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BUSINESS

Independence Air to Shut Down
The parent company of Independence Air will shut the airline on Jan. 7.
Walgreen Profit Rises on Demand
Walgreen Co. said Tuesday that quarterly profit was up, pushed by demand and higher-margin sales.
ISM Survey: Factory Activity Growth Softens in Dec.
U.S. manufacturing closed 2005 on a softer note, with a key gauge of factory activity showing slower growth for December, a report from the Institute for Supply Management said on Tuesday.
GM Shares Fall After Brokerage Lowers Target Price
Shares of General Motors Corp. (GM) fell nearly 5 percent on Tuesday after Banc of America Securities cut its target price
Watching Wages And Inflation In 2006
A likely contender for the biggest economic drama in the year ahead will be the struggle between rising prices and rising wages, says economist Ken Goldstein of the Conference Board
It's Not Money That Makes People Happy
There's a reason most people aren't millionaires: Money isn't what makes people happy.
Fed Minutes: Fed Sought to Signal Rate-Hike Cycle Near End
Federal Reserve policy-makers were divided on how much higher interest rates would need to rise to contain inflation, but most believed the end of the nearly two-year rate-hike campaign was near, minutes of the Dec. 13 meeting show.
ESPN, More ABC Shows Up for iTunes Download
'America's Funniest Home Videos,' 'Schoolhouse Rock,' college bowl games available for download.
CBS Rises in First Day of Trading After Viacom Split
CBS stock jumped 5 percent even as shares of the newly independent Viacom Inc. (VIAB) remained flat
Stocks to Watch, Jan. 4: Monsanto Co., Merix Corp
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Wednesday's session are Monsanto Co., Merix Corp and Sonic Corp.
Last-Minute Retirement Planning
If you're fiftysomething and underfunded, don't fret. We've got some solutions.
Oil Prices Up $2 on Speculation, Energy Concerns
U.S. oil rose $2 a barrel as speculation and energy worries fueled by the recent Russia-Ukraine gas conflict pushed prices higher.
Starz Launching Movie-Download Service
Cable movie channel to use Windows Media to offer up same movies for Internet download.
Southwest Returns to Denver After 20 Years
Southwest Airlines returned to Denver after a 20-year absence.
Pilgrim's Pride Slashes Q1 Outlook, Shares Tumble
The second-largest poultry producer in the U.S., Pilgrim Pride Corp., said it expects earnings to be down more than 50 percent in the first-quarter.
Apple Design Chief Honored by Queen
Jonathan Ive, London-born designer of iMac, iPod and iBook, gets CBE from Queen.

FOXLIFE

Tougher Calif. Law for Paparazzi Starts Jan. 1
A tougher law targeting aggressive paparazzi goes into effect in California Jan. 1.
Bracco Says Real Estate Like 'Porn' to Her
Lorraine Bracco keeps a simple strategy when it comes in investing: She sticks to real estate.
'The Accidental' Wins Whitbread Book Award
Scottish writer Ali Smith's 'The Accidental' wins novel of the year in Britain's prestigious Whitbread Book Awards.
'American Idol' Star DeGarmo Entertains Troops
'American Idol' star Diana DeGarmo visits U.S. military bases overseas to host holiday shows.
Ryan Seacrest Signs Red Carpet Deal With E!
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest sign a deal with E! Entertainment Television that includes producing and hosting the channel's red-carpet awards coverage.
'Narnia' Tops 'King Kong' at Box Office
"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" snatched the box office crown from"King Kong" during another fierce four-day holiday battle for the top spot.
Caped Crusader Turns Superfreak
Costumed superhero has to hang it up after pleading guilty to impaired driving; bird gets prosthetic legs; police officer attacked by itty-bitty angry dogs; man bowls third 300 game of life, then dies.
Trump: I'm Not Going to Run for Governor
Donald Trump says he will not run for governor of New York despite reports of the possibility.
Trump: No Governor, But Maybe President
Megabuilder and late-blooming TV star Donald Trump flatly ruled out running for governor this year � but hinted he may go for president in 2008.
FOX411: Oscar Race Heats Up Ahead of Golden Globes
Oscar race heats up as voters have 17 days to return award ballots; highs and lows during New Year's Eve specials; 'The Producers.'
Joaquin Phoenix Retraces Johnny Cash's Footsteps at Folsom P
Joaquin Phoenix, who plays Johnny Cash in 'Walk the Line,' retraces the country music legend's footsteps by playing a number of songs for inmates at Folsom State Prison.
Fred Savage Gets Back to His Acting Career
Fred Savage returns to his acting career with a new sitcom on ABC.

