ford Motor Company and the United Automobile Workers union were in a marathon bargaining session Friday, a sign that a tentative labor agreement may be imminent.

Leopard's Firewall a 'Mess,' Breaks Skype, Says Researcher

2 Nov 07, 18:34 ET

Leopard's firewall is confusing, inconsistent, switched off by default and incompatible with some applications, a security researcher says.

Eagles coach stays despite family woes

2 Nov 07, 18:30 ET

AP - Andy Reid is digging in. The Philadelphia Eagles coach insisted he will not resign Friday, a day after a judge sentenced Reid's two sons to prison and likened his home to a "drug emporium." Asked whether he intended to stay on the job, a steely-eyed Reid delivered a stern, one-word answer: "Yes."

Another overreaction to a Mac malware sighting

2 Nov 07, 18:30 ET

A new Trojan horse directed at porn-viewing Mac users has touched off the usual barrage of “now those smug Mac owners will get their come-uppance” articles.

Venezuela Congress OKs lifting Chavez term limits

2 Nov 07, 18:29 ET

Reuters - Congress passed President Hugo Chavez's proposal to scrap presidential term limits on Friday in a package of constitutional changes that Venezuelans are likely to approve in a referendum next month.

SuperSonics owner plans move to Oklahoma

2 Nov 07, 18:27 ET

AP - The Seattle SuperSonics' new owner told the NBA on Friday he plans to move the team to Oklahoma City.

Rice, Hadley to be subpoenaed in Israel lobby spy case

2 Nov 07, 18:26 ET

AFP - A judge ruled Friday that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and White House National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley can be subpoenaed to testify in a sensitive spying case that has focused attention on Israel's powerful US lobbying.

NJ man gets two years jail for AOL spam scam

2 Nov 07, 18:19 ET

Reuters - A New Jersey man was sentenced to more than two years in prison on Friday for helping send "spam" e-mails to more than 1.2 million America Online subscribers.

The standard of NFL excellence

2 Nov 07, 18:13 ET

With the NFL showdown of the year approaching, I asked some NFL executives which traits from the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots have other organizations tried to emulate.

Fake lawyer defends accused drunk driver

2 Nov 07, 18:07 ET

AP - An alleged drunken driver will get a new trial after court officials say he was represented by a fake lawyer. Howard Seidler, 62, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was arrested Thursday when he returned to Stamford Superior Court for his client's sentencing.

Obama accuses Clinton of hiding behind gender

2 Nov 07, 18:04 ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama accused rival Hillary Clinton on Friday of hiding behind her gender after her campaign complained six male candidates engaged in "the politics of pile on" at a debate.

Study ties time shift, pedestrian deaths

2 Nov 07, 18:04 ET

AP - After clocks are turned back this weekend, pedestrians walking during the evening rush hour are nearly three times more likely to be struck and killed by cars than before the time change, two scientists calculate.

Clinton presses for White House papers

2 Nov 07, 18:00 ET

AP - Former President Clinton said Friday that a letter he wrote to the National Archives was to expedite release of his papers, not slow the process or hide anything as rivals are suggesting in criticism of his wife.

NASA hoping space station problem has easy fix

2 Nov 07, 18:00 ET

By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA has planned for the worst in a risky, high-stakes spacewalk on Saturday that must succeed for construction to continue aboard the International Space Station, officials said on Friday.

US spammer gets two years in jail

2 Nov 07, 17:57 ET

AFP - A 28-year-old man from the US state of New Jersey was jailed for more than two years by a New York judge on Friday for his part in a spamming operation that sent out millions of unsolicited emails.

McCain: Rivals lack military experience

2 Nov 07, 17:56 ET

AP - John McCain, a Vietnam war prisoner, argued Friday that his top rivals for the GOP nomination aren't qualified to deal with issues like torture - or to be president in wartime - because they never served in the military.

Bush strategy: Bash Democratic Congress

2 Nov 07, 17:47 ET

AP - President Bush's agenda these days is not subtle: Blast Democratic lawmakers for ineptitude. Then find a way to do it again.

Mukasey's attorney general bid improves

2 Nov 07, 17:44 ET

Reuters - President George W. Bush's nomination of Michael Mukasey to be the next U.S. attorney general appeared virtually assured on Friday when two key Democrats declared their support, despite concerns by others about the retired judge's view of torture.

Apps Already Coming for Google's New OpenSocial

2 Nov 07, 17:43 ET

A day after MySpace and Google sent shockwaves through the Web 2.0 world, third-party developers already are announcing plans to build applications using their jointly developed social network APIs.

Comet draws scientific, amateur interest

2 Nov 07, 17:42 ET

AP - A comet that has unexpectedly brightened in the past couple of weeks and now is visible to the naked eye is attracting professional and amateur interest.

Bush attorney general nominee gets key Democratic support

2 Nov 07, 17:41 ET

More Opposition to Attorney General Nomination New York Times

S.C. couple find secret moldy room

2 Nov 07, 17:36 ET

AP - Kerri and Jason Brown discovered a secret room behind a bookcase containing a homeowner's worst nightmare - mold. Also in the room was a handwritten note: "You found it!" What the Browns found was a mold problem so serious the previous owner was forced to move, according to the note.

Hollywood Strike Set

2 Nov 07, 17:34 ET

On the eve of a work stoppage, Hollywood would be wise to listen to Jeff Zucker. "A strike will happen at everyone's peril," the NBC Universal chief told a breakfast of industry insiders earlier this week.

India's wild tiger population drops

2 Nov 07, 17:22 ET

AP - The Indian government wants to recruit retired soldiers to patrol tiger sanctuaries in the hopes of saving the last of the cats after an official report confirmed a drastic drop in wild tiger numbers.

Colts, Patriots set for historic NFL showdown

2 Nov 07, 17:21 ET

AFP - Undefeated reigning Super Bowl champion Indianapolis and unbeaten rival New England meet Sunday in a historic National Football League showdown of perfect clubs and powerful passers.

For stocks, Fed chief in the spotlight

2 Nov 07, 17:18 ET

Reuters - Investors banking on more interest-rate cuts may get some clues about what comes next from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who testifies before the Joint Economic Committee of Congress on Thursday.

Carolina No. 1 in preseason Top 25

2 Nov 07, 17:17 ET

AP - North Carolina is back in its familiar preseason spot - No. 1. Kansas State is making a rare appearance in the Top 25 rankings.

Britney Spears reveals her spending habits

2 Nov 07, 17:15 ET

Ever wondered how much it costs to live like a world-famous pop starlet in the late stages of a public breakdown? The answer, as revealed in court documents filed by Britney Spears today , is precisely $8.06 (£3.89) per minute.

Patient says dancing dentist misstepped

2 Nov 07, 17:08 ET

AP - A dentist was dancing to a song on the radio while drilling on a woman's tooth, and she wound up in the hospital when the drill bit snapped off and lodged near her eye, a lawsuit alleges. Brandy Fanning, 31, said she had to undergo emergency surgery and spent three days in the hospital because of the October 2004 mishap.

More Opposition to Attorney General Nomination

2 Nov 07, 17:03 ET

Judiciary head to vote against Bush attorney general nominee CNN

Judge booted for flipping coin to decide

2 Nov 07, 17:02 ET

AP - A judge who ordered a woman to drop her pants and decided a custody dispute by flipping a coin was removed from the bench by the Virginia Supreme Court on Friday. The decision against Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge James Michael Shull of Gate City was unanimous.

