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BUSINESS
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China's Dongfeng in talks with Volvo
Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor in talks with Volvo to manufacture trucks -
Judge: Lawsuit against XM may proceed
Judge finds XM Satellite Radio might be cheating music companies -
Tech-related demand for area codes falls
Demand for new area codes falls after regulatory change that cuts down on wasted phone numbers -
Earnings command Wall Street's attention
Investors await earnings deluge, State of Union speech to determine direction of stock market -
Putin vows to smooth energy deliveries
Russian leader Vladimir Putin vows to cut dependence on transit states in energy delivery -
Can Beckham appeal to L.A. Hispanics?
Major League Soccer's bet on star David Beckham could hinge on appeal to Hispanics -
Gas price down about 14 cents in 2 weeks
Average retail price of gas drops nearly 14 cents over 2 weeks nationwide, survey finds -
Programs let homes produce green power
Programs let homes with windmills, solar panels, fuel cells become green power producers -
NASD firms OK oversight merger with NYSE
NASD members approve changes needed to form single regulatory group with NYSE -
British Airways cabin crew to strike
Thousands of British Airways cabin crew plan strike as sick leave, staffing talks break down -
Romania, Bulgaria see construction boom
Romania, Bulgaria enjoy major construction boom following their inclusion to European Union -
Japan to crack down on illegal trade
Report: Japan to stiffen penalties for those breaking trade restrictions on North Korea
ENTERTAINMENT
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DiCaprio: I'm no 'piece of cute meat'
Leonardo DiCaprio says he felt objectified like 'a piece of cute meat' after 'Titanic' success -
Indies aim to grab share of online sales
Independent labels pool access to music catalogs in digital challenge to major companies -
Injury forces Barker off +44 tour
Fractured arm forces Travis Barker, formerly of Blink-182, off tour with his new band -
ABC leads nominees for GLAAD awards
ABC leads nominees for awards from group that monitors gay representations in media -
'Barney Miller' officer Ron Carey dies
Ron Carey, actor on 'Barney Miller' and in several Mel Brooks films, dies at 71 -
Alicia Keys offers college scholarships
Alicia Keys offers $5,000 scholarships to students in Jacksonville, New Orleans, Atlanta, NYC -
Fox launching new morning program
Starting Monday, Fox hopes television viewers want to spend mornings with Jerrick and Huddy -
Golden Globes boost box office fortunes
Golden Globes boost box office take for smaller films like 'Last King,' 'Babel,' 'The Queen' -
Barenboim plays Carnegie 50 years later
Golden moment: Daniel Barenboim plays Carnegie Hall on 50th anniversary of his debut -
'Buffalo' tugs emotions at Sundance
Arriaga's latest examination of love and death premieres at Sundance -
Producers Guild gives nod to 'Sunshine'
Offbeat, dark comedy 'Little Miss Sunshine' pulls off upset with Producers Guild win -
Croc hunter's daughter hits NYC stage
Crocodile hunter's Steve Irwin's daughter onstage in NYC with animals for Australia Week -
Burglars break into flower shop 30 times
Scent of money attracts unwelcome visitors to Malaysian flower shop -- again and again -
Chenoweth buoyant in Met performance
A night at the opera: Broadway musical star Kristin Chenoweth shines in concert at the Met
HEALTH
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Breast cancer research nears $1B spent
25 years after Komen Foundation founding, U.S. breast cancer research nears $1 billion spent -
More students shun cafeteria junk food
More students shun junk food in school cafeterias, opt for carrots, even whole wheat pizza -
Drug helps mice with muscular dystrophy
Blood pressure drug appears to help mice with muscular dystrophy, John Hopkins researchers say -
Paralympic summit held for wounded vets
Wounded veterans show determination at Paralympic Military Summit in Colorado
POLITICS
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Senators seek support against Iraq surge
2 leading Senate Democrats seek support for bipartisan resolution opposing Bush Iraq surge -
Bush expected to stress energy security
Bush expected to warn Americans on energy security, isn't likely to propose radical measures -
N.M. governor enters White House race
N.M. Gov. Bill Richardson takes 1st step toward formally entering 2008 White House race -
Clinton confident in her 2008 prospects
Day after White House bid announcement, Sen. Hillary Clinton says she's confident in prospects -
State inmates outlive people on outside
State prisoners, particularily blacks, outliving people on outside, government reports -
Hillary Clinton's life pivots once more
Hillary Clinton's life of improbable turns pivots once more, with historic run for president -
New House speaker shows she's boss
New House speaker Nancy Pelosi shepherds 6 bills through Congress at breakneck speed -
Iraq war may intrude on Libby trial
Bush Iraq policy may become constant background noise in Scooter Libby's perjury trial -
Sen. Biden warns against space arms race
Sen. Joe Biden warns against space arms race after China's anti-satellite weapons test -
Bush getting 2nd chance to defend plan
Bush to use State of the Union address as a 2nd chance to defend sending more troops to Iraq
SCIENCE
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Explorers set mark in Antarctica journey
Canadian, British explorers reach Antarctica's Pole of Inaccessibility without mechanical help
TECHNOLOGY
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Belgian newspapers take on Yahoo!
