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Thursday, November 16, 2006
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BUSINESS
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Edwards acknowledges Wal-Mart query
Former Sen. Edwards acknowledges staff member asked Wal-Mart for help getting video game unit -
Nymex prices IPO at $59, expects $380M
Nymex prices IPO at $59, expects to raise more than $380 million -
SEC orders formal probe in HP case
SEC orders formal investigation of Hewlett-Packard Co.'s boardroom spying -
Starbucks 4Q earnings drop 5 percent
Starbucks says fourth-quarter earnings down 5 percent on accounting changes -
Hewlett-Packard 4Q results quadruple
Hewlett-Packard's fourth-quarter results quadruple, beating Wall Street expectations -
Seeing money can change behavior
Study demonstrates that showing people money can change their behavior -
Oil sinks $2.50 for lowest level in year
Oil prices sink $2.50 a barrel, settle at lowest level in year amid conflicting market trends -
Economist Milton Friedman dies at 94
Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman dies in San Francisco at age 94 -
Congress seen passing price-gouging law
FTC chairwoman predicts that Congress will pass gasoline price-gouging law -
Toyota building trucks in Lonestar State
Toyota begins building trucks in the heart of pickup country _ the Lonestar State -
US Airways pilots demand fair contracts
US Airways pilots demand fair contracts before airline moves to acquire Delta Air Lines -
Stores unveil holiday window displays
Department stores unveil their lavish takes on holiday season to put shoppers in spending mood -
Cocktail rings popular item for holidays
Cocktail rings, which sport gems that are large and colorful, make comeback for holiday season -
Retailers use phone to tout sales events
Apparel chains make personal-sounding phone calls to tout sales events, arrival of new goods -
Consumer costs decline for second month
Drop in gas prices push consumer costs down for 2nd straight month; factories stage rebound -
Expert offers Black Friday shopping tips
Expert offers tips for shopping on Black Friday, says deal may not always be a bargain -
WTO members meet to discuss halted talks
WTO's 149 members discuss stalled global commerce talks for the first time in four months -
Enron's Skilling has Dec. 12 prison date
Former Enron CEO Skilling, convicted of fraud and conspiracy, ordered to prison by Dec. 12 -
Justice Department supports AT&T merger
Justice Department defends approval of AT&T's $82 billion buyout of BellSouth as fair -
Elpida exec pleads guilty in chip probe
Former executive at Elpida Memory agrees to plead guilty in computer chip probe -
Sears triples 3Q profit on investments
Despite lower sales, Sears Holdings' 3Q earnings more than triple due to investment gain -
HCA holders approve $21.3B buyout
HCA shareholders approve $21.3B buyout to take company private -
Barnes & Noble reports 3Q loss
Barnes & Noble reports 3rd-quarter loss, based on preliminary results -
Reader's Digest to be sold for $1.6B
Reader's Digest agrees to be bought by Ripplewood-led group for $1.6 billion in cash -
Citigroup-led group wins China bank bid
Citigroup-led consortium wins bidding for stake in China's Guangdong Development Bank -
Wal-Mart adds 11 states to $4 drug offer
Wal-Mart adds 11 states to $4 generic drug program; plans to reach all states by January -
Weekly jobless claims fall
Weekly jobless claims fall to lowest level in a month, Labor Department reports -
Falco named chairman, CEO of AOL unit
Time Warner names Randy Falco chair, CEO of AOL online unit; Jonathan Miller to leave company -
Dell shares fall on postponed 3Q results
Dell shares fall in pre-market trading after company postpones 3rd-quarter earnings report -
Bank of Japan leave rates unchanged
Bank of Japan decides to leave benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.25 percent -
Cisco OK's $7 billion share buyback
Cisco board authorizes repurchase of an additional $7 billion in common stock -
Hertz IPO debuts at $15 per share
Hertz debuts at $15 per share, sells just over 88 million shares in IPO -
Mergers could follow Delta-US Airways
Despite outcome of US Airways plan to buy Delta, more airline mergers could come soon -
N.D.'s hemp-growing rules move forward
FARM SCENE: N.D.'s hemp-growing rules move forward, though federal drug agents must sign off -
Japanese stocks fall; dollar down
Japanese stocks fall as investors take profits from early gains; dollar down against yen -
Jury clears Merck in latest Vioxx trial
Merck lawyers: Evidence in 11th Vioxx case shows why company wants to try each suit separately -
Last top Enron exec given 5 1/2 years
Last top Enron executive sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison for role in company's collapse -
Peruvian president seeks U.S. trade deal
Peru president plans to send Cabinet delegation to Washington to push for trade deal -
CompUSA to reopen on Thanksgiving night
CompUSA to reopen stores Thanksgiving night, give holiday shoppers head-start on Black Friday
FOXLIFE
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Voodoo practitioner tries to jinx Bush
Voodoo practitioner calls on spirits to protest Bush visit in Indonesia -
Kansas man shoot himself in groin
Police say Kansas man shoots self in groin during kidnapping attempt -
Woman in 'Borat' seeks investigation
Etiquette-business owner who says she was duped by 'Borat' seeks official investigation -
'Grape guy' catches 116 grapes in mouth
'Grape guy' catches 116 grapes in mouth in 3 minutes in world record bid in Australia -
Man gets new trial after juror's comment
W.Va. man facing rovvery charges gets new trial after juror's 'go home' comment -
N.C. police find gator, caiman at hotel
N.C. authorities trying to serve arrest warrant find alligator, caiman in motel -
Baron Cohen discusses alter ego Borat
Sacha Baron Cohen says he could never embarrass himself like alter ego character Borat -
Simpson publisher master of outrage
Simpson project latest chapter in saga of publisher Judith Regan -
Italian mayor chats up TomKat wedding
Italian mayor says Cruise and Holmes to marry in castle in Scientology ceremony -
Midwest hotel chain drops CNN over video
Midwest hotel chain pulls CNN from TV channel lineup in guest rooms over Iraq sniper video -
The Duchess of York just wants to dance
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, says she's hoping for a spot on 'Dancing with the Stars' -
REVIEW: `Mary Poppins' flies to Broadway
AN AP ARTS REVIEW: A lavish `Mary Poppins' flies high in her Broadway debut -
Deer killed after plowing through store
Deer killed after plowing through Kentucky furniture store window -
Rogue sea lion bites at least 14 in S.F.
