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FDA officer warns on 5 drugs, offers harsh critique of agency WASHINGTON -- A veteran Food and Drug Administration safety officer yesterday told a Senate hearing inquiring into the abrupt recall of the arthritis drug Vioxx that five other widely used drugs should be either withdrawn or sharply restricted because they have dangerous side effects. | 2 |
No. 9 North Carolina 91, No. 8 Kentucky 78 North Carolina finally beat Kentucky again, thanks to Rashad McCants and Sean May. Jawad Williams helped a bunch, too. McCants scored 28 points, May had 14 points and 19 rebounds and Williams tipped in a miss | 1 |
An 'electronic eye' for the blind Japanese scientists have built an electronic eye they say could help blind people get around safely. | 0 |
5 'inside' directors quit Marsh board NEW YORK -- Embattled insurance broker Marsh amp; McLennan Cos. said yesterday that five members of its board of directors -- all of them executives of the company -- are leaving the board. | 2 |
Ex-Viacom president gets hired by Sirius NEW YORK -- Mel Karmazin, former president of media conglomerate Viacom Inc. , is joining Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. as chief executive, replacing Joseph Clayton, who is staying on as chairman, the company said yesterday. | 2 |
Music industry sues 20 at Mass. colleges THE REGION Twenty people at Massachusetts colleges are among 761 being sued by the recording industry in its latest attack on illegal file-swappers. Since last year, the Recording Industry Association of America has filed thousands of lawsuits against individuals for trading music recordings over the Internet without making payments to recording companies. The latest round of suits includes people connected ... | 2 |
Oracle advances in PeopleSoft takeover fight REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Oracle Corp. moved closer to victory in its \$8.8 billion hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc. | 2 |
Calif. sues 4 major insurers SAN DIEGO -- Four major insurance companies paid a broker tens of millions of dollars in hidden kickbacks in exchange for winning contracts with some of the largest US companies, California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi charged yesterday. | 2 |
Blair, Chirac seek common ground LONDON -- Marking the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic agreement that ended centuries of war and conflict between France and Britain, President Jacques Chirac of France yesterday began a two-day visit with Prime Minister Tony Blair by citing the issues that bind the two countries as well as those that divide them. | 0 |
Dollar Steadies, More Weakness Expected SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar paused near recent lows Friday but dealers expected selling to resume after a weekend meeting of G20 finance ministers, while stock investors sought cover in companies immune to currency risks. | 2 |
Palestinians seek monitors for election JERUSALEM -- Palestinian officials appealed yesterday for international monitors to help with their presidential elections and urged Israel's unilateral plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip be folded into a stalled international peace plan. | 0 |
Troops in Fallujah find terror group's command center BAGHDAD -- US troops sweeping through Fallujah yesterday found what appeared to be a command center used by followers of Jordanian terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, and a US general expressed confidence the battle for the city has quot;broken the back of the insurgency. quot; | 0 |
Bin Laden said to be cut off, compromised WASHINGTON -- Pakistan's military has been so effective in pressuring Al Qaeda leaders hiding in the tribal region of western Pakistan that Osama bin Laden and his top deputies no longer are able to direct terrorist operations, a senior American commander said yesterday. | 0 |
Heroin production surges in Afghanistan BRUSSELS -- Heroin production is booming in Afghanistan, undermining democracy and putting money in the coffers of terrorists, according to a UN report yesterday that called on US and NATO-led forces to get more involved in fighting traffickers. | 0 |
Prince's views on education rebuked LONDON -- Prince Charles' tirade against people who aspire to lofty goals beyond their natural talent earned him a rare public rebuke from a senior government minister yesterday -- and gasps of disbelief from the British media. | 0 |
FDA whistle-blower singles out 5 drugs A Food and Drug Administration official warned Congress yesterday that the FDA would be unable to prevent another episode like the Vioxx case, in which the popular arthritis | 2 |
Dollar hits new low against euro The dollar sank to a record low against the euro and a 7-month low against the yen Thursday, pressured by expectations that nothing will be done at an upcoming G20 meeting to arrest its fall. | 2 |
Salvation Army hopes to avoid blue Christmas On a near balmy day, the red-and-green confetti and Christmas carols seemed out of place, but Salvation Army officials hoped their plea Thursday for \$2.1 million in financial assistance rang true. | 2 |
