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Remnants of Noel spare New England coast 3 Nov 07, 23:52 ET AP - As the remnants of Hurricane Noel brushed parts of the Northeast with strong winds and heavy rain on Saturday, Heinz Proft sat back and watched the boats moored to the docks rocked back and forth. more Obama Criticizes Clinton's Drive to Win 3 Nov 07, 23:48 ET Clinton puts her war room on attack Times Online more Thousands return to safer Iraqi capital 3 Nov 07, 23:37 ET AP - In a dramatic turnaround, more than 3,000 Iraqi families driven out of their Baghdad neighborhoods have returned to their homes in the past three months as sectarian violence has dropped, the government said Saturday. more Timing of Boras’s Bluff May Prove Costly 3 Nov 07, 23:30 ET Scott Boras wanted $350 million from Yanks for A-Rod New York Daily News more Desperation grows as rains pound Haiti 3 Nov 07, 23:12 ET AP - Thousands of Haitians sought shelter in schoolhouses Saturday as the death toll from Tropical Storm Noel rose to 143 across the Caribbean. more Astronauts fix ripped solar wing 3 Nov 07, 23:05 ET AP - Astronauts successfully unfurled a torn solar power wing at the international space station on Saturday after spacewalker Scott Parazynski cut loose a tangled clump of wires and patched everything up. more Cargill recalls 1 mln pounds ground beef in U.S. 3 Nov 07, 21:59 ET Reuters - Agricultural giant Cargill Inc said on Saturday it was recalling more than 1 million pounds of ground beef distributed in the United States because of possible E. coli contamination. more Week 9 In Preview Colts May Be Patriots’ Only Obstacle 3 Nov 07, 21:42 ET By ANDREW DAS Anyone who sees the Colts’ game against the Patriots as a dream matchup is ignoring the downside. NFL news and analysis from the staff of The Times. more Musharraf Declares Emergency Rule 3 Nov 07, 21:38 ET Wally Santana/AP Pakistanis at a hotel in Rawalpindi watched a 45-minute speech by Gen. Pervez Musharraf, the country’s leader, in which he explained his decision to declare a state of emergency. more Could Rodriguez Stay a Yankee? Only for Less Money 3 Nov 07, 21:18 ET By TYLER KEPNER The only way the Yankees would bring back Alex Rodriguez is if Rodriguez became so desperate to stay that he would take a pay cut, something they do not envision. more Turkey Skeptical of Iraqi Vows to Stop Kurdish Raids 3 Nov 07, 20:58 ET Iraq pledges crackdown on Kurdish rebels Chicago Tribune more Musharraf imposes emergency measures 3 Nov 07, 20:52 ET AP - President Gen. Pervez Musharraf suspended Pakistan's constitution and deployed troops in the capital Saturday, declaring that rising Islamic extremism had forced him to take emergency measures. He also replaced the nation's chief justice and blacked out the independent media that refused to support him. more US disappointed as Musharraf sets emergency rule 3 Nov 07, 20:50 ET By Mark Felsenthal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States voiced disappointment at Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's declaration of emergency rule on Saturday and urged him to stick to his pledge to hold free elections early next year. more Teacher arrested in Mexico, boy released 3 Nov 07, 20:48 ET AP - A teacher accused of running away with a 13-year-old student planned a romantic life with him in his native Mexico, but she was near broke when they were captured there, authorities said Saturday. more Unbeaten Kansas swamps Nebraska 76-39 3 Nov 07, 20:46 ET AP - Take that, Nebraska. more Runner dies during men's marathon trials 3 Nov 07, 20:44 ET AP - Top distance runner Ryan Shay died during the U.S. men's Olympic marathon trials Saturday, and his father, Joe, said he was first diagnosed with a larger than normal heart at age 14. more Obama Criticizes Clinton's Drive 3 Nov 07, 20:39 ET Clinton puts her war room on attack Times Online more Musharraf: Pakistan on 'Verge of Destabilization' 3 Nov 07, 20:09 ET By Barry Newhouse Pakistan's President General Pervez Musharraf has declared a state of emergency and suspended the constitution. more Ozzy angered by ND sheriff's sting 3 Nov 07, 20:04 ET AP - Ozzy Osbourne wants an apology from the Cass County sheriff for staging a pre-concert sting operation in the rocker's name without his permission. more Clinton puts her war room on attack 3 Nov 07, 20:03 ET Obama Slams Clinton's 'Textbook' Calculations Washington Post more Thousands perched on rooftops in Mexico floods 3 Nov 07, 20:00 ET Reuters - Thousands of people perched on roofs in southern Mexico on Saturday, desperate to be evacuated from flooding caused by heavy rains that has left most of Tabasco state under water and 800,000 people homeless. more PERSISTENT CO-WORKER WON'T TAKE THE HINT TO BACK OFF 3 Nov 07, 19:58 ET Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I have a co-worker I'll call "Gloria" who invades a very personal place in my life. I don't know what to say to her without offending her, so I'm seeking your help. more TACIT SUPPORT OF TORTURE UNDERMINES OUR MORAL AUTHORITY 3 Nov 07, 19:57 ET Cynthia Tucker - Does it matter what the rest of the world thinks of the United States of America? Does it matter that our recent foreign policy has frayed old alliances and created new