BUSINESS

• Oil prices rise in Asia after U.S. drop
  Oil prices rebound in Asian after steep fall in U.S.; Light crude selling for $52.65 a barrel
• Japan stocks rise; dollar up against yen
  Japan stocks rise in early trading, helped by gains on Wall Street; dollar up against yen
• Investigator in HP probe to plead guilty
  Lawyer: Investigator in Hewlett-Packard spying probe to plead guilty
• Punitive damages awarded in Katrina case
  Jury rules State Farm owes punitive damages of $2.5 million in denied Katrina claim case
• Lawsuit over iPhone name may get ugly
  Cisco lawsuit against Apple over iPhone naming rights could get ugly
• Bristol-Myers, AstraZeneca in drug pact
  Bristol-Myers, AstraZeneca to develop, sell diabetes drugs; product approval a factor
• Automakers work on new safety systems
  Automakers developing pre-crash safety systems for vehicles to prevent crashes and fatalities
• VW brand chief to step down
  Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn lays new foundation for VW as Bernhard exits
• GM to increase capital spending budget
  General Motors to boost capital spending as it slashes structural costs at $9B annual rate
• Treasury bond prices fall deeper
  Treasury bond prices fall deeper after TIPs auction; eyeing retail sales
• Jobless claims drop more than expected
  Number of workers filing claims for unemployment benefits falls to lowest level in 6 months
• Six Flags selling parks for $312 million
  Six Flags selling 3 water parks, 4 theme parks in $312 million deal; shares jump
• AirTran boosts offer for Midwest Air
  AirTran appeals directly to stockholders by raising bid for rival Midwest to $345 million
• Dollar rises against the euro and yen
  Dollar rises against the euro and yen after jobless claims report, falls against pound
• Thursday's commodities roundup
  Thursday's commodities roundup: Copper dips; gold, silver give up early gains on sagging oil
• Rates on 30-year mortgages rise
  Rates on 30-year mortgages rise after employment report renews inflation worries
• Warm winter sends ski resorts downhill
  AP Centerpiece: Warm weather, little snow leaves Eastern slopes barren
• Over-the-counter Viagra sales unlikely
  It's unlikely Pfizer's Viagra drug would be sold without a prescription, analysts said
• U.K. raises rates, Europe holds course
  Bank of England raises rates, ECB holds steady on different inflation concerns
• China becomes No. 2 vehicle market
  China replaces Japan as No. 2 vehicle market amid car boom
• Infosys' quarterly profit up 52.4 pct.
  Infosys' quarterly profit jumps 52.4 percent on strong outsourcing orders
• Ag secretary: Farm policy must shift
  Agriculture secretary tells cotton producers world trade must drive U.S. farm bill
• Delta price may be burden for US Airways
  Delta's increasing price tag could be heavy burden for US Airways
• Kansas City is hub of animal health care
  Kansas City develops into hub of global animal health care industry
• Genentech Inc. 4Q earnings soar 75 pct.
  Biotech bellwether Genentech 4th quarter earnings soar 75 percent
• Wal-Mart touts health care enrollment
  Wal-Mart touts record on health care enrollment; critics disagree
• Ads tested in LA airport security trays
  Coming soon to an airport near you - ads in security trays
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FOXLIFE