Rogue sea lion bites at least 14 in San Francisco lagoon; city bans swimming in area -
Clever Bonobo again triggers fire alarm
For second time in two months, Panbanisha the bonobo sets off fire alarm at Great Ape Trust -
Gordon Ramsey opens restaurant in NYC
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay opens first U.S. restaurant in New York City -
Pressly reveals pregnancy on Leno show
'My Name Is Earl' star Jaime Pressly announces her pregnancy on Jay Leno's 'Tonight Show' -
Eastwood's `Letters' joins `Flags'
Clint Eastwood's `Letters' joins his `Flags' as second Iwo Jima film for 2006 -
Science and fiction meet in new exhibit
Science and fiction meet in Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium show on aliens -
Volumes of Solzhenitsyn works presented
Alexander Solzhenitsyn's wife presents initial volumes of first full collection of his works -
Agents: MI6 not like James Bond movies
MI6 agents say working for British spy agency isn't quite like being James Bond -
'Royale' film is 3rd incarnation of tale
'Casino Royale' film marks third incarnation of Ian Fleming's first novel about James Bond -
'Truth' makes short list for Oscar nod
'Inconvenient Truth' among 15 documentaries making short list for Academy Awards consideration -
University of the Arts gets $25M gift
University of the Arts more than doubles its endowment with receipt of $25 million gift -
'Comic' benefit to aid Katrina charities
'Comic Relief 2006' is latest all-star TV benefit to raise funds for Katrina-related charities -
Exhibit explores New York's slavery ties
Slavery exhibit set to open in New York explores institution's ties to city's economy -
Upshaw starts treatment, cancels gigs
Soprano Dawn Upshaw begins treatment for breast cancer, cancels performances through January -
Lists of best-selling books
Lists of best-selling books -
Victims' families lash out at Simpson
Victims' families lash out at network, publisher, Simpson over book, interview -
Queen album named Britain's best-selling
Queen's 'Greatest Hits' named Britain's best-selling album; more than 5.4M copies sold there -
Emmitt Smith wins ABC's 'Dancing' title
Football great Emmitt Smith wins ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars,' beating actor Mario Lopez -
REVIEW: A fine reality-show Maria
AN AP ARTS REVIEW: A reality-show winner shines as Maria in `The Sound of Music' -
Warhol's 'Mao' sells for $17.4 million
Warhol's 'Mao' portrait sells in Christie's auction for record $17.4 million -
Spain nixes Burger King ad
Spain's Health Ministry tells Burger King to pull ad campaign for huge burger -
Scuffle at Jolie school film shoot
Angelina Jolie's guards scuffle with parents in Mumbai, India, during film shoot at school -
New gay 'outings' sign of gossip culture
Gay 'outings': True or false, they're fueled and spread by Internet rumors -
National Book Award: 'The Echo Maker'
Scientific tale 'The Echo Maker' by Richard Powers wins National Book Award for fiction -
Woman appeals sex suit vs. James Brown
Woman asks Supreme Court to hear sex case against James Brown that lower court tossed
HEALTH
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CDC attempts to improve animal care
Critical report prompts CDC to try to improve its care of lab animals -
Study: Condom use increasing in Africa
Increased condom use among African women provides hope in fight against AIDS, study finds -
Taco Bell to stem use of trans fats
Taco Bell to halt use of cooking oil containing trans fats, which are linked to heart disease -
FDA expands use of breast cancer drug
FDA expands use of breast cancer drug Herceptin to include treatment for some after surgery -
Europeans OK anti-obesity charter
European health ministers from 53 countries approve anti-obesity charter -
Tastier low-cal foods attracting fans
Tastier 'light' foods enable dieters to indulge, but experts call them a 'crutch' -
Atlantic City smoking ban moves forward
Atlantic City officials take step toward smoking ban in casinos, exempted by state law -
Elderly dying from falls more often
Elderly die from falls more often than in the past, but hip fractures among women decline -
Senators urged to add teeth to FDA bill
Senators urged to add teeth to FDA reform bill as way to improve safety of drugs -
Stem cells help dogs with dystrophy
Stem cell injections fight muscular dystrophy in dogs; Research could be breakthrough
POLITICS
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Senate endorses U.S.-India nuclear deal
Senate overwhelmingly endorses landmark U.S.-India nuclear cooperation deal -
Gov. Vilsack promotes renewable energy
Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack says renewable energy will be pillar of his presidential campaign -
Republican concedes close Ga. House race
Republican concedes close Ga. House race to Democratic incumbent without requesting recount -
DeLay's replacement wants files probe
Tom Delay's replacement wants probe into destruction of computer files in her office -
McCain calls for common sense in GOP
Presidential hopeful John McCain calls for GOP to return to its common-sense conservatism -
Report: Gitmo detainees denied witnesses
Report finds Guantanamo detainees routinely denied witnesses, evidence in hearings -
Sen. Baucus to tackle health care costs
Sen. Baucus, the incoming Senate Finance Committee chairman, says health costs are priority -
Analysis: Clinton undecided on '08 run
Analysis: Clinton still undecided on '08 presidential run, despite money, political capital -
Ex-Bush aide to explore presidential run