enemies? Since we remain the world's only superpower, with the biggest and best military, should we care about our reputation? more Waterboarding Justice 3 Nov 07, 19:55 ET The Nation - The Nation -- Maybe it's to be expected that a Bush Administration nominee for Attorney General refuses to say whether waterboarding--an interrogation tactic that simulates drowing and that has been prosecuted as torture in US courts since the Spanish-American war--is torture. more Space Station Is Repaired in Spacewalk 3 Nov 07, 19:43 ET By JOHN SCHWARTZ An astronaut on a daring spacewalk yesterday repaired a damaged solar array on the International Space Station. Dr. more U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,850 3 Nov 07, 19:32 ET AP - As of Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at least 3,850 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight military civilians. At least 3,131 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers. more Kurds promise response to Turkish strike 3 Nov 07, 19:29 ET AP - QANDIL MOUNTAINS, Iraq - A defiant spokesman for the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party said Saturday that if Turkey attacks the group's bases in Iraq's rugged northeastern mountains, the clandestine organization's fighters "will teach the Turks an unforgettable lesson." more Navy beats Notre Dame in triple overtime 3 Nov 07, 19:20 ET AP - It took 44 years and three overtimes for Navy to beat Notre Dame again. more Iraq pledges crackdown on Kurdish rebels 3 Nov 07, 19:15 ET By Bay Fang | Tribune correspondent 6:09 PM CDT, November 3, 2007 ISTANBUL - Under pressure from the United States, Iraq pledged Saturday to crack down on Kurdish guerrillas who have launched attacks on Turkey from hideouts in northern Iraq. more Rice: Return to democracy in Pakistan 3 Nov 07, 19:06 ET AP - The Bush administration said Saturday it was deeply disturbed by the state of emergency in Pakistan and urged a swift return to a democratic and civilian government. The Pentagon said Gen. Pervez Musharraf's declaration does not affect U.S. military support of Pakistan, however. more Cash-strapped Antioch College stays open 3 Nov 07, 18:49 ET AP - Antioch College trustees agreed Saturday to keep the cash-strapped school open with the help of alumni fundraising, reversing plans to shutter the campus. more McCain emphasizes border security 3 Nov 07, 18:48 ET AP - John McCain spent months earlier this year arguing that the United States must combine border security efforts with a temporary worker program and an eventual path to citizenship for many illegal immigrants. more NASA Lauds Spacewalk, Ponders ISS Completion 3 Nov 07, 18:15 ET SPACE.com - HOUSTON - NASA lauded its astronaut crews today for an unprecedented spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) to stitch up a torn solar array wing. more McCanns pray for missing Madeleine 3 Nov 07, 18:14 ET Mom: Madeleine out there somewhere CNN more Musharraf clamps emergency rule on Pakistan 3 Nov 07, 18:05 ET AFP - Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency on Saturday, sacking the nation's top judge and accusing the judiciary and Islamic militants of destabilising the nuclear-armed nation. more Union and Ford Reach Tentative Deal 3 Nov 07, 18:05 ET By MICHELINE MAYNARD and NICK BUNKLEY DETROIT, Nov. 3 - The United Automobile Workers union reached a tentative four-year agreement with the Ford Motor Company early Saturday that follows the pattern set in new contracts at General Motors and Chrysler. more Charity chief in Chad case puts journalists, air crew in clear 3 Nov 07, 18:00 ET AFP - The leader of the French charity accused of trying to fly 103 children out of Chad spoke up Saturday in support of the French journalists and Spanish air crew arrested with him, said a legal source. more McCanns remain hopeful missing daughter still alive 3 Nov 07, 17:59 ET Reuters - The parents of Madeleine McCann said on Saturday that they remain hopeful their daughter is still alive, six months after she went missing while on holiday in Portugal. more Obama criticizes Bush, Clinton 3 Nov 07, 17:54 ET AP - Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama told voters Saturday that in the wake of President Bush's "catastrophic failure of leadership" the nation needs a candid leader like himself, not rival Hillary Rodham Clinton's calculated politics. more Tens of thousands honour Rabin at Tel Aviv rally 3 Nov 07, 17:52 ET AFP - Tens of thousands of people flocked to a Tel Aviv square late Saturday to honour Israeli premier Yitzhak Rabin who was gunned down 12 years ago for his efforts to make peace with the Palestinians. more Turkey retains military option despite Iraqi steps to curb rebels 3 Nov 07, 17:47 ET AFP - Turkey said Saturday that military options "remain on the table" to strike Kurdish rebels based in northern Iraq despite new measures by Baghdad to clamp down on the separatists. more No driver, no problem as robot cars finish race 3 Nov 07, 17:44 ET Reuters - Cars sprouting whirling lasers on top, moving cameras on the sides, and banks of computers inside sped through the streets of a California desert ghost town on Saturday in a robot race -- no drivers needed. more Remains of Hurricane Noel batter New