Writers Set to Strike, Threatening Hollywood

2 Nov 07, 16:57 ET

Gus Ruelas/AP Writers Guild of America members read a sign as they exited their WGA meeting in Los Angeles after discussing contract negotiations on Thursday.

Twins invent wedgie-proof underwear

2 Nov 07, 16:54 ET

AP - Wedgie-proof underwear earned 8-year-old twin boys a spot Friday on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Using rigged boxers and fabric fasteners to hold together some seams, Jared and Justin Serovich came up with the "Rip Away 1000."

Creature ID'd as coyote, not chupacabra

2 Nov 07, 16:48 ET

AP - The results are in: The ugly, big-eared animal found this summer in Cuero is not the mythical bloodsucking chupacabra. It's just a plain old coyote.

Torre's move echoes Dodgers' history

2 Nov 07, 16:48 ET

The first words of several national stories chronicling the hiring of a new Los Angeles manager have dealt with Brooklyn-native Joe Torre's childhood dislike of the Dodgers, Flatbush edition.

DNA shows ancient ship carried olive oil, oregano

2 Nov 07, 16:42 ET

Reuters - DNA scraped from inside clay vessels show that a ship that sank off the coast of Greece 2,400 years ago was carrying a cargo of olive oil, oregano, and probably wine, researchers reported on Friday.

Investment banks facing new writedowns

2 Nov 07, 16:41 ET

AP - Wall Street turned on itself Friday, as one widely watched analyst said investment banks face $10 billion or more in writedowns this quarter from bad mortgage debt, and another downgraded much of the banking sector on similar fears.

Judge approves Rice subpoena in secrets case

2 Nov 07, 16:41 ET

Reuters - A federal judge on Friday approved subpoenas for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and White House national security adviser Stephen Hadley in the case of two former pro-Israel lobbyists accused of disclosing national defense information.

Arborist looks to clone redwood trees

2 Nov 07, 16:41 ET

AP - When David Milarch first visited Northern California in 1968, he thought he would see avenues of coast redwoods 100 miles long. What he found instead was a "moonscape," he said. Nearly 40 years later, the Michigan arborist has returned to the region to realize his dream of preserving and restoring the most ancient of these trees using the latest advances in genetic cloning.

Rice Under Pressure in Trip to Turkey

2 Nov 07, 16:41 ET

Khalid Mohammed/AP By HELENE COOPER ANKARA, Turkey, Nov. 2 - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice came under pressure from Turkish leaders seeking strong American action to rein in Kurdish guerrillas in northern Iraq.

Leopard looks great. But what if you can't see?

2 Nov 07, 16:39 ET

Leopard is Apple's best-looking operating system yet, from its breezy Cover Flow file browsing to the starry-looking Time Machine backup.

Dog Loosed from Goose Parade

2 Nov 07, 16:38 ET

Duane "Dog" Chapman may have thoroughly cooked his own goose with an N-word-laced rant, but now he's burning another Goose -- the long-running San Diego parade -- by pulling out just days before the festival.

Sen. Leahy says will oppose Mukasey nomination

2 Nov 07, 16:30 ET

Reuters - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy on Friday said he will vote against confirming Michael Mukasey as attorney general, citing unresolved concerns about the retired judge's views on torture and placing his confirmation in doubt.

FBI knew of O.J. Simpson plan in advance

2 Nov 07, 16:26 ET

AP - Federal agents learned three weeks in advance that O.J. Simpson and a memorabilia dealer planned an operation to retrieve personal items Simpson said were stolen from him, according to FBI reports obtained Friday by The Associated Press.

Parent at Oprah school betrayed after abuse charges

2 Nov 07, 16:24 ET

By Spokes Mashiyane JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The mother of two students at Oprah Winfrey's South African school says she feels betrayed by the woman who has been arrested on several charges of abusing pupils at the exclusive girls' school.

Turkish leaders press Rice for action against Kurdish guerrillas

2 Nov 07, 16:22 ET

By Helene Cooper ANKARA: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice came under pressure Friday from Turkish leaders seeking strong American action to rein in Kurdish guerrillas in northern Iraq.

Amendments would let Chavez run again

2 Nov 07, 16:15 ET

AP - Venezuela's National Assembly overwhelmingly gave final approval Friday to constitutional changes that would greatly expand the power of President Hugo Chavez and permit him to run for re-election indefinitely.

Producer says Britney owes him money

2 Nov 07, 16:14 ET

AP - Britney Spears' former manager has sued the singer for more than $15,000, alleging the pop star has failed to pay for work he helped produce.

Clinton and Obama Clash Over ‘Piling On’ Remarks

2 Nov 07, 16:09 ET

By ELISABETH BUMILLER CONCORD, NH, Nov. 2 - Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama tangled today over whether women should be treated equally to men in the boxing ring of presidential politics as Mrs.

Iran ready for nuclear body with Gulf Arabs: ISNA

2 Nov 07, 16:08 ET

Reuters - Iran would be ready to join a body that would provide enriched uranium for Middle East users, an Iranian official said on Friday, after Saudi Arabia proposed it as a way to defuse Tehran's nuclear row with the West.

More than 100 feared dead in Dominican floods

2 Nov 07, 16:01 ET

More Than 100 Dead in Tropical Storm Noel Voice of America

Mozilla Offers Stability Update to Firefox

2 Nov 07, 16:00 ET

PC World - It doesn't include planned Leopard enhancements, but Firefox developers have released an update to their open-source software, fixing bugs that had been causing the browser to crash at startup, render Web pages improperly or disable add-ons for some users.

Week in review: Go go Google

2 Nov 07, 15:45 ET

The search giant is outgrowing expectations, while Apple releases its Leopard into the wild. Also: Finding some privacy on the Net.

ESRB sticks by 'M' rating on 'Manhunt 2'

2 Nov 07, 15:43 ET

AP - The board that assigns age ratings to video games will keep the "Mature" label on "Manhunt 2," resisting calls to raise it after hackers defeated measures that blur some of the game's violence.

Rice to face subpoena in espionage case

2 Nov 07, 15:39 ET

AP - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and more than a dozen other current and former intelligence officials must testify about their conversations with pro-Israel lobbyists, a federal judge ruled Friday in an espionage case.

Massive pollution in Yangtze river can be reversed: scientists

2 Nov 07, 15:35 ET

AFP - Swiss and Chinese scientists have found that pollution in China's 6,300 kilometre-long (3,915 mile-long) Yangtze river is "enormous" but still reversible, Switzerland's development agency said Friday.

Bill Clinton rejects archive delay accusations

2 Nov 07, 15:35 ET

Reuters - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton on Friday called accusations that he and his wife Sen. Hillary Clinton are delaying the release of records from his administration as "breathtakingly misleading."

"American Gangster" Hits Theaters

2 Nov 07, 15:28 ET

“American Gangster,” Ridley Scott’s real-life prestige pic about the greatest drug lord in Harlem’s history, opens today in theaters nationwide.

Rare Van Gogh on display in Amsterdam

2 Nov 07, 15:28 ET

AP - The Van Gogh Museum is showing a never-before-exhibited painting by the troubled Dutch genius, in a display that highlights the careful forethought the artist put into his passionate compositions.

Apple Allows Virtualization On 'Leopard' Server

2 Nov 07, 15:26 ET

Macintosh OS now lets users partition their Apple servers into multiple, virtual machines allowing for "other copies of Mac OS X Server software.

