BUSINESS

• Warring DVD Factions Do Battle at CES
  Toshiba unveils HD DVD player, starting at $499; Pioneer says it'll sell Blu-ray player for $1,800.
• Verizon Wireless Rolling Out Music Service
  Service to cost between 99 cents and $1.99, far less than rival Sprint Nextel's $2.50 per song.
• Circuit City Says Sales, Revenue Up
  Circuit City, one of the country's largest electronics stores, said Friday that revenue rose 12.1 percent during the holidays.
• U.S. Economy Adds 108,000 Jobs in Dec. as Growth Slows
  According to the Labor Department, the U.S. economy added 108,000 jobs in Dec., down from the growth in November and below the 200,000 jobs widely expected.
• Morningstar Names Top Fund Managers For 2005
  Morningstar focused on stewardship ratings in addition to investment performance when choosing the 2005 winners of the firm's coveted manager of the year awards
• Chrysler to Increase Production Capacity
  DaimlerChrysler's (DCX) Chrysler division said Friday it will increase production capacity by as much as 43 percent.
• Fed Officials Mum on Interest-Rate Policy
  Federal Reserve officials gave no sign Friday that an end to interest rate hikes is right around the corner
• Oil Jumps to $64 on Middle East Concerns
  Concerns over oil supplies sparked by geopolitical happenings in oil producing regions like the Middle East pushed oil prices to $64 on Friday.
• Stock Surge On Interest Rate Hopes
  Stocks traded higher on Friday, as investors eyed new jobs data and its potential impacts on rates.
• Stamp Price Rises to 39c Sunday
  The first rate increase since 2002 will boost the cost of sending a first-class letter by 2 cents, to 39 cents.
• Martha Stewart Conviction Upheld by Appeals Court
  A federal appeals court upheld the conviction of Martha Stewart and co-defendant Peter Bacanovic Friday but ruled that Bacanovic's sentence could be reviewed.
• Offensive Links Shut Down Wal-Mart Web Movie Suggestions
  Site users had linked 'Planet of the Apes' boxed set to movies about famous black leaders.
• Ease the Elder-Care Burdens
  Caring for aging parents and relatives can be very stressful, but there are ways to lower the burdens without reducing care.

FOXLIFE

• FOX411: Jacko Parties in Bahrain but Neverland Staff Suffers
  Jacko parties while Neverland staffers suffer; The 'fifth Beatle' suffers health problem; Hot rock acts play live; Directors, Writers and Screen Actors Guilds pick their favorite films of 2005.
• 'Hostel' Is Latest in Return to Gore
  Horror movies have taken a turn back towards their grisly roots.
• Stern: OK With Me If Daughter Performs Naked
  Howard Stern said Thursday it's OK with him if his leggy actress daughter, Emily, wants to perform naked on stage.
• Lisa Live: Blade Runners
  From the FOX network comes the new reality series “Skating with Celebrities,” which pairs stars with professional skaters for a point-driven couples competition on ice.
• Eight TV Stations Won't Air 'Book of Daniel'
  Eight NBC affiliates won't air the network's 'The Book of Daniel,' premiering Friday.
• Singer Lou Rawls Dies at 72
  Grammy Award-winning singer Lou Rawls has died of lung cancer in Los Angeles. He was 72.
• 'Phantom' to Be Broadway's Longest Running Show
  "The Phantom of the Opera" is set to become Broadway's longest running show.
• Glitter Charged for Alleged 'Obscene Acts' in Vietnam
  Former 1970's pop star Gary Glitter was charged on Friday with committing obscene acts with two girls aged 10 and 11, at a Vietnamese resort town, officials said.
• Cowsill Identified as Katrina Victim
  Former Cowsill member Barry Cowsill, 51, was found dead on a wharf in New Orleans after disappearing when Hurricane Katrina struck the city, according to officials.
• Ex-Creed Singer Engaged to Miss New York USA 2004
  Scott Stapp, former lead singer of Creed, is engaged.
• Hatch Accountant Can't Testify About Tax Problems
  Richard Hatch, the most famous "Survivor" of all, is already facing in uphill battle in federal court — and his trial doesn't even start until next week.
• 'Lost' Star Naveen Andrews Admits Fathering Child
  'Lost' star Naveen Andrews admits fathering a child while he was briefly separated from his longtime girlfriend Barbara Hershey.