England coast 3 Nov 07, 17:33 ET Reuters - The remnants of Hurricane Noel, the deadliest storm of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season, battered the New England coast on Saturday with winds gusting up to 71 miles per hour and heavy rain. more US defense chief heads to China 3 Nov 07, 17:22 ET AFP - US Defense Secretary Robert Gates left for Beijing Saturday to air US misgivings about the direction China is taking with a military buildup that this year featured an alarming anti-satellite test. more Assassin's celebration clashes with Rabin memorial 3 Nov 07, 17:18 ET Reuters - An annual memorial for slain Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin drew tens of thousands of mourners after a court cleared the way for his assassin's newborn son to be circumcised in jail, on the 12th anniversary of the killing. more Google to Announce Mobile Platform on Monday 3 Nov 07, 17:01 ET Google negotiators this weekend continue to hammer out agreements with wireless carriers, handset makers, software developers and hardware providers, as the company prepares to announce on Monday an ambitious platform for creating mobile applications. more Kansas swamps Nebraska 76-39 3 Nov 07, 16:46 ET AP - Take that, Nebraska. more Obama Slams Clinton's 'Textbook' Calculations 3 Nov 07, 16:33 ET Scorched by rivals, Hillary Clinton says bring on the heat New York Daily News more Major powers warn Syria against meddling in Lebanon vote 3 Nov 07, 16:30 ET AFP - Six countries and the Arab League on Saturday warned against outside interference in Lebanon's upcoming presidential elections in a statement clearly targeted at Syria. more "Gangster" takes early lead at box office 3 Nov 07, 16:18 ET Reuters - Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe squashed Jerry Seinfeld's bees at the weekend box office in North America, according to first-day sales data issued on Saturday. more Where Did the Buck Stop at Merrill? 3 Nov 07, 16:12 ET By GRAHAM BOWLEY and JENNY ANDERSON ON Oct. 24, Merrill Lynch announced its biggest write-down ever, an $8.4 billion charge that also represents the biggest known loss in Wall Street history. more I, Robot: The Man Behind the Google Phone 3 Nov 07, 16:12 ET Andy Rubin, Google’s resident gadget guru, with a robotic helicopter. He oversees a secretive Google software project that the company hopes will transform the smartphone market. more Body Fat Levels Closely Associated With Cancer Risk 3 Nov 07, 16:06 ET If you weigh nearer the lighter end of your ideal weight range your risk of developing cancer is lower than if you weighed more, according to a new report published by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). more No. 1 Ohio State overwhelms Wisconsin 3 Nov 07, 16:03 ET AP - This time, Wisconsin didn't have No. 1 Ohio State's number. more Heroin goes to Harlem 3 Nov 07, 15:58 ET By GARY THOMPSON NOT TOO FAR into "American Gangster," you realize the filmmakers mean those two words to be synonymous. more Keeping Score Yankees Should Opt in for Rodriguez 3 Nov 07, 15:51 ET Scott Boras wanted $350 million from Yanks for A-Rod New York Daily News more Madeleine detectives have little to show 3 Nov 07, 15:43 ET By Ben Ando For police investigating Madeleine McCann's disappearance on 3 May this year, the six-month anniversary will simply draw attention, yet again, to just how little they have managed to ascertain. more Cardiac Cavs win again 17-16 3 Nov 07, 15:43 ET AP - Mikell Simpson ran 1 yard for a touchdown with 2:18 to play Saturday and Virginia beat No. 21 Wake Forest 17-16, the Cavaliers' third one-point victory in four games and the first loss for the Demon Deacons in seven games. more Liberal arts schools embrace engineering 3 Nov 07, 15:38 ET AP - When Kara Peterman was a high school student interested in engineering, she toured a high-powered engineering university in the Northeast that proudly displayed photos of its graduates. more Iraqi Kurds close office of rebel-linked party 3 Nov 07, 15:34 ET AFP - Iraq began a crackdown Saturday on the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), shutting down offices of a group linked to the movement but stopped short of promising to close their mountain camps. more Rice says Israeli-Palestinian document unlikely soon 3 Nov 07, 15:33 ET Reuters - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Saturday she did not expect Israel and the Palestinians would agree in a weekend of talks with her on a joint document for a conference on Palestinian statehood. more Peace lures wildlife back to south Sudan 3 Nov 07, 15:32 ET AP - The hippos had fled to other islands in the White Nile, driven away by one of the few forces that can dislodge a large herd of these fierce beasts - an even larger herd of elephants. more Space Station Surgery: Astronauts Mend Torn Solar Wing 3 Nov 07, 15:30 ET SPACE.com - HOUSTON - Dangling on the end of a shaky robotic arm today, a NASA astronaut rescued a torn solar blanket and ensured the short-term future of the International Space Station (ISS). more Olympics push Chinese kids to the max 3 Nov 07, 15:30 ET AP - An 8-year-old girl runs 2,212 miles to Beijing in 55 days. A 10-year-old swims in a river with her hands and feet bound. And then there's 4-year-old Yang