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Google tops Microsoft with new PC search tool Computer users have long complained that using Microsoft Windows to find files on a desktop hard drive is considerably tougher than using Google to find information in the vast reaches of the Internet. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
science and technology.
Russia Completes Construction of Nuclear Power Plant in Iran G-8 countries, consisting of the seven largest industrialized countries and Russia met regarding Iran #39;s nuclear program. Iranian Deputy Prime Minister Gulariza Aghazade, the head of Iran #39;s atomic energy program Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
This is a piece of news regarding world politics and science and technology.
When will Mount St Helens erupt? Research reported in Science today (14 October 2004) shows that rocks erupted from the Mount St Helens volcano in 1980 preserve a remarkable record of the goings-on beneath the volcano in the period prior to its eruption. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
Goldcorp Agrees to Buy Wheaton River Canadian mining company Goldcorp Inc. (G.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (GG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to buy competitor Wheaton River Minerals Ltd (WRM. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Pakistan hunts kidnappers #39; leader Pakistan has vowed to track down the leader of a kidnap group in South Waziristan after one of two Chinese hostages died in a rescue attempt. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
World politics.
#39;Halo 2 #39; illegally posted online for download Microsoft Corp. said Thursday that a version of quot;Halo 2, quot; the forthcoming follow-up to the best-selling video game for the company #39;s Xbox console, had been leaked and illegally posted for download on the Internet. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
Nigeria Strike Expected to End Thursday Nigerian labor leaders say they will end a four-day old general strike called to protest rising fuel prices in Africa #39;s largest oil-producing nation. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Eli Lilly Eliminating Jobs Indianapolis-based drug manufacturer, Eli Lilly, is eliminating 575 US jobs, in order to streamline operations and become more competitive. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Business.
Pfizer Hikes Warning on Bextra Skin Risk NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">PFE.N</A> on Friday said two clinical trials showed patients taking its anti-inflammatory drug Bextra had a higher risk of cardiovascular events during high-risk coronary bypass surgery. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Business
Israel: no limits on Al Aqsa Mosque Jerusalem (AsiaNews/Agencies) - Israel will set no limit to the number of Muslim worshippers entering the Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramadam, which begins today. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
world politics
New at Starbucks: Burn a music CD Starbucks Corp. announced Thursday that it will add computer kiosks in stores in Austin, Texas, and in Seattle where customers can burn music CDs for about \$10 while waiting for their Frappuccino. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Business
Ballot counting begins in Afghanistan Counting of ballots began in Afghanistan Thursday, five days after the country #39;s first direct elections for president, the BBC reported. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
world politics
Global Markets: Worries Grip Investors LONDON (Reuters) - New U.S. economic data on Friday did little to answer questions about the sustainability of global economic growth, offering a mixed picture that left markets in a generally bearish pattern. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Lakers soap opera endures The Zen master says he engaged in a quot;psychological war quot; with Kobe Bryant last season, the details of which are to be released in book form next month. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
sports
Sportsview: NFL Plays Bad Cop Vs. Plummer (AP) AP - The National Football League wanted to package its tribute to Pat Tillman much the same way it's planning the next halftime show at the Super Bowl. Nice, neat and orderly, with no surprises. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Sports
Brin: Google Launches Desktop Search To Smite Microsoft Forensic files: Google (nasdaq: GOOG - news - people ) on Thursday rolled out a seminal version of its new desktop tool, enabling users to scrutinize hard drives as they would Web sites. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
This is a piece of news regarding science and technology.