HEALTH

Cheerleading Injuries Double, Study Finds
As skill level grows more difficult, cheerleading injuries double.
Birth Control Pills May Cool Women's Sexual Desire
In small study, women who had used oral contraceptives reported greater sexual dysfunction, less sexual desire, and greater pain during sex than those who never used the pill.
Low-Fat, High-Carb Diet Is No Gainer
Fad diets may tell you otherwise, but eating a low-fat, high-carb diet won't make you gain weight.
Suicide Drops With Antidepressant Use
Concerns that antidepressants raises suicide risk debunked by study finding that the drugs reduced suicide attempts.
Study Shows Statins Don't Cut Cancer Risk
New study dashes doctors hopes that cholesterol lowering drugs would also cut cancer risk.
Children No Safer in SUVs, Study Says
Children are no safer riding in sport utility vehicles than in passenger cars, largely because the doubled risk of rollovers in SUVs cancels out the safety advantages of their greater size and weight

POLITICS

Kerry Seems to Be Positioning Self for 2008 Presidential Bid
Massachusetts Democrat working to keep profile up, possibly in effort to take second stab at White House.
Lampson Files to Run Against DeLay
Former U.S. Rep. Nick Lampson files to run against Rep. Tom DeLay for Congress in the suburban Houston district.
Bush Meets With Prosecutors on Patriot Act
President insists that re-enacting the law, set to expire next month, is important for protecting America,
Rhode Island Legalizes Medical Marijuana
Rhode Island on Tuesday became the 11th state to legalize medical marijuana and the first since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that patients who use the drug can still be prosecuted under federal law.
Bush Administration Won't Lift North Korea Sanctions
The Bush administration rejects North Korea's demand that it lift sanctions to possibly resume stalled nuclear disarmament talks.
Bush Administration Criticizes Russia Over Natural Gas Limits
The Bush administration criticizes Russia on Tuesday for putting limits on natural gas supplies to Europe by reducing Ukraine's share.
Gay Marriage Supporters File Suit to Block Mass. Ballot Init
Gay rights advocates take action against attorney general who is allowing ballot initiative that would change Constitution to ban same-sex marriage.
Profile of Lobbyist Jack Abramoff
Washington lobbyist pled guilty to federal fraud charges after a long history of questionable dealings.
DHS to Grant More Money to Urban Areas With Multiple Threats
Cities will get more money if their emergency response plans for other catastrophes could also help counter terrorism.
Trump: No Governor, But Maybe President
Megabuilder and late-blooming TV star Donald Trump flatly ruled out running for governor this year � but hinted he may go for president in 2008.
Book: CIA Ignored Report that Iraq No Longer Had WMD
A new book on the government's secret anti-terrorism operations tells that the CIA ignored information that Iraq no longer had weapons of mass destruction.
GOP Presidential Hopefuls to Attend Leadership Conference in
Many high-profile GOPers hope to raise images in Southern Republican Leadership Conference.
Tanker Deal Loses 'Buy America' Provision
Congress drops "Buy America" language from a defense bill heading to President Bush that would allow open competition for a multibillion-dollar contract to supply refueling tankers for the Air Force.
Congressional Panels Had Hint in 2001 of NSA Wiretapping
Congressional intelligence committees may have known that the National Security Agency was expanding its surveillance activities, according to a letter released by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
Alito Hearing to Hit on Wiretap Authority
A 1984 document written by President Bush's Supreme Court nominee may shed some light about where he stands on NSA wiretap authority, and that makes the topic fair game for questioning during his confirmation.
Imminent Independent Counsel Report Gets Sliced Up
Potentially explosive allegations from a 10-year independent counsel investigation may never see the light of day through an appropriations bill negotiation that has some conservatives crying foul.
DeLay Prosecutor Subpoenas Abramoff Records
Texas prosecutor Ronnie Earle issues subpoenas Tuesday to find links between lobbyist Jack Abramoff and Rep. Tom DeLay.
Feds Assist Coal Mine Rescue; Bush Monitors Effort
The federal government lends it support to help rescue 13 miners trapped in a West Virginia coal mine as President Bush receives regular briefings on the situation.
U.S. Wants U.N. to Probe Allegation by Former Syrian Official
The Bush administration asks U.N. investigators to probe an allegation by a former Syrian official about the assassination of former Lebanese President Rafik Hariri.
D.C. Councilman, Former Mayor Barry Robbed at Gunpoint
Two young people who helped him carry in groceries -- and were tipped for the assistance -- came back to Barry's apartment with a gun.
Texas Comptroller Enters Governor's Race as Independent
Texas Republican Comptroller Carole Strayhorn enters governor's race as an independent to challenge GOP incumbent Rick Perry.

