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Life without parole for Australian who drowned his three sons 15 Nov 07, 23:58 ET AFP - An Australian man convicted of drowning his three sons during a Father's Day outing to spite his ex-wife was sentenced to life without parole Friday. more Clinton Takes Aggressive Tack Against Her Leading Rivals 15 Nov 07, 23:53 ET Jae C. Hong/AP RAW: Democratic presidential hopefuls, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, DN.Y., left, and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., listen during a debate at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. more Acrobat hurt during Las Vegas show 15 Nov 07, 23:46 ET AP - A 29-year-old Cirque du Soleil acrobat was hospitalized after she was injured in a fall during a performance of the "Zumanity" show at the New York-New York hotel-casino, a show official said Thursday. more Beowulf Review 15 Nov 07, 23:43 ET ‘Beowulf’ not epic enough Boston Herald more Ill. man ordered deported for Nazi ties 15 Nov 07, 23:43 ET AP - A federal immigration judge ordered an 87-year-old retired carpenter deported to Ukraine for taking part in a police organization that helped the Nazis round up Ukrainian Jews during World War II, authorities said Thursday. more Woman in airline dress debate poses nude 15 Nov 07, 23:41 ET AP - The 23-year-old college student who was forced to alter her skimpy outfit before flying on Southwest Airlines is wearing even less on Playboy's Web site. Kyla Ebbert appears in a series of pictures - some in lingerie, some nude - under the heading, "Legs in the Air." more Fish: Bonds' positive test didn't come from MLB - MLB 15 Nov 07, 23:41 ET By Mike Fish As suspicions of steroid usage gained in volume and as federal investigators doggedly stayed on the case, the defense from his camp never wavered. more "SNL" and "30 Rock" going unplugged in NY 15 Nov 07, 23:39 ET Reuters - The cast members of two New York-based TV shows that have been crippled by the writers strike, "30 Rock" and "Saturday Night Live," will deliver one-time-only live performances this weekend in Manhattan. more Nintendo Wii, 'Guitar Hero III' rock October sales 15 Nov 07, 23:39 ET By Mike Snider, USA TODAY Consumers bought 519000 Wii systems in October, according to monthly figures released by The NPD Group, helping Nintendo to regain the top-selling spot among next generation consoles. more The Truth Could Have Set Bonds Free 15 Nov 07, 23:30 ET By GEORGE VECSEY This day never had to come for Barry Bonds. He could have avoided yesterday’s indictment by parceling out just enough truth to satisfy a grand jury. more US to Seek New Sanctions Against Iran 15 Nov 07, 23:28 ET By Robin Wright The Bush administration plans to push for new sanctions against Iran after the UN nuclear watchdog agency reported yesterday that Tehran is providing "diminishing" information about its controversial nuclear program, US officials said. more Bonds Charged With Perjury in Steroids Case 15 Nov 07, 23:27 ET Indictment leads to new questions SI.com more As Johnson Bears Down on Title, Gordon Rues a Lost Opportunity 15 Nov 07, 23:19 ET By VIV BERNSTEIN MIAMI, Nov. 14 - By the time Jeff Gordon climbed out of his No. 24 Chevrolet after 312 laps at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, his hopes for a fifth Nascar championship were nearly done. more Benazir, Sharif slam Musharraf’s move 15 Nov 07, 23:16 ET Bhutto calls for coalition to replace Musharraf Guardian Unlimited more I-Reporters weigh in on the Las Vegas debate 15 Nov 07, 22:58 ET Vegas showdown: Clinton questioned on stumble CNN International more mccauley ON BASEBALL: Bonds has always shown no fear of the feds 15 Nov 07, 22:58 ET By JANIE mccauley AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -For years, Barry Bonds insisted to anyone who would listen that this day would never come. more Thain plans hiring in Merrill trading -Bloomberg 15 Nov 07, 22:55 ET Merrill's New CEO Says Firm May Hire Senior Managers (Update2) Bloomberg more IAEA: Iran not open about nuke program 15 Nov 07, 22:52 ET AP - The U.S. called for new sanctions against Iran after a U.N. report Thursday that said the Tehran regime has been generally truthful about key aspects of its past nuclear activities, but is continuing to enrich uranium. more Marine instructor gets 6 months in brig 15 Nov 07, 22:51 ET AP - A military jury on Thursday sentenced a Marine drill instructor to six months in the brig and gave him a bad-conduct discharge for abusing 23 recruits. more Pa. doctor to stand trial in boy's death 15 Nov 07, 22:46 ET AP - A doctor was ordered to stand trial on charges he caused the death of a 5-year-old autistic boy by incorrectly administering a controversial chemical treatment. more Bonds indicted on perjury, obstruction of justice charges 15 Nov 07, 22:43 ET (11-15) 17:20 PST SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds, the former Giants star and baseball's career home run king, was indicted by a federal grand jury today on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice in connection with the BALCO sports steroid scandal. more Sexy, powerful 'Beowulf' transforms ancient epic 15 Nov 07, 22:37 ET By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY Beowulf couldn't be less faithful to the original epic poem, and that's actually a good thing for moviegoers. more Indictment won't prevent Barry Bonds from playing next season 15 Nov 07, 22:33 ET By Ben Walker, AP Baseball Writer We don't know if Barry Bonds will be convicted. We don't know if Barry Bonds will go to prison. more China Powers Ahead on Renewable Energy 15 Nov 07, 22:31 ET OneWorld.net - WASHINGTON, Nov 15 (OneWorld) - China is well on its way to acquiring fully 15 percent of its energy from renewable sources by the year 2020, while the United States is dragging its feet on transitioning away from fossil fuels, according to a pair of reports released here this week. more Koreas to launch regular train service 15 Nov 07, 22:28 ET AP - North and South Korea agreed Friday to launch cross-border rail service for the first time in more than half a century, the latest sign of improving relations between the two sides. more 'DNA find' on knife in case of Kercher killing 15 Nov 07, 22:13 ET Forensic science officers investigating the murder of British student Meredith Kercher have allegedly found DNA matching that of both the murder victim and her flatmate Amanda Knox on a knife in the house of Knox's boyfriend, it emerged last night. more A-Rod, Yanks OK outline of $275M deal 15 Nov 07, 22:13 ET AP - Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees have agreed to the outline of a record $275 million, 10-year contract, a deal that potentially would allow him to earn millions more if he sets the career home-run record. more Clinton says rivals twisting her record 15 Nov 07, 22:10 ET AP - Under pressure in a caustic campaign debate, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday night the American people "know where I stand" and accused her rivals of distorting her record and slinging mud "right out of the Republican playbook." more Falcons game will not be blacked out 15 Nov 07, 22:06 ET Falcons game will not be blacked outAccess North Georgia - 20 hours agoBy AP ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons met the nfl's ticket deadline Thursday to lift a potential television blackout of their game against Tampa Bay. more Who's who in the BALCO scandal 15 Nov 07, 22:01 ET Barry Bonds -- The San Francisco Giants outfielder broke baseball's career home run record on Aug. 7 when he hit number 756, surpassing the previous record held by Hank Aaron for more than three decades. more 'Beowulf' isn't poetry in motion capture 15 Nov 07, 21:59 ET By Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer In the half-century since Hollywood first flirted with 3-D movies, the special glasses required for viewing have gotten a whole lot more substantial. more CBS asks judge to dismiss Rather's suit 15 Nov 07, 21:54 ET AP - CBS asked a judge Thursday to dismiss a $70 million defamation lawsuit that veteran television newsman Dan Rather filed against the network and its parent company, arguing that he waited too long to take legal action. more Vegas showdown: Clinton questioned on stumble 15 Nov 07, 21:49 ET LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton was in the spotlight as seven Democratic presidential hopefuls debated the issues in Sin City Thursday night. more Clinton says Democratic rivals "throwing mud" 15 Nov 07, 21:47 ET Reuters - Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton fired back at her rivals for "throwing mud" on Thursday in a contentious debate marked by sharp clashes with opponents Barack Obama and John Edwards. more Gates jawbones Hill on war spending 15 Nov 07, 21:41 ET AP - Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that unless Congress passes funding for the Iraq war within days, he will direct the Army and Marine Corps to begin developing plans to lay off employees and terminate contracts early next year. more Poland seeks to discuss Taser shooting with Canadian ambassador 15 Nov 07, 21:33 ET CBC British ColumbiaPoland seeks to discuss Taser shooting with Canadian ambassadorCBC British Columbia - 20 hours agoCanada's ambassador to Poland has been invited to sit down with Polish officials in Warsaw on Monday to discuss the death of Robert Dziekanski after he was stunned by an RCMP Taser at Vancouver International Airport. more Damon takes turn as 'sexiest' 15 Nov 07, 21:27 ET New "sexiest man alive" Matt Damon this week took up the sash and crown previously worn by pals George Clooney and Brad Pitt and tearfully walked the People magazine runway. more Bhutto calls for coalition to replace Musharraf 15 Nov 07, 21:26 ET Pakistan's opposition inched closer to forging a unified front against President Pervez Musharraf's emergency rule yesterday as the crisis claimed its first fatalities. more A-Rod, Yankees agree to terms of $275M deal 15 Nov 07, 21:26 ET BY MARK FEINSAND Alex Rodriguez might not have gotten the $300 million he was looking for on the open market, but the Yankees have agreed to give the superstar third baseman the biggest contract in sports history. more Nintendo's Wii Leads Sales, Fending Off Sony Cuts (Update1) 15 Nov 07, 21:22 ET By Michael White Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Nintendo Co.'s Wii regained the lead in US video-game console sales in October, fending off price cuts by Sony Corp. more 1,700-year-old cemetery found in Syria 15 Nov 07, 21:15 ET AP - Archeologists have unearthed a Roman-era cemetery dating from the 3rd century A.D. in northeast Syria, one of several recent archaeological discoveries in the history-rich country, a government newspaper reported Thursday. more Arctic seal heads to warm waters, again 15 Nov 07, 21:15 