Burt Rutan: Building 'Tomorrowland' One Launch at a Time (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - MOJAVE, California nbsp;-- Nobody can claim that Burt \Rutan, the innovative aerospace designer, doesn't have his head in the \cloudsand his eyes focused on the stars. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
US agrees to Halliburton inquiry The US government will set up an inquiry into Iraq contracts given to Halliburton, the former firm of Vice President Dick Cheney. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Miami Battles Back to Edge Louisville The No. 18 Louisville Cardinals flummoxed the No. 3 team in the nation Thursday night. They forcibly seized the notice of the college football world. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
sports
Olympus flashes music player-camera combo The Japanese giant unveils a portable music player that can function as a camera as well as a tiny device similar to the iPod Mini. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
science and technology
State of the world #39;s amphibians bleak: report WASHINGTON - Frogs, toads and newts face worldwide environmental threats, according to a new study by more than 500 scientists from over 60 nations. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
Shaq Should Help Heat Perimeter Players (AP) AP - Shaquille O'Neal will never be mistaken for a great shooter. His percentage annually ranks among the NBA's leaders, but only because his success rate is fueled by a steady stream of dunks. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Sports
Expedition 10 Crew Successfully Launches Into Space (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - A fresh space station crew and one visiting cosmonaut are on\their way to the International Space Station (ISS) after their Soyuz rocket\pierced the skies above Kazakhstan during a flawless launch today. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
China pressures Putin on pipeline The Russian president continues his visit to China, amid frustration over failure to agree a new oil pipeline. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
UPDATE 1-Nalbandian holds off Koubek to advance in Vienna Top seed David Nalbandian held off a spirited late challenge by Stefan Koubek to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Trophy on Thursday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Sports
Chemists could predict volcanos moves WASHINGTON - Monitoring the gases emitted by lava from Mount St. Helens might provide clues to future eruptions, a British volcano expert says. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
UK ranked eleventh in competitive economies THE UK is the 11th most competitive economy in the world, according to the World Economic Forums rankings. Finland topped the rankings as the most competitive economy, for the third time in the last four years. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
LPGA: Park Feels at Home in the Desert (AP) AP - Although the Southern California desert is a long way #151; and drastically different #151; from her native South Korea, Grace Park feels at home among the sand and the cacti. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Sports
September Retail Sales Up by 1.5 Percent The rise in retail sales was the best showing since March. Also, producer prices rose 0.1 percent in September. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Fatal plane crash in Halifax was fourth for airline in 14 years LONDON (CP) - The crash of a Boeing 747 cargo plane in Halifax on Thursday that killed seven people was the fourth crash in 14 years for MK Airlines. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Business
Bone Loss a Serious Threat to Older Americans By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) -- Half of Americans older than 50 will be at risk of fractures from too-thin bones by 2020, the surgeon general warned Thursday, urging people to get more calcium, vitamin D and exercise to avoid crippling osteoporosis. The bone-thinning disease is on the rise as the population grays - but weak bones aren't a natural consequence of aging, Surgeon General Richard Carmona stressed... Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
science and technology
NFL Game Summary - Carolina at New Orleans Goings caught six passes for 46 yards for Carolina, which leads the all-time series 10-9...Darren Howard finished with two sacks for the Saints, who have failed to hold any opponent to under 20 points this season...Mike Rucker added a sack and Will Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
sports
Sihanouk #39;s son named king Southeast Asia #39;s wiliest political survivor yesterday completed his own intricately scripted exit from the stage. King Norodom Sihanouk, who first took Cambodia #39;s throne when Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
world politics
New Google tool searches desktop Some of the real estate coveted most by the Internet giants isn #39;t on the Internet at all. It #39;s on your computer hard drive. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
science and technology
AmWest in talks to buy ATA, report says America West Airlines is in talks to buy all or part of ATA Holdings Corp., parent of ATA Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday night on its Web site. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Business
Intel shelves plans for 4GHz Pentium 4 Intel has confirmed it will not release a 4GHz version of its flagship Pentium 4 product. Instead it will transfer its engineers to the company #39;s new design priorities. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
Vote counting under way in Afghan election, Karzai expected to win KABUL, Afghanistan - The vote tally under way on Friday in Afghanistans landmark election was widely expected to yield an election victory for US -backed interim leader Hamid Karzai, which would install him as the war-ravaged countrys first Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
world politics
Amphibian decline serves as global warning NEARLY one in three species of frogs, toads and newts in the world is under threat of extinction, according to the most comprehensive global study of amphibians ever conducted. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
science and technology
Toshiba to make image-processing chips for US firm Xilinx TOKYO, Oct 14, 2004 (Kyodo via COMTEX) -- Toshiba Corp. said Thursday it has been entrusted with manufacturing high-end image-processing semiconductor chips for US chipmaker Xilinx Inc. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Business
Coventry will buy First Health for \$1.8 billion First Health Group, which manages health-care benefits for employers and unions and which has struggled lately, will be acquired by Coventry Health Care in a \$1. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Using Keyword Selection Guidelines To Improve Website Conversion Rates Using Keyword Selection Guidelines To Improve Website Conversion Rates\\I've been under pressure lately to come up with more articles on organic search engine optimization with regards to how an effective keyword strategy can improve website conversion rates. Well, here is my take on it, based on the Web analytics evidence ... Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
This is a piece of news related to digital marketing and website optimization, it does not fall under any of the mentioned categories.