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson intends to form presidential exploratory committee -
Race for New Mexico House seat close
In New Mexico, election workers count provisional ballots as House race stays close -
Democrats prepare to raise minimum wage
Democrats ramping up push for minimum wage increase when they control Congress in 2007 -
Bush nominee Gates to court lawmakers
Defense Secretary nominee Robert Gates heads to Capitol Hill to court lawmakers -
Army urged on chemical weapon disposal
Army urged to consider faster method for chemical weapon disposal -
Pentagon alters homosexuality guidelines
Pentagon changes guidelines that linked homosexuality with mental disorders -
Analysis: Few military options in Iraq
Analysis: Military options in Iraq are few _ and they all pose risks -
Democrat won't seek recount in Wyoming
Democratic challenger says he won't seek recount in close loss to Wyoming Rep. Barbara Cubin -
Some House races still undecided
Despite many days since the election, outcome still uncertain in some House races -
House Democrats name Hoyer to No. 2 post
House Democrats name Nancy Pelosi to be next speaker and Steny Hoyer as majority leader -
Abstinence education assessment lacking
Watchdog finds efforts to assess accuracy, effectiveness of abstinence programs lacking -
Pentagon travel system hardly being used
Pentagon's half-billion dollar travel booking system is hardly being used -
Feds: Border security costs could soar
Watchdog: Surveillance along Mexican border could cost 15 times initial $2 billion estimate -
IRS holding undelivered tax refunds
100,000 missing out on income tax refunds because checks sent by IRS returned as undeliverable -
Hoyer: A prolific fundraiser, campaigner
Prolific fundraiser, campaigner Rep. Steny Hoyer wins election as No. 2 leader in House -
Va. canvass shows Webb won by 9,329
Statewide canvass of election results shows Democrat Webb beat Sen. Allen by 9,329 votes -
Profiles of new Democratic leaders
Profiles of Democratic leaders elected Thursday -
U.S. avoids Hezbollah in aiding Lebanon
U.S. steers clear of Hezbollah as it helps Lebanon clear bombs, repair bridges -
Skilling, government reach deal in suit
Former CEO Jeffrey Skilling, federal government, reach deal on civil aspect of Enron case -
Lawmakers told to push China on security
Advisory panel urges lawmakers to press China on security, military and trade issues -
Sharp divides in Congress over Iraq
Sharp divides in Congress over Iraq cast down on reaching accord by January -
Report: Fewer people hungry in U.S.
Report says number of people struggling with hunger in the United States fell in 2005
SCIENCE
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Tomb of Aztec emperor may lie in Mexico
Mexican archeologists say tomb of Aztec emperor may lie beneath recently excavated stone -
Scientists say pollution may be helpful
Top scientists say man may need to dirty skies to shield planet against global warming -
Signs of warming continue in the Arctic
Signs of warming continue in Arctic with decline in sea ice, increase in shrub growth -
Shuttle crew practices launch countdown
Space shuttle astronauts don spacesuits, practice launch countdown -
Pennsylvania passes plan to cut mercury
State regulators approve plan to cut mercury emissions at Pennsylvania power plants -
Wis. efforts to end wasting disease fail
Report finds Wisconsin efforts to slow chronic wasting disease in deer herd aren't working -
Experts say tomb may be under monolith
Mexican archaeologists say Aztec tomb could lie beneath recently uncovered stone monolith -
U.S., Canada to share forensics data
U.S. and Canada agree to begin sharing forensics data from crimes scenes in both countries -
Hubble telescope makes new discovery
Hubble telescope finds 'dark energy' has pushed universe's expansion for much of its history -
Forest fires may actually cool climate
Forest fires may cool, rather than warm, regional climate, researchers say -
New robot can sense damage, compensate
Researchers build new robot that can adapt better to non-controlled environments, compensate -
Thailand plans tsunami detection devices
Thailand to install high-tech tsunami detection devices in Indian Ocean -
U.S. studies systems to fight warming
Climate negotiator says U.S. is closely watching systems reining in global-warming gases -
Fewer polar bear cubs survive in Alaska
Far fewer polar bears cubs are surviving off Alaska's northern coast, report shows
TECHNOLOGY
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Gamers line up for coveted PlayStation 3
Die-hard gamers and entrepreneurs line up to buy PlayStation 3 console, despite $500 price tag -
Guidance Software settles FTC charges
Guidance Software settles FTC charges stemming 2005 from data breach -
Wii to allow users to surf the Internet
Nintendo's Wii to allow users with Internet connection to share photos, browse news headlines -
EMI Music agrees to video licensing pact
EMI Music to license music videos by artists to online video portal, on-demand cable service -
Sony executive: PS3s to be flown in
Sony's U.S. game boss: PlayStation 3 consoles to be flown in to replenish stock -
YouTube to show game clips of NHL games
YouTube to show highlights of regular-season NHL games within 24 hours of original broadcast -
Nintendo hopes for console comeback
Nintendo hopes for console comeback with wand-wielding Wii; Goes on sale in U.S. on Nov. 19 -
Retailers prepare for console launches
Retailers take steps to prepare for launches of Sony's PlayStation 3, Nintendo's Wii consoles -
Watch cable TV on your cell phone? Soon.