• Madonna: Malawian orphans need rescue
  Madonna tells Letterman more Malawian orphans should be rescued, laws should be changed
• Mover, relative charged in Picasso theft
  Mover and his mother-in-law are charged in theft of Picasso drawings from NYC apartment
• Stonewall Jackson sues Opry in age case
  Stonewall Jackson, 74, sues Grand Ole Opry, claiming age discrimination
• Widow says Irwin death tape destroyed
  Steve Irwin's widow says all footage of his death was destroyed
• Masked man allegedly robs grandfather
  Masked Alabama man allegedly makes 10-foot hike and robs his grandfather's home next door
• Mel to skip Mexico 'Apocalypto' premiere
  Mel Gibson won't attend Mexican premiere of "Apocalypto," his film about ancient Mayans
• Intruder suffocates in cooling vent
  Intruder tries to enter Montana store through rooftop vent, but gets stuck and dies instead
• Paper: Billionaire got wiretap info
  Report: Indicted Hollywood private eye shared wiretap information with billionaire's lawyer
• Timberlake, Diaz call it quits
  Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz confirm that they've split in a joint statement
• Oregon man reunited with his tubby tabby
  Oregon man reunited with tubby tabby who got stuck in pet door of woman's home
• Fla. gov's staff fixes 'Christ' typo
  Christ's, er, Crist's staff quickly fixes typo on Florida governor Web page
• Burglary suspect picks bad hiding place
  Burglary suspect busts out of police car, tries to hide in sheriff's office
• German makes amends for 1970 shoplifting
  German tourist makes amends for shoplifting in Norway after 36 years
• Man trying to kill bees sets home ablaze
  Florida man who tried to keep bees off his property accidentally sets fire to his house
• Brown's 5-year-old son left out of will
  James Brown's 5-year-old son is left out of will, attorneys say
• Katey Sagal, husband welcome baby girl
  Katey Sagal and her husband welcome a baby girl, via surrogate
• MTV brings new reality to Movie Awards
  MTV Movie Awards to go live with new producer Mark Burnett of `Survivor,' `The Apprentice'
• Man beats intruder with extinguisher
  Homeowner uses fire extinguisher to beat intruder before catching him, police say
• Family feuds dog famous folks in death
  Family feuds follow famous folks into the afterlife as those left behind argue and sue
• Met unveils Wagnerian singing lineup
  Metropolitan Opera unveils dazzling lineup _ Voigt, Terfel and Heppner _ for `Ring' cycle
• Steve Martin writing memoir
  Let's Get Young: Steve Martin remembers early years
• S.F. company launches 'Meth Coffee'
  San Francisco company launches product aimed at coffee drinkers seeking a boost- 'Meth Coffee'
• Gyllenhaal ready for Golden Globes
  Maggie Gyllenhaal is ready for the awards whirlwind this time with her film 'Sherrybaby'
• Finalists announced for Story Prize
  Three finalists announced for third annual Story Prize
• Pigs outnumber people in German state
  Pigs outnumber people in northern German state for first time in two decades
• Music cred strong as `Idol' returns
  `American Idol' music cred is strong and growing as Fox reality show enters sixth season
• Theater fears violence, drops black film
  Theater CEO, worried about gang violence, won't show film about black fraternities
• Decision expected on Smith's son inquest
  Decision expected soon in Bahamas on possible inquest into death of Anna Nicole Smith's son
• Shakespeare's church needs aid, repair
  Shakespeare's historic church sends out plea for aid to meet $6.3 million repair costs
• New film shows positivity of black youth
  Actor discusses step dancing film that highlights traditions, history of black university life
• `Queen,' `Borat' among WGA nominees
  `Queen,' `Borat,' `Departed,' `Sunshine' earn Writers Guild nominations
• German comedy about Hitler criticized
  German Jewish leader sharply critical of new film comedy about Hitler
• ITV to air royal version of `West Wing'
  Britain's ITV television network says royal version of `The West Wing' will air next year
• Lists of best-selling books
  Lists of best-selling books
• Director Frears to head Cannes fest jury
  Stephen Frears, director of `The Queen,' to head jury of the 60th Cannes Film Festival
• Paramount Pictures president steps down
  Paramount Pictures President Gail Berman steps down 18 months after taking the job
• Clooney's docu on Darfur to air Monday
  Actor George Clooney presents previously unseen footage of his trip to border of Darfur
• 2 actors receive Directors Guild nods
  Actors Olmos & Dutton among nominees for DGA Award in directing movies for television category
• Gere Champions AIDS Awareness in India
  Richard Gere tells sex workers at AIDS awareness event in India to insist on condom use
• William Blake's 'Tyger' notebook on show
  William Blake's 'Tyger' notebook goes on display in London
• James Brown's body remains in S.C. home
  James Brown's body remains unburied as issues about his estate remain up in the air
• David Beckham to join LA Galaxy
  Soccer star David Beckham to leave Real Madrid for LA Galaxy
• 'Mockingbird' author meets with students
  Reclusive 'Mockingbird' author Harper Lee meets with high school students in Montgomery
• 12 finalists named in Grammy contest
  12 finalists chosen in contest to sing with Justin Timberlake at Grammy Awards in L.A. in Feb.
• 'Munsters' star Yvonne De Carlo dies
  Yvonne De Carlo, star of TV's 'Munsters,' dies in Los Angeles at 84
• Wedding guests cancel for Saints game
  Wedding guests cancel because Saints football game is scheduled at the same time
• Rapper N.O.R.E. testifies at trial
  Rapper N.O.R.E. takes witness stand to defend gang-member friend at death-penalty trial
• Matthew Fox talks about his dark side
  Dark side of Matthew Fox: 'I'm a liar and a cheat and a thief and the ultimate manipulator'
• Starbucks to sell memoir on child soldier
  Starbucks to sell memoir about child soldier in Sierra Leone
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HEALTH