Tsvangirai to know his fate today The verdict in Zimbabwe #39;s treason trial of Morgan Tsvangirai is expected today. Tsvangirai, the leader of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), faces a possible death penalty if found guilty. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
world politics
Crude climbs ahead of inventory data SAN FRANCISCO (AFX) -- Crude-oil futures climbed back toward \$54 a barrel, with traders eagerly awaiting weekly petroleum data to find out how the recovery in the Gulf of Mexico has affected US oil and natural-gas inventories. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Business.
Peregrine ex-auditor enters plea Daniel F. Stulac, the former outside auditor for San Diego #39;s Peregrine Systems, has pleaded innocent to fraud charges detailed in a federal indictment issued last week. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Business
Free Google search for PC desktops Google has released a free search tool which sits on the PC desktop and can search its host computer for virtually anything. Launched on Thursday, it blends a search of hard-drive files, emails, recently visited Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
science and technology
A toll with appeal ALL that was missing was a nice kiss on the bottom. Bracksie #39;s Government is forking out a lazy \$300 million so Macquarie Bank and Leighton Holdings, the victorious consortium in the Mitcham-Frankston tollroad Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan #39;s capital TAIPEI, Taiwan - A strong earthquake rocked Taiwan #39;s capital during the lunch rush on Friday, shaking tall buildings for about a minute. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
This is a piece of news regarding natural disasters.
Spawn of X Prize on Horizon So Burt Rutan #39;s SpaceShipOne has grabbed the \$10 million Ansari X Prize. What #39;s next for Peter Diamandis and the organization he started in the mid- #39;90s to promote development of private spaceships? Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
science and technology
Google Releases Desktop-Search Tool Google has released Google Desktop Search, which enables users to search their desktop computers using the same technology as Google #39;s online-search tool. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
BPI wins court order on filesharing The High Court this morning granted the music industry the power to request the names and addresses of the 28 file sharers the industry aims to litigate against. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
This piece of news pertains to the music industry and legal proceedings, and could potentially fall under the category of business.
Is Sirius a Rule Breaker? It #39;s like nails on a chalkboard. It #39;s like housing a headache before jumping on a jackhammer. Wondering if lowly Sirius Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) is about to change the world hurts. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
It is a piece of news regarding a business, specifically Sirius Satellite Radio.
Study finds technology could support mountain monorail New technology would make it possible to build a monorail connecting Denver to the state #39;s ski resorts and such a railway could carry six to eight times more people than two additional Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
Oil prices hit fresh record Oil prices soared to another record high of almost 55 US dollars a barrel on Thursday as Washington reported another fall in heating fuel stocks before winter. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Business
Cards #39; power leaves Astros all wet ST. LOUIS -- The battle between the Houston Astros #39; unheralded Pete Munro and the St. Louis Cardinals #39; Matt Morris was a surprising push. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Sports
Navy Tries to End Drought Against Irish (AP) AP - For four decades, the routine has been pretty much the same: Notre Dame players and coaches talk up the Navy Midshipmen during the week and beat them up on game day. This year might be different. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
sports
Halo 2 Xbox game leaks over the Net According to reports, copies of the eagerly awaited Halo 2 Xbox game made an impromptu debut last night on Usenet groups and pirate sites. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
Determined Davenport reclaims world number one spot American second seed Lindsay Davenport became the WTA #39;s new world No. 1 following her 6-4, 6-2 win over Dinara Safina of Russia in the second round of the \$2. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Sports.
DVD rental firm sees profit shrinking in 2005 SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Netflix tumbled 37 percent following the company #39;s revelation that it plans to cut prices and sacrifice profit in order to stay competitive. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Eyetech To Get Modest Lift From Macugen Credit Suisse First Boston maintained a quot;neutral quot; rating and \$43 target price on Eyetech (nasdaq: EYET - news - people ). News that the Retaane product from competitor Alcon (nyse: ACL - news - people ) missed Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
IBM, Cisco Expand Security Alliance Covering Enterprise Networks RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK - IBM and Cisco Systems are broadening their security alliance to offer new automatic security applications for enterprise networks. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
This is a piece of news regarding business and technology.