SCIENCE

Ancient Egyptians Held Dwarves in High Esteem
Short stature didn't prevent dwarves in ancient Egyptian culture from attaining high positions in society. Some served as assistants to the pharaoh, while others were looked up to as gods.
Study: Guppies Have Menopause, Too
A new study finds that guppies experience menopause just like humans and other animals. The study is the first demonstration of menopause in fish and raises the question of why some female animals live beyond their fertile years at all.
U.N. Shuts Off Caviar Exports
The U.N. began blocking caviar exports from countries that produce the luxury food item on Tuesday, citing evidence of dwindling sturgeon populations.
The Surprising Complexity of Walking
A new study has found that continuous visual guidance mechanisms may be needed for accurate foot placement.
Scores of Beached Whales Shot Dead in New Zealand
Forty-nine pilot whales beach selves in Golden Bay on South Island; eight die, wildlife officers shoot remaining 41 out of mercy.

TECHNOLOGY

AOL: Donald Trump Unwitting King of Spam
If you were dreaming about convincing Donald Trump to bring you on as his next apprentice, you needed to look no further than your e-mail inbox in 2005 to find information on how to achieve the far-flung career goal, according to America Online Inc.
'Extremely Critical Flaw' in Windows Discovered, Exploited
Microsoft Corp. has issued a security advisory for what Secunia is deeming an "extremely critical flaw" in Windows Metafile Format (.wmf) that is now being exploited on fully patched systems by malicious attackers.
Opera to Bundle Google Into Next Cell-Phone Browser
Google Inc.'s search features will be included within the Opera Mini, a new browser for cell phones due next month from Norway-based Opera Software SSA.

