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BUSINESS
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EU Orders Microsoft to Share Code; Pay $613M Fine
Microsoft was ordered to share its communications code with competitors, sell a copy of Windows without Media Player and pay a fine. -
Anti-Linux Litigator SCO Inc. Files for Bankruptcy
Erstwhile Unix rights holder and Linux foe in dire straits after judge ruled Novell really owns Unix. -
Are Record Oil Prices Set To Torture Consumers?
The record prices are starting to torture consumers with questions of when and how the oil rally will impact spending on gasoline at the pump and heating oil at home as the winter season approaches. -
GM, UAW Continue Contract Negotiations
After a break from a 16-hour session, bargainers for both GM and UAW continued contract negotiations Monday. Union leaders reported the talks were advancing. -
Crocs Introduce New No-Hole Shoes for Medical Professionals
Crocs will introduce two new designs to meet the needs of medical professionals after concerns were raised about the safety of its resin shoes, the company announced Monday. -
Mars to Food Industry: Don't Mess With Our Chocolate
M&M's maker plans to continue using 100 percent cocoa butter in its chocolate, while other chocolate makers move to vegetable fats. -
Yahoo Tests Its Own Social-Networking Site
Yahoo's new social network service, Mash, will allow users to share life tidbits with friends and family online. -
New York State, NYC Sue Merck Over Vioxx
New York City and State file law suit against Merck over allegedly concealing Vioxx risks. -
Dole Recalls Lettuce Over E. Coli Scare
Dole foods announced an international recall of bagged salad lettuce on Monday after samples showed the presence of E. coli bacteria, the company said. -
Stocks to Watch, Sept. 17, 2007: Best Buy, E-Trade
Companies expected to see active trade Tuesday are Best Buy Co., E-Trade Financial Corp. and Lehman Bros. Holdings Inc. -
Amid Credit Concerns, Stocks Close Lower
Stocks dropped on Monday, led by financial shares, as a rush by savers to withdraw deposits at a large British mortgage lender fueled concerns that turmoil in the credit markets would spread. -
Court Orders Chiquita to Pay $25M
Judge orders Chiquita to pay $25 million fine for making payments to terrorist organizations in Colombia. -
EU Upholds Microsoft Antitrust Conviction
Court of First Instance squashes Redmond's appeal against landmark antitrust ruling, record fine; EU commissioner openly declares she hopes Microsoft's market share ebbs. -
Hovnanian Home Sale Brings in More than 2100 Gross Sales
The nationwide sale brought in more than 2,1000 gross sales, with about 1,700 contracts and 300 sales deposits. -
New Site Provides Free Music Downloads
New ad-supported music download service SpiralFrog.com scheduled to launch Monday; arrangement gives record companies cut of ad revenue. -
These Prices Don't Say 'luxury' So Much As 'outrageous'
When we talk now about outrageous prices, we're referring to those of goods and services that without rhyme, reason or straight-faced excuse are marked up to infinity. -
The Mind Gap: Digital v. Analog
Generation gaps are nothing new. But this is much more than that. Young folks today really seem to think differently. And I think the reason comes back to the computer. -
Obama Calls for More Market Transparency
In light of the subprime mortgage mess, presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke at Nasdaq Monday about the importance of investor trust in the marketplace.
ENTERTAINMENT
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O.J. Simpson Arrested in Vegas Hotel Armed Robbery
O.J. Simpson was arrested and held without bail Sunday in connection with the alleged armed robbery of a Las Vegas hotel room, police said Sunday. -
GRRR! Nominations for Most Annoying Emmy
What was Brad Garrett thinking? -
Madame Tussauds Wax Figures Now in D.C.
Dozens of naked bodies — all made of wax and fiberglass — lined the walls of a studio at the newest Madame Tussauds wax museum as workers prepare for its opening next month. -
'Sopranos' Meet the Gores at Emmys
Backstage at the Shrine Auditorium was where all the action was last night at the 2007 Emmy Awards. -
Spector Jury Resumes Deliberations
The jury in the murder trial of Phil Spector has resumed deliberations for a sixth day. -
Celebrity Figures Arrive Nude at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Madonna, Tom Cruise, Samuel L. Jackson and Angelina Jolie have arrived in the nation's capital, where they'll be among the stars of a big new attraction. One snag —they don't yet have any clothes. -
'The Sopranos' Wins Emmy for Best Dramatic Series
The Sopranos" turned its fade-to-black final season into Emmy gold Sunday, winning the best drama series award, and newcomer "30 Rock" was named best comedy series. -
Fox Facts: O.J. Simpson's Past Run-Ins With the Law
A timeline of O.J. Simpson's past run-ins with the law following his acquittal of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. -
Fall TV Season Offers Escape With New Fantasy, Sci-Fi Shows
The same television networks that bring chilling news of war, natural disaster and economic woes into American homes will try to make amends this fall by offering viewers an escape route. -
Sally Field, Katherine Heigl Make for Emmy Surprises
Twenty-two years after her immortal Oscar speech, the Fox network really did NOT like Sally Field.