HEALTH

• Baltimore Named U.S. Fittest City, Chicago Fattest
  Men's Fitness magazine has named Baltimore America's fittest city, Chicago the nation's fattest.
• Exercise Prevents Arthritis Disability
  Exercise may help prevent disability from arthritis, and it doesn’t seem to take a whole lot of activity to start reaping that benefit.
• Dr. Manny: Your Questions About Stroke Answered
  Dr. Manny Alvarez interviews stroke expert Dr. Arno Fried, M.D., chairman of neurosurgery at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, N.J., about stroke.
• Flu Pandemic Guide: Stock Up on Basics
  The federal government on Friday urged Americans to stockpile food and medicine in an effort to prepare for what officials warn could be widespread disruptions in the event of an influenza pandemic.
• Surviving Miner Receives Oxygen Treatment
  Surviving miner receives cutting edge oxygen treatment to aid brain healing.
• Pregnant? Vitamin D May Aid Baby's Bones
  By getting enough vitamin D while pregnant, women may strengthen their children’s bones.

POLITICS

• Lawmakers Push Lobbying Reform Amid Abramoff Scandal
  Lawmakers push lobbying reform in Congress amid lobbyist Jack Abramoff's scandal.
• Murtha Won't Take Blame for Recruitment Slump
  Rep. John Murtha fires back at criticism that he has hurt troop morale and military recruitment.
• White House Criticizes Robertson's Comments About Sh
  The White House criticizes comments by Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson that suggested Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's stroke was divine punishment for "dividing God's land."
• House GOP Seeks to Replace DeLay's Void
  Embattled Rep. Tom DeLay's hopes of reclaiming his post as House majority leader suffered a setback Friday as fellow Republicans called for new leadership in the midst of a congressional corruption scandal.
• Alito's Fellow Jurists to Testify
• Congressional Advisers: Domestic Monitoring Case Shaky
  The Congressional Research Service says final determination about the domestic NSA wiretap issue is impossible without a deeper understanding of the program.
• AP Poll: Americans Favor Giving Dems Control of Congress
  Americans want to give Democrats control of Congress, an AP-Ipsos poll finds.
• Foot Ailment Forces Cheney to Use Cane
  Vice President Dick Cheney uses a cane to help with an ailing foot problem.
• N.J. Expected to Suspend Death Penalty
  Garden State would be the third to impose moratorium on executions as it studies fairness and cost of capital punishment.
• Va. Governor Orders New DNA Tests 12 Years After Execution
  If proven innocent, convict would be first to be exonerated postmortem through scientific testing.
• Feingold Clout Could Grow as Intel Committee Member
  Wisconsin Democrat, who is sharply critical of Bush's authorization of NSA eavesdropping, will take Corzine's place on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
• Rice Cancels Trip Amid Uncertainty Over Sharon's Health
  Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice cancels a six-day trip t Indonesia and Australia amid uncertainty over the health of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
• Alito Faces More Hurdles in Confirmation Hearings
  Skeptics fear Supreme Court nominee will depart significantly from retiring swing vote Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

SCIENCE

• Buried Village May Revise Jewish History
  Settlement unearthed north of Jerusalem may have been inhabited by Jews after A.D. 70, when Romans destroyed Second Temple and Jewish population of Jerusalem region fled.
• Sound Science: Pete Townshend Blames Headphones for Hearing
  Rock star Pete Townshend blames his hearing loss on earphones rather than years of playing live with The Who. What's the science of his claim? Pretty solid.
• Bacteria Thrive in Hostile Human Bellies
  The harsh acidic environment of your stomach is home to many more bacteria types than previously thought, a new study indicates.
• Soda-Cancer Link Revealed as Myth
  Despite what many may have heard, drinking soda does not increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer. In fact, it might protect against it, a new study finds.