Yang, riding a 1,000-pound beluga whale. more Ford, Union Reach Tentative Deal 3 Nov 07, 15:30 ET Ford, UAW reach contract agreement WDTN more Clinton 'comfortable' under fire 3 Nov 07, 15:13 ET AP - Two months to the day before voters in Iowa's caucuses start culling the field of presidential candidates, Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton says she's "real comfortable" with the heat she's taking from rivals for the party's nomination. more Ancient and Modern Condors Co-Existed, Fossils Suggest 3 Nov 07, 15:05 ET LiveScience.com - New comparisons of modern California condor bones to those found in Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits show that two distinct species of these large vultures roamed the skies before the end of the last ice age, providing a compelling answer to a long-standing question. more Fantasy: Almost Game Time 3 Nov 07, 14:59 ET So, here's the thing: You can't write anything about the NFL this week without mentioning the Colts-Patriots game. You just can't. more Germany's Merkel resists calls to deploy troops to south Afghanistan 3 Nov 07, 14:43 ET AFP - Chancellor Angela Merkel said Saturday Germany would continue to focus its military efforts on northern Afghanistan, despite calls for its forces to move into the insurgency-hit south. more Massive pileup closes Calif. highway 3 Nov 07, 14:36 ET AP - Collisions on a foggy freeway Saturday resulted in a pileup of as many as 100 vehicles and the deaths of at least two people, the California Highway Patrol said. more Italy expels Romanians, condemns attack 3 Nov 07, 14:23 ET Reuters - Authorities tore down a gypsy camp and expelled around 20 Romanians from Italy on Saturday while condemning a "racist" attack in Rome apparently triggered by this week's murder of an Italian naval officer's wife. more Text of President Bush's weekly radio address 3 Nov 07, 14:21 ET By MarketWatch Good morning. On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on Judge Michael Mukasey's nomination to be our next Attorney General. more It's olive picking time at Caltech 3 Nov 07, 14:19 ET AP - Students at the California Institute of Technology campus were able to forget rocket science for a day and harvest olives instead. more Abu Dhabi begins work on Ferrari theme park 3 Nov 07, 14:18 ET AFP - Abu Dhabi on Saturday began work on building the world's first Ferrari theme park, another step in the wealthy Gulf emirate's ambition to become a global centre for leisure, sport and culture. more Living donkey meat ad sparks controversy 3 Nov 07, 14:11 ET Reuters - A mangy donkey tied to a post all day in a Beijing street wearing an advertisement for a donkey meat shop run by his owner has sparked debate in the Chinese capital, a local newspaper said on Saturday. more Priests fear driving bans over altar wine 3 Nov 07, 14:03 ET Reuters - Celebrating more than one mass a day may push Roman Catholic priests over the alcohol limit if tougher drink driving rules come into effect in Ireland, a leading clergyman said on Friday. more Star runner dies during marathon trials 3 Nov 07, 13:59 ET AP - Top distance runner Ryan Shay died during the U.S. men's Olympic marathon trials Saturday, overshadowing what was supposed to be a showcase day for the sport. more Play is emblem of New Orleans' problems 3 Nov 07, 13:58 ET AP - An empty intersection. A tree surrounded by hurricane debris. Ruined houses still untouched since they were flooded by roof-deep water. Now they've been joined by an outdoor stage, with actors and an audience. more Union and Ford Reach Tentative Agreement 3 Nov 07, 13:54 ET By MICHELINE MAYNARD and NICK BUNKLEY DETROIT, Nov. 3 - The United Automobile Workers union reached a tentative four-year agreement with the Ford Motor Company early Saturday that follows the pattern set in new contracts at General Motors and Chrysler. more Repair Made to Space Station in Risky Spacewalk 3 Nov 07, 13:54 ET By JOHN SCHWARTZ An astronaut on an unusually risky spacewalk yesterday repaired a damaged solar array on the International Space Station. more Edwards says debate boosted his campaign 3 Nov 07, 13:50 ET AP - Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards said Saturday this week's televised debate was a pivotal moment in his campaign, making it clear now to voters what choices they have. more Iraq Pledges to Crack Down on Kurdish Rebels Threatening Turkey 3 Nov 07, 13:48 ET Iraq vows to hunt down Kurdish rebel leaders Reuters Canada more Italy expels Romanians deemed dangerous 3 Nov 07, 13:26 ET AP - Italy began deporting Romanians with criminal records in response to a streak of violent crime blamed on immigrants, authorities said Saturday. A knife-wielding mob attacked a group of Romanians in Rome. more Agriculture giant Cargill recalls ground beef 3 Nov 07, 13:20 ET Reuters - Agricultural giant Cargill Inc. said on Saturday it is recalling over 1 million pounds of ground beef distributed in the United States because of possible E. Coli contamination. more Cargill recalls 1 million pounds of beef 3 Nov 07, 13:16 ET AP - Cargill Inc. said Saturday it is recalling more than 1 million pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria, the second time in less than a month it has voluntarily recalled beef