The bears are talking bull on America's long-term decline

2 Nov 07, 15:25 ET

FT.com - Jim Rogers does not do things by halves. The outspoken investor who originally founded the Quantum Fund with George Soros is so bearish about the dollar, the US housing market and the US economy that he is leaving. He has sold his Manhattan townhouse and is moving to China with his Mandarin-speaking daughter.

'American Gangster': Mystery Man, By Kurt Loder

2 Nov 07, 15:22 ET

Brilliant Washington powers 'Gangster CNN International

If Stephen Colbert Can't Get On A Presidential Ballot, Who Can?

2 Nov 07, 15:22 ET

By Gil Kaufman He may have had millions of built-in supporters around the country, but one glaring reality kept the Stephen Colbert for President train from gaining any steam: You can't win if you're not on the ballot.

Lawmakers pledge crackdown on abusers

2 Nov 07, 15:14 ET

AP - The state government would open its now-secret books on teacher sexual misconduct in Maine. Missouri school districts would be barred from backroom deals that let misbehaving teachers quietly move on. New York would be able to swiftly remove convicted teachers' licenses.

Judiciary head to vote against Bush attorney general nominee

2 Nov 07, 15:11 ET

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy will vote against the nomination of Michael Mukasey as attorney general, a source close to the senator told CNN Friday.

Arizona nuclear plant on lockdown

2 Nov 07, 15:10 ET

AP - Security officials at the nation's largest nuclear power plant detained a contract worker with a small explosive device in the back of his pickup truck Friday, authorities said.

Russian folk choreographer Moiseyev dies

2 Nov 07, 15:08 ET

AFP - Igor Moiseyev, a celebrated Russian choreographer who left the Bolshoi Ballet in 1937 to form a world-renowned folk ballet troupe, has died, the Agency for Culture and Cinema said Friday. He was 101.

Governors agree on water, but Cobb still hurting

2 Nov 07, 15:05 ET

Drought anxiety rises as water levels fall USA Today

Possible Sighting of Missing Maddy

2 Nov 07, 15:05 ET

This March 2007 photo released by the McCann family Friday May 4, 2007 shows a then three-year-old British girl Madeleine McCann who is reported missing during a family holiday in the Algarve region of Portugal.

'Harry Potter' Fans Disappointed

2 Nov 07, 15:05 ET

By LAMA HASAN "Harry Potter" fans brace yourselves. The wizardry tales of "Beedle the Bard" -- mentioned in the final book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" -- are handwritten and the illustrations are by JK Rowling herself.

Nationwide Climate Rallies to Demand Action from Candidates

2 Nov 07, 15:00 ET

OneWorld.net - NEW YORK, Nov 2 (OneWorld) - Encouraged by the positive response to their call for demonstrations last April, environmental activists have planned another round of nationwide rallies tomorrow to demand decisive actions on global warming.

More maids working in U.S. homes

2 Nov 07, 14:59 ET

AP - In the debate over immigration, they are virtually unheard, unseen: the hundreds of thousands of foreign-born women, many of them in the U.S. illegally, who toil in America's homes as nannies, cooks and housekeepers, changing diapers and scrubbing floors.

US consumer safety boss orders probe into 'gift travel'

2 Nov 07, 14:59 ET

AFP - The head of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission on Friday ordered an ethics probe of the agency after she was accused of taking "gift travel" from industries regulated by safety watchdog.

Mystery over World Series ball

2 Nov 07, 14:49 ET

Reuters - The season is over, the debris from the World Series victory parade has been swept up but one last question bedevils the Boston Red Sox...where is the ball?

Pats-Colts isn't the only good game

2 Nov 07, 14:44 ET

Blame the Colts for the New-Look Patriots New York Times

Health Highlights: Nov. 2, 2007

2 Nov 07, 14:37 ET

Five million Totino's and Jeno's frozen pepperoni pizzas that could be linked to an outbreak ofE. coliin the United States are being recalled by General Mills.

Dutchess of York has advice for Heather

2 Nov 07, 14:37 ET

AP - Sarah Ferguson, no stranger to unflattering coverage in the British press, can empathize with Heather Mills McCartney, but doesn't have much sympathy for Paul McCartney's estranged wife in her battle with the media.

Myanmar junta seeks exit of UN official

2 Nov 07, 14:35 ET

AP - Myanmar's military government ordered the expulsion of the top U.N. diplomat in the country on Friday in response to the envoy's criticism of the regime.

How to Build Space Station-Saving Cuff Links

2 Nov 07, 14:30 ET

SPACE.com - In 1970, the solution involved duct tape, a flight manual's cover, a plastic bag and a sock.

Leahy to Vote Against Mukasey

2 Nov 07, 14:29 ET

AP Sen. Patrick J. Leahy said Friday he won't support Attorney General nominee Michael Mukasey, potentially derailing his confirmation for refusing over complaints that he hasn't taken a full enough stand against torture.

Weight loss during menopause linked to bone loss

2 Nov 07, 14:26 ET

Reuters - Weight loss during menopause appears to be associated with increased rates of bone loss at the hip, the findings of a long-term study suggest.

Sen. Leahy to oppose Mukasey nomination: source

2 Nov 07, 14:24 ET

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sen. Patrick Leahy, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will vote against the nomination of Michael Mukasey as attorney general, a source close to the senator said on Friday.

Merrill's credibility and stock take hit

2 Nov 07, 14:22 ET

Reuters - Merrill Lynch & Co Inc's credibility and stock took a big hit on Friday after reports said the biggest brokerage sought to delay billions of dollars of losses on troubled assets by moving them to hedge funds.

Abreu's option exercised by Yankees

2 Nov 07, 14:17 ET

AP - Bobby Abreu's $16 million option for next season was exercised Friday by the New York Yankees.

Winehouse speechless at MTV awards show

2 Nov 07, 14:10 ET

AP - Amy Winehouse was at a loss for words when she won the Artists' Choice Award at the MTV Europe Music Awards.

Toys aren't just for kids anymore in Japan

2 Nov 07, 14:10 ET

Reuters - Hideaki Asada bought his second radio-controlled helicopter in two months last week. The first one broke after his 8-year-old son, Keito, crashed the toy during landing.

Strike could be a reality by Monday — so expect more reality TV

2 Nov 07, 14:08 ET

A month ago, when Hollywood was in full hand-wringing mode over the potential of a writer's strike, a William Morris agent confidently declared that such a decision "would defy logic.

Bumbling 'Bee Movie' Needs More of Jerry

2 Nov 07, 14:06 ET

By Desson Thomson Hey, Jerry Seinfeld, mind if we call you "Jerry" or "Jer"? After all, we've logged in so many hours on the sofa watching you and the crew on TV's "Seinfeld," we feel we know you.

Another Afghan district falls to Taliban

2 Nov 07, 14:06 ET

AFP - Taliban fighters have overrun a second district in western Afghanistan, a district governor said Friday, warning the rebels could be planning to sweep into his own area.

Cancer children more prone to survive if parents did

2 Nov 07, 14:03 ET

Reuters - Children whose parents beat certain types of cancer have a better chance of doing the same if they get the disease themselves, according to a Swedish study suggesting that survival traits are passed on.

US military takes on latter-day pirates

2 Nov 07, 14:03 ET

AP - The U.S. military is once again tangling with pirates, intervening in waters off Somalia twice this week to help ships seized by hijackers - and bringing to mind another century's battles off Africa.

