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US eights glide to finals in record times
The US men's and women's eights pulled off huge victories in yesterday's Olympic rowing heats, each setting world bests to advance directly to Sunday's finals. | 8 |
Iraq soccer vagabonds right at home
PIRAEUS, Greece -- Instead of playing for their lives under a torturous regime, Iraq's soccer vagabonds played as though they had the time of their lives last night. | 8 |
Phelps’s quest for 8 golds goes under
ATHENS -- The evening began on a down note for the US swimming team, and descended from there. First, world champion Jenny Thompson struggled home fifth in the 100-meter butterfly. Then world record-holder Brendan Hansen was caught by Japan's Kosuke Kitajima in the 100 breaststroke. Finally, the men's 4 x 100 freestyle relay finished third behind South Africa and the ... | 8 |
Azevedo shot does trick
Tony Azevedo whizzed a last-second shot past Croatian goalkeeper Frano Vican to give the American water polo team a 7-6 victory in its tournament opener yesterday. | 8 |
US team kicks over this result
ATHENS -- Did Japan's Kosuke Kitajima break the rules when he beat world record-holder Brendan Hansen by 17-100ths of a second in yesterday's Olympic 100-meter breaststroke? Absolutely, insisted Hansen's US teammates, who claimed Kitajima routinely uses the illegal dolphin kick. | 8 |
Clout shown in rout
ATHENS -- When the Olympic softball schedule was released, Lisa Fernandez grabbed a marker and began counting down the days. "This game is always on my calendar," she said. "I have a tremendous history with Australia." And until yesterday, mostly a haunting one. | 8 |
Finding the fish faster -- and safer
Before we launch the kayaks from Deer Island, Patrick Lacchia reaches into the vest pocket of his flotation jacket and pulls out his GPS unit, a Magellan 310 that's about the size of an older cellphone. | 8 |
Space-age sport
GPS is invading recreational sports. Under clear skies, those signals beaming to earth from satellites can find you on a hilly running trail, in a kayak on the ocean, or on a green fairway where you're trying to fade a 230-yard drive into the wind. | 8 |
US is laid low by Puerto Rico
ATHENS -- Seeing was admiring. "Puerto Rico played as a team," said US coach Larry Brown. "They were well-prepared and the coaching was incredible. They played so much harder than we did, and so the result was not a surprise. I think anybody watching this, who enjoys basketball, got a thrill out of that." | 8 |
Punching his way forward
ATHENS -- There's only room for one Cinderella in a boxing ring. That was the sad lesson Andre Berto learned last night as his long road to the Olympic Games came to an abrupt end at the Peristeri Boxing Hall in his first fight in the welterweight division. First fight, that is, unless you understand what it took for him ... | 8 |
Hamms ready to vault men into contention
ATHENS -- The US men's gymnastics team will be counting on twins Paul and Morgan Hamm to produce its first team gold medal since 1984. | 8 |
Fighting rages in South Ossetia
Heavy fighting erupts in Georgia's breakaway South Ossetia region, shattering a two-day ceasefire. | 2 |
Motorways 'put drivers in a spin'
The RAC claims that millions of people panic when they drive on Britain's motorways. | 2 |
Fighting rages in South Ossetia
Heavy fighting erupts in Georgia's breakaway South Ossetia region, shattering a two-day ceasefire. | 13 |
Fighting rages in South Ossetia
Heavy fighting erupts in Georgia's breakaway South Ossetia region, shattering a two-day ceasefire. | 10 |
Motorways 'put drivers in a spin'
The RAC claims that millions of people panic when they drive on Britain's motorways. | 10 |
UN condemns massacre of Tutsi refugees
World: The UN security council has condemned the massacre last week of more than 160 Tutsi Congolese refugees in Burundi. | 10 |
Intel restrains Radio Free vision
Deployment schedule slows | 6 |
Funeral for funk star Rick James
About 6,000 fans pay tribute to funk artist Rick James at his funeral in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday. | 1 |
UN creates game to tackle hunger
A forthcoming video game aims to educate children about the global fight against hunger. | 13 |
Oil Falls from Record as Chavez Survives
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices fell from fresh record highs on Monday as early reports of victory for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in a referendum on his rule eased fears that unrest could upset the country's oil exports. | 0 |
Sprint Puts Streaming Media on Phones
PCS Vision Multimedia streams faster video plus audio channels to Samsung phone. | 6 |
Doping-Greek Sprint Duo Hearing Interrupted
ATHENS (Reuters) - A disciplinary hearing into missed dope tests by Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou was considering a request on Monday for a two-day postponement so the athletes could appear in person. | 8 |
Offshore British vendors resume business
Britain's first offshore off-license vending boat has resumed business off the coast of Teesside, the BBC reported Sunday. | 2 |
Australian garage attendant claims he saw "murdered" Briton (AFP)
AFP - A garage attendant said in court that he served Briton Peter Falconio more than a week after the backpacker went missing, presumed murdered, in the Australian outback. | 2 |
Troubled Indian state threatens security clamp-down as protests flare (AFP)
AFP - India's troubled northeastern state of Manipur threatened to re-impose a controversial anti-terror law as violent protests flared during Independence Day. | 13 |
US tackles Emergency Alert System insecurity
'Subject to jamming' | 6 |
THE DOG HOUSE (PageSix)
PageSix - DUANE Chapman says he's wanted to be a TV star ever since he was young, when his favorite show was "Wanted: Dead or Alive," the Steve McQueen series about a bounty hunter. | 1 |
Phelps, Thorpe Face Dutch Threat