ET AP - Sahara the Arctic seal keeps turning up in warmer waters. The young seal was rescued off the coast of North Africa last year, far from his native habitat in the Arctic. He was brought to Britain, nursed back to health and freed into the wild - only to paddle in the wrong direction again. more Killer Cold Virus Appears in US 15 Nov 07, 21:09 ET By Daniel J. denoon Nov. 15, 2007 -- A virulent new form of an old cold virus is spreading in the US, causing severe pneumonia and death even in healthy adults. more OJ ordered to stand trial in Las Vegas 15 Nov 07, 21:08 ET Lawyer: OJ to Spend Time Golfing ABC News more 'Beowulf' a triumph of stop-motion filmmaking 15 Nov 07, 21:05 ET By Roger Moore "Beowulf," that original brawling, arm-yanking, eye-gouging epic of Anglo-Saxon lore, earns an eye-popping treatment in the new film from the team that gave us "The Polar Express. more Dog gives up life to save man from fire 15 Nov 07, 21:03 ET AP - Bryan Smith has pictures of his dog in his coat pocket, a reminder of the pet that sacrificed itself to save him from his burning house. more Sony Reacts To npds, Nintendo Declines 15 Nov 07, 21:00 ET By Chris Kohler November 15, 2007 | 7:59:18 pmcategories: Business Matters Immediately following the release of the NPD game industry sales data every month, we generally get some kind of commentary from the hardware makers on the numbers. more CLIENT LEARNS NEW HAIRSTYLE IS EASIER TO GET THAN NEW STYLIST 15 Nov 07, 20:58 ET Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I was going to a hair salon about five times a year to have my hair cut and styled. A few months back, the owner, who had always cut my hair, went out on maternity leave, so another stylist cut my hair. I mentioned to her that, as I have gotten older, my hair has thinned, that I hated how it looked and didn't know how to cut it anymore. She gave me a beautiful cut. more Lindsay Lohan does 84 minutes in jail 15 Nov 07, 20:56 ET AP - Lindsay Lohan was a jailbird for just 84 minutes Thursday, becoming the latest celebrity to serve less than a day for a drunken driving offense. more Holy Water. 15 Nov 07, 20:54 ET Cold front brings rain; Governor calls it an 'affirmation' Atlanta Journal Constitution more ADHD Riddle Solved 15 Nov 07, 20:54 ET Brain development slower in children with ADHD-study Reuters more Bhutto Unshackled 15 Nov 07, 20:54 ET Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto and her personal assistant sit under house arrest in Lahore. What on earth did she see in him? more Iran more transparent but expands nuclear campaign 15 Nov 07, 20:52 ET By Mark Heinrich VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran has made important strides towards clarifying past nuclear activities but key questions remain unresolved and it has significantly expanded uranium enrichment, a UN watchdog report said on Thursday. more Virulent form of cold virus worries experts 15 Nov 07, 20:52 ET Reuters - A new and virulent strain of adenovirus, which frequently causes the common cold, killed 10 people in parts of the United States earlier this year and put dozens into hospitals, U.S. health officials said on Thursday. more Dell acquires Everdream to boost IT services portfolio 15 Nov 07, 20:52 ET Dell acquires Everdream to boost IT services portfolioARNnet - 21 hours agoIn an effort to boost its managed IT services portfolio, Dell on Thursday agreed to acquire desktop services management company Everdream. more NH, Iowa voters get anti-Romney calls 15 Nov 07, 20:45 ET AP - Residents in New Hampshire and Iowa have received phone calls raising questions about Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, his Mormon faith and the Vietnam War-era military deferments he received while serving as a missionary in France. more Pakistan Lifts Bhutto's House Arrest 15 Nov 07, 20:33 ET Musharraf Names Prime Minister in Step to Elections (Update1) Bloomberg more Marbury May Be Trouble, but He Still Gets the Ball 15 Nov 07, 20:28 ET By HOWARD BECK SACRAMENTO, Nov. 15 - It was hard to find the traces of Stephon Marbury’s penance after his unauthorized one-day work stoppage. more Congress in tiff over English-only rules 15 Nov 07, 20:23 ET AP - A government suit against the Salvation Army has the House and Senate at loggerheads over whether to nullify a law that prohibits employers from firing people who don't speak English on the job. more UN panel adopts resolution calling for moratorium on death penalty 15 Nov 07, 20:18 ET AFP - A UN General Assembly panel on Thursday passed a resolution calling for a moratorium on executions with the ultimate goal of eventually abolishing the practice despite fierce opposition from several members. more Paige Davis returns to 'Trading Spaces' 15 Nov 07, 20:17 ET AP - Paige Davis is moving back to TLC's "Trading Spaces." The Broadway actress and TV host will return to the once-popular home makeover series beginning in January, the network said in a statement Thursday. In 2005, TLC announced Davis would no longer host "Trading Spaces" and transitioned the series to a host-less format. more Canada orders Taser review after video of death 15 Nov 07, 20:17 ET Reuters - Canada ordered a review into the use of Tasers on Thursday after graphic video footage emerged showing police using the stun guns to shoot an unarmed Polish immigrant who then collapsed and died. more Kurt Vonnegut tops in public's heart 15 Nov 07, 20:16 ET AP - Within the past year, three of the most famous authors to emerge after World War II have died: Norman Mailer, Kurt Vonnegut and William Styron. Their deaths all resulted in front-page stories, lengthy appreciations and ongoing discussions about their place in American letters. more Neville Brothers return to NO Jazz Fest 15 Nov 07, 20:15 ET AP - The Neville Brothers are returning to New Orleans next year to assume the role they held for more than a decade - the closing act of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. more Will.i.am to sub for grieving Kanye West 15 Nov 07, 20:12 ET AP - Kanye West has pulled out of a performance at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show following the death of his mother last weekend. Gabe Tesoriero, publicist for the 29-year-old rapper, declined further comment. more Merrill's New CEO Says Firm May Hire Senior Managers (Update2) 15 Nov 07, 20:08 ET Merrill CEO will need to make peace, master risk Reuters more Cooling begins for doomsday seed bank 15 Nov 07, 20:03 ET AP - Refrigeration units on Friday begin cooling a new doomsday vault dug into an already frigid Arctic mountainside to protect the world's seeds in case of a global catastrophe. more David Temple Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Wife 15 Nov 07, 19:59 ET KPRC Click2Houston.com - A man accused of killing his pregnant wife with a shotgun was found guilty of murder on Thursday, KPRC Local 2 reported. more House passes bill on mortgage lenders 15 Nov 07, 19:55 ET AP - With home foreclosures skyrocketing, the House on Thursday voted to crack down on mortgage lenders by forcing them to get licenses, making them responsible for discovering whether borrowers can really repay and fining them for steering people toward risky subprime loans. more Weird dinosaur was "cow of the Mesozoic" 15 Nov 07, 19:53 ET Reuters - A strange-looking dinosaur with rows of tiny teeth crammed into the very front of its jaws and fragile air-filled bones may have been the "cow of the Mesozoic," and far more common than better-known dinosaurs, scientists said on Thursday. more Video: Canadian police Tasered Pole 15 Nov 07, 19:49 ET AP - Video released this week by Canadian authorities of the last moments of a Polish immigrant's life show police using a Taser stun gun on him after confronting him at the Vancouver airport. more Many retailers easy to hack, study finds 15 Nov 07, 19:47 ET AP - Half of more than 3,000 retail stores that a wireless security company secretly monitored at major shopping areas in the U.S. and Europe use wireless data systems vulnerable to hacking, the company said Thursday. more Comet Holmes' display captivates stargazers 15 Nov 07, 19:45 ET Reuters - The normally sedate Comet Holmes made a bright splash in the sky about two weeks ago, unexpectedly becoming a million times brighter than normal overnight and causing a stir among astronomers. more Inflatable Moon Base Prototype Heads to South Pole 15 Nov 07, 19:45 ET SPACE.com - An inflatable habitat designed for explorers on the moon or Mars is headed for an Antarctic test run, NASA said Wednesday. more Lindsay Lohan spends 84 minutes in jail 15 Nov 07, 19:44 ET Reuters - Actress Lindsay Lohan checked in and out of jail on Thursday, spending just 84 minutes behind bars for a drunken driving and cocaine-possession conviction, Los Angeles police said. more Stiffer penalties on shoddy nursing homes sought 15 Nov 07, 19:40 ET Reuters - Senators said on Thursday they will seek stiffer sanctions against nursing homes delivering shoddy care and require clear ownership information from homes acquired by private equity groups. more Drug smuggler shot by agents indicted 15 Nov 07, 19:34 ET AP - A Mexican man shot by a pair of U.S. Border Patrol agents who were later convicted in the shooting has been indicted on federal drug smuggling charges, authorities said Thursday. more US Criticizes Iran 'Partial Answers' on Nuclear Program 15 Nov 07, 19:19 ET By David Gollust The United States says Iran has provided only partial answers to the International Atomic Energy Agency about its nuclear program and intentions. more Vegas showdown: Clinton 'on the hot seat' 15 Nov 07, 19:18 ET LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) -- Seven Democratic presidential candidates are debating tonight at the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. more Walter Cronkite returning to TV 15 Nov 07, 19:17 ET Reuters - Walter Cronkite, the TV news icon often described as "the most trusted man in America," is returning to television, signing on as a regular contributor to the startup cable network Retirement Living TV. more Barry Bonds lied about steroid use: indictment 15 Nov 07, 19:15 ET Reuters - Baseball home-run king Barry Bonds used steroids to fuel his success and then lied about it, prosecutors said on Thursday in charging him with perjury and obstruction of justice. more Barclays, others see more write-downs 15 Nov 07, 19:14 ET AP - Checking to see which bank is revealing billion-dollar losses in its portfolio has become something of a daily routine on Wall Street. On Thursday, traders fretted about Barclays' multibillion dollar write-down over their morning coffee. more Knicks-Kings Preview 15 Nov 07, 19:14 ET Marbury fined, rejoins Knicks Rocky Mountain News more US says Bhutto's release from house "positive" 15 Nov 07, 19:08 ET WASHINGTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday welcomed as a "positive step" Pakistan's decision to release opposition politician Benazir Bhutto from house arrest and called for restrictions to be lifted on others. more Minister struggles with death penalty 15 Nov 07, 19:02 ET AP - It's not easy for Richard Hawke to support the death penalty. The retired Methodist minister knows that his church opposes capital punishment. And he knows what scripture says about forgiveness. more US Democrats vow not to be bullied by Bush on Iraq 15 Nov 07, 19:01 ET Pentagon insists delayed war funding could hurt military CNN more Video shows death at Canadian airport 15 Nov 07, 18:59 ET AP - Video released this week by Canadian authorities of the last moments of a Polish immigrant's life show police using a Taser on him shortly after they encountered him at Vancouver's airport. more Federal grand jury indicts Barry Bonds 15 Nov 07, 18:58 ET AP - Barry Bonds was indicted Thursday for perjury and obstruction of justice, charged with lying when he told a federal grand jury that he did not knowingly use performance-enhancing drugs. more United's Emilio wins MVP 15 Nov 07, 18:44 ET AP - D.C. United forward Luciano Emilio was voted MVP of Major League Soccer on Thursday after a season in which he became the league's first 20-goal scorer in five years. more Mexico drug hitmen snatch buddy's body from morgue 15 Nov 07, 18:44 ET Reuters - Twenty heavily armed drug hitmen snatched the body of a fellow trafficker from a morgue in northern Mexico after he died in a dramatic helicopter crash, police said on Thursday. more Alabama STD rates among highest in nation 15 Nov 07, 18:44 ET AP MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The federal health officials say Alabama was among the states with the highest rates in the country for syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia last year. more Nicole Kidman: `I want to be brave' 15 Nov 07, 18:44 ET AP - Despite living the public life of a global celebrity, her personal life routinely splashed across magazines, Nicole Kidman finds the strength to perform by shrinking her world. more Rare robbery case brings cries of racism 15 Nov 07, 18:43 ET AP - Three young black men break into a white man's home in rural Northern California. The homeowner shoots two of them to death - but it's the surviving black man who is charged with murder. more Top 5 and 5 to watch: Homestead-Miami 15 Nov 07, 18:42 ET Here's a look at the top five in points and five drivers to watch in Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. more Dems Prepare for Showdown at Las Vegas Debate 15 Nov 07, 18:38 ET Hillary Clinton Likely to Be Focus of Upcoming Democratic Debate Voice of America more Why A-Rod's Not Worth It 15 Nov 07, 18:34 ET His biggest client, Yankee superstar Alex Rodriguez, would opt out of the final three years of a 10-year contract set to pay him $81 million through 2010. more IOC may leave Jones' 100 gold vacant 15 Nov 07, 18:31 ET AP - Future record books may show there was no winner of the women's 100 meters at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. more Merrill's New CEO Says Firm May Hire Senior Managers (Update1) 15 Nov 07, 18:28 ET Merrill CEO will need to make peace, master risk Reuters more Johnson is taking nothing for granted 15 Nov 07, 18:26 ET Jeff Gordon may have conceded the title, but Jimmie Johnson is not about to anoint himself winner of the Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup before Sunday's season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. more UPDATE 2-US Democrats vow not to be bullied by Bush on Iraq 15 Nov 07, 18:25 ET Pentagon insists delayed war funding could hurt military CNN more Chlamydia cases reported last year reach 1 million 15 Nov 07, 18:22 ET By Mike Stobbe AP ATLANTA - More than 1 million cases of chlamydia were reported in the United States last year - the most ever reported for a sexually transmitted disease, federal health officials said Tuesday. more Virulent form of cold virus spreads in U.S. 15 Nov 07, 18:17 ET Reuters - A new and virulent strain of adenovirus, which frequently causes the common cold, has spread in parts of the United States, killing 10 people and putting dozens into hospitals, U.S. health officials said on Thursday. more Plan dropped to force diplomats to Iraq 15 Nov 07, 18:16 ET AP - The State Department is dropping plans to force diplomats to serve in Iraq because volunteers have filled all 48 vacant positions at the Baghdad embassy and outlying provinces, The Associated Press has learned. more Northwest May Be Best for Delta 15 Nov 07, 18:16 ET Airline shares fall; Delta Air gets extended list MarketWatch more Price Cut Doubles PS3 Sales 15 Nov 07, 18:15 ET By Steve Watts, 11/15/2007 playstation 3's flagging sales have been a pretty hefty topic of conversation for the last year, not to mention a headache for Sony's finances. more Yankees May Pay Rodriguez for Home Run Record 15 Nov 07, 18:10 ET Kathy Willens/AP Alex Rodriguez was the youngest player ever to hit 400 home runs, the youngest to reach 500 home runs and could set a new career record in pinstripes. more U.S. deserters lose bid for Canada refugee status 15 Nov 07, 18:05 ET Reuters - Two Americans who deserted the U.S. Army to protest against the war in Iraq lost their bid for refugee status in Canada on Thursday, and the Canadian government made it clear they were no longer welcome. more Drug-Resistant STD, On Upswing 15 Nov 07, 18:05 ET Officials from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported continued increases in some sexually transmitted diseases among gay and bisexual men in 2006 over 2005. more Kanye Steps Out of Fashion; Doc's Ex Had Restraining Order 15 Nov 07, 18:00 ET by Natalie Finn It's no secret that Kanye West is distraught over his mother's sudden death last weekend. Citing personal circumstances, the hip-hop star has canceled his scheduled performance at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Thursday. more Video Provider Says ISPs Are Restricting P-to-P Traffic 15 Nov 07, 18:00 ET PC World - A distributor of online video content has filed a complaint with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, asking the agency to stop broadband providers from blocking or slowing P-to-P traffic. more Georgia state of emergency ending Friday 15 Nov 07, 17:59 ET AP - A nationwide state of emergency imposed last week amid a police crackdown on opposition protests will end Friday under a measure approved overwhelmingly by Georgia's parliament. more Familiar Negotiating Strategy for Rodriguez 15 Nov 07, 17:58 ET By ALAN SCHWARZ As Alex Rodriguez appears to be straying from Scott Boras’s game plan and negotiating with the Yankees himself over a new contract, the Seattle Mariners may be experiencing déjà vu. more UPDATE 1-US Democrats vow not to be bullied by Bush on Iraq 15 Nov 07, 17:57 ET Iraq-Afghanistan War Measure Faces Bush Veto Voice of America more Huge day of updates leads to 50+ Apple bug fixes 15 Nov 07, 17:46 ET By Mark Raby Cupertino (CA) - Apple yesterday rolled out a total of 52 patches, 41 of which tackled vulnerabilities in the Mac OS X operating system. more Label change renews Trisha Yearwood 15 Nov 07, 17:34 ET AP - When Trisha Yearwood signed her first record deal in 1991, there was one route for a country singer who wanted to make a big splash. more Bill sweats it out for Hil in new Web ad 15 Nov 07, 17:24 ET AP - Get that man an Actors' Equity card. Bill Clinton is developing a side line as top performer on his wife's comic Web videos. First was the Sopranos send up with the former president lamenting the lack of onion rings at the hometown diner. more Bush orders steps to reduce air delays 15 Nov 07, 17:22 ET AP - Ahead of the holiday travel crunch, President Bush ordered steps Thursday to reduce air traffic congestion and long delays that have left passengers stranded. more Peavy unanimously wins NL Cy Young Award 15 Nov 07, 17:15 ET AP - Jake Peavy was a unanimous winner of the NL Cy Young Award on Thursday after leading the league in wins, ERA and strikeouts - pitching's version of a Triple Crown. more UN Releases Report on Iran’s Nuclear Program 15 Nov 07, 17:13 ET By ELAINE SCIOLINO and WILLIAM J. BROAD VIENNA, Nov. 15 - A new report says Iran has made new but incomplete disclosures about its past nuclear activities, missing a key deadline under an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency. more Is the answer 2,397,207,667,966,701? French 'mathlete' claims new record 15 Nov 07, 17:13 ET AFP - French "mathlete" Alexis Lemaire showed off his rare mental agility Thursday, claiming a new world record after working out in his head the 13th root of a random 200-digit number in just 72.4 seconds. more State Dept. official withdraws from Blackwater probe 15 Nov 07, 17:11 ET By Matt Kelley, USA TODAY WASHINGTON - The State Department's internal watchdog removed himself from investigations involving security contractor Blackwater Worldwide on Wednesday after admitting his brother serves on the company's advisory board. more Blackwater's Brothers 15 Nov 07, 17:10 ET The Nation - The Nation -- Every day, new revelations emerge in the mounting scandal rocking the Bush Administration and the mercenary company Blackwater Worldwide. more Cat warns couple of carbon monoxide leak 15 Nov 07, 17:10 ET AP - A cat named Oreo is being credited for nipping a carbon monoxide leak in the bud. Jeanie Probst said her cat began to act strangely since she began using her heater in the past couple of weeks. more Clinton in the crosshairs at Democratic debate 15 Nov 07, 17:09 ET AFP - Hillary Clinton enters a high-stakes debate in gambling paradise Las Vegas Thursday determined to steady her pace-setting Democratic White House campaign, after a wobbly two weeks. more Will doughnut trap lure mystery animal? 