U.S. & WORLD

North Korea Urges U.S. to Lift Sanctions
North Korea refuses to return to nuclear disarmament talks unless U.S. lifts sanctions it imposed due to currency counterfeiting.
Mexican Officials Investigate Shooting Death at California B
Mexican gov't opens investigation into Mexican migrant who was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol while trying to enter California.
Death Toll in Indonesian Floods Rises to 57
Rescuers discover 23 more bodies in central Indonesia after flash floods; bringing death toll to 57.
Explosion Traps 13 W. Va. Miners
Six miners made it out of a mine after an explosion trapped 13 others, an emergency official said on Monday.
Sharon to Transfer Power During Surgery
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will temporarily hand over power to his deputy while he undergoes a heart procedure on Thursday, his office disclosed.
Fast Facts: Recent U.S. Coal Mining Disasters
A look at U.S. coal mining disasters in recent years.
Exploded W. Va. Mine Cited 208 Times in 2005
Exploded W. Va. mine that trapped 13 miners was cited several times for safety violations.
Miners' Families: 'It's Hard Waiting'
The family members of the 13 trapped West Virginia coal miners try to support each other as they await word on the fate of their loved ones.
Teen Who Went to Iraq Skips Facing Media
16-year-old Farris Hassan, the American teen who cut class to make a solo trip to Iraq, skips is scheduled meeting with reporters.
Rescue Workers 'Discouraged' in Search for Trapped Miners
Thirteen miners were still trapped in W. Virginia mine as rescue teams attempted to find their location.
U.S. Issues Dirty Bomb Cleanup Guidelines
The government issued cleanup standards Tuesday for a "dirty bomb" terrorist attack that would in some cases be far less rigorous than what is required for Superfund sites, nuclear power plants and nuclear waste dumps.
Dry, Warm Wind Threatens Southwestern Fire Zone
Firefighters faced a threat of windier, warmer weather Tuesday as they battled fast-moving blazes that have virtually destroyed some small towns and charred hundreds of thousands of acres of drought-stricken Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
British Woman Marries Dolphin
A British woman married a male dolphin named 'Cindy' in Israel last week, according to the bride.
Experts: London Bombings Were Inexpensive
The homicide bombings that killed 52 people on London's transit system in July were a relatively inexpensive operation, security experts say.
Virginia Family Reportedly Found in Burning Home With Hands
Virginia musician Bryan Harvey, his wife and two daughters are found in their burning home, reportedly bound with tape and throats slashed.
Iran to Resume Nuclear Fuel Research
Iran has decided to resume research into nuclear fuel production, but would not enrich uranium, a top official said Tuesday.
Many Trying Mini-Cattle for Backyards
New breeds of pint-sized heifers and bulls are making it easier for small farmers to raise cattle for milk, meat or just fun.
Pa. Mine Rescuers Lament Situation
Those involved in the 2002 rescue of nine trapped miners in Pennsylvania lament that praying is about all they can do.
Peru Asks Chile to Extradite Fujimori
Peru formally asked Chile on Tuesday to extradite former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori on human rights and corruption charges.
Roof Collapses at Czech Republic Supermarket
A supermarket's roof collapsed under the weight of snow Tuesday night in northeastern Czech Republic, but it was unknown if anyone was harmed, an official said.
Schools Closed, Traffic Delayed by Northeast Snowstorms
Rain, sleet and snow made a mess of highways in the Northeast on Tuesday, the first business day of 2006.
Search Halted at Collapsed Skating Rink
Rescuers halted their search Tuesday for people feared trapped for more than a full day under the fallen roof of a skating rink in southeastern Germany, concerned that the ruins could collapse again.
Iraq Vote Results Might Be Ready in Two Weeks
Results from the Dec. 15 parliamentary elections in Iraq might not be announced for two more weeks, an official said Tuesday, a day after Iraq's main Sunni Arab group agreed on broad outlines for a coalition government.
Russia, Ukraine to Resume Gas Dispute Talks
Russian and Ukrainian officials agreed Tuesday to resume talks over a natural gas price dispute that has reverberated across the continent and left Ukraine cut off from its supplies.
TV Show to Reveal DNA Results on Possible Mozart Skull
Researchers said that the results of DNA tests on a skull reported to be that of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be revealed in a documentary airing on Austrian television.
Tropical Storm Zeta Gains Strength
Tropical Storm Zeta gained strength on Tuesday as it moved westward over the central Atlantic Ocean.
S. Asia Quake Survivors Seek Medical Help
Hundreds lined up outside a field hospital on Tuesday to get medical help for various infections after freezing rain hit Pakistan.
Palestinian Election Campaigns Begin
Despite tensions between leaders and Hamas, palestinian election campaigns begin today.
U.S. Denies Chopper Crash Report
The U.S. military said Tuesday that none of its helicopters had crashed after searching for a downed aircraft following a report by an Iraqi soldier that one went down northeast of Baghdad.
Search Resumes at Collapsed Skating Rink
Rescue workers with dogs resumed early Wednesday their search for four people still missing after the roof of a skating rink in southern Germany collapsed, local authorities said.
Landslide Smashes Indonesian Village, Dozens Feared Dead
A landslide triggered by heavy rain buried a small village in central Indonesia at dawn Wednesday, leaving dozens missing and feared dead, officials said.
One Body Found, Other Miners Still Missing
Rescue crews found one body late Tuesday in a West Virginia mine were 13 miners were trapped after an explosion, according to the miners' family members.
Mormon Missionary Shot Dead in Virginia
A Mormon missionary was killed Monday night and a fellow missionary wounded after an assailant fired shots at them and fled, police said.
Kentucky Storms Spawn Tornadoes
Springlike storms that rumbled across Kentucky on Monday spawned at least two reported tornadoes that caused damage in Hardin and Lincoln counties. Funnel clouds sent others scurrying for cover.
At Least 10 Killed After Ice Rink Roof Collapses in Germany
At least 10 deaths and many injuries reported after an ice rink's roof collapsed on Monday in Germany.
Southwest Wildfires Cause Evacuations, Mass Destruction
Wildfires raging across Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico Sunday and Monday led to burned homes in Oklahoma City and evacuations in New Mexico.