30-year mortgage rates show slight decline for week Rates on 30-year and 15-year mortgages dipped this week. Rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 5.74 percent, mortgage giant Freddie Mac said in its weekly survey released Thursday. | 2 |
California sets tougher fuel standards Entering an area of pollution regulation that had been solely the federal government #39;s job, California regulators Thursday set fuel standards for watercraft and locomotives | 3 |
ELI EASES INTO ROLE AS SAVIOR November 19, 2004 -- ELI MANNING is The Prince summoned to make the Giants kings of the NFL again, and New York hasn #39;t hyperventilated over a quarterback like this since Joe Namath rode into town on his white horse and white shoes 40 years ago. | 1 |
Karzai: Don #39;t Spray Our Poppies A UN survey released this week showed Afghanistan this year supplied 87 percent of the world #39;s opium - the raw material for heroin - following record-high cultivation that has skyrocketed since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. | 0 |
Kyoto treaty to come into effect on February 16, 2005 The United Nations started the countdown yesterday: in 89 days time the 128 states who are members of the Kyoto Protocol will be under a legal obligation. | 0 |
Quiet first half hits EMI profits Music giant EMI sees profits fall in the first half of the year after opting to delay its major releases. | 2 |
Report: Yukos unit to be auctioned The Russian government plans to sell a majority stake in the main production unit of the embattled Yukos oil company at an auction scheduled for December 19, the Interfax news agency reported Friday. | 2 |
IRS increases audits, wants more enforcement Audits and lawsuits by the Internal Revenue Service raked in a record \$43.1 billion in taxes last year -- about four times the agency #39;s budget -- as the IRS audited more wealthy individuals | 2 |
Rayovac to Buy United Industries NEW YORK (Reuters) - Battery maker Rayovac Corp. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ROV.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">ROV.N</A> on Tuesday said it would buy United Industries Corp., a maker of lawn and garden products, for about \$476 million in cash and stock in a bid to diversify its product mix. | 2 |
Recording Companies Sue 761 More Computer Users LOS ANGELES -- The recording industry filed copyright infringement lawsuits against 761 computer users in the latest round of litigation in the record companies #39; effort to stamp out unauthorized trading of music online. | 3 |
Long-awaited Halo 2 for Xbox runs rings around the competition They say the best things come to those who wait. quot;Halo 2 quot; lives up to the billing, but it sure took long enough. The release date was changed, and changed some more, but Bungie met the expectations. | 3 |
FIFA act on race hate row FIFA today launched an inquiry into the disgraceful scenes of racist chanting which marred last night #39;s clash between England and Spain in Madrid. | 1 |
Two Japanese Men Sentenced for Data Theft (AP) AP - Two men were given suspended jail sentences Friday for stealing personal data on subscribers to Japanese broadband services provider Softbank Corp. in an effort to extort money from the company. | 0 |
Westwood grabs lead in Nedbank Golf Challenge SUN CITY, South Africa (AFP) - Lee Westwood recovered from three bogeys in the first four holes to post a one-under-par 71 and take the lead after the third round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge. | 1 |
Bush to Take Security Agenda to APEC Meet (AP) AP - President Bush, meeting with Asian-Pacific leaders, is seeking more international backing to both persuade North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons ambitions and to take concrete steps to cripple terrorist networks around the world. | 0 |
Home Ownership Tops Bush Housing Agenda (AP) AP - Boosting homeownership tops President Bush's housing agenda, but the biggest battle facing his administration during the second term is how to overhaul a program that helps 2 million poor families pay their rent. | 0 |
Boxer Becomes Third Biggest Vote Getter (AP) AP - Little noticed in this month's election was that the nation's third biggest vote getter, behind only President Bush and John Kerry, was Sen. Barbara Boxer, a fiery California Democrat who proudly wears her liberalism on her sleeve. | 0 |
Santorum Keeps Low Profile With Specter (AP) AP - Ordinarily, Sen. Rick Santorum might figure to be Sen. Arlen Specter's most public of allies in a fierce and ultimately successful battle for the chairmanship of the Senate Judiciary Committee, one Pennsylvania Republican aiding another in a classic Capitol power struggle. | 0 |
Prince of Persia: Warri Ubisoft today announced that Prince of Persia: Warrior Within has been shipped to stores nationwide for the Playstation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and PC. | 3 |
Sudan Govt., South Rebels Pledge Peace by Dec. 31 NAIROBI, Kenya (Reuters) - The Sudanese government and its southern rebel opponents signed a pledge Friday to complete an agreement to end a 21-year-old civil war by December 31. | 0 |