• Surgeon uses dog in sales demonstration
  Ohio surgeon uses dog with aneurysm for sales demonstration against Cleveland Clinic policy
• Clinic: Surgeon uses dog for sales demo
  Cleveland Clinic says surgeon used dog with brain aneurysm for sales demo
• Cold medicine risky for babies, toddlers
  CDC warns against giving toddlers, babies cold medicine, cough syrup; 3 deaths, in 2005
• Ariz. valley fever cases soared in 2006
  Cases of the fungal infection known as valley fever soared 56 percent in Arizona in 2006
• Arthritis costs U.S. $128M per year
  Arthritis, rheumatic conditions cost U.S. $128 billion per year as population gets older
• Government says health care improving
  Government: Quality of health care improving, but prevention remains a missed opportunity
• Supermarkets to promote food pyramid
  Grocery stores, food makers to promote food pyramid, moving it more into public view
• Activists protest girl's stunting
  Activists condemn surgery to stunt disabled girl's growth
• Scientists map gene of STD parasite
  Gene map unraveling tricks of common but neglected sexual infection
• Government expands 'lean' label use
  Food and Drug Administration expands acceptable use of 'lean' on food labels
• Do iPods and TV hurt exercise benefits?
  TVs, iPods help some exercisers, but break the mind-body connection for those serious-minded
• Britain seeks opinion on stem cell study
  Britain to seek public opinion on human-animal stem cell studies
• Japan farm may have bird flu outbreak
  Japan's Agriculture Ministry has reports of suspected outbreak of bird flu at poultry farm
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POLITICS

• Climate bill sets stage for debate
  Bill to reduce global-warming gases sets stage for contentious debate in Congress
• Anti-terrorism restrictions eased
  Bush administration eases anti-terrorism restrictions on asylum, legal residency
• Giuliani dismisses issues in leaked memo
  Giuliani dismisses potential obstacles to presidential bid listed in leaked strategy memo
• Lawmakers grill Rice over the Iraq war
  Lawmakers' anger and ambition make for a combustible day for Rice
• Analysis: Democrats' delicate strategy
  An AP News Analysis: Democrats have a delicate strategy for dealing with Iraq war
• Analysis: Bush's new Iraq plan a gamble
  Analysis: Bush's new plan hangs on Iraq leader's reluctant cooperation and uncertain ability
• GOP: Bush would veto Medicare reforms
  Republicans say Bush would veto any bill altering Medicare prescription drug benefits
• Bush defends sending more troops to Iraq
  Bush defends decision to send 21,500 more troops to Iraq at Fort Benning
• Denver to host '08 Democratic convention
  Democrats select Denver to host 2008 presidential convention; 35,000 people expected
• Negroponte: Al-Qaida the biggest threat
  U.S. spy chief Negroponte says Al-Qaida greatest threat to U.S.; Hezbollah a growing danger
• Democrats unveil energy package
  Democrats unveil energy package to be voted on next week that includes a conservation fee
• Democrats stumble on special projects
  Senate Democratic leaders stumble, some Democrats join Republicans on special projects issue
• Texas congressman seeks presidency
  Texas congressman Ron Paul files for presidency, this time as a Republican
• Guantanamo protesters arrested in D.C.
  Guantanamo protesters arrested inside federal courthouse in Washington
• House passes bill for stem cell research
  House passes bill boosting federal support of embryonic stem cell research
• Pentagon seeks to increase military
  Pentagon abandoning its limit on total active-duty time required of Guard and Reserve
• Sen. Tim Johnson out of intensive care
  S.D. Sen. Tim Johnson transferred out of intensive care; has said some words
• FDA proposes hike in drug industry fees
  FDA proposes $87 million increase in product review fees paid by drug industry
• U.S. Iraq Quotes
  U.S. Iraq Quotes
• Congress divided over Bush war plan
  Senate GOP leader threatens to filibuster any Democratic move to block Bush war plan
• Comparison of Bush and Study Group plans
  A comparison of the Bush plan and the Iraqi Study Group's proposals
• Mrs. Bush praises Treasury renovation
  First lady Laura Bush praises Treasury renovation, wrapping up after 10 years of work
• Plan would gauge how long drivers work
  Rules proposed to put recorders on some trucks, buses to measure how long drivers are working
• Denver to host Democratic convention
  Denver to host 2008 Democratic convention, officials say
• The 2008 presidential field at-a-glance
  The 2008 presidential field at-a-glance
• OMB risk assessment plan called flawed
  Office of Management and Budget will not standardize risk assessment process yet
• Editorials on President Bush's speech
  Editorials on President Bush's speech
• Most in Democratic field want troop cuts
  Most Democratic presidential candidates are in favor of reducing troops in Iraq
• Romney says he was wrong on 1994 issues
  Republican hopeful Mitt Romney says he was wrong for moderate stands in 1994 Senate race
• Sen. Kennedy seeks universal health plan
  Sen. Edward Kennedy pushing for universal health coverage as he takes committee gavel
• Pelosi bans smoking near House floor
  New House Speaker Nancy Pelosi bans smoking for House members near floor
• AP Analysis: Bush speech draws lines
  AP News Analysis: Bush speech sets stage for contentious battles in Congress over Iraq
• Broadcasting Board head pulls nomination
  Embattled head of government overseas broadcasting agency asks Bush not to renominate him
• Bush rhetoric hard to square with facts
  Some Bush statements at odds with reality on ground in Iraq, Middle East
• Iraq troop boost will mean longer tours
  Bush's plan to boost troops in Iraq means longer tours from some, earlier send-off for others
• Minimum wage boost races through House
  Minimum wage boost races through House, would rise to $7.25 an hour by 2009
• Minimum wage measure moves to Senate
  House-passed legislation boosting federal minimum wage moves to Senate
• Dodd to enter 2008 presidential race
  Christopher Dodd to declare his candidacy for the 2008 presidential race
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SCIENCE