British wireless provider 3 Group debuts service to watch home cable TV on a cell phone -
Gamblers take aim at Internet ban
Casino execs, poker lobby group hope political power shift will overturn Web gambling ban -
NYPD busts $1B a year Web gambling ring
More than 2 dozen people charged in connection with billion-dollar-a-year N.Y. gambling ring
U.S.
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Man sues cardinals in L.A., Mexico
Man alleging he was victim of priest abuse sues cardinals in Los Angeles and Mexico -
Anti-illegal immigrant law put on hold
Judge temporarily blocks Southern California city's anti-illegal immigrant law -
Sept. 11 dentist charged with perjury
Dentist who identified 9/11 remains charged with illegally prescribing drugs to mistress -
Vatican defrocks 2 Iowa priests
Vatican defrocks 2 Iowa priests over allegations they sexually abused minors -
ACLU sues New Orleans over parade fees
ACLU sues New Orleans over police escort fees for second-line jazz processions -
Arrest made in Detroit shooting spree
Man arrested after series of shootings in Detroit that left 2 people dead, 3 others wounded -
Parents want gay penguins book blocked
Illinois parents want picture book about gay penguins blocked -
Tornado flips cars, homes in N.C.; 8 die
Tornado kills 8 in North Carolina amid storm system blamed for 12 deaths across South -
Soldier gets 90 years in Iraq rape case
Soldier sentenced to 90 years with possibility of parole in Iraqi rape case -
Obituaries in the news
Obituaries in the news -
Toys for Tots agrees to take Jesus doll
Toys for Tots program reverses course and agrees to take donated Bible-quoting Jesus dolls -
Ind. mother arrested in deaths of 4 kids
Indiana mother arrested in deaths of her 4 children; could face charges by Wednesday -
Trash man convicted in Cape Cod slaying
Former trash collector convicted of rape, murder of Cape Cod fashion writer Worthington -
Hospital faces homeless dumping charges
L.A. targets hospital giant Kaiser Permanente in dumping of homeless patients on Skid Row -
Second Marine sentenced in Iraqi slaying
Second Marine sentenced to 21 months in jail for role in abduction, slaying of Iraqi civilian -
Air Force details secret MiG program
Air Force takes wraps off secret program that trained pilots in dogfights with MiGs -
Foley e-mails targeted by investigation
Florida opens criminal investigation into messages sent by former Rep. Mark Foley -
UCLA police stun student in ID dispute
Police use stun gun on student who wouldn't show ID at UCLA library, refused to leave -
Chemical leak closes Ind. highway
Chemical leaking from semitrailer at truck stop shuts interstate, causes breathing problems -
No work-release for R.I. fire defendant
Security concerns keep R.I. nightclub owner from leaving prison for work-release job -
Boston men cleared in slayings sue gov't
Boston men seek damages from federal government after exoneration in mob killing -
Katrina derelict homes hearings begin
New Orleans begins hearings on seizing, demolishing buildings damaged by Katrina -
Houston teen convicted in racial attack
Jury convicts white teen for brutal attack on Hispanic boy in Houston -
Man probed in ex-wife's death kills self
Man questioned in ex-wife's disappearance 23 years ago jumps to his death -
Immigrant groups prepare for reform push
Immigrant groups prepare big push for reform, are hopeful over the Democrats' ascendance -
Airlines caution holiday travelers
Travelers advised to be prepared for holiday air travel by knowing what new restrictions are -
Emory University gets $261 million gift
Emory University receives $261 million gift, 1 of largest ever in higher education -
Wis. pair sentenced in forced maid case
Two Wis. doctors sentenced to four years in prison for forcing woman to be a maid for 19 years -
U.S. military deaths in Iraq hit 2,862
U.S. military deaths in Iraq hit 2,862 Thursday, according to count by The Associated Press -
Marine sentenced in roommate's death
Marine convicted in roommate's death in Iraq; sentenced to 5 months in prison -
Tsunamis slap Hawaii, Calif. north coast
Small tsunamis hit Hawaii, California coast after major earthquake north of Japan -
Idaho town asks residents to own guns
Idaho town founded by Quakers asks residents to keep guns to protect against disaster refugees -
Judge won't toss Katrina insurance suit
Judge allows Miss. couple to sue insurance agent they say let policy lapse before Katrina -
Ohio courtroom beating caught on tape
Man charged with Ohio murders punched repeatedly by 2 in videotaped hearing -
N.C. sheriff-elect faces rape charges
Sheriff elected in N.C. despite rape charges; he calls them politically motivated -
AWOL soldier gives up after Ga. standoff
Soldier AWOL since 2003 surrenders to police in Georgia after standoff -
Airport arrest turns up nuclear info
Man arrested with nearly $79,000 cash and laptop with nuke materials info at Detroit airport -
Financier's 100-year sentence affirmed
Appeals court upholds Colo. financier's conviction, 100-year sentence, had bilked clients -
Library still missing antique maps
Despite some recoveries, more maps missing from Boston library -
Court: Bush can't help foreign killer