Laika, first dog in orbit

2 Nov 07, 14:03 ET

AP - Just a month after the Soviet Union stunned the world by putting the first artificial satellite into orbit, it boasted a new victory - a much bigger satellite carrying a mongrel dog called Laika.

Ford, UAW may be closing in on deal

2 Nov 07, 13:55 ET

By TOM KRISHER Negotiators for Ford Motor Co. and the United Auto Workers bargained through the night and Friday morning and were moving closer to a tentative contract agreement, according to two people who have been briefed on the talks.

Clinton says criticism goes with lead

2 Nov 07, 13:54 ET

AP - Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday that her status as the Democratic presidential front-runner - not her gender - has led her male primary rivals to intensify their criticism of her.

Scoop: Is Britney Caught In A Parenting Trap?

2 Nov 07, 13:52 ET

It wasn'ta surprise to most when a judge announced Oct. 30 that Britney Spears' custody arrangement would not be reinstated to the 50/50 split originally agreed upon during the early days of her divorce proceedings with Kevin Federline.

Big Pig-Like Beast Discovered

2 Nov 07, 13:50 ET

LiveScience.com - A new species of pig-like mammal called a peccary has been discovered in the southeastern Amazon region of Brazil, a scientist announced today. It is the largest peccary in the world, about the size of a large dog. The newly named beast (Pecari maximus) was found in the basin of the Rio Aripuanã and confirmed to be a distinct species via a genetic analysis conducted by the Leiden Centre for Environmental Sciences in the Netherlands. Though new to science, locals already knew about the creature. ...

Arrest Made in Oprah Abuse Scandal

2 Nov 07, 13:43 ET

Alleged Abuser At Oprah’s School Arrested eFluxMedia

Sri Lankan airstrike kills Tamil leader

2 Nov 07, 13:41 ET

AP - Sri Lankan fighter jets bombed a secret rebel communications center early Friday, killing the Tamil Tigers' political chief and five others in a strike certain to deal a sharp blow to the guerrillas' morale.

• Sox's success can be traced to Francona

2 Nov 07, 13:38 ET

BOSTON -- Could it be that Terry Francona is the best manager in Red Sox history? Seeing that he's the only living man to guide the fabled franchise to one World Series championship -- let alone two -- it is a debate worth having.

Calling the Question -- In the House -- on Impeaching Cheney

2 Nov 07, 13:30 ET

The Nation - The Nation -- Broadcast media's gate-keeping "stars" have done just about everything in their power to keep the matter of presidential accountability off the radar of the American people.

Missile strike adds to Pakistan's complications

2 Nov 07, 13:16 ET

Reuters - Pakistani villagers said a missile strike hit houses near a madrasa founded by an old friend of Osama bin Laden's on Friday, killing at least five people.

Bush vetoes water projects bill

2 Nov 07, 13:14 ET

AP - An increasingly confrontational President Bush on Friday vetoed a bill authorizing hundreds of popular water projects even though lawmakers can count enough votes to override him.

Bush Campaigns Again for Attorney General Nominee

2 Nov 07, 13:13 ET

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG COLUMBIA, SC, Nov. 2 - President Bush campaigned again today for his embattled nominee for attorney general, Michael B. Mukasey, envisioning a “fight on the Senate floor coming next week,” and declaring that Mr.

Toxic fumes blamed in 4 workers' deaths

2 Nov 07, 13:12 ET

AP - Toxic fumes are believed to have killed four workers whose bodies were pulled from a 12-foot-deep sewer line near a construction company landfill, authorities said Friday.

Greek officials protest garbage flood from Bulgaria

2 Nov 07, 13:11 ET

AFP - Officials and ecologists in northern Greece were in an uproar after garbage from neighbouring Bulgaria flooded into protected wetlands following heavy rains, a local activist said Friday.

Avoiding Cancer: Your Nine-Point Action Plan

2 Nov 07, 13:03 ET

U.S. News & World Report - The gist of a long-awaited analysis of cancer-prevention studies out this week: Be slim, very slim. The report by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research states in no uncertain terms that the more pounds you're packing, the greater your risk of developing a number of cancers, everywhere from the colon and the breast to the kidney and the pancreas. And it gave detailed advice on avoidance. Here's what you can do:

Advice for cops seeking online clues

2 Nov 07, 13:00 ET

AP - Some advice that Indiana State Police Lt. Charles Cohen and other investigators offer to police new to exploring the Internet:

U.S. driving Turkey, Iran together, former U.S. envoy warns

2 Nov 07, 13:00 ET

McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON— The retired general who served as President Bush's special envoy to deal with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) said the United States has failed to keep its promises to Turkey to confront the Kurdish terrorist group, and Turkey may feel that it has no choice but to attack the PKK's sanctuary in northern Iraq.

Cops learning how to extend beats online

2 Nov 07, 12:59 ET

AP - Raise your hand if you've heard of "Second Life," police Lt. Charles Cohen asks a room of about 75 law enforcement officers from around the country.

Teacher, student may have fled to Mexico

2 Nov 07, 12:57 ET

AP - A female teacher and a 13-year-old boy believed to be on the run may have crossed the California border into Mexico, a police investigator said Friday.

Boras: A-Rod didn't diss Aaron

2 Nov 07, 12:44 ET

By Jerry Crasnick After Alex Rodriguez picks a new team and signs a new contract for a boatload of money this winter, he has one other item on his agenda, according to his agent: He'd like to set things right with Hank Aaron.

Clinton’s ‘Pile-On Politics’

2 Nov 07, 12:41 ET

Obama chides Clinton for playing gender card Reuters

Rosenbergs' Soviet spy overseer dies

2 Nov 07, 12:40 ET

AP - Alexander Feklisov, the Soviet-era spy chief who oversaw the espionage work of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg and helped mediate the 1962 Cuban missile crisis, has died, a Russian official said Friday. He was 93.

Bigger quake could follow

2 Nov 07, 12:34 ET

By Christopher Quirk - Staff Writer An even bigger quake than Tuesday night's temblor could be in store for area residents, geologists said.

Russia's "chessboard killer": Punishment too harsh

2 Nov 07, 12:33 ET

Reuters - Russia's "chessboard killer" has appealed his life sentence, saying he thinks spending the rest of his life in jail is too strong a punishment for murdering 48 people, his lawyer said on Friday.

Deadly Atlantic Storm Heads Toward US

2 Nov 07, 12:32 ET

From AP By JESSICA ROBERTSON AP Writer NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - Hurricane Noel, the deadliest storm to hit the Atlantic this year, swirled slowly toward the North Carolina coast on Friday, losing strength as it headed north.

Arrest in abuse case at Oprah school

2 Nov 07, 12:29 ET

AP - A former employee of Oprah Winfrey's school for disadvantaged girls in South Africa has been arrested on charges of abuse and sexual assault, police said Friday.

Why Diplomats Won't Go to Iraq

2 Nov 07, 12:28 ET

On Oct. 26, the State Department e-mailed 250 diplomats and told them that they might be ordered, whether they like it or not, to fill about 50 positions in Iraq next year.

CPSC chief traveled on toy makers' dime

2 Nov 07, 12:28 ET

AP - Two chief consumer product safety regulators for the Bush administration accepted dozens of trips paid for by toy makers, children's furniture manufacturers and other industries they oversee, it was reported Friday.