Venezuela Govt. Believes Car Blast Kills Prosecutor CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Two blasts destroyed a car in a Caracas suburb on Thursday and killed its driver, who Venezuelan authorities believed was a key state prosecutor leading a probe into opponents of President Hugo Chavez. | 0 |
The naked truth about pro sports, television The term throwing in the towel takes on new meaning this week, thanks again to televisions continuing creative contribution to sport. | 1 |
Dollar Steadies, More Weakness Expected (Reuters) Reuters - The U.S. dollar paused near recent\lows Friday but dealers expected selling to resume after a\weekend meeting of G20 finance ministers, while stock investors\sought cover in companies immune to currency risks. | 2 |
Weak exports, consumption take toll on South Korea's economy (AFP) AFP - South Korea's economy achieved lower-than-expected growth in the three months to September as domestic demand failed to pick up the slack from weakening exports. | 2 |
Yukos Main Subsidiary to Be Sold on December 19 The Russian Federal Property Fund announced on Friday, November 19, that the auction to sell the shares of Yuganskneftegaz, the main production subsidiary of embattled Yukos Oil Company will take place on December 19. | 2 |
Dollar Holds on to Gain From Record Low; G-20 May Voice Concern The dollar in London held yesterday #39;s gain from a record low on speculation the Group of 20 largest economies will this weekend voice concern at the currency #39;s drop. | 2 |
Kmart-Sears merger about price, quality Average customers know the same thing that ministers of high finance understand: It #39;s all about the price. Shoppers Thursday at the Billings Sears store were eager to find out what a proposed | 2 |
Radio veteran Karmazin joins Sirius Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. named former Viacom Inc. president Mel Karmazin chief executive Thursday, a month after signing talk-show host Howard Stern to lure listeners. | 2 |
COMUNICADO DE ROCHE Roche, OSI Pharmaceuticals and Genentech announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved, after priority review, Tarceva(TM) (erlotinib) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung | 2 |
Universal Life Resources sued by Calif. California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi filed a lawsuit Thursday against brokerage Universal Life Resources and a number of major insurance companies as part of an effort quot;to break up a national industry-wide pattern of kickbacks and hidden fees | 2 |
Ancient ape #39;s bones unearthed in Spain Spanish researchers say they have found the remains of an extinct species of great ape that may have been the last ancestor humans shared with gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans. | 3 |
Mac Expo: Andy Ihnatko, live and loud Macworld columnist and author, Andy Ihnatko, will speak at the opening of the London Apple Store on Regent Street on November 22. Ihnatko will speak at 7.00pm at Apple #39;s new flagship London store. | 3 |
Sorenstam #39;s lead follows birdies Annika Sorenstam birdied four of the last five holes Thursday, twice with a 7-iron into greens surrounded by trouble, giving her a 6-under-par 66 and a one-shot lead after the first round | 1 |
Hokies crush Terps, maintain ACC lead BLACKSBURG, Va. Virginia Tech scored 24 points off four first-half turnovers and coasted to a 55-6 wipeout of Maryland on Thursday. | 1 |
Cricket: Ton of class from Oram as NZ keep hopes alive Century-maker Jacob Oram respected, frustrated and then bludgeoned an all-conquering bowling attack before his own quot;popgun quot; bowling sent tremors through Australia #39;s top order in the first cricket test today. | 1 |
Knicks notebook: Wilkens is still having doubts about Thomas Lenny Wilkens gave a hint of his plans for puzzling forward Tim Thomas before the game, when he talked about how he had tried to get the 6-10 forward going, but he added, quot;You know, I can only wait so long with him. | 1 |
WSU notebook: Coach Doba worried about UW trick plays PULLMAN - The fact that Washington coaches have nothing to lose worries Cougars coach Bill Doba, who has his team on alert for trick plays. | 1 |
Sudanese government and rebels agree to end southern conflict by <b>...</b> Sudanese government and rebel officials signed an agreement Friday promising to end the 21-year civil war in Sudan by the end of the year in front of the UN Security Council holding a special meeting in Africa. | 0 |
UKIP #39;s attacks embarrass newly elected Barroso Commission Approved by two thirds of the MEPs, the Barroso II Commission is due to take office on 22 November. Eurosceptic MEP Nigel Farage took the shine off the subsequent celebrations by attacking French Transport | 0 |
Myanmar frees 4,000 wrongly imprisoned from jail Our gratitude goes to you for the interest and enthusiasm you have shown in visiting the AsiaNews.it website. AsiaNews is also a monthly magazine (only in Italian). | 0 |
Chappelle DVD Set for June Release Via Sony (Reuters) Reuters - The reigning king of the\television DVD is ready to re-enter the market. | 3 |