Texas appeals court takes Bush to task for stepping in for foreign-born death row inmate -
Man pleads guilty to 'airlift scam'
Man pleads guilty to 'airlift scam', claiming ill loved one needed money for helicopter lift -
Storm knocks out power in Wash. state
Storms knock out power, break Seattle rainfall record 1 week after flooding killed 2 -
Homeless exempt from part of registry
Md. court exempts homeless from change of address requirement in state's sex offender registry -
Couple's eBay ticket auction halted
Woman says eBay shut down football ticket auction intended to help raise money for adoption -
700-plus sick on Atlantic cruise
More than 700 passengers, crew sick aboard Carnival cruise ship headed from Italy to Florida -
Fuel tanker explodes on Fla. interstate
Rear-ended car hits fuel tanker, setting off explosion on I-75 near Tampa; 1 dead -
Doctor: Amish girls face long recovery
Doctor says 5 girls who survived Amish schoolhouse attack face difficult recovery -
Pa. church panel drops gay marriage case
Presbyterian church panel dismisses charges against Pa. minister who performed gay marriage -
Reno murder suspect's SUV found
Reno murder suspect Darren Mack's SUV found in Mexico and brought back to look for clues -
Fallen firefighters remembered
Fallen firefighters remembered at national fire center ceremony in Idaho -
Laptop leads to major gambling ring bust
N.Y. investigators use clues inside laptop computer to take down billion-dollar gambling ring -
Gatorland set to reopen Nov. 24
Florida's Gatorland set to reopen Nov. 24 after suffering fire damage -
Northern California serial rapist sought
Police hunt serial rapist in Northern California linked to multiple attacks over 15 years -
Suspect says he only watched arson fire
Suspect in massive California arson fire says he watched flames but didn't ignite them -
Calif. man urges democracy in Vietnam
No longer undercover, Calif. engineer hopes celebrity can help him bring democracy to Vietnam -
Woman wins religious discrimination case
Mo. library worker who claims religious discrimination for working Sundays wins lawsuit -
Wis. same-sex vote has some job-hunting
Wisconsin vote against gay marriage prompts some university faculty and staff to job-hunt -
Public weighs in on National Mall status
Public gets the chance to weigh in on how to improve the National Mall in Washington, D.C. -
Hemp-growing rules take step forward
North Dakota's hemp-growing rules take step forward, though federal drug agents must sign off -
Teen sentenced in murder of aspiring pol
D.C. teen who pleaded guilty to murder of aspiring British pol sentenced to juvenile custody -
Student charged with hoax bomb threat
Student arrested after allegedly e-mailing a hoax bomb threat on Sears Tower -
Man pleads guilty to nursing home rape
Former suburban Illinois nursing home worker pleads guilty in patient's rape -
Former dean admits to child porn charge
Former University of San Francisco dean agrees to plead guilty in child porn case -
Gillespie likely new Va. GOP chief
Former RNC chair Gillespie favorite to take over leadership of Virginia Republican Party -
Officials say missing boy may be alive
Officials say boy whose mom committed suicide after reporting him missing may be alive -
L.A. man who beat homeless sentenced
Los Angeles man gets 11-year prison term for 'atrocious' beatings of 2 homeless men -
Heavy winds fan fires in Texas, Oklahoma
Heavy winds in Texas and Oklahoma knock out power, cause flight delays and fan fires
WORLD
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Bordaberry ordered arrested for slayings
Uruguayan judge orders former president, foreign minister arrested in 1976 slayings -
Oaxaca governor refuses to step down
Oaxaca governor refuses to step down despite months of deadly protests -
Bomb in northwestern Pakistan kills 1
Bomb in northwestern Pakistan kills civilian, wounds 2 policemen -
Brazil says plane warning systems failed
Warning systems failed on both executive jet and Brazil jetliner before planes collided -
Riots lead to curfew in Tongan capital
Police, army impose curfew in Tongan capital after riots, destruction; 6 bodies found -
Brazil model who battled anorexia dies
Brazilian model who battled anorexia dies of generalized infection weighing just 88 pounds -
Suspected spy due in Canadian court
Man suspected of spying due to appear in Canadian court after being detained in Montreal -
With Iraq looming, Bush visits Vietnam
In visiting Hanoi, Bush stirs inevitable comparisons between unpopular war in Iraq and Vietnam -
Nepal, rebels postpone signing accord
Nepal's government and communist rebels postpone the signing of a formal peace accord -
Mexico City recognizing gay civil unions
Mexico City law recognizing gay civil unions signed, published in official gazette -
Royal wins French Socialists' nomination
Royal wins Socialist Party nomination for French presidential race in first round -
Recommendations made on Hariri tribunal
U.N. report: Tribunal over Hariri assassination should be located outside Lebanon -
Today in history - Nov. 17
On Nov. 17, 1800, Congress held its 1st session in Washington in the Capitol building -
Sergio weakens to Category 1 hurricane
Hurricane Sergio downgraded to Category 1 hurricane -