IRS warns of wildfire e-mail scam

2 Nov 07, 12:20 ET

AP - People should be on the lookout for a new e-mail scam soliciting donations to California wildfire victims in the name of the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. government, the IRS said Friday.

Mass. plans new heroin overdose program

2 Nov 07, 12:06 ET

AP - Massachusetts officials next month will begin distributing kits to heroin addicts that include medication to treat overdoses.

Democrats furious about safety agency trips

2 Nov 07, 12:04 ET

Reuters - Congressional Democrats renewed attacks on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Friday after a report in The Washington Post said heads of the agency took numerous trips at industry expense.

Google Calling

2 Nov 07, 11:54 ET

Google (nasdaq: GOOG - news - people ) has been working hard to pull together a huge alliance of partners that will support the technology behind its mobile phone platform.

"Daily Show" and "Colbert" vulnerable to strike

2 Nov 07, 11:48 ET

Reuters - Popular comedy shows "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "The Colbert Report" are vulnerable to a Hollywood writers' strike since they require fresh writing about current events, Viacom Inc said on Friday.

Three U.S. airmen killed north of Baghdad

2 Nov 07, 11:47 ET

Reuters - Three U.S. airmen were killed on Thursday during combat operations near the American airbase at Balad, 80 km (50 miles) north of Baghdad, the U.S. military said on Friday.

Writers Guild calls strike; walkout may start Monday

2 Nov 07, 11:43 ET

By Russ Britt, MarketWatch LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- A walkout by Hollywood screenwriters may occur as early as Monday as the Writers Guild of America has called for a strike.

UPDATE 2-Totino's, Jeno's pizza recalled due to E. coli

2 Nov 07, 11:39 ET

CHICAGO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Almost five million Totino's and Jeno's frozen pizzas with pepperoni toppings are being recalled because the pepperoni may be contaminated with E. coli, General Mills Inc (GIS.

Arrest made in Oprah school abuse case

2 Nov 07, 11:37 ET

Reuters - South African police have arrested a former dormitory employee at Oprah Winfrey's leadership academy for girls on charges of abuse, including indecent acts.

Secret source of phony Iraq intel outed

2 Nov 07, 11:23 ET

AP - The Iraqi defector code-named "Curveball," whose false tales of biological weapons labs bolstered the U.S. case for war, wasn't the prominent chemical engineer he claimed to be and invented stories to help his case for asylum in Germany, a new report says.

PKK's Ocalan says open to democratic solution-agency

2 Nov 07, 11:02 ET

ISTANBUL, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Jailed Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan was reported on Friday as saying he was open to a democratic solution to the 23-year-old conflict between the Turkish military and his guerrilla group.

In Rare Attack, Virus Targets Macs

2 Nov 07, 11:02 ET

By BEN CHARNY SAN FRANCISCO -- Hackers have launched a rare and troubling attack on Apple Inc.'s computers. Apple on Thursday confirmed reports of pornography Web sites where hidden software, once downloaded, could take control of an Apple computer.

Cause Of Beach House Fire Expected Today

2 Nov 07, 10:59 ET

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC -- Investigators said that they expect to issue a preliminary report today on what caused a deadly beach house fire last weekend that killed seven college students.

US senators warn Bush has no authority to attack Iran

2 Nov 07, 10:59 ET

AFP - Thirty US senators wrote to President George W. Bush, warning he had no authority to launch military action against Iran, and expressing concern about the administration's "provocative" rhetoric.

Astronauts Prepare for Tricky Solar Wing Surgery

2 Nov 07, 10:58 ET

By Dave Mosher HOUSTON - With NASA's go-ahead, astronauts are gearing up for a tricky solar wing repair at a far end of the International Space Station (ISS) tomorrow.

Google deal with MySpace leads tech sector action

2 Nov 07, 10:55 ET

Google Squares Off Against Facebook With OpenSocial InformationWeek

Britney Spears comes clean on big-spending

2 Nov 07, 10:54 ET

COURT papers in Britney Spears' custody dispute with Kevin Federline show the pop singer spends lavishly on clothes and entertainment, and does not save or invest any of her $800000-plus monthly income.

Wall Street pulls back after jobs report

2 Nov 07, 10:48 ET

AP - Wall Street waffled Friday after a surprisingly strong October jobs report failed to alleviate escalating worries about the beleaguered financial sector.

Floating Dutch prison for illegal aliens

2 Nov 07, 10:48 ET

AFP - With building lots hard to come by and cities reluctant to offer space for detention centres, the Dutch Justice Ministry has taken to the water to house illegal aliens awaiting deportation.

White House Moves to Save Mukasey Nomination

2 Nov 07, 10:37 ET

By SCOTT SHANE and DAVID STOUT WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 - President Bush went on the offensive today to salvage the nomination of Michael B. Mukasey to be attorney general, declaring that Mr.

Obama's guide to leading a "post-post-9/11" America

2 Nov 07, 10:32 ET

Obama chides Clinton for playing gender card Reuters

Court considers "Lotto rapist" damages case

2 Nov 07, 10:30 ET

Reuters - The Law Lords are due to decide next week whether an elderly victim can sue a rapist who went on to win millions of pounds on the lottery.

A new speed record, but not a good one

2 Nov 07, 10:29 ET

Reuters - Olympique Lyon's Czech forward Milan Baros was caught speeding at 168 miles per hour in his Ferrari, a club source confirmed Friday.

Love hotels woo investors

2 Nov 07, 10:28 ET

Reuters - Japan's secretive love hotels are opening up to European investors as one player in the sector prepares for a debut on London's stock market this month.

Student in beach house blaze mourned

2 Nov 07, 10:28 ET

AP - A college student who was among seven killed in a North Carolina beach house fire was remembered as someone who easily made friends and was "the center of gravity" when he walked in a room.

Drowsy driving is big killer in U.S.

2 Nov 07, 10:23 ET

Reuters - Darla Drentlaw was sleeping on her daughter Katie's bed, waiting for her to come home, when she woke to the sound of police radios. When the officers knocked on her door, she knew they had bad news.

Blame the Colts for the New-Look Patriots

2 Nov 07, 10:06 ET

The Colts' AFC championship game victory over the Patriots in January forced New England to address gaps in their team. By JUDY BATTISTA FOXBOROUGH, Mass.

Symantec CEO Expects More Acquisitions

2 Nov 07, 10:00 ET

PC World - The future holds more acquisitions for Symantec as it looks to strengthen key business areas and keep pace with evolving online security threats, its CEO said Friday.

To Marine’s Father, Suit Is More Than Money

2 Nov 07, 09:55 ET

Soldiers deserve dignified funerals Chicago Sun-Times

Noel Becomes Hurricane; Toll at 115

2 Nov 07, 09:51 ET

This image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Noel as it passes 180 miles north-northeast of Nassau, Bahamas at 1:31 am EDT Friday Nov. 2, 2007.

Gay Republicans come out of the closet

2 Nov 07, 09:48 ET

Reuters - Doug Warner seems like a stereotypical Republican: Southern, white, male, he served in the military, drives an SUV and likes hunting and fishing.

Details of Hingis dope tests might never be revealed

2 Nov 07, 09:47 ET

Reuters - Details of Martina Hingis's positive dope test at Wimbledon this year might never be revealed if an anti-doping tribunal rules in her favor, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Friday.