TECHNOLOGY

• Google Plans Another Year of World Domination
  Rumors that search giant about to enter hardware market; analyst predicts stock-share price of $600.
• Google's Next Move: Consumer Hardware?
  After many years of dealing almost exclusively in Internet-based services like search, Google Inc., according to sources, appears to be entering a new phase focused more on consumer electronics.
• Report: Google to Sell CBS, NBA Video Online
  Wall St. Journal says Larry Page will announce Google to sell video in Friday's keynote address at CES.
• Palm Unveils Windows-Based Treo Smartphone
  New 700w first device from Palm to run Windows Mobile, but has enhancements of its own.
• Wal-Mart Halts DVD Web Search After Racial Error
  Wal-Mart Stores Inc. temporarily shuts down web system for movie recommendations after it linked a 'Planet of Apes' DVD to films about famous African-Americans.
• Microsoft Shuts Down Chinese Blog
  Redmond complies with Beijing's request to yank blog critical of government.
• Microsoft Releases Patch for WMF Security Hole
  Redmond rushes out patch to fix WMF hole early.
• Gates Delivers Opening Speech at CES
  Microsoft chairman touts Windows Vista OS, expansion of Windows into non-PC devices; makes funny comments about Google in phone interview.

U.S. & WORLD

• Yemeni Kidnappers Free Five Italian Hostages
  Tribesmen in Yemen release five Italians kidnapped on Sunday for concessions from the government.
• Sharon Lies in Coma as World Ponders Legacy
  Israeli PM Ariel Sharon rests in an induced coma Friday following brain surgery after a massive stroke; leaders around the world offer condolences while some Arabs and Christians challenge his policies and actions regarding Palestinians.
• Israeli Politics, Mideast Peace Process in Flux
  With Ariel Sharon's health situation making it unlikely he will get back into politics in Israel, many are questioning the future of not only internal Israeli politics but of the Middle East peace process.
• Third Sibling Dies of Bird Flu in Turkey
  An 11-year-old girl died Friday of suspected bird flu in eastern Turkey — days after her brother and sister succumbed to the disease — and their doctor said they probably contracted the illness by playing with dead chickens.
• Doomed Miners Wrote Farewell Notes to Families
  Relatives of dead miners handed poignant notes dying men had written as they slowly suffocated.
• Porn Star to Face Child Rape Charges
  Porn star Genevieve Elise Silva is expected to be extradited for Oklahoma to California to face charges of raping a 15-year-old boy.
• Padilla Makes First Court Appearance
  Alleged Al Qaeda operative Jose Padilla, who has been held as an 'enemy combatant' for 3 1/2 years, taken from a Navy brig and put on a plane to Miami to face terrorism charges in civilian court.
• Misprinted $20 Bill Sells for $25,300
  A $20 bill mysteriously printed on top of an ordinary fruit sticker sold Friday for $25,300, an auction company official said.
• My Lai Massacre Hero Thompson Dead
  Former U.S. Army helicopter pilot Hugh Thompson, Jr., who rescued Vietnamese civilians during the My Lai massacre in Vietnam, died on Friday at the age of 62, Veterans Administration officials said.
• Mecca Hotel Collapse Death Toll at 76
  Rescue workers have stopped searching for survivors of a building collapse in Saudi Arabia where 76 people died.
• Investigators Search Scene of Coal Mine Disaster
  Federal investigators searched the area for clues on Friday at the scene of the W. Virginia coal mine explosion which killed 12 miners.
• Alleged Al Qaeda Operative Padilla in Civilian Court
  Alleged Al Qaeda operative Jose Padilla, who was held under suspicion of trying to build a 'dirty bomb,' was scheduled to enter a plea in Federal Court on Friday.
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• Dolphins from Katrina-Damaged Marine Park Moved
  Dolphins from a marine park in Gulfport, Mississippi that was damaged by Hurricane Katrina were moved to a resort in the Bahamas, officials said.
• Zawahiri Claims Victory for Islam in Iraq
  Al Qaeda's No. 2, Ayman al-Zawahiri, said in a videotape aired Friday that the United States' recent decision to withdraw some troops from Iraq represented "the victory of Islam."
• Supreme Court to Consider Special Education Lawsuits
  Court agrees to decide whether Disabilities Education Act authorizes payment of expert fees to parents who win cases.
• ATM Scam Nets Thieves Over $100G
  A team of clever crooks ripped off more than $100,000 from at least 50 unsuspecting ATM users in Chinatown and on Staten Island in one of the largest ever info-heists from city banks, police said yesterday.
• Report: No Patriot Act Abuse in FBI Madrid Bomb Probe
  A Justice Department report says that the FBI was sloppy but did not violate the Patriot Act in the probe of an Oregon lawyer mistakenly held in connection to the 2004 Madrid train bombing in Spain.
• Supreme Court to Clarify Police Searches of Homes
  High court to weigh in on what emergency situations permit cops to enter homes without a warrant.
• Rocket Attack Kills Eight Pakistani Soldiers
  Assailants kill eight Pakistani security troops in rocket attack near Afghan border.
• Sharon's Emergency Surgery Ends
  Ariel Sharon underwent five hours of emergency brain surgery Friday that doctors said successfully stopped a hemorrhage and relieved swelling inside his skull.
• Hospitalized Miner Remains Sedated
  The lone survivor of a coal mine explosion underwent two oxygen treatments and remained under sedation as he struggled to recover from brain damage and other injuries, doctors said Friday.
• Landmark Chicago Church Destroyed in Fire
  A massive fire Friday destroyed a landmark church on the city's South Side, the flames and smoke shooting so high into the air they could be seen from blocks around.
• Plea, Bail Hearing Delayed in Padilla Case
  Former "enemy combatant" Jose Padilla returned to court Friday, a day after his transfer from military to civilian custody, but a judge agreed to postpone hearing his plea and deciding whether he should be granted bail.
• Sharon's Emergency Surgery Ends
  Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's emergency brain surgery to drain blood and relieve pressure ended after several hours, a hospital official said without giving details on his condition.
• Investigation Finds Scout Jamboree Deaths Accidental
  The electrocution deaths of four Boy Scout leaders at the National Scout Jamboree last summer were found to be accidental, an Army spokesman said Friday.
• Military: 11 GIs Died in Iraq Thursday
  Homicide bombers, roadside bombs kill greatest number of American service members in one day since Dec. 1.
• U.S. Sailor Held in Japanese Woman's Slaying
  A U.S. sailor being held by the American military in the killing of a Japanese woman has confessed to the crime, police said Friday. A media report said an arrest warrant will be sought as early as Saturday.
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• Lake Pontchartrain Bridge Reopens
  A major bridge over Lake Pontchartrain that was torn apart by Hurricane Katrina reopened fully to traffic just before dawn Friday.