15 Nov 07, 17:09 ET AP - Whether the mystery critter roaming northern Florida is an orangutan, a "baby Bigfoot" or something else, wildlife officials think it might have a bit of Homer Simpson in it. more S.D. man downs 5.5 ounces of hot sauce 15 Nov 07, 17:08 ET AP - A South Dakotan may be new world-record holder when it comes to swallowing Tabasco sauce. Levi Johnson of Tea drank 5.5 ounces of the hot sauce, or nearly 3 bottles, in 30 seconds at a sports bar in that community. more Boy, driving for dad, charged with DUI 15 Nov 07, 17:08 ET AP - A police officer checking on a truck that got stuck in the mud at a city park was startled to find a 13-year-old boy behind the wheel. The officer also was surprised that the boy appeared to be drunk. more Man takes laptop from praying preacher 15 Nov 07, 17:08 ET AP - When the Rev. Fidelis Obdike opened his eyes after a prayer, the setting wasn't the same. Gone were his laptop computer and the man with whom he was praying. Police arrested Carl Hagy, 41, on Wednesday on a theft charge after he allegedly pawned the computer. more Musharraf Names Prime Minister in Step to Elections (Update1) 15 Nov 07, 17:04 ET By Jay Shankar and Khalid Qayum Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- President Pervez Musharraf named an interim prime minister to prepare Pakistan for national elections that opposition parties and the US say will be flawed unless emergency rule is lifted. more Anatomically odd African dinosaur sucked up the greenery 15 Nov 07, 17:04 ET AFP - Paleontologists Thursday unveiled a 110 million-year-old African sauropod dinosaur with a weird anatomy including a mouth that powered through ground greenery like a vacuum, and almost translucent skull bones. more Johnson not counting his Cups 15 Nov 07, 17:03 ET By Jim Peltz, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- A dejected Jeff Gordon conceded the NASCAR Nextel Cup championship to teammate Jimmie Johnson last weekend, but Johnson isn't taking anything for granted. more Mice close NY home of $25,000 dessert 15 Nov 07, 17:02 ET Reuters - A Manhattan restaurant that unveiled a record-breaking $25,000 (12,200 pounds) dessert last week has been forced to shut its doors temporarily due to an infestation of mice and cockroaches. more The Emporium's not-so-new clothes 15 Nov 07, 16:59 ET 'Mr. Magorium's Emporium,' starring Dustin Hoffman, borrows liberally from other children's films - especially 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. more New Merrill CEO could face resistance 15 Nov 07, 16:57 ET By STEPHEN BERNARD When Merrill Lynch forced out Stan O'Neal as chief executive last month, its army of 16000-plus stock brokers pushed hard to get one of their own in the executive suite. more Apple Patches 41 Bugs in Monster Day of Fixes 15 Nov 07, 16:55 ET Apple ships the first Leopard update CNET News.com more Marbury fined, rejoins Knicks 15 Nov 07, 16:55 ET Marbury's antics are weakening the Knicks Sports Network more Historic whiskey could go down drain 15 Nov 07, 16:52 ET AP - Here's a sobering thought: Hundreds of bottles of Jack Daniel's whiskey, some of it almost 100 years old, may be unceremoniously poured down a drain because authorities suspect it was being sold by someone without a license. more Virulent form of cold virus spreads in U.S 15 Nov 07, 16:52 ET Reuters - A new and virulent strain of adenovirus, which frequently causes the common cold, has spread in parts of the United States, killing 10 people and putting dozens into hospitals, U.S. health officials said on Thursday. more Heart Trouble Sidelines Wayne Newton 15 Nov 07, 16:49 ET E! Online - Wayne Newton's heart isn't into performing right now. more Christian group prays for celebs 15 Nov 07, 16:46 ET AP - Anyone who thinks Britney Spears' best days are behind should know this - she does have a prayer. more U.S. high court blocks execution of Florida man 15 Nov 07, 16:45 ET Reuters - The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the execution of a convicted child-killer in Florida on Thursday, the latest reprieve in a death penalty case since the justices agreed to rule on the lethal injection method. more Posted | Comment | Recommend 15 Nov 07, 16:43 ET By Jaime Aron, AP Sports Writer His quarterback is riding a dazzling wave of success, much of it for throwing him the ball. And his team, the Dallas Cowboys, is 8-1, the chic pick to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. more Powerful cyclone strikes Bangladesh 15 Nov 07, 16:43 ET AP - A powerful cyclone packing 150 mph winds slammed into Bangladesh on Thursday night, flattening homes, toppling trees and power poles, and forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee for shelters in this low-lying nation. more Love in the Time of Cholera 15 Nov 07, 16:35 ET Paste MagazineLove in the Time of CholeraPaste Magazine - Nov 15, 2007Like most adaptations of great works of literature, Love in the Time of Cholera suffers from the blessing of a great story and the curse of extremely high expectations. more Wall St tumbles on credit, housing woes 15 Nov 07, 16:35 ET Reuters - U.S. stocks slid on Thursday as investors worried that there could yet be more credit losses at big financial services companies and the toll of the housing slump on the economy could worsen. more Iran reveals how it built nuclear program, UN says 15 Nov 07, 16:29 ET UN losing grip on Iran nuke plan CNN International more Survivors of Somali pirate attack speak 15 Nov 07, 16:17 ET AP - With one slain crew mate in the ship's freezer and Somali pirates threatening to kill his son, Capt. Xinshen Ling could think of only one thing to do: Threaten to throw himself into the shark-infested waters, calculating the pirates wouldn't want to lose the captain. more Popular NYC eatery shut down for rodents 15 Nov 07, 16:17 ET AP - While serendipity may be the art of finding pleasant things by chance, what health inspectors found at celebrated eatery Serendipity 3 was not very agreeable. more Chevy Hybrid SUV wins "Green Car of Year" 15 Nov 07, 16:11 ET Reuters - An eight-passenger sport utility vehicle, the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid from General Motors Corp, won the "Green Car of the Year" award at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Thursday. more Musharraf Names Interim Prime Minister in Step Toward Elections 15 Nov 07, 16:08 ET By Jay Shankar and Khalid Qayum Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- President Pervez Musharraf named an interim prime minister to prepare Pakistan for national elections that opposition parties and the US say will be flawed unless emergency rule is lifted. more Hawaii Superferry to sail again 15 Nov 07, 16:06 ET By MARK NIESSE WAILUKU, Hawaii - A state judge has cleared the way for the Hawaii Superferry to start sailing again before an environmental study is completed. more Big 12 begins its own BCS round robin 15 Nov 07, 16:04 ET By Jack Carey, USA TODAY Much to the consternation of many fans, there is no postseason tournament in NCAA Bowl Subdivision, formerly Division IA, football. more House Democrats rebuke State's IG 15 Nov 07, 16:04 ET More Trouble for State Dept Investigator The Associated Press more Snow behind the front 15 Nov 07, 15:57 ET weather.com - more Jefferson County tops country for number of syphilis cases 15 Nov 07, 15:54 ET Jefferson County has the country's highest rate of syphilis cases per 100000, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. more Kanye cancels Victoria's Secret gig 15 Nov 07, 15:53 ET AP - Kanye West pulled out of a performance at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show following the death of his mother last weekend. more Democrats vow not to be bullied by Bush on Iraq 15 Nov 07, 15:53 ET By Richard Cowan and Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats who lead Congress likened President George W. Bush on Thursday to a bully on Iraq war policy and vowed to spend no more on combat without a deadline for bringing US troops home. more Hillary Clinton Likely to Be Focus of Upcoming Democratic Debate 15 Nov 07, 15:51 ET By Jim Malone Senator Hillary Clinton is expected to be the focus of attention Thursday when the Democratic presidential contenders take part in a debate in Las Vegas, Nevada. more FDA seeks to stem conflicts of interest 15 Nov 07, 15:40 ET AP - The Food and Drug Administration announced proposed rules Thursday to reduce potential conflicts of interest among outside experts who advise the government on approval of drugs and other regulated products. The experts would have to disclose any financial ties to the industry under review. more Cyclone smashes into impoverished Bangladesh 15 Nov 07, 15:34 ET AFP - A fierce cyclone packing extreme winds and torrential rain ripped through southwestern Bangladesh overnight Thursday, wiping out countless homes in one of the world's poorest countries. more Apple updates Mac OS X Leopard 15 Nov 07, 15:23 ET Macworld.com - Just three weeks after releasing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Apple on Thursday released the first update for the new operating system. more L.A. police drop controversial Muslim mapping plan 15 Nov 07, 15:18 ET Reuters - Police have abandoned a controversial plan to "map" Los Angeles' Muslim community as part of their efforts to counter terrorism, the Los Angeles Police Department chief William Bratton said on Thursday. more Democrats to offer Bush budget compromise 15 Nov 07, 15:07 ET Reuters - Trying to head off the "fiscal showdown" that President George W. Bush predicted, Democrats in Congress will abandon about half of the additional domestic spending they have been seeking, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Thursday. more US Democrats to offer Bush budget compromise 15 Nov 07, 15:03 ET Iraq-Afghanistan War Measure Faces Bush Veto Voice of America more Cold front brings rain; Governor calls it an 'affirmation' 15 Nov 07, 15:01 ET By MIKE MORRIS Gov. Sonny Perdue said Thursday morning that he's not gloating over the fact that it rained a day after he held a prayer vigil at the Capitol. more GPS helps cities catch goof-offs 15 Nov 07, 14:53 ET AP - GPS tracking devices installed on government-issue vehicles are helping communities around the country reduce waste and abuse, in part by catching employees shopping, working out at the gym or otherwise loafing while on the clock. more Man hangs on, wins `Hannah Montana' tix 15 Nov 07, 14:51 ET AP - Some people will do anything to make a kid happy. more Supreme Court halts Fla. execution 15 Nov 07, 14:50 ET AP - The U.S. Supreme Court halted the execution of convicted child killer Mark Dean Schwab on Thursday, hours before he was scheduled to die. more Protesters try to save Anne Frank's tree 15 Nov 07, 14:37 ET AP - Hiding from the Nazis in a cramped Amsterdam apartment, Anne Frank often gazed at a majestic chestnut tree visible through an attic skylight - her only window to the outside world - and dreamed of freedom. more Iraqi forces in full control of Basra: British general 15 Nov 07, 14:32 ET AFP - Violence has plummeted in Basra and Iraq's security forces are in full control, a British general said on Thursday, a month before a formal handover of the southern oil city to Iraqi authority. more Rodriguez, Yankees realize they need each other 15 Nov 07, 14:24 ET Winners and losers from short-lived A-Rod Derby CNN International more Iran more transparent, increases atomic drive 15 Nov 07, 14:23 ET Reuters - Iran has made important strides toward transparency about its nuclear activities but key questions remain unresolved and it has significantly increased uranium enrichment, a U.N. report said on Thursday. more Spielberg Looks Golden for Globes 15 Nov 07, 14:21 ET by Gina Serpe The laurel-laden filmmaker has been selected to receive the Cecil B. demille Award for his "outstanding contribution to the entertainment