Hollywood Strike Out

2 Nov 07, 09:40 ET

On the eve of a work stoppage, Hollywood would be wise to listen to Jeff Zucker. "A strike comes at everyone's peril," the NBC Universal chief told a breakfast of industry insiders earlier this week.

Fake Video Targets Macs

2 Nov 07, 09:28 ET

In Rare Attack, Virus Targets Macs Wall Street Journal

Microscopic Radio Sets Miniaturization Record

2 Nov 07, 09:20 ET

LiveScience.com - Since its advent in the early 20th century, the radio has shrunken dramatically from the clunky wooden "cathedral" design of the 1930s to devices you can slip in your pocket. Future radios could be invisible to the naked eye altogether.

US RATE FUTURES-Pare Fed cut ideas on Oct jobs strength

2 Nov 07, 09:18 ET

By Ros Krasny CHICAGO, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Prospects for more Federal Reserve interest rate cuts slipped on news of strong payrolls growth in October but dealers kept an eye on struggling financial institutions as the likely driver of Fed policy.

Deadly HIV-TB co-epidemic sweeps sub-Saharan Africa: report

2 Nov 07, 09:09 ET

AFP - Drug-resistant tuberculosis and HIV have merged into a double-barreled epidemic that is sweeping across sub-Saharan Africa and threatening global efforts to eradicate both diseases, according to a report released Friday.

Man pleads guilty in `Indy Jones' theft

2 Nov 07, 09:08 ET

AP - A man who schemed to sell stolen computers and photographs used for Steven Spielberg's upcoming "Indiana Jones" movie has pleaded guilty to two felony counts.

Missile attack on Pakistan militant camp kills nine

2 Nov 07, 09:06 ET

AFP - A missile strike destroyed an insurgent hideout in Pakistan's tribal belt at a house once owned by the late military chief of the Taliban, killing nine people, witnesses and sources said.

3D LCD TVs Could Debut Within Two Years

2 Nov 07, 09:00 ET

PC World - A Taiwanese research group has developed 3D (three-dimensional) television picture technology that can be used on LCD (liquid crystal display) TVs as big as 42 inches, and believes such TVs will be on sale within two years.

Obama Envisions New Iran Approach

2 Nov 07, 08:54 ET

Iran letter sparks new fight between Clinton, Obama Reuters

Panettiere protests Japan dolphin hunt

2 Nov 07, 08:53 ET

AP - Hayden Panettiere and some fellow animal rights activists drew angry shouts and some shoving from fishermen in Japan when they tried to interfere with a dolphin hunt, according to video footage shot by the protesters.

Russia's king of folk dance dies at 101

2 Nov 07, 08:49 ET

AP - Igor Moiseyev, who transformed folk dance into a legitimate genre of choreographic art that won worldwide acclaim, died Friday in Moscow. He was 101.

Man angry with son-in-law fingers him as terrorist to FBI

2 Nov 07, 08:47 ET

AFP - A man in Sweden who was angry with his daughter's husband has been charged with libel for telling the FBI that the son-in-law had links to al-Qaeda, Swedish media reported on Friday.

Entertainment on Web could bloom with strike

2 Nov 07, 08:46 ET

Reuters - The last time the Writers Guild of America went on strike, restless viewers turned to cable, sending the category into a growth spurt that continues to this day.

Obama chides Clinton for playing gender card

2 Nov 07, 08:38 ET

Reuters - Democrat Barack Obama, the only black candidate for president, accused rival Hillary Clinton on Friday of hiding behind her gender after she was pummeled in a debate with six male candidates.

Russia raps Saudi atomic fuel proposal for Iran: RIA

2 Nov 07, 08:33 ET

Reuters - Russia's nuclear chief on Friday said only full nuclear powers should create centers for enriching uranium, in a swipe at a Saudi proposal for Arab states to help supply Iran with enriched uranium.

Iraqi Kurd PM Condemns Rebel Attacks

2 Nov 07, 08:30 ET

Students walk to school as Turkish armored personnel carrier patrols mountains near the Iraq border, in the province of Sirnak, southeast Turkey, Friday, Nov. 2, 2007.

Tamil Tiger political chief killed in Sri Lanka strike

2 Nov 07, 08:29 ET

AFP - Sri Lanka struck a major blow against the Tamil Tigers, killing the rebels' political chief and top peace negotiator in a surgical government air strike.

NASA prepares risky spacewalk plan

2 Nov 07, 08:20 ET

AP - NASA officials hustled Friday to finish planning a riskier-than-usual spacewalk to save a ripped solar wing at the international space station.

Brilliant Washington powers 'Gangster

2 Nov 07, 08:15 ET

By Tom Charity (CNN) -- The gangster is an outsider. The gangster takes all that "Land of Opportunity" stuff and shoves it in his pocket.

US pushes for tougher sanctions on Iran

2 Nov 07, 08:04 ET

AP - A top American diplomat pressed for harsher U.N. sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program on Friday, while Iran's former president said talks with the U.N. atomic watchdog were progressing and warned against threatening his country.

Dollar hit by US housing troubles

2 Nov 07, 08:03 ET

AFP - The dollar fell against the euro on Friday as continuing uncertainty over the US subprime housing sector weighed on the US currency, dealers said.

Obama Introduces Iran Measure

2 Nov 07, 07:57 ET

Presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks at North Carolina Central University during a fundraising visit in Durham, NC, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007.

Report: EMI will crack down on artists

2 Nov 07, 07:49 ET

AP - The new owner of EMI Group PLC has said he will drop artists the music group believes are not working hard enough and will overhaul the company's own executives' pay packages, the Financial Times reported Friday.

Planet Hunting: Find Neptune and Uranus

2 Nov 07, 07:45 ET

SPACE.com - Most people have seen the five brightest naked-eye planets, yet there is a sixth planet that can be spied without optical aid and another which can be picked up using just a good pair of binoculars.

NY judge: FBI made `deal with the devil'

2 Nov 07, 07:42 ET

AP - A former FBI agent accused of conspiring in a mob murder spree has been cleared of the sensational charges, but the vaunted law enforcement agency received a scathing rebuke from a judge in the process.

Reporter Bernstein raps celebrity news

2 Nov 07, 07:39 ET

AP - A culture coarsened by celebrity news is to blame for inadequate public affairs journalism, Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein told a group of college preparatory students.

Bee Movie

2 Nov 07, 07:27 ET

By Roger Ebert Applied with strict rigor, that's how bee society works in Jerry Seinfeld's "Bee Movie" and apparently in real life.

In Turkey, Officials Pressure Rice

2 Nov 07, 07:25 ET

By HELENE COOPER ANKARA, Nov. 2 - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice came under pressure from Turkish officials upon her arrival here today to publicly blame Kurdish leaders in Iraq for the recent Kurdish rebel attacks on Turkish forces.

Leopard early adopters suffer for the rest of us

2 Nov 07, 07:11 ET

Most Leopard users seem satisfied. But there have been a fair amount of complaints from those who were first down the road to Leopard.

Initial Reports On Beach House Fire To Be Released

2 Nov 07, 07:03 ET

By Shirley Min RALEIGH, NC -- Today we could learn the cause of the house fire on ocean isle beach that killed seven college students.

Can Facebook feed its ad brains?

2 Nov 07, 07:01 ET

Social-networking site expected to tap artificial intelligence to deliver ads to its 49 million members. By Stefanie Olsen news analysis Facebook is now valued at $15 billion by many estimates.