Militants Try to Stir Arab-Kurd Violence (AP) AP - Insurgents battling U.S. and Iraqi forces in the northern city of Mosul have been trying to drag the Kurdish minority into their fight and set off a sectarian war, Kurdish and Arab officials say. | 0 |
Manufacturer Gets Help Managing Product Information (TechWeb) TechWeb - Brady Corp. turns to product-information-management software from FullTilt Solutions so it can more easily handle information on thousands of products. The software also helps Brady manage its online catalog. | 3 |
Greek sprinters charged Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou and their coach were charged yesterday with avoiding a drug test on the eve of the Athens Olympics and faking a motorcycle accident hours later. | 1 |
This week's picks Canterbury over Kent -- You can't pick against a school that taught JFK how to play flag football. | 1 |
This weekend on TV, radio TODAY AUTO RACING 1:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup Ford 400 qualifying at Homestead, Fla., Speed Channel 3 p.m. -- NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Ford 200 at Homestead, Fla., Speed Channel COLLEGE BASKETBALL/MEN 5 p.m. -- Marist Classic at Poughkeepsie, N.Y.: Northeastern vs. Birmingham Southern, WRBB-FM (104.9) 7 p.m. -- Coaches vs. Cancer Classic third-place game at New York, ESPN2 7:30 ... | 1 |
Preps step into spotlight Catching Brian Morrissey is akin to catching a BB with your teeth: It's virtually impossible. But that's the task Brunswick faces tomorrow in a showdown with Governor Dummer for the NEPSAC Congleton-Stokinger title. | 1 |
But seriously folks By now, it's clear that the parity in the NFL this season doesn't mean there are a lot of good teams, but rather a lot of bad ones. More teams have losing records, in fact, than winning ones. There are 14 teams at either 4-5 or 3-6, all of whom will tell you they are still in the playoff hunt. | 1 |
From the frying pan to the kitchen After further review, the ABC promotion for last week's Eagles-Cowboys quot;Monday Night Football quot; was over the top. | 1 |
Belichick's appraisal? Praise Bill Belichick yesterday was so effusive in his praise of the Chiefs, who will oppose his Patriots Monday night, that a passerby at his morning news conference might have believed the Kansas City record to be 30-6 instead of 3-6. | 1 |
Now, Owens a little skittish While Terrell Owens would never say he's sorry for his flashy touchdown celebrations, he did apologize yesterday to anyone offended by his role in a steamy segment with actress Nicollette Sheridan for the intro to quot;Monday Night Football. quot; | 1 |
Stoneham takes next step Despite being the Globe's top-ranked boys' soccer team the entire season, Stoneham has had one goal: winning an elusive outright state championship. | 1 |
Providence writes off Penn Dwight Brewington went 5 for 5 from 3-point range and scored a career-high 21 points last night, leading host Providence to an 89-52 win over Pennsylvania in the second round of the Preseason NIT. | 1 |
Win assures B-R spot in the playoffs During pregame warmups for yesterday's matchup with Taunton to decide the Old Colony League title, Bridgewater-Raynham senior Tony Murdoch sprinted to the corner of the end zone and pulled down a pass with a teammate draped on his back. | 1 |
Case closes out Melrose in five Up two games to none and holding a 15-11 lead over Melrose in Game 3, Case seemed assured of making another trip to the Division 2 state volleyball finals. | 1 |
How to make a gigapixel picture A Dutch team has created the world's biggest digital picture, assembled from 600 individual snaps. | 0 |
Radio Free Europe Woos Russian Listeners (AP) AP - Ronald Reagan used it to reach out to the Soviets during the Cold War. Lech Walesa, the leader of Poland's Solidarity movement, likened it to the sun lighting the Earth. Rock band R.E.M. immortalized it in a cynical hit song. | 0 |
IBM Says It Swamps Rivals in Key UNIX Computer Test NEW YORK (Reuters) - IBM <A HREF="http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=IBM.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news">IBM.N</A> said on Thursday its workhorse commercial computers have smashed the industry's most demanding tests, which analysts said creates a performance gap that could put further pressure on Hewlett-Packard <A HREF="http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=HPQ.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news">HPQ.N</A> or Sun Microsystems <A HREF="http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SUNW.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news">SUNW.O</A> to recalibrate their strategies. | 3 |
After False Starts, 3G Mobile Service Set for Take-Off HONG KONG (Reuters) - With most technical issues resolved and giants like Vodafone Plc signing up customers, 2005 could be the year when third-generation (3G) mobile services finally gain a global audience. | 3 |
Intel Says Shifting Focus of Itanium to Higher-End SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - An effort by Intel Corp. <A HREF="http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news">INTC.O</A> to sell its Itanium 2 chip into high-volume, lower-end computer servers has not worked, the president of the world's largest chip maker said in an interview published on Thursday. | 3 |