FCC switches on broadband delivery Watch out, cable. Reddy Kilowatt can now invade your turf as the FCC on Thursday approved regulations that allow power companies to provide broadband services. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
Rules OK #39;d for broadband on power lines The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved rules for transmitting broadband communications signals over electric power lines, clearing the way for the expansion of high-speed Internet access through home electrical outlets. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
IBM Announces New Development Platform Many emerging market businesses will soon have access to the IBM Rational software development platform for the first time, through the open source Eclipse development framework. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Business and technology.
Englishman arrested for assaulting child Austin police are working with overseas officials to bring charges against an English man for sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
This is a piece of news regarding crime and law enforcement.
Strong temblor sways buildings in Taiwan capital TAIPEI, Taiwan - A strong earthquake rocked Taiwan #39;s capital during the lunch rush today, shaking tall buildings for about a minute. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
This is a piece of news regarding natural disaster.
JUDGE LETS HOLLINGER REFILE AGAINST BLACK Hollinger International #39;s legal fight against its disgraced former CEO Conrad Black is far from over. Less than a week after a judge dismissed racketeering claims brought Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Cards reel #39;em in When Saul Bellow wrote More Die Of Heartbreak, he wasn #39;t thinking of the Houston Astros and their fans. For the second consecutive game, the St. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Sports
Germany Reiterates Opposition to Sending Troops to Iraq The German government has reiterated its opposition to sending troops to Iraq, after a top German official suggested otherwise. A spokesman for German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said the German leader told Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
world politics
PayPal Says Business Nearly Back To Normal PayPal, the popular payment method on auction site eBay Inc., said Wednesday the technical problems that left many users unable to access their accounts or conduct business appear to over. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Business
Halo 2 leaked, Microsoft reacts angrily Halo 2, Microsoft #39;s most prized Xbox asset and its biggest hope for success this Christmas, has been leaked onto the Internet just days after developer Bungie officially completed work on the game and announced that it had shipped it off to manufacturing Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
Karzai leads but 99 of votes to be counted With 99 percent of the votes still to be counted in Afghanistan #39;s presidential election, incumbent Hamid Karzai had taken a lead that many observers expect him to retain right to the end of a marathon count. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
world politics
Wizards Get a Break With several players suffering from minor injuries, Wizards coach Eddie Jordan decides to give the team a day off on Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
sports
NO BUYBACK PLEDGED, CLAIMS ENRON EXEC October 15, 2004 -- Ex-Enron Corp. chief financial officer Andrew Fastow never promised Merrill Lynch a risk-free purchase of three energy-generating barges in a 1999 call about a sale prosecutors claim was a sham, a witness said. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
'e-Junk' Recycling Still in Its Infancy (AP) AP - When Office Depot, Inc. stores ran an electronics recycling drive last summer that accepted everything from cell phones to televisions, some stores were overwhelmed by the amount of e-trash they received. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
science and technology
Afghan Officials Start Counting Presidential Ballots (Update2) The counting of ballots from Afghanistan #39;s Oct. 9 presidential election began after a delay caused by allegations of voting irregularities, the country #39;s electoral commission said. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
world politics
U.S. Economy Questions Paralyze Dollar (Reuters) Reuters - The dollar steadied broadly on Friday\after a swelling U.S. trade deficit and steep oil prices pushed\it lower in the previous session, as investors awaited new data\about the U.S. economy. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Plus: CNet, Netflix report; Apple #39;s downloads hit 150 mln SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- In its bid to displace Microsoft in controlling the desktop, Google on Thursday unveiled its long-awaited desktop search toolbar. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
Fiedler Expects to Start Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler said he will start Sunday at Buffalo despite missing practice time this week with a cracked rib. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
sports
Els Pegged Back by Cabrera, Harrington Sparkles VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Defending champion Ernie Els trailed Argentina's Angel Cabrera by one hole at the halfway point of their quarter-final match in the World Match Play Championship at Wentworth Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Sports
Strachan can lead Scotland from the mire EVERY time the clamour starts over the future of a manager, there are always a few weary souls who can be relied upon to ask quot;Who else is there? Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
This is a piece of news regarding sports.
FOOTBALL: UNITED #39;S FANS GET ALL SHIRTY MANCHESTER United fans have been urged to boycott official club merchandise in a bid to thwart Malcolm Glazer #39;s planned 800million takeover of the club. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
This is a piece of news regarding sports (football).