Shadow of the gun looms over Lebanon crisis

2 Nov 07, 06:59 ET

Reuters - For arms dealer Abu Walid, political crisis in Lebanon means profit. He says he can't keep up with customer demand.

Wall St futures tick up; eyes on banks, payrolls

2 Nov 07, 06:56 ET

Reuters - Stock index futures pointed to Wall Street opening a touch higher on Friday after the previous session's steep falls, with eyes on any news from the financial sector industry and on October jobs data.

Former player sues NY college over staph

2 Nov 07, 06:47 ET

AP - A former college football player has sued Iona College over an antibiotic-resistant staph infection he says nearly cost him his leg two years ago.

Adelson loses billions on Sands shares

2 Nov 07, 06:35 ET

AP - Billionaire Sheldon Adelson is worth about $6 billion less than he was a day ago after shares in Las Vegas Sands Corp. plunged following the announcement of a surprise third-quarter loss.

Shock jock Don Imus returns to airwaves

2 Nov 07, 06:31 ET

AP - A little more than six months ago, Don Imus' career seemed doomed. The shock jock had been fired over a racist and sexist remark that ignited an uproar over the limits of taste and tolerance.

Led Zeppelin reunion show postponed

2 Nov 07, 06:06 ET

AP - Led Zeppelin fans awaiting the rockers' reunion will have to wait a little longer.

Review: 'Bee Movie'

2 Nov 07, 06:04 ET

Bee Movie: Animated comedy. With the voices of Jerry Seinfeld, Renee Zellweger, Matthew Broderick and Patrick Warburton. Directed by Steve Hickner and Simon J. Smith.

Iraq neighbors to counsel Turkey against invading

2 Nov 07, 05:57 ET

Rice promises Ankara "effective" action on PKK Reuters Canada

Militants free Pakistani troops

2 Nov 07, 05:39 ET

AP - Islamic militants said Friday they had freed 48 government troops after they surrendered during fighting in northwestern Pakistan, a region increasingly falling under the control of extremists who are challenging Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf.

Mythical beast in Texas is just a coyote

2 Nov 07, 05:28 ET

AP - The results are in: The ugly, big-eared animal found this summer in southern Texas is not the mythical, bloodsucking chupacabra. It's just a plain old coyote.

California calls new fire alert as winds forecast

2 Nov 07, 05:26 ET

By Jill Serjeant LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California's weary firefighters were placed on a new fire alert on Wednesday after weather forecasters warned of hot dry winds this weekend similar to those that sparked 22 deadly blazes last week.

US pilot who dropped Hiroshima bomb dies - report

2 Nov 07, 05:26 ET

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Paul Tibbets, the pilot of the US bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Japan on Aug. 6, 1945, died on Thursday at age 92, a newspaper reported.

NASA delays spacewalk to fix broken solar wing

2 Nov 07, 05:26 ET

By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - NASA on Thursday delayed a risky spacewalk to fix a torn solar wing panel on the International Space Station until Saturday, giving engineers more time to plan the unprecedented task.

Jerry Seinfeld to Hollywood:'You can't buy me off'

2 Nov 07, 05:26 ET

By Bob Tourtellotte LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Here's the beauty of being me," says comedian Jerry Seinfeld. "They can't buy me off.

FEMA's faked news conference wages unilateral war on truth

2 Nov 07, 05:24 ET

FEMA's fakery Lebanon Daily News

Rice says Kurd attacks will be repelled

2 Nov 07, 05:23 ET

AP - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the United States, Turkey and Iraq will counter any attacks on Turkey by Kurdish rebels operating out of northern Iraq.

One million people affected by Mexico floods

2 Nov 07, 05:15 ET

AFP - Rescuers worked Friday on rescuing hundreds of thousands of people trapped by the worst floods ever recorded in Mexico's southern state of Tabasco, with more than one million resident affected.

Rice promises Ankara "effective" action on PKK

2 Nov 07, 04:53 ET

By Sue Pleming ANKARA (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Friday promised "effective" action against Kurdish rebels who have launched attacks on Turkey from northern Iraq, but she strongly urged Ankara itself to observe restraint.

Stealing Yankees thunder, Joe Torre agrees to LA deal

2 Nov 07, 04:46 ET

BY ANTHONY McCARRON He hasn't been the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers for even one day, but Joe Torre has already shown Hollywood he has a flair for the dramatic.

John Edwards to Barack Obama: Step aside!

2 Nov 07, 04:38 ET

BY MICHAEL SAUL John Edwards is trying to build on his strong debate performance by shoving aside Barack Obama as the Democrats' top alternative to Hillary Clinton.

Rancher: Southern California fire kid is 'no arsonist'

2 Nov 07, 04:38 ET

That was the plea from a ranch owner on behalf of the 9-year-old boy who told cops he was playing with matches when he started one of the worst Southern California wildfires.

Detective vows to find Madeleine

2 Nov 07, 04:32 ET

Madeleine's father goes back to work on part-time basis Independent

Boston wins it all again

2 Nov 07, 04:13 ET

By Ryan No Waiting between championships was a lot easier this time around for the Boston Red Sox. Overwhelming in every way, Jon Lester, Mike Lowell and Co.

Afghan troops battle Taliban for fifth day in west

2 Nov 07, 04:12 ET

Reuters - Afghan forces battled hundreds of Taliban fighters for a fifth day in the west of the country on Friday for control of two districts, and the chief of a third fretted his region might soon fall.

Carlos Santana's wife files for divorce: report

2 Nov 07, 04:07 ET

Reuters - Rock guitarist Carlos Santana's wife has filed to dissolve the couple's 34-year marriage, the Marin Independent Journal reported.

LA-Bound Torre Becomes Third Manager to Lead Dodgers, Yankees

2 Nov 07, 04:04 ET

By Dan Bollerman and Larry DiTore Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Joe Torre was named as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers yesterday, two weeks after rejecting an offer to return to the New York Yankees for a 13th season.

Don't blame Blackwater

2 Nov 07, 04:00 ET

The Christian Science Monitor - One critical piece has been missing from the debate about Blackwater's behavior in Iraq. The security firm operates as should be expected – as an agent of the US State Department, which it is. It acts just as State has prescribed by contract. Giving the Defense Department (DoD) more oversight over Blackwater and other contractors in Iraq, a plan announced Tuesday, doesn't change that.

Jury: Man should die for sheriff's death

2 Nov 07, 03:57 ET

AP - A jury recommended the death penalty for a man convicted of fatally shooting a sheriff who was serving an arrest warrant.

'Gangster': The Man, the Myth

2 Nov 07, 03:36 ET

'American Gangster' is all business in tale of Harlem drug lord Boston Globe

'Bounty Hunter' Suspended Over Slur in Phone Call

2 Nov 07, 03:33 ET

Dog Chapman barks & his words return to bite him New York Daily News

Congress questions passport fees

2 Nov 07, 03:31 ET

AP - First, Americans endured exasperating delays and ruined vacations from passport processing backlogs. Now, a congressional investigation indicates they may have been overcharged, too - perhaps by more than $100 million a year.

Floods in Mexico strand thousands

2 Nov 07, 03:18 ET

AP - Rescuers in boats and helicopters worked early Friday to evacuate people stranded by a flood the president called "one of the worst natural disasters" to hit Mexico.

Dodgers banking on Torre's experience

2 Nov 07, 03:03 ET

He agrees to $13-million, three-year deal; team hopes he helps groom successor. Possible pursuit of Rodriguez, coaching hires are next.