HEALTH
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Anorexic Web Sites Make Even Thin Women Feel Bad: Study
Even healthy young women feel worse about themselves and their appearance after viewing pro-anorexic Web sites, according to a new study. -
Husband: Wife's Gene Therapy Death Was 'Avoidable'
The husband of 36-year-old rheumatoid arthritis sufferer says his wife's death during a gene therapy study was "avoidable." -
Study: Knee Arthritis May Be Sign of Lung Cancer in Smokers
A six-year study conducted by Italian researchers indicates that mild knee arthritis may be the first sign of lung cancer, according to a new study. -
Doc's White Coats Spread Contagious Disease, Says Britain
That familiar white coat soon will no longer be seen on British doctors amid fears they are spreading disease, according to a report on News.com.au. -
Study: Spam E-Mail Good Source for Prescription Drugs
Researchers purchased prescription drugs from spam emails -
O.J. Simpson: Mentally Ill or Just Arrrogant?
O.J. Simpson's public actions appear to be anything but normal. But is he mentally ill or just arrogant? One psychologist weighs in. -
Study: Teen Weight Linked to Adult Fertility
Researchers find that obesity and and being underweight when a teen is linked to fertility in adulthood -
Study: A Third of Men Don't Wash After Using Bathroom
One-third of men didn't bother to wash after using the bathroom, compared with 12 percent of women, said the researchers who spy on people in public restrooms. -
Buying a Dog: Tips on Selecting the Perfect Furry Friend
The purchase of a dog is a wonderful and important decision for many households. But there is a lot to consider when adding a living creature with its own personality to a household. Here are some tips. -
Report: Soda Sales Decreasing in Schools
School vending machines are stocked with fewer high-calorie soft drinks today because some states have banned the sale of sodas on campus and the beverage industry is phasing in healthier drinks, according to an industry report.
POLITICS
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Judge Michael Mukasey to Be Nominated for Attorney General
President Bush will nominate former federal district judge Michael Mukasey on Monday to be the next attorney general, FOX News has confirmed. -
Greenspan Seeks to Clarify Iraq War Comments
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan says comments he wrote in his new book about the Iraq war lead-up should not be taken to mean that oil was the Bush administration's primary reason for going to war. -
From Born-Again to Pagan, Six Also-Rans Debate
From the former mayor of Cumberland who says God is his co-pilot to the pagan head of a fascist union in Elkton, the six 2008 presidential candidates from Maryland are an unusual bunch. -
Bush Nominates Michael Mukasey for Attorney General
President Bush has chosen former federal district judge Michael Mukasey to be the next U.S. attorney general. -
Rep. Jim Ramstad Won't Seek 10th House Term
Rep. Jim Ramstad will not seek a tenth term, said two state Republican Party officials -
College Student Tasered, Arrested During John Kerry Forum
A University of Florida student was Tasered and arrested Monday when he attempted to speak at a forum with Sen. John Kerry after the question and answer session had ended, university officials said. -
Nebraska State Senator Sues God Over Disasters
Nebraska State Senator Ernie Chambers filed a lawsuit against God on Friday, asking for an injunction to prevent 'certain harmful activities and the making of terroristic threats,' according to court documents. -
Clinton Unveils $110 Billion Universal Health Care Plan
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Monday proposed a health care plan that would require every American to have health insurance just like states require drivers to buy auto insurance. -
Dem Hopefuls Court Voters at 2 Major Labor Events
Democratic presidential hopefuls on Monday brandished their labor credentials before two of the nation's more powerful unions in a hunt for endorsements -
Murtha: Efforts to End War Will Stall Through Primaries
Rep. John Murtha predicted Monday that Democrats will not be able to pass any meaningful legislation to end the Iraq war until presidential primary elections are over next year -
Romney: Iran's Ahmadinejad Should be Indicted
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad should not be allowed to address the U.N. General Assembly next week, but instead should be greeted "with an indictment under the Genocide Convention," Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney said Monday -
Obama Tells Wall Street: Keep in Mind the Have-Nots
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama told Wall Street investors Monday that several of them have been too focused on their own gain at the expense of struggling Americans and echoed Franklin Delano Roosevelt's call for a "reappraisal of values"
SCIENCE
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Fight Against Germs May Fuel Allergy Increase
Kids needs time around dirt and dogs to avoid allergies later in life, some researchers think. -
British Scientists Develop Non-Stick Chewing Gum
Bristol researchers play with polymers, come up with gum that sticks far less firmly to shoes, streets. -
Melting Arctic Opens Up Northwest Passage
Arctic sea ice withdraws far enough from land that northern Canadian coastline navigable from Atlantic to Pacific.