VIEWS

• Will Germany's New Chancellor Mend Transatlantic Rift?
  Angela Merkel's coming visit to the U.S. may mend strained German-U.S. relations.

SHOWS

• DaySide: Topics and Guests: Jan. 5
• FOX & Friends: Back to Work
  It's official: The holiday vacation season has come to a close
• FOX & Friends: Guests and Topics for Jan. 6
• Hannity & Colmes: Dr. Laura Discusses Her New Book
  Dr. Laura Discusses Her New Book
• Hannity & Colmes: Guests and Topics: Jan. 5
  January 5
• Heartland w/ John Kasich: Topics and Guests for December 31
  December 31
• On the Record w/ Greta: A Coal Miner's Note
  Only a giant of a man would in his last moments think of others
• On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: New Details in the Search for George Smith
• On the Record w/ Greta: Topics and Guests: January 5
• Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Topics and Guests: Jan. 5
• Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Read the Grapevine
  Read the Grapevine
• Studio B w/ Shepard Smith: Topics & Guests for January 5
• The Big Story Weekend: Topics and Guests for January 1
  January 1
• The Big Story w/ John Gibson: Topics and Guests for December 28
  Topics and Guests for December 28
• The Big Story w/ John Gibson: Read My Word
  How do you measure terror that didn't happen?
• The Big Story w/ John Gibson: Bush Discusses Iraq War with Former Foreign Policy Leaders
• The Big Story w/ John Gibson: Read My Word
  Moronic judges that don't want to do their job should retire or go into door-to-door sales
• The Lineup: December 31
  December 31
• The O'Reilly Factor: The ACLU Exposes Itself...
  The ACLU Exposes Itself...
• The O'Reilly Factor: Bill's Talking Points
  The culture war plays out on the David Letterman program
• The O'Reilly Factor: Madeleine Albright on the White House Iraq Confab...
  Madeleine Albright on the White House Iraq confab
• The O'Reilly Factor: January 5
  January 5
• War Stories: Animal Warriors
• Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Wednesday, January 5
  What lessons can we learn from the Sago Mine tragedy? The mine's owner, Wilbur Ross, chairman of the International Coal Group, sits down with Neil
• Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Transcript: ICG's Wilbur Ross on the Sago Mine Tragedy
  Transcript: What lessons can be learned from the Sago Mine tragedy?

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