World News
Generated 17th Nov 2006, 06:00 GMT
US Marine Jailed Over Shooting Death
A US Marine who pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the death of an Iraqi man has been jailed for 18 months.Private John Jodka … 
Consultants contract under fire
A new report by MSPs claims NHS patients have not benefited from a new consultants contract …
Bakery targeted in Iraq
Gunmen in Iraq have shot and killed at least eight people working in a bakery in eastern Baghdad …
Farepak debate to highlight fund
MSPs are to be asked to donate a day's pay to help those hit by the collapse of hamper firm Farepak …
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Business News
Generated 17th Nov 2006, 06:50 GMT
CNBC Special: A history of video game industry
The video game industry has revolutionized the entertainment world. CNBC's "Game On! The Unauthorized History of Video Games," takes an inside look at gaming’s pioneers …
Stocks rise on airline merger talk (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as a proposed airline merger lifted airline shares and after positive broker comments sparked a surge in Google …
US Airways makes bid for Delta
US Airways Group Inc. made a hostile $8 billion cash and stock bid for Delta Air Lines Inc. on Wednesday, a deal that would create …
Sentry Select Total Strategy Fund and C.A. Bancorp Inc. and Sentry Select Capital Corp.: Sentry Select Total Strategy Fund 'TSX:TSF.UN' Announces Intention to Make Normal Course Issuer Bid
TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) …
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Politics News
Generated 17th Nov 2006, 07:00 GMT
US, France 'are acting the same way Syria used to'
President Emile Lahoud called Wednesday for the speedy formation of a national unity government to reduce tensions - and for foreign powers to stop interfering …
Mike Lucas: Michigan vs. Ohio State "should be a classic matchup"
When the question was lobbed into Glen Mason's wheelhouse, the University of Minnesota football coach took a full cut like any cut-up would."Hey, Glen, we're …
Conservative Democrats seek larger role
For a dozen years, the Democratic conservatives known as Blue Dogs have been baying at the moon, ignored by Republicans and tolerated by their more …
Samuelson: Can Dems' Populist Plans Work?
How realistic are the Democrats' campaign pledges to raise the minimum wage, curb drug costs and roll back tax cuts for the wealthy? …
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Science News
Generated 17th Nov 2006, 05:50 GMT
Smith named Y-12 Site Office deputy manager
(Oak Ridger) Kevin W. Smith has been named the deputy manager for the National Nuclear Security Administration's Y-12 Site Office (YSO). In his new position …
Can Iran help stabilize Iraq?
(CS Monitor) Tony Blair and the Iraq Study Group both support bringing Iran and Syria into a regional cooperative effort. ...11/15 …
Anti-nuke sentiment abounds at 2030 Supplement meeting
(Oak Ridger) The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Adminstration held two public scoping meetings Monday in the Club Room at the Oak Ridge Mall …
Skystar Bio-Pharmaceutical Company: Skystar Bio-Pharmaceutical Reports Record Revenue and Net Income in Third Quarter
XI'AN, CHINA (MARKET WIRE) Skystar Bio-Pharmaceutical (OTCBB: SKBI), a leading bio-pharmaceutical company in China, today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months …
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Technology News
Generated 17th Nov 2006, 05:00 GMT
Sun Sips More Java (The Motley Fool)
The Motley Fool - This week, Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW - News) said it will make its highly popular programming language, Java, available open-source. That …
Consultants seek cover from new rule
Pay experts want their clients to limit financial damages from any lawsuits over lucrative executive packages …
Mozilla study finds Firefox 2.0 better placed in detecting phishing attacks
A study commissioned by Mozilla Foundation claims that the anti-phishing filter in Mozilla's Firebox 2.0 browser has outclassed similar tools available in Microsoft's Internet Explorer …
Sprint's Boost Mobile to launch phone locator service
A startup telecommunications company in Silicon Valley is facilitating the launch of a cellphone locator service that allows its users to get to know when …
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Sport News
Generated 17th Nov 2006, 04:50 GMT
U.S. to face Denmark in January friendly
CHICAGO, Nov 15 (Reuters) - The United States will play their first match since the World Cup when the side takes on Denmark in a …
Nickelback shut out of Big Game
Canadian rock group's request for four tickets to Ohio State-Michigan rejected …
Redskins RB Portis placed on IR (AP)
Clinton Portis' season was ruined in the first quarter of the first preseason game, when he decided to launch his body into Cincinnati cornerback Keiwan …
Cheechoo leaves game with injured leg
Sharks winger helped off ice after Avs defenceman Skrastins falls on him in goal crease …
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Entertainment News
Generated 17th Nov 2006, 07:50 GMT
Michael Jackson's comeback is no thriller
LONDON (Reuters) - Reclusive superstar Michael Jackson made a musical comeback of sorts on Wednesday, singing the chorus line of his charity single "We Are …
Shinjuku Wolf: Capcom does the 'Yakuza' thing
Filed under: Sony PlayStation 2, Action, Adventure Remember Shinji Kazuma's Finder Love for PSP? Of course you don't. Well, Capcom is giving Kazuma one more …
Cohen defends his alter ego Borat
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sacha Baron Cohen has stepped out of Borat's unwashed, grey suit and dropped the misogyny to defend his controversial movie about …
Cruise, Holmes and Baby Spotted in Rome
ROME — Tom Cruise and fiancee Katie Holmes made a late-night visit to City Hall on Wednesday, sending paparazzi chasing after them on motor scooters …
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Health News
Generated 17th Nov 2006, 08:00 GMT
Study explains "obesity paradox" in heart treatment
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Heavier patients with clogged heart arteries have lower death rates in the short term than their leaner counterparts because they get more …
Antibiotics usually useless for bronchitis: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There is no evidence antibiotics help the vast majority of patients with acute bronchitis, and doctors should stop routinely prescribing them, researchers …
China pollution blamed for younger lung patients
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's air pollution has caused a jump in chronic lung diseases usually associated with the elderly among people in their 30s, state …
Migraines Linked to Heart Risk in Men
By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Men who suffer from migraine headaches appear to be at an increased risk for …
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