After court challenge to Google, Belgian newspapers take on Yahoo! -
Microsoft case lawyers claim violation
Plaintiffs in Microsoft case to report to Department of Justice -
Virus exploits interest in Europe storm
Experts: Spammers ride wave of European storm to spread junk e-mail -
Numbers behind Windows 95, Vista
Some numbers behind the Windows 95 to Windows Vista evolution -
Vista launch points to Microsoft changes
Quiet surrounding Vista launch highlights changed atmosphere for Microsoft since '95 frenzy -
Hackers attack Gorbachev's Web site
Hackers attack Mikhail Gorbachev's Web site over suppressed 1990 demonstration in Azerbaijan -
Creators put politics into video games
Developers create video games as tools to comment on political issues
U.S.
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Winter blasts Colorado again
More snow and wind blasts Colorado as Plains states reel from series of storms -
Agents search Chicago for mom, 4 kids
Agents extend search to Chicago for Indiana woman and 4 kids allegedly seized by ex-boyfriend -
Princeton plans no tuition hike
For the first time in decades, no tuition increase planned at Princeton -
Unique Cobra brings $5.5M at car auction
800-horsepower Shelby Cobra sells for $5.5M at Arizona classic car auction -
Parents turn against birthdays gone wild
Parents form Birthdays Without Pressure, turning against elaborate parties and gift bags -
Obituaries in the news
Obituaries in the news -
College: $400K stolen to buy computers
Former Ohio college employee accused of slowly stealing $400,000 in computers, electronics -
Mo. kidnappings suspect: Life was good
Suspect in Mo. abductions says the 4 years while 1 boy was missing were happy ones -
Slayings lead L.A. to vow gang crackdown
Soaring violence, including kids' slayings, leads Los Angeles officials to crack down on gangs -
Co-pilot lands flight as pilot dies
Mexico-bound jet makes emergency landing after pilot dies; flight continues with new crew -
12th trapped dolphin dies in New York
12th dolphin dies off eastern Long Island; boaters search for others trapped in shallow waters -
Plane skids off runway in Wis.
Plane skids off runway at Milwaukee airport; no serious injuries reported -
Pa. man's letter brings Secret Service
Letter to the editor earns 81-year-old Pa. man a visit from Secret Service agents -
N.O. seeks to clear housing projects
New Orleans housing authority tries to clear protesters, residents from projects deemed unsafe -
Family sues hotel over soldier's death
Family of soldier killed in air conditioner sues Savannah, Ga., hotel -
Ex-S.D. congressman's probation ending
Former South Dakota congressman Bill Janklow finishing his probation in manslaughter case -
Gingrich: 2008 run would be last resort
Former House speaker Newt Gingrich says he would run for president only as 'last resort' -
Princeton newspaper stirs controversy
Readers blast Princeton University student newspaper, accuse staff of racism -
Former Sen. George Smathers dies at 93
Former Sen. George Smathers, who befriended Kennedy, dies after suffering stroke at age 93 -
New Haven coliseum razed for development
Demolition crew blows up New Haven, Conn., coliseum; Elvis, Sinatra once sang there -
Carter calls his Mideast book 'accurate'
Former President Jimmy Carter defends book on Middle East conflict as 'accurate and needed'
WORLD
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Iran announces new missile tests
Iran announces new missile tests as Ahmadinejad dismisses criticism of the economy -
Louvre sets mark for yearly visitors
Louvre has record number of visitors in 2006, about 8.3 million -
Chavez to U.S. officials: 'Go to hell'
Venezuela leader, in broadcast, tells U.S. to 'go to hell,' calls Condoleezza Rice 'missy' -
Taliban to open schools in Afghanistan