Vatican reaffirms celibacy for priests
Vatican summit led by Pope Benedict XVI reaffirms value of celibacy for priests -
Patriotism bill approved in Japan
Japan parliament's lower house approves bill promoting patriotism in schools -
France inspecting North Korean ship
France finds nothing illegal as it inspects North Korean ship at Indian Ocean island -
Iraqi official: 80 hostages still held
Iraq's higher education minister says as many as 80 kidnap victims are still being held -
Fallujah now a safe haven for Sunnis
Fallujah now a safe haven for Sunnis fleeing Baghdad -
More Marines headed to Anbar province
2,200 Marines headed from ships in Persian Gulf to Iraq's western Anbar province -
2 U.N. peacekeepers mourned in Haiti
U.N. vows to hunt down killers of 2 peacekeepers killed in Haiti -
Warrant issued for influential Sunni
Arrest warrant issued for head of influential Sunni Association of Muslim Scholars -
South Korea to back resolution on North
South Korea to vote in favor of U.N. resolution on North's human rights -
Sicily convicts 46 Provenzano aides
Sicilian court sentences 46 aides of Mafia boss Bernardo Provenzano -
N. Ireland Assembly to be dissolved
Power-sharing gambit in Northern Ireland: Assembly to end Jan. 30, new election March 7 -
Russian speaks against 'ethnic enclaves'
Amid campaign to restrict migration, Russian speaks out against 'ethnic enclaves' -
Spain, France, Italy push Mideast plan
Spain, France and Italy push for EU peace plan for Middle East -
Ex-newspaper GM slain in Mexico City
Ex-newspaper general manager slain in Mexico City -
Rice cautious about North Korea talks
Rice says disarmament talks should wait until it's clear North Korea willing to deal -
Bamboo boosting India rat population
Rat population booms after bamboo blooms in northeastern India -
Turkey fears new homegrown terror threat
Turkey fears new terror threat if homegrown militants return from Iraq -
New factory for preserving corpses opens
Creator of 'Body Worlds' shows opens new factory for preserving corpses in Germany -
Israeli PM: No Gaza offensive planned
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says Israel has no plans for massive offensive in Gaza -
Coal mine explosion kills 47 in China
Explosion in northern China coal mine claims 47 miners, state news agency reports -
Pakistan tests nuclear-capable missile
Pakistan test-fires medium-range missile with ability to carry nuclear warheads -
France downplays dispute with Turkey
France downplays Turkish suspension of military ties in riff over mass killing of Armenians -
Colombia warlords held in former resort
Colombia warlords held in former vacation resort of La Ceja as they await trial -
Loser in Congo election rejects results
Loser in Congo's landmark presidential election rejects results, vows to challenge outcome -
Pioneer Russian sociologist dies at 76
Pioneering Russian sociologist Yuri Levada dies of heart attack at 76 -
Iraq leader feels U.S. won't shift policy
Iraqi prime minister says he does not anticipate major U.S. policy shift toward Iraq -
Annan opens African meeting on Darfur
U.N.'s Kofi Annan convenes meeting in Ethiopia to try to break deadlock over Darfur -
Pope presides at summit on celibacy
Pope presides at summit on celibacy requirement for priests -
Bill Clinton cites aid for tsunami victims
Former President Clinton says there has been significant progress in the tsunami recovery effort -
Turkey offers training for Iraqi forces
Turkey PM offers security training for Iraqi police and army to help achieve stability -
Russia, U.S. disagree on Iran sanctions
Russia locked in disagreement with U.S., Europe over sanctions against Iran -
German court convicts Sept. 11 suspect
German appeals court convicts Sept. 11 suspect of accessory to murder -
Official: Some hostages killed in Iraq
Official: Some of the Iraqis kidnapped from a ministry in Baghdad were tortured and killed -
Philippine tsunami alert triggers panic
Philippine tsunami alert triggers mass evacuations, exposes communication weaknesses -
2 American soldiers die in Iraq
2 U.S. Army soldiers killed by small-arms fire during combat operations in Iraq -
Iran dismisses U.N. report on uranium
Iran dismisses U.N. report inspectors found new traces of uranium, plutonium at facility -
8 people killed in 2 attacks in Baghdad
8 people killed in 2 attacks in Iraq's capital -
Leftist seeks funding for parallel gov't
Aides to ex-Mexican presidential candidate ask for donations for parallel government
BASEBALL
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Twins' Santana wins AL Cy Young Award
Minnesota Twins' ace Johan Santana wins AL Cy Young Award for second time in three years -
Bonds' trainer ordered jailed again
Bonds' trainer ordered jailed again, track coach pleads not guilty in steroid investigation -
A's to introduce Bob Geren as manager
Athletics promote Bob Geren to manager, ending monthlong search for Ken Macha's replacement -
MLB free-agent market discouraging GMs
GMs discouraged by high prices, mediocre talent in free-agent market, prompting trade talks -
Cards re-sign Spiezio to 2-year contract
Cardinals re-sign utility player Scott Spiezio to $4.5 million, 2-year contract -
New Yankee Stadium lawsuit dismissed