• Idaho governor calls for gray wolf kill
  Idaho governor wants to kill all but 100 gray wolves when animals are stripped of protection
• Mars orbiter spots 1997 lander site
  New Mars orbiter spots landing site of 1997 Pathfinder probe, spacecraft's parachute
• Put off reading this until tax time
  Put off reading this until tax time: Study shows many Americans say they procrastinate
• Boston science museum founder dies at 96
  Bradford Washburn, renowned explorer who helped revise elevation of Everest, dies at 96
• Bright new comet excites stargazers
  Stargazers abuzz about new Comet McNaught, brightest seen in decades
• Dozens of dolphins spotted off Hamptons
  In warm-winter oddity, dozens of dolphins spotted off the Hamptons
• Polar explorer to return to the Arctic
  Polar explorer Ann Bancroft plans to head back to the Arctic starting March 1
• Russian space legend would be 100 Friday
  Russia marks the 100th birthday of Sergei Korolyov; space legend put 1st satellite into orbit
• Restrictions on naval sonar OK'd
  Calif. coastal commission OKs restrictions on Navy's use of sonar, citing danger to whales
• Colombian nurses animals back to health
  Colombian teacher nurses abused lions and other wild animals back to health
• Researchers isolate deadly fish toxin
  Researchers isolate toxin they say may have killed millions of fish along East Coast in 1990s
• Don't put off these tips
  6 tips to fight procrastination
• Engineer says bomb test plan incomplete
  Scientist says environmental plan for non-nuke 'mushroom cloud' in Nev. is incomplete
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TECHNOLOGY

• Report: Sony sold 490,7000 PS3s in U.S.
  Report: Sony sold 490,7000 PlayStation 3s in U.S. in December, compared to 1.1 Xbox 360s
• Electronics show overshadowed by Apple
  Consumer Electronics Show vendors try to play catch up to Apple's Jobs and new iPhone
• Cisco sues Apple over iPhone name
  Cisco's lawsuit against Apple over iPhone naming rights could be costly and get ugly
• No truce in sight in high-def DVD war
  Warring sides in high-definition DVD battle hunker down for long fight
• True wireless media player in offing
  Wireless media player that can stream or download content without hooking up to a PC in offing
• Vid-game review: `Metal Gear' overhaul
  Video-game review: `Metal Gear' gets portable overhaul on PSP
• U.S. warns about Canadian spy coins
  U.S. defense workers warned about Canadian spy coins with tiny radio frequency transmitters
• AAA unveils online gas station locator
  AAA unveils online gas station locator
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U.S.