SPORTS
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Clint Bowyer Wins at New Hampshire
Clint Bowyer vowed to use the Chase for the championship to raise his Nextel Cup profile. One race in, and Bowyer is NASCAR's newest race winner.
TECHNOLOGY
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Hundred-Dollar Laptop Now Costs $188
Currency fluctuations, commodity costs boost price of low-cost machine to nearly double stated goal. -
Ad-Supported Free Online Music Service Launches
After years of buildup, free-but-legal download site SpiralFrog finally officially launches. -
Online Criminals More Organized, Professional
Top pieces of malware come with tech support, long-term service contracts, security firm Symantec reports. -
Apple Posts Application for $100 iPhone Credit
Applying involves filling out online form, responding to text message; credit can't be used on iTunes Store. -
Review: 'Jeanne d'Arc' Leads Portable Strategy Games
Sony's medieval French war game for the PlayStation Portable is so good it belongs on the big screen; 'Heroes of Mana,' 'Luminous Arc' not so much. -
California College Offers YouTube Class
Pitzer College in Claremont offering 'Learning From YouTube' media studies class. -
Review: 'Lair' Is Lame, 'Warhawk' Wonderful
Medieval dragon-slayer 'Lair' just doesn't get PS3's controls right; 'Warhawk' is a rush, especially in jet-fighter mode.
U.S.
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Larry Craig Bathroom Stall New Tourist Attraction
Visitors to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are flocking to the bathroom stall where Sen. Larry Craig was arrested in a sex sting. -
Cooler Weather Aids Crews Fighting Wildfires in California
Firefighters gained ground on two wildfires raging through brush in California thanks to cooler weather. -
Burglar Who Learned From TV Show Gets 12 Years
A man who says he learned how to steal from 'It Takes a Thief,' a cable show about how to protect yourself from theft, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday for a string of burglaries. -
1 Injured, Dozens of Homes Damaged in Florida Tornado
A tornado touched down in southwestern Florida Sunday injuring one person and damaging dozens of homes. -
Simpson Held Without Bail; Tapes May Reveal Role in Robbery
O.J. Simpson is being held without bail pending an arraignment Wednesday on charges connected to the robbery of a Las Vegas hotel room; audio tapes of the incident indicate his involvement. -
New York Times To Stop Charging for Some Web Content
The New York Times is scrapping a program to charge fees for access to parts of its Web site, including op-ed columnists and archives dating back to 1987. -
Search for Missing Aviator Steve Fossett Scaled Back
The search for millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett, who disappeared while flying his plane above the rugged Nevada wilderness on Labor Day, was cut back on Monday, officials said. -
Public to Decide Fate of Record Bonds Home Run Ball
Fashion designer Marc Ecko, who was the winning bidder for Barry Bonds' record-breaking home run ball, says he will let the public decide if the ball will go to Cooperstown or gets launched into space. -
Mom Arrested for Allegedly Setting 3 Daughters on Fire
A Texas woman was arrested for allegedly dousing her three young daughters with gasoline and setting them on fire; the children remain in the burn unit of a Dallas hospital on Monday. -
Yankee's Slugger Strikes Out Over 'Joke' Autograph
Yankees rookie Shelley Duncan has struck out with one young Boston Red Sox fan after writing 'Red Sox Suck!' in the boy's notebook during an autograph session last Friday night. -
Mass. Man Charged With Raping 6-Year-Old Boy
A Waltham man is charged with raping a six-year-old boy in a hotel swimming pool locker room. -
Mass. Man Sentenced for MySpace Sex Arrangement With Minor
A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to three years in prison for arranging illegal sex with a girl he met on the social networking site MySpace. -
Former Georgia Newspaper Reporter Attempts Bank Robbery
A former newspaper reporter has been arrested, charged with trying to rob a bank with a shotgun. -
Vt. Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes Attempts Suicide
A sixth-grade teacher was charged with multiple felony sex crimes against a child and hospitalized a day later after making bail and attempting suicide, Vermont State Police said Sunday. -
Snake Bite Caused Texas Killing Spree, Suspect's Family Says
The family of a man charged in the deaths of 6 people in Texas and Pennsylvania said Monday that at the time of the killing spree, the suspect was suffering psychological problems caused by a rattle snake bite he had received days before. -
Soldier Killed In Iraq Granted U.S. Citizenship Posthumously