Polish PM Pledges Iraq Troop Cuts, Strong Economy (Reuters) Reuters - Prime Minister Marek Belka promised to\reduce Poland's military presence in Iraq from early 2005 and\maintain buoyant economic growth if he wins a confidence vote\in his minority cabinet Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
world politics
Commentary: Microsoft can #39;t plug holes fast enough Tuesday, in the computing community, is now known as patch Tuesday. That #39;s because Microsoft has taken to releasing operating system and browser fixes on Tuesdays. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Science and technology.
Patriots' Running Man Both Corey Dillon and the Patriots are quite happy with the offseason trade that brought the running back from Cincinnati to New England. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Sports
Eagles Pummel Packers, 47-17 (AP) AP - Donovan McNabb threw a career-high five touchdown passes in the first half and finished with a team-record 464 yards passing, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a 47-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Sports
US trade deficit soars The United States has recorded its second biggest trade deficit in history, fuelled by high oil prices and imports from China. The deficit grew six-point-nine percent in August to 54 billion US dollars...several billion more than predicted by analysts. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Ginepri Ousts Srichaphan at CA Trophy VIENNA, Austria - American Robby Ginepri advanced to the quarterfinals of the CA Trophy with a 6-2, 6-1 win Thursday over fifth-seeded Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Sports
Cards Outlast Astros to Win Opener The good people of the Midwest hope you have been enjoying following the Big Dance, that high-stakes, hotly anticipated tournament taking place back east. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Sports
U.S. Economy Questions Paralyze Dollar LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar steadied broadly on Friday after a swelling U.S. trade deficit and steep oil prices pushed it lower in the previous session, as investors awaited new data about the U.S. economy. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Business.
US Sept. PPI up 0.1, core rate up 0.3 WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Prices of US wholesale goods and services rose 0.1 percent in September, the Labor Department said Friday. The core producer price index, which excludes volatile food and energy goods, rose 0.3 percent. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Business.
Europeans May Outfox US on Options The group that sets US accounting rules decided yesterday to delay for six months its plan to force companies to treat stock option grants as immediate expenses. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Montoya to be summoned by FIA over conduct Formula One #39;s governing body will summon Juan Pablo Montoya to a meeting in December to explain his conduct, motor sport sources said today. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
sports
Pettersson feeling at home on Greensboro course Carl Pettersson will spend several hours the next three days driving to and from work. And he couldn #39;t be happier about it. Pettersson, a former NC State standout Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
sports
Hollinger International to refile #39;looting #39; case against ex-CEO Newspaper publisher Hollinger International Inc. said Thursday it intends to refile the bulk of its dismissed case against ousted CEO Conrad Black and associates, intent on winning Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Atlanta #39;s Furcal Pleads Guilty To Second DUI Atlanta, GA -- Atlanta Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal pleaded guilty on Thursday to his second drunken driving charge. The 2000 National League Rookie of the Year is currently serving a 21-day jail sentence Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
Sports.
Pfizer Increases Warning on Bextra Skin Risk Pfizer Inc. on Friday said two clinical trials showed patients taking its anti-inflammatory drug Bextra had a higher risk of cardiovascular events during high-risk coronary bypass surgery. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
This is a piece of news regarding science and technology.
Oil, Economic Growth Worry Investors LONDON (Reuters) - Questions about the sustainability of global economic growth held many markets hostage Friday as crude oil prices bumped close to \$55 a barrel and investors awaited a raft of U.S. data. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
This is a piece of news regarding business.
UCF signs Speraw to 3-year deal and seven months after his leading UCF to its third NCAA Tournament -- men #39;s basketball Coach Kirk Speraw signed an incentive-laden contract Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
sports
Update 1: Bank Values Yukos Unit Above Assessment An independent assessor valued Yukos #39; main production unit at \$14.7 billion to \$17.3 billion on Thursday, the same day a news agency reported that a controlling stake in the business could be sold for just over \$4 billion. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
business
Rice wants more action, here or somewhere else After spending part of his 42nd birthday Wednesday reiterating his dissatisfaction with his shrinking role with the Raiders and expressing his desire to play somewhere else, Jerry Rice scheduled an evening meeting with owner Al Davis to discuss the state Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?
sports