• Man sentenced to life in Napa slayings
  Man sentenced to life in double slaying that shocked California wine country
• Staff sgt. in trouble for Playboy pics
  Air Force staff sergeant relieved of duties after posing nude for Playboy
• 1st black female judge in U.S. dies
  Jane Bolin, nation's 1st black female judge and 1st to graduate from Yale Law, dies at 98
• 3 detained in Tenn. couple's killing
  Slain Tenn. couple last seen on date were likely carjacked; 3 men detained for questioning
• Correction: Multiple-Fatals story
  Correction: Multiple-Fatals story
• Immigration charges for Cuban militant
  Cuban militant suspected in 1976 jet bombing is indicted in Texas on immigration charges
• New U.N. leader details first major trip
  New U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's first trip to focus on Africa, Middle East
• Mom: Kids barred from 'non-English' bus
  Minnesota mom complains kids are barred from bus designated for non-English speakers
• Obituaries in the news
  Obituaries in the news
• Australia seeks citizen's U.S. release
  Australian foreign minister calls for speedy hearing for citizen held at Guantanamo Bay
• Texas-based pizza chain accepts pesos
  Texas-based pizza chain under fire for letting customers pay with pesos
• New Orleans residents march on City Hall
  New Orleans residents march on City Hall to demand action against violent crime
• Old nuke plant site OK'd for public use
  Former nuclear plant site in northern Michigan OK for public use, government says
• Antiwar activists rush to hold protests
  Antiwar activists protest White House decision to send more troops to Iraq
• Defendant in body parts case injured
  Defendant in suspected plot to harvest body parts is badly injured, his lawyer says
• Powder found at 2 S. Fla. courthouses
  Police investigate powder found at 2 South Florida courthouses; not considered dangerous
• 4 hurt in Ind. workplace shooting
  4 workers shot at Ind. business that employs disabled people; co-worker arrested
• Product recalls
  Product recalls
• Student-officer scuffle spawns $1M suit
  Mississippi student-officer scuffle caught on tape, spawns $1M lawsuit and racism allegations
• Judge: Men can seek damages from church
  Federal judge allows sex abuse lawsuit against Vatican to go forward in Kentucky
• Soldier pleads guilty to Iraq murders
  Soldier pleads guilty, gets 18 years for murders of detainees in Iraq last year
• U.S. military deaths in Iraq hit 3,019
  U.S. military deaths in Iraq hit 3,019 Thursday, according to count by The Associated Press
• Atlanta's panda cub set to debut
  A lot of work goes into Atlanta panda cub's debut
• U.S. marshal charged with leaking info
  Deputy U.S. marshal charged with leaking information to mob figures about witness in FBI probe
• Teacher arrested under peeping-tom law
  Texas teacher accused of taping student wrestlers with inappropriately close-up shots
• Poll: Americans oppose Iraq troop surge
  Poll: Americans oppose sending more troops to Iraq, don't think boost will stabilize country
• Fla. judge delays contempt case
  Fla. judge delays contempt case against former chief of social services agency
• Carter's book prompts more resignations
  Carter's book prompts more resignations at former president's human rights organization
• Gov: Mass. police won't arrest illegals
  Massachusetts governor says state police won't go after suspected illegal immigrants
• How different groups feel about Iraq
  How different groups feel about Iraq
• Texas city's immigration law put on hold
  Texas judge puts hold on city law against renting apartments to illegal residents
• Moms enter pleas in middle-school brawl
  1 mom pleads no contest, another pleads not guilty in middle-school brawl in Rhode Island
• Human Rights Watch urges EU to take lead
  Human Rights Watch urges EU to take lead in fighting repression worldwide
• Iraq Poll Method
  Iraq Poll Method
• Snow latest weather woes for Seattle
  Snow again closes schools for thousands, snarls traffic in Seattle, 1 death
• Americans weigh new Bush plan for Iraq
  Weary of war, Americans respond to Bush speech on Iraq with frustration and hope
• Pa. teacher on trial found dead
  Teacher, on trial for alleged inappropriate photos, found dead in car with engine running
• Judge orders paternity test in Duke case
  Judge issues order for paternity test requested by defense in Duke lacrosse case
• Carter agrees to book talk at Brandeis
  Carter agrees to discuss book at Brandeis, but format won't include debate with Dershowitz
• Man accused in family death back in jail
  Man charged with killing wife, baby returned to Mass. jail after psychiatric evaluation
• FDNY says flags on lockers are OK
  Locker crackdown causes outrage at FDNY, where firefighters vow to protest with flags
• Mass. fatal rail crash inquiry continues
  Investigators say human error likely behind fatal Mass. commuter rail crash
• Belafonte addresses Ohio students
  Belafonte calls on college students to help shape future as Dave Chappelle looks on
• Disabled boy's family sues Texas utility
  Parents of disabled boy sue Texas city's utility, saying power shut-off threatened his life
• Rapper Noreaga testifies at murder trial
  Rapper Noreaga takes witness stand to defend gang-member friend at death-penalty trial
• Arizona lawmaker serving in Iraq
  Arizona state legislator, serving in Iraq, misses beginning of state's session
• Jury takes break in Texas smuggling case
  Jury deliberations in Texas illegal immigrant smuggling deaths case to resume next week
• Coyote killing contest prompt howls
  Coyote killing contest in Montana prompt howls from animal rights groups, hunters
• Judge bars anti-immigrant smuggling tool
  Ariz. judge bans prosecutor practice of seizing wire transfers to fight immigrant smuggling
• Rita evacuation bus owner gets probation
  Owner of bus that exploded and killed Hurricane Rita evacuees gets probation for fleet mismanagement violations
• 'Mockingbird' school drama bridges gaps
  Reclusive author Harper Lee attends Ala. student performance of 'Mockingbird'
• Minn. Fantasy Legislature: nerds at play
  Minnesota political junkies find outlet for nerdy enthusiasm in online fantasy legislature
• Lawyer: Ex-Cleveland imam questioned
  Lawyer says arrested Muslim cleric questioned about ties to Islamic Jihad
• PC World editor slain at California home
  PC World editor slain at California home; son disputes suggestion drugs were involved
• Soldier's storage woes attract attention
  Offers of help pour in for Missouri soldier whose belongings were sold by storage company
• Work to start on foundation at WTC site
  Work to start Thursday on new foundation for 3 planned skyscrapers at WTC site
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WORLD