Taliban to open schools in southern Afghanistan in apparent bid to win over local residents -
U.S. envoy sees potential in Korea talks
U.S. envoy sees potential for progress in next round of talks on North Korea nuke program -
U.S. intel sparks Iraqi shift on militia
U.S. intelligence convinces Iraqi leader to drop protection of anti-American cleric's militia -
U.S. military deaths in Iraq hit 3,057
U.S. military deaths in Iraq hit 3,057 Sunday, according to count by The Associated Press -
Video shows Egypt prisoner's humiliation
Video showing Egyptian police sodomizing prisoner with pole goes public, stirring angry debate -
Mexico: No U.S. pressure in extraditions
Mexico says U.S. pressure was not reason for extraditions of drug lords -
Canada to spend $25M on rainforest plan
Canada dedicates millions of dollars to protecting Great Bear Rainforest -
No party emerging to govern Serbia
Partial results show no party emerging from vote strong enough to govern Serbia alone -
Damaged ship leaks over 200 tons of oil
Damaged ship leaks more than 200 tons of oil, threatening to pollute English coast -
Russians seize Japanese fishing boat
Russian authorities seize Japanese fishing boat with 6 on board in disputed waters -
Today in history - Jan. 22
On Jan. 22, 1917, President Wilson pleaded for an end to war in Europe -
Rebels: Sudan gov't bombing N. Darfur
Rebels: Sudan's government conducts large-scale bombing in North Darfur, breaching cease-fire -
Muslim policewoman fans debate in U.K.
Muslim police officer refuses to shake hands with police chief in Britain, fanning debate -
Abbas, Hamas chief can't agree on gov't
Palestinian president, exiled Hamas chief fail to agree on unity government, but cite progress -
Modern pagans honor Zeus in Athens
Modern pagans honor Zeus with ceremony at 1,800-year-old temple in heart of Athens -
Canada's largest murder trial to start
Canadian pig farmer accused of being nation's worst serial killer; trial starts Monday -
Turkish teen said to confess to killing
Prosecutor: Teenage boy confesses to killing of ethnic Armenian journalist in Turkey -
Strife in Iraq and Lebanon worries Syria
Strife in Iraq, Lebanon worries Syrians, who fear spillover violence among religious groups -
U.S. troops killed in Iraq Saturday
List of U.S. troops killed in third deadliest day since Iraq war started -
No strong successor seen for Abu Sayyaf
Philippine security officials see no strong successor to slain leader of al-Qaida-linked group -
Iran plans 3 days of missile war games
Iran plans to conduct missile war games for 1st time since Security Council imposed sanctions -
Historians offer dismal Iraq forecast
'Bleak,' 'civil war,' 'breakup': Interviewed historians offer dismal forecast for Iraq -
Kenya sends 34 militiamen to Somalia
Kenya delivers 34 Islamic militiamen to Somalia, official says; some may be senior leaders -
Law could help modernize Iraq oil sector
If approved, new Iraq law could help modernize country's oil sector, allow fair competition -
John Paul sainthood process progressing
Documentation of John Paul's life nearing completion in sainthood process, his secretary says -
Observers may watch Turkmen elections
Foreign observers will be allowed to monitor Turkmenistan's elections, foreign minister says -
6 die, 10 hurt as bomb hits Baghdad bus
6 people die, 10 others hurt as bomb explodes on Baghdad bus heading toward Shiite area -
Earthquake rattles northeast Indonesia
Earthquake of 7.3 magnitude rattles northeastern Indonesia; no major destruction reported -
Former Chinese leader Bo Yibo cremated
Remains of former Chinese leader Bo Yibo, the last of the 'Eight Immortals,' cremated -
Secretary Reid backs Home Office changes
Home Secretary John Reid reportedly backs plans to create new British security ministry -
Iraqi police detain 3 Iranians in Mosul
Iraqi police detain 3 Iranians lacking documentation in northern Iraq city of Mosul -