Electronic Eye Devised to Help Blind Cross Roads LONDON (Reuters) - An "electronic eye" that can be fitted to a pair of glasses could help the blind cross roads more safely, scientists said on Friday. | 3 |
Russia pays \$63m in debts to IMF RBC, 19.11.2004, Moscow 10:54:13.The Russian Finance Ministry has paid \$63.2m in debts to the International Monetary Fund today, the Finance Ministry reported to RBC. | 2 |
Anticipated #39;Halo 2 #39; Leaves Gamers Panting quot;Halo 2 quot; continues the story of Master Chief, a genetically enhanced soldier who is the only human ever to successfully defy the Covenant-a coalition of alien races on a murderous march toward Earth. | 3 |
Spain in another racist football row London - British ministers have condemned the quot;disgraceful quot; racial abuse of England #39;s black players during Wednesday #39;s international friendly against Spain in Madrid and demanded that soccer authorities take action. | 1 |
ROY LANG III: America thanks you, Paul Casey The bad blood returns! And it may be exactly what the United States needed to turn the tide in the Ryder Cup. Thanks to Englishman -- by birth, really -- Paul Casey, the hugs and kisses the Americans and Europeans | 1 |
Knicks beat Rockets 93-92 Rockets with buzzer 3-pointer Jamal Crawford of the New York Knicks hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to hand the Houston Rockets their sixth loss this season at 93-92 on November 18. | 1 |
Chase for Cup coming to wild finish Jimmie Johnson went from top contender to also-ran to unbeatable, and now he has all the momentum heading into the last race of the Nextel Cup season. | 1 |
Ukraine Election Commission Pores Over Last Results KIEV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukraine's central election commission meets Tuesday to sign off on the final paperwork from last month's presidential election, which could see winner Viktor Yushchenko's victory formally declared at last. | 0 |
Powell accuses Iranians of developing nuclear weapons AMERICA accused Iran yesterday of trying to adapt its latest ballistic missile to carry nuclear warheads capable of hitting targets as far away as Israel and Cyprus. | 0 |
Arafat #39;s death may bring peace to Mid East The devil dancing in the Middle East is dead. After Arafat used his life to deny Palestinians a national state, Palestinians will now have the chance to use Arafat #39;s death to usher in a new era of compromise. | 0 |
Mac Skeptic: Apple's ISight, a Webcam and More Software developers have made the ISight good for much more than just video chat. | 3 |
Discount Desktops: How Low Can You Go? Here's what you need to know to get the most desktop for your dollar at any price. | 3 |
Photos from MacExpo 2004 With over 100 exhibitors #151; including Apple, Adobe, Bose, Epson, HP, Microsoft, Quark and Sony #151; and more than 20,000 visitors expected during the three-day event #151; this year #146;s London MacExpo is shaping up as the biggest and best ever staged. Nov 18 | 3 |
Mac OS X Tip of the Week: Tell-Tale Icons Learn how to tell whether you #146;ve turned on Snap to Grid or Keep Arranged by Name for a particular window. It #146;s the latest Mac OS X killer tip at the Apple Pro/ site. Nov 10 | 3 |
FCC Crackdown Could Spread With more conservatives in power, the Federal Communications Commission may become more forceful about indecency fines. The agency may even try to expand its jurisdiction into cable TV, satellite radio and the internet. By Randy Dotinga. | 3 |
Wheels of Progress Turn Slowly Despite burgeoning demand for hybrids, carmakers remain conservative about manufacturing them. So, if you want one, be prepared to wait. By John Gartner. | 3 |
Web Media Buyouts Coming? Kinda MarketWatch is sold for \$500 million and Slate is next. Will there be a spate of other sites on the block? Probably, but the most fevered M #038;A activity will be among blogs. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg. | 3 |
Jak of All Trades, Master of Fun The latest installment in this PlayStation 2 action series tries to be all games to all players. To its credit, Jak 3 largely succeeds. By Chris Kohler. | 3 |
Advertisers Muscle Into RSS There's no escaping advertising. Show even a modicum of success, and marketers start looking for a way in. Really Simple Syndication feeds are the latest target. By Daniel Terdiman. | 3 |
Stem Cells Feed Brain Tumors Researchers discover stem cells that initiate and maintain the growth of brain cancer tumors. The study could lead to new treatments for many types of cancer. By Kristen Philipkoski. | 3 |
Wisconsin to Invest in Stem Cells California's not the only state willing to throw money at the controversial research. Wisconsin's governor plans to spend \$750 million building two research centers and supporting scientists studying cardiovascular illnesses and other diseases. | 3 |
Fossils Found in Spain Seen as Last Link to Great Apes Fossils of an ape species from about 13 million years ago may have been the last common ancestor of great apes, including humans. | 3 |
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