• Guatemala urged on adoption procedures
  Guatemala must improve its foreign adoption procedures, U.S. official says
• Ex-Colombian official describes escape
  AP Interview: Former Colombian Cabinet Minister shares details of 6 years spent as a hostage
• Ecuador, Colombia OK deal on fumigation
  Ecuador says diplomatic spat over Colombia's fumigation of coca has been resolved
• Extradition sought of church leaders
  Prosecutors request extradition of Brazilian church founders arrested in Miami
• Argentine judge orders arrest of Peron
  Argentine judge orders arrest of former President Isabel Peron in 1976 case
• Political clashes kill 2 in Bolivia
  Clashes between Bolivian protesters leave 1 dead, more than 60 injured
• Japan, Europe pledge greater cooperation
  Japan, Europe pledge greater cooperation in face of wide range of threats
• Australian foreign minister backs Bush
  Australian minister says Iran, Syria must stop interfering in Iraq
• Brazilian takes command of Haiti troops
  Brazilian takes command of UN peacekeepers in Haiti
• Nicaragua's Ortega signs trade pact
  Nicaragua's Ortega spends first day in office accepting aid package from Venezuela
• Britain urged against Saddam execution
  British foreign secretary says officials urged Iraqi authorities not to execute Saddam
• Russia detains bank murder suspect
  Suspect detained in connection with murder of senior Russian central banker
• Analysis: Warnings if Iraq plan fails
  An AP News Analysis: Signs of conflict over new plan, predictions of disaster if it fails
• U.S. detains 6 Iranians in Irbil raid
  U.S.-led forces detain 6 Iranians in the Irbil region; Kurds condemn the arrests
• Today in history - Jan. 12
  On Jan. 12, 1945, during World War II, Soviet forces began an offensive against the Germans
• Sudan open to peace talks over Darfur
  Sudan's government says it is willing to hold new round of peace talks with Darfur rebels
• Priest leads push to expose clergy
  Polish priest leads push to expose clergy who cooperated with secret police
• Russian billionaire detained in France
  Russian billionaire held as French police crack down on ski resort prostitution ring
• Saddam had ruled out plea for his life
  Hours before execution, Saddam asked lawyers not to appeal for his life, will says
• Protesters demand closure of Gitmo base
  Peace activists in Guantanamo demand U.S. close prison for terror suspects
• Rights group faults Chavez
  Rights group says Chavez has undermined Venezuela's press freedoms, judicial independence
• U.S. soldiers ponder Bush's new strategy
  On patrol in Baghdad, U.S. soldiers ponder Bush's new strategy
• Iraqi government welcomes Bush strategy
  Iraqi government welcomes Bush strategy; ordinary Iraqis give mixed reviews
• Ethiopian, U.S. pursue Somalia al-Qaida
  U.S. and Ethiopian troops continue pursuit of key al-Qaida suspects in Somalia, official says
• U.N. chief urges new efforts on Somalia
  U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urges redoubled efforts to stabilize Somalia
• Mideast skeptics blast Bush's Iraq plan
  President Bush's plan to boost U.S. troop levels in Iraq meets harsh skepticism in Mideast
• Life in prison sought for German bombing
  Lebanese judge demands life in prison for 6 suspects in German train bombing attempt
• NATO, Pakistani army battle militants
  NATO, Pakistani army battle militants at border; scores reported killed
• Britain: New Bush plan won't alter ours
  Britain says Bush's new game plan in Iraq won't change its strategy there
• Bangladesh president steps down
  Bangladesh president steps down as interim leader after declaring a state of emergency
• Bush plan rejects dialogue with Syria
  Bush's new Iraq strategy rejects proposals to enlist Syria's aid in ending Iraqi violence
• Iran nuke work seems slow, puzzling West
  AP NewsBreak: Iran's nuclear work stalls; diplomats, intelligence agents suspect site a front
• Iran, Syria denounce Bush's Iraq plan
  Iran, Syria denounce President Bush's latest strategy for Iraq
• Crashed jetliner found in Indonesia
  Family members express relief after wreckage of crashed jetliner found in Indonesia
• Searches reveal Italian hospital horrors
  Police inspecting Italian hospitals find unlicensed nurses, rats and garbage
• Jury selection begins in bombing trial
  Jury selection begins for failed 2005 London transit bombings trial
• 'Chemical Ali' denies role in executions
  Saddam Hussein's cousin admits to displacing Kurds but denies involvement in any executions
• Balmy weather slips up ice chess match
  London's balmy weather offers a slippery setting for Russian Winter Festival ice chess match
• Israelis show support for Tali Fahima
  Freed Israeli woman Tali Fahima does not regret the actions that landed her in prison
• Abbas calls for respect at Fatah rally
  Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls for respect at Fatah movement anniversary rally
• Turkmenistan to curb drug trafficking
  Turkmenistan's acting president promises to curb drug trafficking from Afghanistan
• Insurgents play role in bin Laden escape
  Afghan insurgent leader tells Pakistani TV his fighters helped Osama bin Laden escape
• Ethiopian dictator sentenced to prison
  Ethiopian dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam sentenced to life imprisonment for genocide
• Truck hits bus in central Iran, kills 14
  Runaway truck slams into bus in central Iran, killing at least 14 people
• U.S. hunts for key terrorists in Somalia
  U.S. and Ethiopian troops continue pursuit of key al-Qaida suspects in Somalia, official says
• Israel encouraged by a stance on Iran
  Israeli premier encouraged by firm Chinese stance on Iranian nuclear issue
• Iran summons Swiss, Iraqi diplomats
  Iran summons Swiss, Iraqi diplomats after raid on Iranian consulate in Iraq
• Russia resumes pumping oil to Europe
  Russia resumes pumping oil to Europe via Belarus, ending 3-day suspension over dispute
• Nicaragua's Ortega returns to power
  Nicaragua's Ortega returns to power, hours after leftist ally inaugurated in Venezuela
• 5 Iranians detained at Iraqi consulate
  Iraqi officials say multinational forces detain 5 Iranian staffers at consulate
• Shiite leader backs Iraqi security plan
  Shiite leader calls for government to hit law-breakers with an 'iron fist'
• Benin Voodoo Festival ends
  Benin Voodoo Festival drumbeats echo lost history for overseas visitors
• China tells U.S. its Iran ties private
  China tells U.S. not to meddle in ties with Iran
• S.Korea: Bird flu transmitted to a human
  South Korea says bird flu transmitted to a human during recent outbreak
• Activist: Cuba's Valdes Tamayo dies
  Cuban dissident Valdes Tamayo dies at age 50, activist says
• Mexican lawyer to help U.S. journalist
  Mexican human rights lawyer to help seek justice for U.S. journalist
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BASEBALL