that may have been tainted. more Yankees told $350 million or no A-Rod talk - reports 3 Nov 07, 13:06 ET NEW YORK, Nov 3 (Reuters) - The New York Yankees were told $350 million was the starting point for discussions about retaining Alex Rodriguez before the slugger declared himself a free agent, local newspapers reported on Saturday. more Yankees told $350 million or no A-Rod talk: reports 3 Nov 07, 13:05 ET Reuters - The New York Yankees were told $350 million was the starting point for discussions about retaining Alex Rodriguez before the slugger declared himself a free agent, local newspapers reported on Saturday. more Sexual harassment on the rise in Egypt 3 Nov 07, 13:03 ET AFP - From lewd looks to inappropriate touching, experts say Egypt's growing street harassment of women is a deep-rooted and largely ignored problem shackling the country's progress. more Kremlin wives brought to life in new Moscow exhibition 3 Nov 07, 12:47 ET AFP - From a sumptuous gown of the last Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna to a peasant-style smock worn by Lenin's wife Nadezhda Krupskaya, a new exhibition on the wives of Kremlin leaders illuminates a turbulent century. more Hall wins U.S. trials marred by death 3 Nov 07, 12:41 ET Reuters - Ryan Hall won the U.S. Olympic trials for the marathon on Saturday to claim a berth for the 2008 Beijing Games in a race marred by the death of distance champion Ryan Shay. more Runner dies during marathon trials 3 Nov 07, 12:23 ET Reuters - Distance runner Ryan Shay died on Saturday after collapsing during the U.S. Olympic marathon trials. The 28-year-old, a four-times national champion on the roads, collapsed after passing the five-mile mark of the race in New York. more Ohio Dems hope to cement 2006 gains 3 Nov 07, 12:22 ET AP - The way Democrats figure it, they borrowed about 500,000 voters in bellwether Ohio last year and ended more than a decade of statewide political frustration. Now they seek a more durable relationship in time for the 2008 presidential election. more Writers Ready to Walk 3 Nov 07, 12:17 ET by Natalie Finn The Writers Guild of America announced Friday that, barring a huge change of heart by studio and network honchos over the weekend, Hollywood scribes will start picketing on Monday. more Astronaut Repairs Wing on Space Station 3 Nov 07, 12:07 ET In this image provided by NASA television, astronaut Scott Parazynski works with wires near the damaged section of solar array Saturday Nov. 3, 2007 during a lengthy spacewalk outside the international space station. more Pakistan's Musharraf imposes emergency rule 3 Nov 07, 11:52 ET Reuters - Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf imposed emergency rule on Saturday, deploying troops and sacking a top judge in a bid to reassert his flagging authority against political rivals and Islamist militants. more In Risky Spacewalk, Astronaut Repairs Damage 3 Nov 07, 11:51 ET By JOHN SCHWARTZ An astronaut on an unusually risky spacewalk today repaired a damaged solar array on the International Space Station. more Ford, US Auto Union Agree on Contract, Avoid Strike (Update6) 3 Nov 07, 11:49 ET By Bill Koenig and John Lippert Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. and the union representing its US factory workers agreed on a new contract today, wrapping up a third labor deal for Detroit's automakers after more than three months of negotiations. more Runner dies during marathon trials in NY 3 Nov 07, 11:49 ET AP - Ryan Shay died during the U.S. men's Olympic marathon trials Saturday after collapsing about 5 1/2 miles into the race. He was 28. more Much on line for Oregon, ASU 3 Nov 07, 11:20 ET AP - When Oregon coach Mike Bellotti heard the Ducks were picked to finish sixth in the Pac-10, he wasn't surprised. He was amused. more Astronauts Mount Dangerous Spacewalk 3 Nov 07, 11:19 ET By Rob Stein Astronauts mounted a difficult and dangerous emergency spacewalk today to repair a damaged solar panel jeopardizing the space station. more U.S. agriculture giant Cargill recalls ground beef 3 Nov 07, 11:13 ET Reuters - Agricultural giant Cargill Inc. said on Saturday it is recalling over 1 million pounds of ground beef distributed in the United States because of possible E. Coli contamination. more Mom: Madeleine out there somewhere 3 Nov 07, 11:06 ET LONDON, England (CNN) -- Six months after Madeleine McCann's disappearance, the child's mother said Saturday she still believes her daughter is "out there somewhere. more Concert at Nazi death camp canceled 3 Nov 07, 11:02 ET AP - A rock concert planned for Saturday at the site of a World War II Nazi death camp in Belgrade was canceled after protests by Jewish groups. more Bush Defends Mukasey, Chastises Senate Democrats (Update1) 3 Nov 07, 10:52 ET By Michelle West Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush defended Michael B. Mukasey, the nominee for US attorney general, and chastised Senate Democrats for slowing his confirmation. more Commentary: Ann Coulter Gives Republicans Bad Name 3 Nov 07, 10:48 ET WESH - Ignoring her doesn't work; she keeps turning up like a bad penny. more UAW and Ford Reach Tentative Agreement 3 Nov 07, 10:36 ET Ford, US Auto Union Agree on Contract, Avoid Strike (Update5) Bloomberg more Female