The family of Cpl. Juan Alcantara, a native of the Dominican Republic who was killed Aug. 6 by an explosive in Baqubah, Iraq, received papers Monday that posthumously granted U.S. citizenship to their fallen hero. -
Teen Bride Cross-Examined in Warren Jeffs Trial
The trial of the leader of a southern Utah-based polygamous sect entered its second week Monday with the prosecution's chief witness facing cross-examination over an arranged marriage to her cousin when she was just 14. -
W. Va. Torture Suspects to Face Additional Charges
Some of the six people accused of torturing a woman for days in rural West Virginia are expected to face additional kidnapping and sexual assault charges, the county prosecutor said Monday. -
Jack Hanna, Flamingo Get Stuck in Airport Turnstile
Jack Hanna and an 11-month-old flamingo became trapped in a turnstile at the Columbus airport Sunday and it took the fire department to free the young bird. -
Dad Finds Son, Other Dead Hours After Cops Leave Crash Scene
The parents of two Indiana high school seniors said their sons were left along the side of the road for several hours after police overlooked them while investigating the accident; the boys were later found dead. -
Former La. School Deputy Convicted of Sex With Teen
A former sheriff's deputy who patrolled a Louisiana high school was convicted last week of sex with a 16-year-old student. -
Residents of Flood-Ravaged Minn. Town Attacked by Wasps
Residents and volunteers in Rushford, Minn. have been overcome by wasps after flooding that brought additional mosquitoes to the area. -
Georgia Police Hunt for Suspect in Deadly Shooting
Police have issued a countywide lookout for a suspect in a fatal shooting at a home in suburban Atlanta. -
N.C. Jail Reopens After Workers Install Air Conditioning
Workers have installed five air-conditioning units in the Yadkin County jail, allowing it to reopen more than a month after the state ordered it closed until the sheriff could bring the temperature below 85 degrees. -
Pittsburgh Church Creates $1.25M Sex Abuse Settlement Fund
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said Monday it has created a $1.25 million fund to settle 32 lawsuits alleging abuse or injury by priests. -
Men Kill Infant Execution-Style During California Robbery
Two men allegedly shot a 7-month-old boy in the head execution-style, seconds after killing the tot's 21-year-old father during a robbery.
WORLD
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U.N. Human Rights Official: Iran Must Stop Executing Kids
The United Nations' top human rights official called on Iran to stop the execution of children. -
Report: Israeli Jets Destroyed Syrian Nuke Cache
Officials from both sides are remaining quiet, but Israeli forces reportedly destroyed a cache of nuclear materials from North Korea inside Syria 10 days ago. -
Homicide Bomber Kills 8 in Afghan Government Office
A homicide bomber on foot entered a government office and blew himself up Monday in the volatile south, killing eight people, including four policemen, officials said. -
Hugo Chavez Threatens to Take Over Schools
President Hugo Chavez threatens to take over private schools refusing to submit to the oversight of his socialist government, a move some Venezuelans fear will impose leftist ideology in the classroom. -
Plane Crash in Thailand Leaves 90 Dead
At least 89 people were killed when a tourist plane carrying 123 passengers crashed in Phuket, Thailand Sunday -
Israel's Military Intel Chief Muzzled on Syria Strike
Israel's chief of military intelligence was ordered Sunday not to discuss an alleged air raid on Syria before a powerful parliamentary panel, tightening the veil of secrecy the government has thrown around the issue. -
Suspect in Spy Poison Death Running for Parliament
The sole suspect in the radiation poisoning death of a former KGB agent announced plans to run for parliament Sunday on the ticket of a pro-Kremlin ultranationalist party. -
McCanns Aim to Challenge Sniffer Dog Evidence
The parents of Madeleine McCann have contacted the lawyers of a man charged with murder who successfully challenged sniffer dog evidence after a judge in the US to threw out prosecution claims that the dogs had detected the smell of a corpse. -
France Warns of War if Iran Obtains Nukes
The chief U.N. nuclear inspector criticized talk of attacking Iran as "hype" on Monday, after France's foreign minister warned that the world should prepare for war if Iran obtains nuclear weapons. -
Chinese Man Dies From 3-Day Gaming Binge
A man in southern China appears to have died of exhaustion after a three-day Internet gaming binge. -
Buddhist Monks Stage Peaceful Protest in Myanmar