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to stop construction of new Yankee Stadium -
Baseball owners approve new TV contracts
Baseball owners unanimously approve TV contracts with Fox and TBS that run through 2013 -
Tigers, Casey agree to 1-year deal
Detroit Tigers sign first baseman Sean Casey to a $4 million, 1-year contract -
Poker face: A-Rod says he wants to stay
Poker face: At his charity poker tournament, A-Rod says he wants to stay with Yankees -
White Sox, Cubs swap relief pitchers
Chicago White Sox trade Neal Cotts to the Chicago Cubs for David Aardsma, Carlos Vasquez -
Girardi, Leyland win top manager honors
Joe Girardi of the Marlins and Jim Leyland of the Tigers win manager of the year awards
BASKETBALL
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Bucks' Villanueva out 4 to 6 weeks
Bucks' forward Charlie Villanueva out 4 to 6 weeks with torn elbow ligament -
Cavs' Hughes sidelined with ankle sprain
Cavs' Hughes to miss time after spraining ankle in win over Portland on Wednesday -
Iverson, Sixers top Sonics to end skid
Iverson scores 28 points, and 76ers snap 3-game skid by holding on for a 96-90 win over Sonics -
Rookies help Charlotte, New Orleans win
Pair of rookies help Charlotte Bobcats and New Orleans Hornets win on the road -
Pupil beats mentor as Kings top Memphis
Pupil tops mentor as Kings coach Eric Musselman beats Grizzlies and Mike Fratello 115-111 -
Iverson offers to pay for funeral
After man dies after being shot over Iverson jersey, Sixers star offers to pay for funeral -
Relaxed Morrison, Bobcats shock Spurs
Adam Morrison scores career-high 27 points and Bobcats shock Spurs 95-92 in overtime
COLLEGE SPORTS
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No. 13 Memphis cruises past Jackson St.
Douglas-Roberts scores 21 points as No. 13 Memphis cruises past Jackson State 111-69 -
No. 11 Duke routs UNC-Greensboro 75-48
Brian Zoubek scores 17 points off the bench as No. 11 Duke routs UNC-Greensboro 75-48 -
No. 10 LSU clamps down on La.-Lafayette
No. 10 LSU clamps down on Louisiana-Lafayette for easy 65-31 victory -
No. 8 UConn runs over Colgate 81-37
Tina Charles dominates with 18 points and 17 rebounds as No. 8 UConn routs Colgate 81-37 -
Late run rallies No. 15 Vandy to victory
No. 15 Vanderbilt goes on game-ending 17-2 run to rally to 86-78 win over Western Kentucky -
No. 13 Texas A&M pounds Mercer 95-41
No. 13 Texas A&M shoots 59 percent from the floor en route to 95-41 win over Mercer -
Mosby lifts No. 16 Baylor over BYU 84-58
Mosby scores 28 points as No. 16 Baylor beats No. 22 BYU 84-58 in semifinals of Preseason WNIT -
No. 5 Tennessee tops No. 20 UCLA 83-60
Parker scores 20 points to help No. 5 Tennessee pull away for 83-60 win over No. 20 UCLA -
Joe Pa will be on hand against Spartans
Paterno says he'll be at Beaver Stadium for Saturday's game against Michigan State -
No. 23 GT overwhelms Georgia St. 103-74
No. 23 Georgia Tech is overwhelming against Georgia State in 103-74 victory -
Va. Tech, Memphis look into money claims
Virginia Tech, Memphis looking into claims that lawyer gave players money -
Boise State RB released from hospital
Boise State RB Johnson, nation's leader with 21 TDs, released from hospital -
Ainge to start for Vols against Vandy
Erik Ainge to start at QB for No. 22 Tennessee Saturday against Vanderbilt -
Hart holds key for No. 2 Wolverines
Michael Hart holds key to No. 2 Michigan beating No. 1 Ohio State for shot at national title -
Oral Roberts upsets No. 3 Kansas 78-71
Underdog Oral Roberts defeats No. 3 Kansas with surprising 78-71 upset - Wednesday's College Basketball
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Mbah a Moute leads No. 6 UCLA over BYU
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute scores career-high 24 points and No. 6 UCLA rallies past BYU 82-69 -
Kemp's 29 leads No. 24 Nevada to win
Marcelus Kemp scores 29 points, and No. 24 Nevada beats Oregon State 75-47 -
Tar Heels survive scare from Winthrop
Hansbrough has 20 points and No. 2 North Carolina survives scare from Winthrop, winning 73-66 -
Oral Roberts stuns No. 3 Kansas 78-71
Marchello Vealy hits first 7 3-point shots and Oral Roberts stuns No. 3 Kansas 78-71 -
Schembechler says Smith is best Buckeye
Michigan hopes to slow down Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith, the Heisman Trophy favorite -
Arizona's Olson has prize in Budinger
Freshman Chase Budinger scores 32 points and No. 15 Arizona beats Northern Arizona 101-79 -
No. 8 Hoyas avenge loss to Vandy, 86-70
Led by Jeff Green and Roy Hibbert, No. 8 Georgetown avenges last year's loss to Vandy, 86-70 -
No. 9 Badgers beat rival Wis.-Green Bay
No. 9 Wisconsin jumps to big lead early and beats in-state rival Wisconsin-Green Bay 79-62
FOOTBALL
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Column: Emmitt saved the dance for later
Column: With no shortage of wannabe dancers in the NFL, Emmitt Smith saved it for later -
Raiders coach Art Shell fined $12,500
Raiders coach Art Shell fined $12,500 for criticizing officials following loss to Broncos -
Leftwich to rest, re-evaluate ankle
Jags' Leftwich to rest, re-evaluate ankle before making decision about season-ending surgery -
AP Picks: Time for Colts' first loss?