field" during the 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards Jan.13. more Paige Davis returns to `Trading Spaces' 15 Nov 07, 14:15 ET AP - Paige Davis is moving back to TLC's "Trading Spaces." more 10News I-Team Investigates Dangerous Dishware 15 Nov 07, 14:08 ET KGTV TheSanDiegoChannel.com - His mother, Debbie, loved snapping pictures of him. more Pakistan's Bhutto Wants Interim Unity Government 15 Nov 07, 14:07 ET Detained Pakistani opposition leader Bhutto meets with US diplomat Boston Herald more General says Turkey is implementing Iraq operation 15 Nov 07, 14:07 ET Reuters - A senior Turkish general said on Thursday Turkey was in the process of implementing a cross-border operation against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq. more CDC: New respiratory bug has killed 10 15 Nov 07, 14:07 ET AP - A mutated version of a common cold virus has caused 10 deaths in the last 18 months, U.S. health officials said Thursday. more U.N. agency: Iran withholding facts on current nuclear program 15 Nov 07, 13:45 ET McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON— Iran has provided answers to questions about its past nuclear activities, the United Nations' atomic watchdog reported Thursday, but hasn't provided "full transparency" about its current activities and continues to enrich uranium in defiance of the U.N. Security Council. more Honda FCX a step forward for fuel-cell cars 15 Nov 07, 13:43 ET By Roland Jones With its environmentally friendly focus, the Los Angeles auto show has gained a reputation as a venue where the world’s automakers show off the latest and greatest alternative-fuel ideas. more Singer, Actress Marie Osmond's Son Admitted Into Rehab 15 Nov 07, 13:39 ET By Ray mcdonald Marie Osmond's 16-year-old son is in rehab. Appearing on the November 14 edition of cnn's the Larry King Show, the singer-actress confirmed that her son Michael is in a treatment facility. more 'People' Magazine Says Matt Damon is Sexiest Man Alive 15 Nov 07, 13:19 ET By Ray mcdonald Sexiest man alive? That would be Matt Damon. People Magazine bestows the honor upon the 37-year-old actor in its latest issue, on sale November 16. more 'Dancing with the Stars' star Marie Osmond reveals son is in rehab 15 Nov 07, 13:05 ET 'Dancing with the Stars' star Marie Osmond reveals son is in rehabReality TV World - Nov 15, 2007By Christopher Rocchio, 11/15/2007 Marie Osmond is apparently facing more important issues than capturing Dancing with the Stars fifth-season mirror ball trophy. more Japanese publisher hopes to lift ban on Mapplethorpe book 15 Nov 07, 13:01 ET AFP - A Japanese publisher who tried to print images of male genitals taken by late US photographer Robert Mapplethorpe said Thursday he was hopeful the top court will lift an eight-year ban on the book. more Dino With "Vacuum Mouth" Revealed 15 Nov 07, 12:58 ET November 15, 2007—This bizarre-looking dinosaur "mowed" through ground vegetation using its vacuum cleaner-shaped mouth more than a hundred million years ago, a new study has found. more Pa. taxpayers due $2.7M in refunds 15 Nov 07, 12:57 ET The Internal Revenue Service is looking for nearly 3265 Pennsylvania taxpayers who are due more than $2.7 million, an average of $826 statewide. more Marbury's antics are weakening the Knicks 15 Nov 07, 12:57 ET Little Is Said to Address Marbury’s Absence New York Times more Wall Street analysts applaud new Merrill CEO 15 Nov 07, 12:40 ET Video: NYSE CEO walks to Merrill Lynch reutersvideo more Iran arrests 'more nuclear spies' 15 Nov 07, 12:40 ET AFP - Iran on Thursday said it has arrested more suspects in a nuclear espionage case, a day after a former nuclear official was accused of handing over atomic secrets to Britain. more Senior singletons revel in their freedom: study 15 Nov 07, 12:39 ET Reuters - Women over 60 feel much healthier and happier living alone and revel in their lifestyle as so-called senior singletons, a study showed on Thursday. more Swimsuits Solved at Lands' End 15 Nov 07, 12:38 ET Fashion Wire Daily - Fit, function, fun and family - these are the things that Lands' End does best, and their Spring 2008 collection fits that bill, particularly when it comes to swimwear for all ages and sizes. more Monkey Embryos Cloned for Stem Cells 15 Nov 07, 12:35 ET Scientists Clone First Monkey Voice of America more Arizona ranks above national average in STD cases 15 Nov 07, 12:33 ET Arizona ranks 11th among states for having the highest rate of chlamydia cases and 13th for syphilis, according to a new federal report on sexually transmitted diseases. more Two Zeppelin tickets make $170,000 in charity sale 15 Nov 07, 12:23 ET Reuters - A man from Glasgow paid 83,000 pounds ($170,000) for a pair of tickets to a one-off Led Zeppelin reunion gig in London on December 10, according to the BBC which organized the charity auction. more Detained Pakistani opposition leader Bhutto meets with US diplomat 15 Nov 07, 12:18 ET By AP ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A US diplomat met with detained opposition leader Benazir Bhutto today, while she and another rival of President Gen. more Don’t Allow Deadbeats to Dodge Back 15 Nov 07, 12:17 ET By the News-Register Members of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations want to know why more than 30000 health care providers are receiving payments from the Medicaid program, despite the fact that they owe the government at least $1 ... more Lindsay in—and out of—Lockup 15 Nov 07, 12:11 ET E! Online - Lindsay Lohan has done her time—all 84 minutes of it. more Chilean leader visits quake zone 15 Nov 07, 12:10 ET Chilean President Michelle Bachelet is visiting a disaster zone in the north of the country where an earthquake killed two people and injured over 150. more Quake aftershocks rattle northern Chile 15 Nov 07, 12:08 ET Reuters - Powerful aftershocks rattled northern Chile on Thursday, startling residents and emergency workers a day after a large earthquake killed two people and injured more than 100 in the mineral-rich region. more Lawyer: OJ to Spend Time Golfing 15 Nov 07, 11:52 ET OJ Simpson to stand trial Guardian Unlimited more Incredible Comet Bigger than the Sun 15 Nov 07, 11:45 ET SPACE.com - A comet that has delighted backyard astronomers in recent weeks after an unexpected eruption has now grown larger than the sun. more Panel says Chinese spying is tech threat 15 Nov 07, 11:35 ET AP - Chinese spying in America represents the greatest threat to U.S. technology, according to a congressional advisory panel report Thursday that recommended lawmakers consider financing counterintelligence efforts meant to stop China from stealing U.S. manufacturing expertise. more Dinosaur found with vacuum-cleaner mouth 15 Nov 07, 11:33 ET AP - Perhaps it was one of those eureka moments, when the scientists realized they had discovered a new dinosaur with mouth parts designed to vacuum up food. more Judge won't stop Goldblum film airing 15 Nov 07, 11:32 ET AP - A federal judge has denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have halted further distribution of Jeff Goldblum's "Pittsburgh" mockumentary. more Gitmo Detainee Manual Reveals Red Cross Evasion 15 Nov 07, 11:28 ET Gitmo Detainee Manual Reveals Red Cross EvasionCampus Progress - Nov 15, 2007How does the US detention center at Guantanamo Bay really work? Well, let’s check the manual. [Wired] The manual of standard operating procedures for the terrorist holding facility at Guantanamo Bay has surfaced on the internet, and it reveals some ... more Roman road, bath unearthed near Jewish temple site 15 Nov 07, 11:22 ET Reuters - Israeli archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a second century terraced street and bath house which provide vital clues about the layout of Roman Jerusalem. more Regan opens Fox's can of worms 15 Nov 07, 11:20 ET OJ Simpson in a TV interview with Judith Regan about how the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman would have taken place had he actually committed the crimes, on the Fox channel. more Cargo ship's crew zips up lips 15 Nov 07, 11:18 ET Six crew members of the Cosco Busan have been advised by attorneys not to speak about last week’s Bay Bridge oil spill. SAN FRANCISCO (Map, News) - The key players in the largest environmental crisis affecting the Bay in two decades are refusing to ... more Playstation 3 sales double thanks to price cut, new model 15 Nov 07, 11:16 ET By Mark Raby Culver City (CA) - Over 100000 PS3 consoles were sold in the US last week, thanks largely to the introduction of a lower-priced $400 version. more Ferocious cyclone hits Bangladesh coast 15 Nov 07, 11:15 ET AFP - A powerful cyclone packing winds of up to 240 kilometres (155 miles) an hour has hit Bangladesh's southern coast, the director of the country's meteorological department told AFP Thursday. more Ethiopian adoption agency backs Angelina Jolie 15 Nov 07, 11:14 ET Reuters - Angelina Jolie's adoption of an Ethiopian baby was legal, the agency involved said on Thursday, rejecting reports that the child's relatives want her back. more Pedophile allowed to work in kindergarten 15 Nov 07, 11:10 ET Reuters - A convicted pedophile sentenced to do community service in a German kindergarten will return to court next week to face charges of abusing two children there, a regional prosecutor's office said Thursday. more Scientists Clone First Monkey 15 Nov 07, 10:51 ET Scientists Use Monkey Clones for Stem Cells New York Times more Merrill Bucks History in Subprime Crisis With Thain (Update2) 15 Nov 07, 10:42 ET By Bradley Keoun Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- When John A. Thain started trading mortgages at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. more than 20 years ago, little did he know it would help make him the indispensable man when Merrill Lynch & Co. more Cyclone hits Bangladesh coast 15 Nov 07, 10:34 ET AFP - A powerful cyclone with winds of up to 240 kilometres (155 miles) an hour has hit Bangladesh's southern coast, the director of the country's meteorological department told AFP on Thursday. more Bush tries to cut airline delays 15 Nov 07, 10:33 ET AP - Ahead of the holiday travel crunch, President Bush has settled on steps intended to reduce air traffic congestion and long delays that have left passengers stranded. more Most of U.S. to have above-normal Dec-Feb temps: Gov't 15 Nov 07, 10:31 ET Reuters - Most of the United States, including the Northeast heating oil market except for Maine, will see above-normal temperatures from December through February, government forecasters predicted Thursday. more Tropical fish can live for months out of water 15 Nov 07, 10:01 ET Reuters - A tropical fish that lives in mangrove swamps across the Americas can survive out of water for months at a time, similar to how animals adapted to land millions of years ago, a new