US soldier killed in Iraq 3 Nov 07, 10:32 ET AP - The U.S. military said Saturday that a female soldier was killed by a roadside bomb south of Baghdad - at least the 90th woman service member to die since the start of the Iraq war. more Russian pensioners protest against high food prices 3 Nov 07, 10:18 ET Reuters - About 1,500 people, half of them pensioners, marched through Russia's second city on Saturday chanting anti-Kremlin slogans and banging saucepans in protest against rising food prices. more NY county recalls lead-laced lunch bags 3 Nov 07, 10:03 ET AP - Lunch bags made in China and distributed for a program meant to encourage healthy eating are being recalled because they may contain lead, a suburban county health department says. more FACTBOX: Tension over Kurds on Turkey-Iraq border 3 Nov 07, 10:03 ET (Reuters) - Major powers sought on Saturday to reduce tensions on the Turkish-Iraqi border and prevent any large-scale incursion by Turkey's military in pursuit of Kurdish militants based in northern Iraq. more Six Months Later, Maddie Search Goes On 3 Nov 07, 10:01 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. more Pakistan's Musharraf declares emergency 3 Nov 07, 09:46 ET AP - President Gen. Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency in Pakistan on Saturday ahead of a crucial Supreme Court decision on whether to overturn his recent election win and amid rising militant violence. more Oprah's sex shock 3 Nov 07, 09:39 ET They were locked away from the outside world to protect them. But inside the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, a matron entrusted to watch over them after dark allegedly became a sexual predator. more SAPD Sergeant Killed In Motorcycle Crash 3 Nov 07, 09:39 ET KSAT ClickOnSA.com - An off-duty San Antonio Police Department sergeant was killed in a motorcycle crash Friday. more Ford, UAW reach deal 3 Nov 07, 09:27 ET Final labor pact among Big Three automakers is first this year reached without a strike; covers 55000 auto workers. By Chris Isidore, CNNMoney. more Astronauts Conduct Dangerous Spacewalk 3 Nov 07, 09:21 ET Spacewalk Begins as NASA Astronauts Seek to Fix Torn Solar Wing Bloomberg more Pats-Colts predictions - NFL 3 Nov 07, 09:18 ET With the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts set to square off in one of the biggest regular-season matchups in league history, ESPN. more Clinton takes on gender issue 3 Nov 07, 09:06 ET Clinton Retreats on Issue of Men vs. Woman New York Times more Astronauts take on risky spacewalk 3 Nov 07, 08:37 ET Reuters - Two astronauts floated out of the International Space Station on Saturday on a risky spacewalk for what could be a make-or-break repair for completion of the $100 billion space outpost. more Indian Government Shuns Dalai Lama 3 Nov 07, 08:36 ET By Steve Herman The Indian government ordered members of the cabinet to stay away from a ceremony in the capital honoring the Dalai Lama. more Iraq vows to arrest Kurdish rebel leaders 3 Nov 07, 08:07 ET By Sue Pleming and Evren Mesci ISTANBUL, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Iraq said on Saturday it was ready to track down and arrest Kurdish guerrilla leaders responsible for cross-border raids into Turkey from northern Iraq. more Maliki: Iraq Ready to Work with Neighbors to Fight Terrorism 3 Nov 07, 07:49 ET By VOA News Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has promised to work with his country's neighbors to fight terrorism, saying his government is taking "serious measures" against Kurdish rebels. more Racial rant by ‘Dog’ prompts public forum 3 Nov 07, 07:33 ET The racial tirade by TV reality star Duane "Dog" Chapman will be the focus of a public forum on race relations to be held tomorrow by the Hawaii chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. more North Korean nuclear disabling to start Monday 3 Nov 07, 06:24 ET Reuters - A team of U.S. technicians will on Monday start disabling North Korea's nuclear complex which makes weapons-grade plutonium, a senior U.S. envoy said on Saturday, under a multinational disarmament deal. more Al-Qaida's No. 2 threatens Libya 3 Nov 07, 05:52 ET AP - Al-Qaida's No. 2 figure harshly criticized Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi in a new audio tape Saturday, accusing him of being an enemy of Islam and threatening a wave of attacks against the North African country because it improved relations with the U.S. more McCann parents hopeful six months after disappearance 3 Nov 07, 05:45 ET LONDON (Reuters) - The parents of Madeleine McCann said on Saturday that they remain hopeful their daughter is still alive, six months after she went missing while on holiday in Portugal. more Washington and Crowe an American dream team 3 Nov 07, 05:40 ET Starring two of Hollywood's most charismatic actors, directed by Ridley Scott, and written by Oscar-winning screenplay writer Steve Zaillian, American Gangster wants very badly to be a crime epic. more Police search for missing Illinois woman 3 Nov 07, 05:39 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. more The paths to perfection 3 Nov 07, 05:39 ET The NFL's two pre-eminent quarterbacks, Tom Brady of the Patriots and Peyton Manning of the Colts, have yet to taste defeat this