More than 500 Buddhist monks staged a peaceful protest Monday in a central Myanmar town, a resident contacted by phone said, the latest in a string of recent demonstrations against the country's repressive regime. -
Rule Change Could Allow Musharraf to Run Again
The Election Commission announced a rule change Monday that would apparently allow President Gen. Pervez Musharraf to seek a new, five-year term while still serving as army chief. -
Chavez Threatens Venezuela Private Schools With Ultimatum
President Hugo Chavez threatens to close or take over any private school that refuses to submit to the oversight of his socialist government as it develops a new curriculum and textbooks. -
Israeli Army Panel Urges Combat Role for Women
An Israeli army committee is recommending all combat jobs be opened to women, security officials said Monday. -
Saudi Women Push for Right to Drive
For the first time ever, a group of women in the only country that bans female drivers have formed a committee to lobby for the right to get in the driver's seat. They plan to petition King Abdullah in the next few days for that privilege. -
Opposition Leader Wins Sierra Leone Presidency
Sierra Leone's battle-weary citizens have chosen an opposition leader as their next president -- voting against the party that ushered the country out of a devastating war in 2002 and for the promise of less corruption and more jobs. -
Man Allegedly Blows Up Guests at Restaurant
Chinese police were searching Monday for a man suspected of intentionally setting off explosives at a restaurant where he had invited dozens of guests, killing nine people and injuring 25, a police statement said. -
Dispatches From Iraq: Hunting Al Qaeda, Part II of III
Al Qaeda still lurks in the area, so the farmers were happy to see us. One woman said that seeing the army out there was a blessing from God. -
Vietnam Returns Weapons-Grade Uranium to Russia
Nearly 9 pounds of highly enriched uranium has been returned to Russia from Vietnam under a Russian-American program to secure nuclear materials that could be used to make weapons, the Rosatom nuclear agency said Monday. -
Iran's Ahmadinejad Prepares for Trip to U.S.
As reports swirl in U.S. and Europe of plans to use military force to knock out Iran's nuclear development capability, the man behind the rogue state's defiance says he's coming to America to make his case to the U.N. -
Iraq Lifts Security Firm's License After Gunfight in Baghdad
The Interior Ministry said Monday that it was pulling the license of Blackwater's, an American security firm allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of civilians during an attack on a U.S. State Department motorcade in Baghdad over the weekend.
SHOWS
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FOX & Friends: Kilmeade: Running Man: Rudy Giuliani
I was amazed at the passion the crowd at the track showed towards the former New York mayor -
Hannity & Colmes: 'H & C': Iraq Widow on MoveOn
Exclusive: Widow of soldier mentioned in Bush Iraq address speaks out about MoveOn -
On the Record w/ Greta: Transcript: Goldmans on O.J.'s 'Confession'
Fred and Kim Goldman react to success of O.J.'s 'hypothetical confession' -
Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld: Gutfeld: Jodie Foster Needs a Reality Check
Jodie Foster needs to get in touch with reality -
Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Brit Hume: ACLU to Craig's Defense?
The ACLU comes to Sen. Larry Craig's defense -
The Beltway Boys: Transcript: 'Beltway Boys,' September 15, 2007
President Bush agrees to a limited drawdown of U.S. forces -
The Big Story w/ Gibson and Nauert: Heather Nauert: What Gibby's Really Like
What John Gibson's really like and what's in store for the all-new 'Big Story' -
The Big Story w/ Gibson and Nauert: John Gibson: Dems Need to Take Stand Against Left Web Sites
Democrats need to take a stand against leftist Web sites -
The Cost of Freedom: Recap of Saturday, September 15
Miss a minute of this week's block? Here's your chance to catch up! -
The O'Reilly Factor: Bill O'Reilly's Talking Points: Campaign Heat
The first serious shot is fired in the 2008 presidential campaign -
Your World w/ Neil Cavuto: Neil Cavuto: Alan Greenspan and MoveOn.org
What do Alan Greenspan and MoveOn.org have in common?
FOX FAN
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VIDEO: Kathy Griffin's Controversial Acceptance Speech
Father Jonathan speaks out on Kathy Griffin's acceptance speech at the Emmys. -
Lis and the Single Girl: The Art of Alimony: Increasing Your
My ex-husband, who was certainly not rich when we were married, all of a sudden is living in the lap of luxury. Can I take him to court to increase my alimony and child support? -
Father Jonathan: Huffington Post Theology
There is a dangerous path of using the name of God to push our own agenda.
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