• Pettitte picking up where he left off
  Back in the Bronx, Andy Pettitte wants to pick up where he left off
• Dodgers offer all-you-can eat seats
  Food for thought: Dodgers will offer fans all-you-can-eat seats this season
• Yankees: We want Rocket
  With Pettitte back in pinstripes, Yankees now hoping to pick up Clemens
• Bonds reportedly failed amphetamine test
  Bonds' reported positive test for amphetamines could be snag in contract talks with Giants
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BASKETBALL

• Redick seeing little NBA playing time
  Once a star, J.J. Redick scarcely playing in NBA for Orlando Magic
• O'Neal returns to practice for Heat
  Shaquille O'Neal practices with Heat for 1st time since tearing knee cartilage Nov. 12
• Bucks acquire Boykins from Nuggets
  Injury-plagued Bucks send Steve Blake to Nuggets for Earl Boykins and Julius Hodge
• Allen out for season with knee injury
  Celtics guard Tony Allen out for season with left knee injury
• 76ers waive former All-Star Webber
  76ers waive former All-Star Chris Webber, making him eligible to sign with another team
• Wade stellar down the stretch for Heat
  Wade stellar down the stretch for Heat; Pacers' O'Neal has strong second half
• Howard's huge double-double lifts Magic
  Dwight Howard has 30 points and 25 rebounds and Magic win fifth straight, 91-76 over Warriors
• Wade gets hot at end to lift Heat to win
  Dwyane Wade scores 14 in final 8 minutes, rallying the Miami Heat past Seattle 107-103
• A.I. snaps out of funk, but Nuggets lose
  Iverson outscores Parker 33-26, but Spurs beat Nuggets 92-83; Smith returns from suspension
• Mutombo passes Abdul-Jabbar; Rockets win
  Dikembe Mutombo moves into second place on all-time blocks list and Rockets beat Lakers 102-77
• Pacers win third straight for first time
  Indiana Pacers win third straight for first time this season, beating Boston Celtics 97-84
• Scott surprised Hornets won this one
  Accustomed to losing, New Orleans Hornets coach Byron Scott sees team beat Hawks for rare win
• Mavs keep up torrid pace, beat Blazers
  Mavericks improve to 15-1 in last 16 games after 99-74 win over Trail Blazers
• Raptors bounce back to beat Bucks
  Chris Bosh scores 30 points and has 6 blocks to lead Raptors to 90-77 win over Bucks
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COLLEGE SPORTS

• Boise State's Petersen wins Bryant Award
  Boise State's Chris Petersen wins Bear Bryant Award as national coach of the year
• Mississippi surprises No. 5 LSU 77-74
  Mississippi wins 2nd straight game against ranked opponent with 77-74 victory over No. 5 LSU
• Defense: Duke accuser changes account
  Defense: Duke accuser changes account, says 1 lacrosse player charged didn't assault her
• No. 6 Ohio St. survives against Penn St.
  Andrea Walker's 2 free throws with 1.3 seconds left help No. 6 Ohio State top Penn State 63-61
• No. 4 Lady Vols roll to 9th straight win
  Spencer scores 21 points, Parker adds 19 to lead No. 4 Tennessee past Florida 80-58
• No. 21 Middle Tenn. wins 11th straight
  No. 21 Middle Tennessee State win its 11th straight, 78-48 over Florida Atlantic
• Howell lifts Purdue over Michigan State
  Jodi Howell goes 7-for-8 on 3-pointers to help No. 13 Purdue beat No. 20 Michigan State 70-60
• No. 2 Tar Heels remain undefeated
  No. 2 North Carolina remains undefeated with its 10th straight victory over Clemson, 100-65
• Bulldogs roll over Mississippi State
  Chambers scores 28 points to lead No. 15 Georgia to 74-61 win over Mississippi State
• Davis nails it down for No. 14 Vandy
  Dee Davis' 2 free throws with 22.6 ticks left lift No. 14 Vanderbilt over South Carolina 67-66
• Little has changed for Maryland, Duke
  Little has changed for Maryland, Duke women as they head into ACC showdown
• Study: Minority AD's at all-time high
  Study: Minority athletic directors at all-time high in NCAA
• Ginn's injury 'just a sprain'
  Injury to Ohio State's Ted Ginn Jr. 'just a sprain,' father says
• Buckeyes' Gonzalez to enter NFL draft
  Buckeyes receiver Anthony Gonzalez will skip his senior season to enter NFL draft
• Marquette ends UConn's home win streak
  Marquette ends Connecticut's home winning streak with 73-69 victory over No. 24 Huskies
• Wednesday's College Basketball
• Jayhawks top Cowboys in Top 10 showdown
  Brandon Rush and Sasha Kaun lead No. 6 Kansas to 87-57 victory over No. 9 Oklahoma State
• No. 1 North Carolina grinds out ACC win
  Hansbrough scores 18 and No. 1 North Carolina overcomes slow start to beat Virginia 79-69
• Illinois-Chicago posts upset for ages
  Josh Mayo leads Illinois-Chicago to wild 73-67 overtime victory over No. 12 Butler
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FOOTBALL