season. more Judge approves Frey book settlement 3 Nov 07, 05:35 ET AP - Millions of readers who bought James Frey's "A Million Little Pieces" were sold something less than the truth. After the best-selling "memoir" was found to be laced with fabrications, buyers around the country sued, saying they had been misled. But in the end, only about 1,700 people asked to be reimbursed, a lawyer said Friday as a judge approved a final settlement with disgruntled readers. more U.S. rejects Glaxo's gepirone ER antidepressant 3 Nov 07, 05:30 ET Reuters - U.S. regulators have rejected GlaxoSmithKline Plc's experimental drug gepirone ER for adults with major depression. more Ford Reaches Tentative Agreement with UAW 3 Nov 07, 05:30 ET UAW and Ford Reach Tentative Agreement New York Times more Iran bank says U.S. sanctions, accusations wrong 3 Nov 07, 05:18 ET Reuters - Iran's Bank Mellat has denied U.S. allegations that prompted Washington to slap sanctions on the institution and says it reserves the right to take legal action against the U.S. authorities in response. more Writers' block threatens US television industry 3 Nov 07, 05:06 ET The US film and television industry could grind to a halt over a bad case of writers' block. It is not a lack of inspiration but a pay dispute that has led the scriptwriters' union to call a strike. more Ford, UAW reach tentative contract deal 3 Nov 07, 04:48 ET By Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer DETROIT - The United Auto Workers union said early Saturday it reached a tentative four-year contract agreement with Ford Motor Co. more Scott Boras wanted $350 million from Yanks for A-Rod 3 Nov 07, 04:35 ET Yankees balked at opening bid of $350M for A-Rod Newsday more Scorched by rivals, Hillary Clinton says bring on the heat 3 Nov 07, 04:35 ET BY CELESTE KATZ CLAREMONT, NH - Hillary Clinton, momentarily sliding the gender card back in the deck, said Friday her presidential rivals "aren't piling on because I'ma woman. more Patriots unashamed of blowouts, set to play Colts Sunday 3 Nov 07, 04:24 ET By HANK GOLA With 19 seconds left and the Patriots at the Dallas 1, the Patriots can take a knee. But fourth-string RB Kyle Eckel plows in. more Deadly Atlantic storm parallels US coast 3 Nov 07, 04:17 ET AP - Hurricane Noel, the deadliest storm to hit the Atlantic this year, paralleled the U.S. coast on Friday, losing strength as it headed north towards Nova Scotia. more Coastal Storm Slamming Northeast 3 Nov 07, 03:42 ET weather.com - more Lakers spoil Suns' home opener with rout 3 Nov 07, 03:33 ET AP - Vladimir Radmanovic made all four of his 3-pointers and scored 19 points, and Kobe Bryant added 16 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a stunning 119-98 rout of listless Phoenix in the Suns' home opener on Friday night. more Cocaine could destabilize Guinea-Bissau 3 Nov 07, 03:28 ET AP - Cocaine trafficking could become the biggest source of income in impoverished Guinea-Bissau, dwarfing all other economic sectors combined, a top U.N official said. The influx of drug money, it is feared, could destabilize the coup-prone country. more Changes ahead for Medicare drug program 3 Nov 07, 03:26 ET AP - Nearly 2 million low-income Medicare participants could be switched to different insurance plans for their prescription drug coverage next year. more Iraq says no one can stop Kurdish rebels 3 Nov 07, 03:22 ET AP - Iraq warned that no one can stop Kurdish rebels in Iraq's remote northern border region from attacking Turkey, as tensions over the assaults overshadowed a major international meeting on Iraq's future. more Concert at Serbia death camp stirs anger 3 Nov 07, 03:13 ET AP - Stray dogs wander forlornly around the rundown gray brick barracks that used to house of one of the most notorious World War II Nazi death camps in the Balkans. more Arizona nuclear plant on lockdown 3 Nov 07, 03:13 ET AP - As authorities tried to understand why a contract worker would bring a pipe bomb to the nation's largest nuclear power plant, one thing was immediately clear: The security worked. more Few facts in Turkey border battles 3 Nov 07, 03:10 ET AP - Turkey's massive military buildup along the border with Iraq is evident in the daily foot patrols, convoys of military vehicles and activity at air bases. But those images, a possible precursor to a cross-border offensive against Kurdish rebels, only tell part of the story. more Think tank: Climate affects security 3 Nov 07, 03:09 ET AP - Climate change could be one of the greatest national security challenges ever faced by U.S. policy makers, according to a new joint study by two U.S. think tanks. more Chrysler cuts are obstacle for Ford 3 Nov 07, 03:07 ET BY SARAH A. WEBSTER Chrysler LLC's decision to lay off 10000 hourly workers five days after the union ratified a new labor contract will complicate efforts to get workers at Ford Motor Co. more Germantown grad helped Oprah school. 