AP Picks: Can Cowboys hand Colts their first loss of the season? -
Culpepper still bothered by knee pain
Dolphins' Culpepper still bothered by knee pain, unsure whether he'll play again this season -
Column: 2006 a banner year for rookies
Column: Saints, Texans youngsters highlight banner year for NFL rookies -
Football eases Katrina victim's move
Displaced by Katrina, high school football eases victim's move to Nebraska -
Ravens' Lewis unlikely against Falcons
Ravens' LB Ray Lewis not likely to play against Falcons on Sunday -
Browns motivated by Steelers' stomping
Motivated by Steelers' 41-0 demolition last Christmas, Cleveland Browns are ready for payback -
Trading card of Jets rookie creates stir
With apparent obscenity, trading card of Jets rookie Leon Washington creating a stir -
At 43, Testaverde back for 20th season
At 43, new Patriots quarterback Vinny Testaverde to be third-stringer in 20th season
GOLF
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Miyazato leads, Pressel 3 back at ADT
Miyazato holds 1-shot lead, 18-year-old Pressel 3 back at season-ending ADT Championship -
Woods overcomes gaffe at Dunlop Phoenix
Tiger Woods overcomes gaffe at Dunlop Phoenix, is two strokes behind Shingo Katayama -
Lara, Randhawa share Hong Kong Open lead
Jose Manuel Lara and Jyoti Randhawa share lead after first round of Hong Kong Open -
Woods is 2 strokes behind lead at Dunlop
Tiger Woods overcomes slow start to sit 2 strokes off lead after 1st round of Dunlop Phoenix -
Green takes lead at Australian Open
Nathan Green takes first-round lead at wind-blown and rainy Australian Open -
LPGA Tour plans drug testing in 2008
LPGA Tour will begin testing players for performance-enhancing drugs in 2008
HOCKEY
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Wild rally to 7-6 SO win over Predators
Rolston's shootout goal is the difference as Wild rally to defeat Predators 7-6 -
Jokinen's trick helps beat Canadiens 5-1
Jokinen has second career hat trick as Panthers break 4-game slide with 5-1 win over Canadiens -
Bergeron lifts Bruins over Leafs in OT
Bergeron scores 34 seconds into OT to lift Bruins to third straight win, 2-1 over Maple Leafs -
Sabres, Stars and Ducks all lose at home
Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks all absorb rare home losses -
Flyers snap record-tying losing streak
Peter Forsberg, Flyers beat Ducks 7-4, snapping franchise record-tying 6-game losing streak -
Modano praises DiPietro; Isles top Stars
Rick DiPietro stops 35 shots for first shutout of season, leading Islanders over Stars 3-0 -
Sharks wake up in time, beat Avalanche
Evgeni Nabokov makes 40 saves and Thornton and Marleau score as Sharks beat Avalanche 4-3
LAW CENTER
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Alito urges judges to show restraint
Supreme Court Justice Alito calls for judicial restraint; courts not 'center of universe'
MORE SPORTS
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Thursday's Sports Transactions
Thursday's Sports Transactions -
Coach pleads not guilty in steroids case
Track coach Trevor Graham pleads not guilty to charges of hindering steroids investigation -
Meissner, Ando to vie at Trophee Bompard
Kimmie Meissner to compete against Miki Ando for skating title at Trophee Bompard -
Russia wins women's volleyball title
Russia beats tournament favorite Brazil in 5 sets, wins women's world volleyball championships
NASCAR
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Champ Car returning to ESPN
Champ Car World Series will return to ESPN beginning in 2007 -
NASCAR to get Tylenol relief next season
Goody's Powder to be replaced by Tylenol next season as NASCAR's official pain reliever -
No one conceding Cup to Johnson just yet
As Jimmie Johnson eyes Nextel Cup title, contenders try to keep him in sight -
AP: Montoya to make Nextel Cup debut
Former Formula One driver Juan Pablo Montoya to make Nextel Cup debut in Miami, AP learns
TENNIS
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Nalbandian ousts Roddick at Masters Cup
Andy Roddick loses to David Nalbandian at Masters Cup; Roger Federer advances to semifinals

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