• Postseason NFL Schedule
• Pro Picks: QB experience to be a factor
  Pro Picks: QB experience could be a factor for Patriots and Chargers
• One story ends when Eagles meet Saints
  One good story will end when Eagles meet Saints in NFC divisional playoff
• Coughlin fires defensive coordinator
  Giants coach Tom Coughlin fires defensive coordinator Tim Lewis
• Henry's court cases under negotiation
  Bengals receiver Chris Henry trying to reach plea agreements in 2 criminal cases
• Patriots' Seau sued for harrassment
  Patriots' Junior Seau sued for allegedly harrassing 2 women at bar
• Titans' Jones can have charges dismissed
  Titans' Adam Jones can have charges dismissed if he stays out of trouble
• Tapeh questionable for Eagles Saturday
  Thomas Tapeh is questionable for Saturday night's Eagles playoff game at New Orleans
• Broncos hire Bates as assistant coach
  Denver Broncos hire Jim Bates as assistant head coach for defense
• Rivers to make first playoff start
  Rivers to make first playoff start in shadow of Brady's success
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GOLF

• Wie struggles in 1st round of Sony Open
  Michelle Wie struggles with 8-over 78 in 1st round of Sony Open; Luke Donald takes lead
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HOCKEY

• Isles outlast Bruins 5-4 in shootout
  Blake and Satan each score in the shootout to lift Islanders to 5-4 win over Bruins
• Lecavalier lifts Lightning over Capitals
  Lecavalier has 2 goals and an assist to help give Lightning a 5-4 victory over Capitals
• Senators withstand Rangers furious rally
  Ottawa takes 5-goal lead early in third period and holds off Rangers' rally for 6-4 win
• Canadiens hand Flyers 5th straight loss
  Chris Higgins has a goal and an assist as Canadiens hand Flyers a 5th straight defeat, 4-2
• Hurricanes rally to beat Panthers 6-4
  Stillman scores go-ahead goal, Hurricanes rally from 3-goal deficit to beat Panthers 6-4
• Banged-up Maple Leafs overcome Sabres
  Jeff O'Neill scores twice, Mats Sundin adds 2 assists to lift banged-up Leafs past Sabres 4-2
• Oilers frustrate Sharks yet again
  Oilers frustrate Sharks yet again in 3-2 victory
• Bergeron, Stoll lead Oilers past Sharks
  Marc-Andre Bergeron and Jarret Stoll each tally 2 points as Oilers edge Sharks 3-2
• NHL-best Sabres can beat teams many ways
  Ryan Miller makes 34 saves and Buffalo Sabres edge slumping Chicago Blackhawks 2-1
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MORE SPORTS

• Barbaro shows good signs after setback
  Barbaro shows promising 1st step after suffering a significant setback from laminitis
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NASCAR

• Vatican newspaper criticizes Dakar Rally
  Vatican newspaper criticizes Dakar Rally following latest death
• Robby Gordon wins 6th stage of Dakar
  NASCAR driver Robby Gordon wins 6th stage of Dakar Rally
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SOCCER

• David Beckham to play for L.A. Galaxy
  David Beckham will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season to join the Los Angeles Galaxy
• Column: Can Becks spark soccer in U.S.?
  Column: Is warmed-over Beckham still hot enough to spark soccer in U.S.?
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TENNIS

• Federer, Sharapova top Aussie Open seeds
  Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova top seedings list for Australian Open
• Top seed Robredo reaches Auckland semis
  Top seed Tommy Robredo advances to semis at Heineken Tennis Open
• Federer beats Safin, advances to final
  Roger Federer beats Marat Safin 6-3, 7-6 (2) to reach final of Kooyong exhibition tournament
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