3 Nov 07, 03:05 ET Worker at Oprah's SAfrica School on Bail The Associated Press more Turkey seeks action on Kurdish rebel problem 3 Nov 07, 03:01 ET Iraq conference looks at tensions on Turkey border Washington Post more What exactly is Britney Spears trying to tell us? 3 Nov 07, 03:01 ET AP By Ann Powers, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer "Blackout," the new album from Britney Spears, is as intoxicating as a snort of high-grade white powder. more Mukasey all but a shoo-in for approval 3 Nov 07, 03:01 ET Schumer and Feinstein Back Mukasey New York Times more Clinton says criticism goes with lead 3 Nov 07, 02:36 ET AP - Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday her status as the Democratic presidential front-runner - not her gender - has led her male primary rivals to intensify their criticism of her. more Condi chides diplomats on Iraq 3 Nov 07, 02:33 ET By AP WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reminded diplomats yesterday of their duty to serve amid a revolt among some who don’t want to go to Iraq. more Movie review: 'Dan in Real Life' a real treat 3 Nov 07, 02:03 ET By Amanda Brooks/Contributor I like the way “Dan in Real Life” opens: After waking up, Dan throws his legs out of the bed, sits up, then pauses before saying, “OK,” as he stands up. more Cops learning how to extend beats online 3 Nov 07, 02:01 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. "Second Life," a sprawling online universe, has had technology circles abuzz for a while. But here, it might as well be a watch repair shop. Only a few hands go up. Cohen has some explaining to do. more Giuliani's healthcare figure outdated 3 Nov 07, 01:58 ET Guiliani Annoys Brits With Outdated Prostate Cancer Statistics Medical News Today more Oil or gas? Prices may lead to switch 3 Nov 07, 01:57 ET AP - With his furnace sputtering its final gasps, Charles Comito decided it was time to trade in his heating oil system for natural gas this year. The switch cost $4,400, a price he says will be worthwhile in the chilly months ahead. more Report: Citigroup CEO may resign 3 Nov 07, 01:48 ET AP - Citigroup Inc.'s board plans an emergency meeting on Sunday, and Chief Executive Charles Prince is expected to offer to resign, according to the Wall Street Journal. more Wall Street ends volatile session higher 3 Nov 07, 01:45 ET AP - Wall Street twisted its way through another difficult session Friday, discouraged about the economy's prospects but still managing a higher finish after some concerns about the beleaguered financial sector lifted late in the session. The major indexes ended the week mixed. more SKorean president warns Japan, China 3 Nov 07, 01:12 ET AFP - South Korea's president voiced concern over Japan and China's military capabilities, warning the pair tense relations between them is a "burden" for his country, a newspaper said Saturday. more Hillary Reveals Her Inner Self 3 Nov 07, 01:11 ET By PEGGY NOONAN The story isn't that the Democrats finally took on Hillary Clinton. Nor is it that they were gentlemanly to the point of gingerly and tentative. more Sean Connery settles suit with golf club 3 Nov 07, 00:39 ET AP - His name is Connery. Sean Connery. And it's a name no longer associated with the Sherwood Country Club. more Patriots enjoy playing role of villain 3 Nov 07, 00:25 ET By Sam Farmer, ON THE NFL What was bad for the Cowboys, Dolphins and Redskins will wind up being good for the NFL. When New England rolled over those teams -- and if what happened in those games doesn't constitute running up the score, what does? more Writers Say Strike to Start Monday 3 Nov 07, 00:08 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. more Britney's lavish spending revealed 3 Nov 07, 00:05 ET Britney Spears spends lavishly on clothes and entertainment but does not save or invest any of her £368000 monthly income, according to court papers. more Colts have decisions ahead of Pats game 3 Nov 07, 00:05 ET AP - Colts doctors have told Pro Bowl receiver Marvin Harrison he can play against New England, and he hopes to. Whether he actually makes it on the field is up to coach Tony Dungy. more Crocodile Hunter's widow write book 3 Nov 07, 00:02 ET AP - For grieving widow Terri Irwin, writing a book about her life with "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin was a painfully raw ordeal. But she says the outpouring of public grief that followed the iconic nature lover's death last year planted in her a sense of obligation to his millions of fans around the world. more Teacher, student believe to be in Mexico 3 Nov 07, 00:02 ET AP - An international hunt was under way Friday for a middle school teacher and her former student believed to be on the run after relatives said the 13-year-old boy called home from Mexico. more Crocodile Hunter's widow writes book 3 Nov 07, 00:02 ET AP - For grieving widow Terri Irwin, writing a book about her life with "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin was a painfully raw ordeal. But she says the outpouring of public grief that followed the iconic nature lover's death last year planted in her a sense of obligation to his millions of fans around the world. more How Clinton Counters New Offensive 3 Nov 07, 00:01 ET Clinton Retreats on Issue of Men vs. Woman New York Times more VMS Operating System Is 30 Years Old; Customers Believe It Can Last Forever 3 Nov 07, 00:00 ET TechWeb - Created by DEC, now sold as HP's OpenVMS, it's used by the Deutsche Brse in Germany, the Australian Stock Exchange, and Amazon.com. more

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