Moderate quake shakes eastern Turkey
Moderate earthquake shakes eastern Turkey, demolishing homes in at least 2 villages -
Islamic Jihad launches rockets at Israel
Islamic Jihad militants launch homemade rockets into Israel from the Gaza Strip -
al-Sadr's bloc lifts political boycott
Radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's bloc says it's lifting political boycott -
U.K. panel urges Guantanamo alternative
Panel urges U.K., U.S. to create alternative to Gitmo and overhaul Geneva Conventions -
Algerian terror suspects OK deportment
Algerian terror suspects being held without trial agree to be deported from Britain -
Moderate quake rattles eastern S.Korea
Moderate earthquake rattles eastern South Korea; No reports of injuries or damage
BASEBALL
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Cubs, Floyd closing in on contract
Cubs, Cliff Floyd closing in on 1-year contract that may include 2008 option -
Utley, Phillies agree to $85M deal
All-Star 2nd baseman Chase Utley and Phillies agree to $85 million, 7-year contract -
Vern Ruhle, ex-pitcher and coach, dies
Vern Ruhle, former major league pitcher and coach for several teams, dies at 55
BASKETBALL
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Roy helps Blazers preserve win vs. Bucks
Rookie Brandon Roy has career-high 28 points in Blazers' 99-95 victory over Bucks -
Suns extend winning streak to 13
Marion has 17 points, 20 rebounds as Suns win 13th straight, 131-102 over undermanned T-Wolves -
Mavs hold back Heat in Finals rematch
Stackhouse scores 23 points as Mavs beat Heat 99-93 in rematch of last season's NBA Finals -
Spurs beat 76ers for 6th win in 7 games
Tim Duncan has 17 points and 15 rebounds to lead Spurs to 99-85 win over 76ers -
K.G. suspended 1 game for throwing punch
Kevin Garnett suspended 1 game for throwing punch at Antonio McDyess -
No brawl this time around for Artest
Artest returns to Palace for 1st time since 'The Brawl' as Kings suffer 91-74 loss to Pistons -
Cavaliers defeat Warriors 106-104 in OT
LeBron James helps Cavs rally from big halftime deficit to beat Warriors 106-104 in OT -
Nuggets win, now await Melo's return
Nuggets outlast Rockets 121-113 in overtime in final game without Carmelo Anthony -
Sloan moves into 4th on victories list
Jerry Sloan moves past Larry Brown into 4th place on wins list as Jazz beat Bulls 95-85
BOXING
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Hatton wins title back unanimously
Ricky Hatton wins title back on unanimous decision over Juan Urango
COLLEGE SPORTS
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Virginia Tech outlasts Maryland in OT
No. 23 Virginia Tech blows 8-point lead before outlasting Maryland 67-64 in overtime -
No. 15 Louisville tops Rutgers 53-50
McCoughtry has 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead No. 15 Louisville to 53-50 win over Rutgers -
No. 6 Huskies top Red Storm in MSG debut
Mel Thomas finishes with 19 points to lead No. 6 Connecticut to 84-63 victory over St. John's -
No. 10 Sun Devils win 6th straight
No. 10 Arizona State battles to 6th straight win, 62-54 over Southern Cal -
No. 3 Terps cruise past Wake Forest
Marissa Coleman has 21 points to lead No. 3 Maryland to 83-60 win over Wake Forest -
No. 24 Marquette stuns No. 6 Pitt in OT
No. 24 Marquette rallies after blowing 11-point lead to surprise No. 6 Pittsburgh 77-74 in OT -
No. 8 LSU rallies to top 'Bama 61-45
Fowles has 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead LSU to 61-45 win over Alabama -
Purdue wins in Versyp's Indiana return
No. 12 Purdue beats Indiana 81-58, giving coach Sharon Versyp a win in return to Bloomington -
Latta sparks Tar Heels past Wolfpack
Ivory Latta makes 6 3-pointers to help No. 2 Tar Heels to 86-65 rout of North Carolina State -
No. 14 Vandy's big run turns back G.T.