Hingis retires after positive cocaine test

2 Nov 07, 03:02 ET

SPORTS WIRE: Hingis tests positive for cocaine, retires Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Tibbets, pilot who bombed Hiroshima, dies at 92

2 Nov 07, 03:00 ET

AP The ground crew of the Enola Gay, which dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945, with pilot Paul Tibbets, center, in the Marianas Islands.

Award over funeral protest may not stand

2 Nov 07, 03:00 ET

Marine Father Sees Suit as More Than Money New York Times

Bush raises stakes on Mukasey

2 Nov 07, 03:00 ET

Democrats' insistence on a torture declaration is unfair and could leave the Justice Department without a leader, the president says.

Sinking Currency, Sinking Country

2 Nov 07, 03:00 ET

Pat Buchanan - The euro, worth 83 cents in the early George W. Bush years, is at $1.45.

Chrysler Cuts Could Hurt Ford

2 Nov 07, 02:58 ET

by David Kiley Chrysler Chief Executive Officer Robert Nardelli has a reputation for being a fierce competitor and a tough manager.

Britney's Bills Show She's the Breadwinner

2 Nov 07, 02:43 ET

by Natalie Finn Did we need court documents to tell us that Britney Spears made more money than Kevin Federline last year? Maybe not, but the papers that prove it were made public Thursday.

Safety net in place this time

2 Nov 07, 02:26 ET

Blame the Colts for the New-Look Patriots New York Times

Cuomo: Appraisers inflated home values

2 Nov 07, 02:25 ET

AP - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Thursday a major real estate appraisal company colluded with the nation's largest savings and loan company to inflate the values of homes nationwide, contributing to the subprime mortgage crisis.

South Carolina rejects Colbert candidacy

2 Nov 07, 02:22 ET

Colbert’s Presidential Bid Ends After a ‘No’ in South Carolina New York Times

SPORTS WIRE: Hingis tests positive for cocaine, retires

2 Nov 07, 02:22 ET

In an out-of-nowhere end to Martina Hingis' comeback, the five-time Grand Slam champion revealed Thursday she tested positive for cocaine at Wimbledon and will retire for a second time rather than fight what she called a ''horrendous'' accusation.

Clinton, Wal-Mart push 'green' cities

2 Nov 07, 02:13 ET

AP - Former President Bill Clinton told more than 100 mayors Thursday that stopping global warming depends on them demonstrating that it makes economic sense. He said his foundation is teaming up with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to save cities money on environmentally friendly supplies by buying in bulk.

Writers Set to Strike, Threatening Hollywood

2 Nov 07, 02:03 ET

Gus Ruelas/AP Writers Guild of America members read a sign as they exited their WGA meeting in Los Angeles after discussing contract negotiations on Thursday.

Loss, Grief and Jack Daniels

2 Nov 07, 02:00 ET

Dear Margo - DEAR MARGO: My husband and I have been married almost five years.

World powers to discuss Iran sanctions

2 Nov 07, 01:45 ET

Reuters - The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council plus Germany will discuss imposing a third round of sanctions on Iran because of its nuclear program on Friday.

McCourt and Colletti still have some work to do

2 Nov 07, 01:40 ET

Girardi Will Wear Goal on His Back: No. 27 New York Times

Madeleine 'sighting' sparks probe

2 Nov 07, 01:36 ET

Spanish private detectives hired by Gerry and Kate McCann have investigated a sighting in Morocco of a blonde girl with the same distinctive mark in one eye as missing daughter Madeleine.

Google teams with MySpace in battle of Internet titans

2 Nov 07, 01:32 ET

Google Squares Off Against Facebook With OpenSocial InformationWeek

After first A-bomb, he carried no regrets

2 Nov 07, 01:23 ET

It wasn't long ago that the home was their dream. Now, they find themselves balancing on the edge of foreclosure. Enola Gay's pilot steered Earth into a new age.

Britney Spends Big, Court Papers Reveal

2 Nov 07, 01:11 ET

Papers in Britney Spears' custody dispute reveal lavish spending ... International Herald Tribune

Report: Pilots slept on overnight flight

2 Nov 07, 01:08 ET

AP - Two commercial pilots allegedly fell asleep on a flight between Baltimore and Denver, with one pilot waking up to "frantic" calls from air traffic controllers warning them they were approaching the airport at twice the speed allowed.

Torre gets high marks for leadership

2 Nov 07, 00:30 ET

Girardi Will Wear Goal on His Back: No. 27 New York Times

Resolving the Kurdish Dilemma

2 Nov 07, 00:28 ET

As Kurds’ Status Improves, Support for Militants Erodes in Turkey New York Times

Mukasey and the Democrats

2 Nov 07, 00:28 ET

Democrats welcomed Michael Mukasey as a "consensus choice" for Attorney General only weeks ago, but incredibly his confirmation is now an open question.

Hollywood writers going on strike

2 Nov 07, 00:27 ET

AP - Television and movie screen writers said Thursday they would go on strike for the first time in nearly 20 years in a dispute over royalties.

Ocean Isle sets student tribute

2 Nov 07, 00:23 ET

As parents sought comfort in the knowledge that the seven victims of a fierce beach house blaze died before the flames reached them, Ocean Isle Beach, NC officials announced plans for a Sunday memorial to the students.

Who's giving? Who knows? States keep voters in the dark

2 Nov 07, 00:22 ET

USATODAY.com - These states were ranked best and worst for making information about political contributions available to voters:

Google Squares Off Against Facebook With OpenSocial

2 Nov 07, 00:19 ET

Google's upcoming APIs are expected to help build social applications that will work across social networking and other Web sites.

If Elected ... Obama Envisions New Iran Approach

2 Nov 07, 00:18 ET

Iran letter sparks new fight between Clinton, Obama Reuters

Drought anxiety rises as water levels fall

2 Nov 07, 00:16 ET

By Larry Copeland, USA TODAY ATLANTA - The prolonged drought gripping the Southeast, perhaps most acutely in this booming metropolis, is creating anxiety not seen in previous dry spells.

Dodgers hire Joe Torre as manager

2 Nov 07, 00:15 ET

AP - Joe Torre grew up in Brooklyn rooting against the Dodgers. Now, a half-century after they moved west, he's their manager.

Yum Pulls Ads From Bounty-Hunter Show

2 Nov 07, 00:13 ET

By SAM SCHECHNER Duane "Dog" Chapman, a bounty hunter known for brash behavior and rough-hewn language, has helped the cable channel A&E attract a younger audience with his hit reality show.

US anti-gay church to resume protests at funerals of soldiers

2 Nov 07, 00:08 ET

AFP - Armed with signs shouting "thank God for dead soldiers," a radical anti-gay US church plans to resume its controversial funeral protests Friday despite being ordered to pay 11 million dollars to the family of a fallen soldier offended by their hateful songs and slogans.

NJ man convicted of killing 6 as teen

2 Nov 07, 00:05 ET

AP - A man was convicted Thursday of killing six people, including his aunt and her boyfriend, years ago when he was 16 in one of New Jersey's deadliest killing sprees.

Bonds would opt out of Hall of Fame over asterisk ball

2 Nov 07, 00:00 ET

Reuters - Slugger Barry Bonds said he would refuse induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame if his record home run ball branded with an asterisk goes on display in the Cooperstown shrine.

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