study shows. more Ill. Cop's Wives Feared 'Accidents 15 Nov 07, 10:00 ET Drew Peterson, center, a suspect in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, right, and possibly the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, left, publicly denied involvement in either of those cases this morning. more Winehouse in the doghouse after 'atrocious' tour debut 15 Nov 07, 09:59 ET AFP - Troubled soul singer Amy Winehouse kicked off her 17-date tour with a shambolic performance that saw fuming fans booing and marching out, reports said Thursday. more Fake crocodile can lead to tears 15 Nov 07, 09:59 ET Reuters - Hong Kong people hoping to cure their asthma through the age-old remedy of a dish of crocodile meat could instead come down with sore throats, constipation, nosebleeds and insomnia, a newspaper said Thursday. more Sect holes up in cave to await end of world 15 Nov 07, 09:57 ET Reuters - At least 30 members of a Russian doomsday cult have barricaded themselves in a remote cave to await the end of the world and are threatening to commit suicide if police intervene, officials and media said Thursday. more French Strikers Disrupt Rails for a Second Day 15 Nov 07, 09:54 ET Talks offer over French strikes CNN International more Britney Hits 'Em, One More Time 15 Nov 07, 09:52 ET E! Online - Paparazzi have felt Britney Spears' ire. They seem to be getting familiar with her tire as well. more Consumer prices up 0.3 percent 15 Nov 07, 09:52 ET AP - Consumer inflation posted another elevated reading in October as energy prices shot up by the fastest pace in five months. more Georgia gets rain, but it may not help 15 Nov 07, 09:49 ET AP - A storm crashed through the Southeast and brought up to an inch of rain in parts of drought-stricken Georgia, but forecasters said the storm likely did little to ease the state's historic drought. more On Baseball Weeks Later, Rodriguez Comes to His Senses 15 Nov 07, 09:36 ET By MURRAY CHASS Alex Rodriguez is performing a baseball version of the hokey-pokey. Yesterday, he put his right arm in, two and a half weeks after taking both arms out. more Democrats Regroup To Take On Clinton 15 Nov 07, 09:33 ET Former Sen. John Edwards, Sen. Hillary Clinton, DN.Y., and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., at an earlier Democratic debate. They face off again tonight in Las Vegas. more Boys killed in Pakistan fighting 15 Nov 07, 09:21 ET Pakistani caretaker PM due; opposition sceptical Reuters more Court rules Abu Hamza can be extradited to US 15 Nov 07, 09:11 ET AFP - Radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri may be extradited to the United States to face possible charges of backing Al-Qaeda and involvement in hostage-taking, a court ruled Thursday. more Senators blast Coast Guard response 15 Nov 07, 09:08 ET Video: Crew From Ship In Oil Spill Hires Lawyers kcratv more Broadway's Billion-Dollar Shutdown Puts Spotlight on Stagehands 15 Nov 07, 09:07 ET Broadway strike talks to resume BBC News more 'Hanging Heart' sets auction record 15 Nov 07, 09:06 ET AP - A sculpture of a stainless steel heart hanging from a golden bow sold Wednesday for $23.6 million, becoming the most expensive piece by a living artist ever auctioned, a Sotheby's spokeswoman said. more Palestinians begin rebuilding symbols of authority 15 Nov 07, 09:04 ET Reuters - Work crews are laying foundations for a Palestinian state, clearing away the twisted ruins of government compounds destroyed by Israel to start a major rebuilding campaign. more Manila kills 3 militants, links to Congress bomb eyed 15 Nov 07, 09:03 ET Philippine Lawmaker Killed in Bombing Had Ties to Insurgents New York Times more French strike bites despite moves to talk 15 Nov 07, 09:01 ET Reuters - A strike by French transport workers entered a second day on Thursday, causing widespread disruption despite moves by the government and unions to launch negotiations over contested pension reform. more Google's Android: Looking Good ... But What's The Cost? 15 Nov 07, 09:00 ET In my earlier blog post about Google's Android, I wondered if one of the fruits of that labor would be a phone user interface that didn't leave those of us not buying a phone that starts with the lower-case letter "i" out in the cold. more Oddly, Hypocrisy Rooted in High Morals 15 Nov 07, 08:55 ET LiveScience.com - Morally upstanding people are the do-gooders of society, right? Actually, a new study finds that a sense of moral superiority can lead to unethical acts, such as cheating. In fact, some of the best do-gooders can become the worst cheats. more Abbas calls for Hamas overthrow in Gaza 15 Nov 07, 08:52 ET AP - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday called for the overthrow of Gaza's Islamic Hamas rulers, his first explicit call that they be removed. more French Strike Continues a Second Day 15 Nov 07, 08:48 ET By KATRIN BENNHOLD PARIS, Nov. 15 - French labor unions met today on whether to prolong a national transport strike that crippled rail services and local transit networks for a second day. more UK court agrees radical cleric's U.S. extradition 15 Nov 07, 08:26 ET Reuters - A British court ruled on Thursday that radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri could be extradited to the United States to face terrorism charges including trying to set up an al Qaeda training camp in Oregon. more At the heart of the writers strike, a tangled Web 15 Nov 07, 08:14 ET By Steve Johnson | Tribune internet critic November 16, 2007 On their new blog, "What We're Not Writing," comedy writers Jonathan Green and Gabe Miller detail what the Hollywood writers strike is costing the world. more Pakistani caretaker PM due; opposition sceptical 15 Nov 07, 08:01 ET US diplomat meets Pakistan's Bhutto Forbes more Cowboy tours country to find good news 15 Nov 07, 07:48 ET AP - When rancher Bill Inman decided to show there's more to America than the gloom-and-doom on the nightly news, he hopped on his horse and started riding. more A test for Sarkozy 15 Nov 07, 07:45 ET A test for SarkozyCincinnati Post - 11 hours agoIf workers and their employers agreed on it, the workweek should be longer than 35 hours. The short workweek was supposed to create jobs; instead, it cut productivity. more A-Rod's so long might not last long 15 Nov 07, 07:45 ET A-Rod meets with Yanks, says he wants to return San Jose Mercury News more Shell says Nigeria pipeline attacked 15 Nov 07, 07:42 ET AP - A major pipeline feeding one of Royal Dutch Shell PLC's two main oil export terminals in southern Nigeria was attacked and ruptured by unknown assailants, the company said Thursday. more Crab season begins despite oil spill 15 Nov 07, 07:39 ET AP - The Dungeness crab season opened as scheduled Thursday amid health concerns by anglers who wanted all fishing banned as cleanup continues on last week's oil spill. more Gap takes steps to stem child labor 15 Nov 07, 07:34 ET AP - Gap Inc. is pulling 50 percent of its orders placed with a vendor whose subcontracting led to children sewing some of the retailer's clothes in squalid conditions in India. more Clinton Needs Women's Support To Win 15 Nov 07, 07:08 ET Democratic candidates for president always do better among women than men. Indeed, unless they gain a significant margin over their Republican opponents among women, they lose the general election. more Ron Paul collecting fans, big money 15 Nov 07, 07:04 ET AP - Those who dismissed Rep. Ron Paul as a joke in the Republican presidential primary campaign aren't laughing so hard these days. more Russia sect holes up in cave to await end of world 15 Nov 07, 06:56 ET Reuters - At least 30 members of a Russian doomsday cult have barricaded themselves in a remote cave to await the end of the world and are threatening to commit suicide if police intervene, officials and media said on Thursday. more Celtics beat Nets 91-69 to go 7-0 15 Nov 07, 06:47 ET AP - Not even three sluggish quarters and a subpar game by Kevin Garnett could keep the Boston Celtics from running off to their best start in 35 years. The role players on the NBA's only unbeaten team made sure of that. Boston routed the New Jersey Nets 91-69 Wednesday night, turning up the defense and the tempo while Garnett was on the bench with three fouls. more Vietnam cops convicted in prison pregnancy 15 Nov 07, 06:43 ET AP - Two Vietnamese police officers have been imprisoned for helping a woman on death row become pregnant so she would not have to face the firing squad, a court official said Thursday. more Greenhouse gases rising faster than UN forecasts: report 15 Nov 07, 06:41 ET AFP - Greenhouse gas emissions are rising faster than worst-case predictions by the United Nations' top climate change body, said a new Australian report issued Thursday. more Valley vet's test at Google 15 Nov 07, 06:34 ET Google Phone Systems Seen Complementing, Not Competing Vs iphone CNNMoney.com more Russian party challenges Putin vote bid in court 15 Nov 07, 06:15 ET Reuters - A Russian opposition party said on Thursday it had asked a court to disqualify Russian President Vladimir Putin from a parliamentary vote next month on the grounds his job gives him an unfair advantage. more ANALYSIS-Musharraf's wobbles fuel predictions of downfall 15 Nov 07, 06:12 ET By Simon Cameron-Moore ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (Reuters) - For a ruler who's given himself ultimate powers, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has provoked an awful lot of doubt over how long he can survive. more Storm lashes Bangladesh island, thousands evacuated 15 Nov 07, 06:02 ET Reuters - Strong winds lashed Bangladesh's Saint Martin's island on Thursday, ripping off tin roofs from houses and uprooting trees, as tens of thousands of mainlanders were evacuated to shelters ahead of a severe cyclone. more Clones of monkey embryos raise hopes for stem cell research 15 Nov 07, 06:02 ET Hillsboro primate research lab makes stem cell discovery The Oregonian - OregonLive.com more For Roger Avary, bringing 'Beowulf' to the screen was no mean feat 15 Nov 07, 06:02 ET The flesh-rending fiend Grendel. His demonic mother. A flame-breathing dragon. The superhuman Viking warrior who battles them all. more Will winless Dolphins take Ricky back? 15 Nov 07, 05:49 ET AP - In May, when discussing Ricky Williams' latest relapse, new Miami Dolphins coach Cam Cameron said it's difficult to salvage the careers of troubled players. more Celtics Topple Nets as They Roll to Their Best Start in 35 Years 15 Nov 07, 05:49 ET Duca: It's all working for Celtics Cape Cod Times more Israel braces for Iran bomb despite vow to prevent 15 Nov 07, 05:36 ET Reuters - Israel is quietly preparing for the possibility of a nuclear-armed Iran despite public pledges to deny its arch-foe the means to pose an "existential threat," Israeli political and defense sources said on Thursday. more "Sweeney Todd" a marketing challenge 15 Nov 07, 05:33 ET Reuters - The Stephen Sondheim musical "Sweeney Todd" tells the morally complex story of a wronged barber who takes a bloody knife to patrons of his London shop. more A-Rod, Yankees closing in on 10-year, $275 million deal 15 Nov 07, 05:33 ET BY MARK FEINSAND AND BILL MADDEN With his image in shambles and finding the marketplace decidedly cool, Alex Rodriguez has taken it upon himself to reach out to the Yankees with an offer that they couldn't refuse. more French transport on strike for 2nd day 15 Nov 07, 05:19 ET AP - Transport workers shut down most rail traffic in France for a second day Thursday, frustrating passengers forced to postpone trips and Parisians who had to walk, bike or skate to work. more Pakistani troops strike back at militants 15 Nov 07, 05:14 ET AFP - Pakistani troops have launched a counter-offensive against pro-Taliban militants in the northwest, pushing them back into forests and mountains, officials and witnesses reported. more Giddy up for John Wayne's 3-D "Hondo" 15 Nov 07, 05:13 ET Reuters - John Wayne's daughter-in-law is restoring and looking for a distributor for the actor's 1953 3-D Western "Hondo." more OJ Simpson faces new criminal trial 15 Nov 07, 05:06 ET By LINDA DEUTSCH AP Special Correspondent © 2007 AP LAS VEGAS - More than a decade after his acquittal on murder charges, OJ Simpson will again stand trial in a case certain to capture the national spotlight. more Glum Pakistanis want fresh faces in politics 15 Nov 07, 05:01 ET Musharraf rejects 'ultimatums' CNN International more Russian woman gives birth to quintuplets in UK 15 Nov 07, 04:45 ET Reuters - A Russian woman has given birth to five healthy quintuplet girls at a British hospital after defying Russian doctors who suggested she abort some of the fetuses. more Maid abuse under scrutiny in Lebanon 15 Nov 07, 04:35 ET AP - Before she escaped, Chandra worked 16 hours a day, seven days a week - cooking, cleaning and running a household for a Lebanese family. The only time the Sri Lankan maid could leave was to throw out the garbage. more Major quake kills 2 in northern Chile 15 Nov 07, 04:35 ET AP - Chile's government promised to deliver hundreds of portable houses Thursday for people left homeless by a powerful earthquake that hammered the country's north, killing at least two people and injuring more than 150. more Crikey! Oz recalls croc hunter on Steve Irwin Day 15 Nov 07, 04:31 ET Reuters - Australians paid tribute to its most famous crocodile hunter with an honorary professorship, a bronze statue and a party on "Steve Irwin Day" at his family zoo on Thursday. more Beyonce to experience D-cinema 15 Nov 07, 04:29 ET Reuters - R singer Beyonce is the latest recording artist to book a digital cinema date. "The Beyonce Experience" will be shown on 96 2-D digital cinema theater screens nationwide for a one night-only engagement next Monday. A DVD version will hit stores the following day. more House to vote on eavesdropping bill 15 Nov 07, 04:28 ET AP - House Democrats are hoping changes they made to a bill to expand court oversight of government surveillance inside the United States will find enough to support to win passage on a second try. more France struggles to work as transport strikes bite 15 Nov 07, 04:24 ET By Anna Willard PARIS (Reuters) - French workers struggled into work for the second day on Thursday as transport unions continued a strike over a pension reform that is seen as the first big test for President Nicolas Sarkozy. more Where Students Can't Hug 15 Nov 07, 04:20 ET Time.com - Draconian bans on public displays of affection in a growing number of schools have parents and students up in arms. Has the concern about harassment gone too far? more Poll: IMs help teens avoid embarrassment 15 Nov 07, 04:18 ET AP - Sure, instant messaging is fast and efficient. For many teenagers, it's also a great way to avoid those OMG moments - that's "omigod" - of mortifying face-to-face confrontations. more Regan: I was asked to protect Giuliani 15 Nov 07, 04:18 ET By Los Angeles Times and AP Judith Regan was fired from her job at harpercollins, which is owned by News Corp. NEW YORK - Former publisher Judith Regan filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's media conglomerate News Corp. more Your check may be on the IRS list 15 Nov 07, 04:16 ET BY SUSAN TOMPOR Any extra cash -- even an unexpected check for $30 or $40 -- is a welcome bonus. So why not see if the IRS is holding onto some money that it still owes you? more U.S. military says kills 25 insurgents in Iraq 15 Nov 07, 04:15 ET Reuters - U.S. forces backed by aircraft killed 25 suspected insurgents in operations targeting al Qaeda near the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the U.S. military said on Thursday. more Waiting for a Shi'ite Civil War 15 Nov 07, 04:15 ET Time.com - The surge has tamped down sectarian violence, but armed Shi'ite factions are using the calm to maneuver for advantage in the south more Democracy goes wild in Ukraine 15 Nov 07, 04:08 ET AP - Election ballots that magically change votes. Polling stations that burst into flames. Voters hypnotized by a psychic. more MPs make rare visit to Iran 15 Nov 07, 04:07 ET AFP - A group of MPs is visiting Iran for talks with top officials, a rare trip by an official British delegation to the Islamic republic, diplomats said Thursday. more Simpson will stand trial again 15 Nov 07, 04:03 ET JUDGE'S RULING: After four days of testimony at a preliminary hearing, Justice Bonaventure determins that prosecutors had enough evidence to try Simpson, 60, and two other men on multiple counts, including kidnapping, in connection with the Sept. more Illegal immigrant license plan dropped 15 Nov 07, 04:03 ET Facing fierce public opposition, NY governor says he's scrapping his effort to legalize undocumented drivers. By Erika Hayasaki, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer NEW YORK -- Gov. more Musharraf rejects 'ultimatums' 15 Nov 07, 04:03 ET Hurdles in uniting Pakistani opposition Los Angeles Times more Gas-free cars will soon hit streets 15 Nov 07, 04:03 ET Los Angeles TimesGas-free cars will soon hit streetsLos Angeles Times - Nov 15, 2007By Ken Bensinger, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Coming soon to a freeway -- or driveway -- near you: cars that don't need gasoline. more Day off costs Marbury $180000 15 Nov 07, 04:01 ET Knicks guard returns to team after skipping a game in Phoenix. Thomas welcomes him back. By Jonathan Abrams, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Suddenly, whatever issues the Clippers may have faced at the point guard seem less burdensome. more Boras deals with embarrassment 15 Nov 07, 04:00 ET Rodriguez's move to reunite with the Yankees makes the super agent look bad -- and many are happy about it. By Bill Shaikin, ON BASEBALL Scott Boras tossed three new letters into the alphabet soup of baseball abbreviations. more House Democrats renew antiwar push 15 Nov 07, 04:00 ET The $50-billion spending bill would order Bush to begin a withdrawal. But prospects don't look better than those of past efforts. more Sane Officers Oppose Cheney 15 Nov 07, 04:00 ET Joe Conason - The Pentagon has launched a preventive strike against a target that military chiefs presumably regard as one of the most active current threats to U.S. and world security — namely, the office of the vice president of the United States. more Duane 'Dog' Chapman's Racist Bark 15 Nov 07, 04:00 ET Larry Elder - In the crosshairs: Duane "Dog" Chapman. more Black Sea oil spill blamed on Russia's lax standards 15 Nov 07, 04:00 ET The Christian Science Monitor - Sunday's Black Sea storm was admittedly one of the worst on record. But nature's ferocity may pale next to human recklessness as an explanation for what Russian Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov described as "the biggest mass sinking of ships" in the country's history. more Student protests build in Pakistan 15 Nov 07, 04:00 ET The Christian Science Monitor - The steady rumbling of dissent on university campuses across Pakistan is an ominous development for the country's military regime. Student activists in Pakistan have a history of effecting dramatic political change. more An anticorruption army of one 15 Nov 07, 04:00 ET The Christian Science Monitor - Thanks to an alert bank clerk in Bowie, Md., Americans have been reminded they can fight government corruption just by acting responsibly in their jobs and as citizens. The employee's suspicions led to a federal probe that is uncovering the largest-ever theft of city money in Washington, DC. more Beware Hillary's "Whitewash" 15 Nov 07, 04:00 ET Brent Bozell III - The Hillary Clinton juggernaut likes to try to run over every new threat, especially the ones it can call "old news." Every new book on her life, personal and political, is dismissed as "old news" — unless the person retelling and reshaping the "old news" is Hillary. Her recounting of her life is minty-fresh. Every other book smells like a reopened casket. more Pakistan enters limbo as Musharraf term ends 15 Nov 07, 03:39 ET AFP - Military ruler Pervez Musharraf's term as president officially ends Thursday at the same time as parliament dissolves, tipping emergency-ruled Pakistan into limbo. more What Xbox Live did for us 15 Nov 07, 03:38 ET Today marks the fifth anniversary of Xbox Live. Breathe it in. Has it really been that long? It doesn't feel like half a decade ago we were rubbish on mechwarrior deathmatch and always last at motogp, but it really was. more Marbury's return not enough for Knicks in 84-81 loss to Clippers 15 Nov 07, 03:33 ET By KEN PETERS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES—Stephon Marbury couldn't quite pull it out for the New York Knicks, although he certainly was trying. more IBM in big push to build data centers for clients 15 Nov 07, 03:32 ET Reuters - IBM is staking out a major new source of business helping clients like banks or retailers manage data centers on a par with Internet players such as Google or Microsoft, a top official said on Wednesday. more LAPD shelves Muslim mapping plan 15 Nov 07, 03:30 ET AP - A police plan to map out Muslim communities, a proposal that civil rights groups sharply criticized as racial and religious profiling, has been shelved, a police spokeswoman said Wednesday. more Oil steadies near $94 after steep rise 15 Nov 07, 03:12 ET AP - Oil prices held steady Thursday after advancing nearly $3 overnight and while traders awaited the release of U.S. petroleum supply data later in the day. more Ford, Honda lead safest cars list 15 Nov 07, 03:10 ET AP - The number of new cars considered the safest by the insurance industry nearly tripled in the past year, helped by automakers' push to make certain safety equipment more widely available. more Rodriguez in talks over