No. 14 Vanderbilt uses 26-0 run to overcome 9-point deficit and beat Georgia Tech 72-55 -
No. 22 Texas smothers No. 17 Texas A&M
Tiffany Jackson has 27 points and 14 rebounds, No. 22 Texas smothers No. 17 Texas A&M 64-45 -
Cole leads Colonials to 9th straight win
Kenan Cole scores 15 points as No. 11 George Washington wins 9th straight, 67-55 over Xavier -
Davenport reaches milestone for Buckeyes
Davenport scores 22 points, reaching 2,000 in career, as No. 5 Ohio State beats Illinois 62-52 -
DeHaan helps No. 23 Spartans stuff Iowa
Allyssa DeHaan has 16 points and 7 blocks to lead No. 23 Michigan State past Iowa 67-57 -
No. 20 Irish rip South Florida 82-58
Rob Kurz scores 21 points with 10 rebounds as No. 20 Notre Dame crushes South Florida 82-58 -
No. 16 Lady Bulldogs drop Seminoles
Tasha Humphrey sparks late 13-0 run as No. 16 Georgia drops Florida State 70-65 -
Noah lifts No. 1 Gators over Mississippi
Noah scores season-high 24 points to help top-ranked Florida beat pesky Mississippi 79-70 - Saturday's College Basketball
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Paris lifts No. 7 Oklahoma past Colorado
Courtney Paris scores 26 points to lead No. 7 Oklahoma to 82-67 victory over Colorado -
New Mexico State surprises No. 15 Nevada
Justin Hawkins scores career-high 29 points as New Mexico State beats No. 15 Nevada 80-73 -
No. 8 Aggies roll past No. 12 Cowboys
Acie Law has 16 points to help No. 8 Texas A&M beat 12th-ranked Oklahoma State 67-49
FOOTBALL
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Column: Manning leads his greatest drive
Column: Peyton Manning's greatest drive not uphill, even though it felt that way -
Comeback kid finally falls short
Comeback kid Tom Brady finally falls short with loss to Colts in AFC title game -
Bears, Colts set for historic showdown
Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts headed to Miami for an already historic Super Bowl -
Column: Smith, Dungy make history
Column: Bears' Lovie Smith, Colts' Tony Dungy become 1st black coaches to reach Super Bowl -
Manning rallies Colts into Super Bowl
Manning rallies Colts into Super Bowl with 38-34 victory over Patriots in AFC title game -
Defense helps Bears shuffle off to Miami
Bears shut down Saints 39-14 in NFC title game to reach Super Bowl for 1st time in 21 years -
Tomlin accepts Steelers coaching job
Steelers to replace Bill Cowher with Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin -
Report: Vick did not have marijuana
Report: Michael Vick's water bottle did not contain marijuana -
Goldberg: Dungy follows Lovie to SB
Goldberg on Football: Tony Dungy becomes the Super Bowl's 2nd black coach - Postseason NFL Schedule
GOLF
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Hoffman wins playoff at Bob Hope Classic
Charley Hoffman beats John Rollins in Hope Classic playoff for 1st PGA tour victory -
Irwin wins season-opening MasterCard
Hale Irwin wins season-opening MasterCard Championship by 5 strokes
HOCKEY
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At 19, Crosby goes to 1st All-Star game
At 19, Sidney Crosby goes into his 1st All-Star game as NHL's biggest star -
Nagy, Roche help Coyotes beat Kings 3-2
Ladislav Nagy, Travis Roche and Josh Gratton lead Phoenix Coyotes to 3-2 win over L.A. Kings -
Blues snap Sharks' 4-game winning streak
Manny Legace, Bill Guerin help St. Louis Blues snap San Jose Sharks' 4-game winning streak -
Kiprusoff, Flames shut out Oilers 4-0
Miikka Kiprusoff makes 32 saves, helps Calgary Flames shut out Edmonton Oilers 4-0 -
Stars beat Wild in marathon shootout
Stu Barnes scores in 9th round of a shootout to lift Stars past Wild 2-1 -
Robitaille's No. 20 retired by Kings
Luc Robitaille's No. 20 jersey retired by Kings in pregame ceremony -
Legwand's hat trick thwarts Blackhawks
Legwand nets hat trick, adds assist as Predators extend Blackhawks' skid to 9 with 6-3 win -
Avs end futility against Red Wings
Budaj makes 27 saves to help Avalanche end 7-game losing streak against Wings with 3-1 victory -
Prospal sparks Lightning past Hurricanes
Prospal scores on final shot of shootout to lead Lightning past Hurricanes 6-5
NASCAR
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Stephane Peterhansel wins Dakar Rally
French driver Stephane Peterhansel claims his 3rd Dakar Rally victory
SOCCER
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U.S. beats Denmark in Bradley's 1st game
U.S. soccer team beats Denmark 3-1 in Bob Bradley's 1st game as interim coach
TENNIS
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Hingis, Clijsters into Aussie quarters
3-time champion Martina Hingis to meet Kim Clijsters in quarterfinals at Australian Open
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