possible return to Yankees 15 Nov 07, 03:04 ET NEW YORK, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Free agent slugger Alex Rodriguez has contacted the New York Yankees about a possible return to the club. more Pakistani caretaker PM due but opposition skeptical 15 Nov 07, 03:01 ET Reuters - Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is expected to appoint a caretaker government on Thursday to oversee elections he has promised for January but which the opposition say will be a sham under emergency rule. more Dynamite and the Telephone 15 Nov 07, 03:00 ET Dear Margo - DEAR MARGO: About five years ago I met a North Carolina guy online. We became friends and have e-mailed and IM'd each other. We were just friends! However, about a month ago we started talking on the phone and really got to know each other. We have so much in common and he makes me laugh. more India's Gambhir and Pakistan's Afridi fined 15 Nov 07, 02:48 ET AFP - India's Gautam Gambhir and Shahid Afridi of Pakistan have both been fined after physically colliding during their sides' one-day international in Kanpur, India, the International Cricket Council said. more Japan publisher challenges genitals picture ban 15 Nov 07, 02:44 ET Reuters - A publisher has taken to Japan's top court his eight-year fight over the banning of imported images of male genitals in a book of pictures by the late American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. more NKorea agrees to start cargo trains 15 Nov 07, 02:41 ET AP - North Korea agreed in principle to formally open a reconnected railway for regular cargo service across its heavily armed border with South Korea before the end of the year, an official said Thursday. more PM Line 15 Nov 07, 02:30 ET RealClearPolitics.com - Poor Hugo: tin pot tyrant Chavez demands apology from King of Spain, threatens investments. more Papa John's takes texted pizza orders 15 Nov 07, 02:28 ET AP - Michelle Kratschmer's family was craving the usual - a large pepperoni pizza and a small pie with black olives and cheese - but how she entered the phone order was entirely new. more Rudy Giuliani's ties to Fox News 15 Nov 07, 02:21 ET Judith Regan's lawsuit against News Corp. alleges that Rupert Murdoch's firm, which owns Fox News, wants Giuliani to be president. more After stormy period, Clinton faces another debate 15 Nov 07, 02:14 ET Reuters - After a stormy couple of weeks, Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton will attempt to right the ship on Thursday night at a campaign debate with her rivals. more Diabetes, obesity on rise for children in China 15 Nov 07, 02:08 ET Reuters - More Chinese children are becoming overweight and prone to diet-related diseases like diabetes due to unhealthy lifestyles and high stress linked to their studies, state media reported on Thursday, citing a top health official. more Coast Guard replaces its commander in spill disaster 15 Nov 07, 02:00 ET Video: Crew From Ship In Oil Spill Hires Lawyers kcratv more Video shows Earth rising and setting over 15 Nov 07, 01:59 ET Japan’s space agency today released the first high-definition video of the Earth rising and setting over the Moon's horizon. more NFL reinstates Dolphins' Ricky Williams 15 Nov 07, 01:49 ET AP - Ricky Williams' suspension ended after more than 18 months when he was reinstated Wednesday by the NFL, and the winless Miami Dolphins might welcome him back. more Musharraf to quit army this month 15 Nov 07, 01:46 ET AP - President Gen. Pervez Musharraf said for the first time Wednesday that he expects to quit as chief of Pakistan's army by the end of November, heralding a return to civilian rule. more Trying Times for OJ 15 Nov 07, 01:39 ET by Natalie Finn A Las Vegas judge ruled Wednesday that prosecutors have enough evidence to take OJ Simpson and two alleged accomplices to trial on charges of robbing two sports memorabilia collectors at gunpoint in a Las Vegas hotel room. more House Puts Strings on Military Funding 15 Nov 07, 01:31 ET Bush, Democrats to Continue Spending Fight Wall Street Journal more TV makers urged to offer safer disposal 15 Nov 07, 01:25 ET AP - A national recycling coalition says television manufacturers need to make it easier for American consumers to safely dispose of aging TVs, which can seep lead and other hazardous chemicals into the soil around dumps, often in China, Nigeria and other countries. more Cop denies involvement in wife's death 15 Nov 07, 01:22 ET AP - Nobody listened when Kathleen Savio said she was afraid of her husband. But now, three years after she was found dead in a bathtub in what was ruled an accidental drowning, authorities are paying close attention. more Our view on the dollar: For a nation in denial, the buck drops here 15 Nov 07, 01:22 ET . more A brave decision 15 Nov 07, 01:20 ET USATODAY.com - Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor retired in 2006 to takecare of her husband, John, as he slipped into the fogs of Alzheimer'sdisease. more Blackwater guard gives account of shootout in Iraq 15 Nov 07, 01:19 ET AFP - A guard from the US security firm Blackwater says his motorcade came under fire and that he feared for his life in a deadly shootout in Iraq, ABC television reported on Wednesday. more UN raises alarm about inadequate Darfur peace force 15 Nov 07, 01:11 ET AFP - A senior UN official warned here Wednesday that the joint UN-African Union peacekeeping force may fail in its mission to protect civilians in strife-storn Darfur without the required air mobility and firepower. more Environmentalists: Protect sea turtles 15 Nov 07, 01:11 ET AP - Two environmental groups are asking the Interior Department to declare loggerhead sea turtles that inhabit the Atlantic coast officially endangered, maintaining that tens of thousands of the turtles are killed annually by commercial fishing and because of coastal development. more Powerful earthquake kills two in Chile 15 Nov 07, 01:08 ET AFP - A major 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked arid northern Chile Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring dozens others and leaving thousands homeless. more Strike Cripples Travel in Parts of France 15 Nov 07, 01:06 ET Strikes Against Pension Reform Hit France BusinessWeek more Things Go From Bad to Worse for the Knicks 15 Nov 07, 01:06 ET Marbury returns Boston Herald more Sexually transmitted disease rate higher locally, nationally 15 Nov 07, 01:06 ET By Cindy V. Culp A rising number of chlamydia cases in mclennan County has contributed to a dubious milestone - the United States’ single-year record for reported cases of a sexually transmitted disease. more Group urges free TV recycling 15 Nov 07, 01:03 ET AP - A national recycling coalition says television manufacturers need to make it easier for American consumers to safely dispose of aging TVs, which can seep lead and other hazardous chemicals into the soil around dumps, often in China, Nigeria and other countries. more Bush, Democrats to Continue Spending Fight 15 Nov 07, 01:01 ET By JOHN D. MCKINNON WASHINGTON -- Bitter clashes between President Bush and congressional Democrats foreshadow a bigger fight as the two parties start framing divergent messages on the economy and spending in time for next year's elections. more Front-Runners Who Can Still Be Tackled 15 Nov 07, 01:00 ET What are Edwards chances in SC? MSNBC more CIA history, agent's tale win National Book Awards 15 Nov 07, 00:36 ET Reuters - A history of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency and a fictional tale of a CIA agent during the Vietnam War were among the winners at America's 58th annual National Book Awards on Wednesday. more Wade returns in Heat loss to Seattle 15 Nov 07, 00:33 ET AP - Miami's season-long wait for Dwyane Wade ended. So, too, did Seattle's quest for its first win of the Kevin Durant era. Chris Wilcox scored 20 points, Damien Wilkins added 19 and the SuperSonics spoiled Wade's return to the Heat lineup by beating Miami 104-95 Wednesday night - Seattle's first win in nine games this season. more EP, nation witness record level of chlamydia 15 Nov 07, 00:30 ET Sexually transmitted disease rate higher locally, nationally Waco Tribune Herald more Obama pitches youth, technology at Google gathering 15 Nov 07, 00:28 ET In Las Vegas, Chance for Clinton to Undo Damage New York Times more Denis Johnson wins National Book Award 15 Nov 07, 00:20 ET AP - Denis Johnson's "Tree of Smoke," a 600-page journey through the physical, moral and spiritual extremes of the Vietnam War and its aftermath, won the National Book Award for fiction Wednesday night. more Philippine Lawmaker Killed in Bombing Had Ties to Insurgents 15 Nov 07, 00:17 ET Former Muslim rebel may have been target in Philippines bombing Christian Science Monitor more Barn site of Ohio cult killings razed 15 Nov 07, 00:08 ET AP - A barn where a couple and their three children were bound, shot to death and buried by a cult leader nearly 20 years ago has been demolished to make room for a church. more Diabetes drug to warn of risk to heart 15 Nov 07, 00:07 ET AP - The government slapped a prominent, though confusing, warning on the popular diabetes drug Avandia on Wednesday - telling patients that it may, or may not, increase the risk of heart attacks. more Peeved patron plugs postal worker 15 Nov 07, 00:06 ET AP - A postal worker in Chicago was shot in the leg late Tuesday after a resident along his postal route allegedly became angry that he was delivering the mail too late. more House passes Iraq bill demanding troops out by December '08 15 Nov 07, 00:06 ET WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Democratic-controlled US House Wednesday approved a war-funding bill with a timeline for troop withdrawal from Iraq and substantially less funds to conduct the war than President Bush has requested. more Clinton Has Big Lead in Nevada in Lead-up to Debate 15 Nov 07, 00:04 ET Clinton Has Big Lead in Nevada in Lead-up to DebateToTheCenter.com - 19 hours agoBy Nick Thompson On the day before Democratic presidential candidates meet for a debate in Las Vegas, CNN has released a poll that indicates the very large gap between Hillary Clinton and her rivals in the state of Nevada. more Googlers quiz Obama at town hall 15 Nov 07, 00:02 ET AP - When the CEO of Google turned the microphone over to his employees after Barack Obama discussed his tech agenda, one worker who said he had voted for several losing Democratic presidential candidates got right to the point. more 5 Officers Who Killed Man Never Shot Anyone Before 15 Nov 07, 00:01 ET By AL BAKER None of the five officers who fired 20 bullets in Monday’s fatal shooting of a troubled 18-year-old man in Brooklyn had ever shot at a person before in a combined 62 years of police service, law enforcement officials said yesterday. more

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