ATHENS (Reuters) - Michael Phelps, one gold won but one of his eight title chances now lost, takes on Ian Thorpe and Pieter van den Hoogenband in their long-awaited showdown in the 200 meters freestyle final on Monday. | 8 |
Iraqi conference a key step to reconciliation: Straw (AFP)
AFP - A national conference, hailed as Iraq's first brush with democracy in decades, is a significant step along the road to reconciliation and a peaceful future for all Iraqis, according to Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. | 2 |
Toppling policeman wrecks Queen's picture, not Constable (AFP)
AFP - A policeman has damaged a 19th century painting belonging to Queen Elizabeth II after losing his balance while closing a window, police and Buckingham Palace sources revealed. | 2 |
Iraqi conference a key step to reconciliation: Straw (AFP)
AFP - A national conference, hailed as Iraq's first brush with democracy in decades, is a significant step along the road to reconciliation and a peaceful future for all Iraqis, according to Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. | 13 |
Australian garage attendant claims he saw "murdered" Briton (AFP)
AFP - A garage attendant said in court that he served Briton Peter Falconio more than a week after the backpacker went missing, presumed murdered, in the Australian outback. | 13 |
Mass funeral after Burundi deaths
More than 150 refugees, including many children, killed in Burundi are to be buried in mass graves later on Monday. | 13 |
Wildfire forces residents to flee mining town
On <a href='http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/2315/'>CNN</a> | 10 |
Vodafone hires Citi for Cesky bid (TheDeal.com)
TheDeal.com - The U.K. mobile giant wants to find a way to disentagle the Czech wireless and fixed-line businesses. | 6 |
Liechtenstein royals swap power
Liechtenstein's Prince Hans-Adam hands over power to his son and invites the whole nation to a garden party. | 2 |
Mass funeral after Burundi deaths
More than 150 refugees, including many children, killed in Burundi are to be buried in mass graves later on Monday. | 2 |
Search on after China mudslides
Villagers in eastern China use bare hands to dig for survivors after landslides triggered by last week's typhoon. | 13 |
Liechtenstein royals swap power
Liechtenstein's Prince Hans-Adam hands over power to his son and invites the whole nation to a garden party. | 13 |
Venezuelan President Survives Recall Vote
CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez appeared to have survived a popular referendum to oust him, according to early results Monday, while Venezuela's opposition swiftly claimed fraud. Backers of the leftist populist president set off fireworks and began celebrating in the streets of the capital in the pre-dawn darkness upon hearing the news from Francisco Carrasquero, president of the National Elections Council... | 13 |
U.S. Battles Shiites in Iraqi Holy City
NAJAF, Iraq - U.S. tanks and troops rolled back into the center of Najaf and battled with Shiite militants Sunday, reigniting violence in the holy city just as delegates in Baghdad opened a conference meant to be a landmark in the country's movement toward democracy... | 13 |
Rescue Teams Aid Hurricane Charley Victims
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Urban rescue teams, insurance adjusters and National Guard troops were scattered across Florida to help residents rally from the brunt of Hurricane Charley, the worst storm to hit the state in a dozen years... | 13 |
Mass funeral after Burundi deaths
More than 150 refugees, including many children, killed in Burundi are to be buried in mass graves later on Monday. | 10 |
Chávez 'wins' Venezuela vote
Early reports from Venezuela today suggest that the president, Hugo Chávez has won a national referendum on his rule. | 10 |
Ashley Seager: Interest rate peak may be in sight
Money: Some economists are suggesting borrowing costs may be lowered again next year, writes Ashley Seager. | 10 |
Sluggish movement on power grid cyber security
'Doesn't go far enough' | 6 |
Alien movie leads US box office
Sci-fi film Alien vs. Predator grosses $38.3m (£20.8m) at the US box office during its debut weekend. | 1 |
Mourinho smells spirit of success in win over United (AFP)
AFP - Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea's win over Manchester United in their Premiership opener was proof of the spirit already instilled in his expensively-assembled squad. | 2 |
Prudential drops bid for S.Korean assest managing firm (AFP)
AFP - A consortium led by British insurer Prudential PLC has dropped its bid for a major South Korean state asset managing company. | 2 |
Vodafone names Tsuda new head of Japanese unit (AFP)
AFP - Mobile telephone operator Vodafone said it had appointed Shiro Tsuda as president and chief executive of Vodafone KK, its struggling Japanese unit. | 2 |
Journalist, Translator Missing in Iraq (AP)
AP - A French-American journalist has disappeared along with his Iraqi translator in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah, the provincial deputy governor said Monday. | 13 |
Prudential drops bid for S.Korean assest managing firm (AFP)
AFP - A consortium led by British insurer Prudential PLC has dropped its bid for a major South Korean state asset managing company. | 13 |
Greek Tragedy Turns to Farce Over Sprinters
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek tragedy turned to farce on Monday when a drug investigation into Greece's top sprinters was postponed yet again. | 10 |
Oil Falls from Record as Chavez Survives
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices fell from fresh record highs on Monday as early reports of victory for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in a referendum on his rule eased fears that unrest could upset the country's oil exports. | 0 |
Doping-Greek Sprint Duo's Hearing Postponed
ATHENS (Reuters) - A disciplinary hearing into missed dope tests by Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou was adjourned two days until Wednesday so the athletes could present their case in person. | 8 |
Bush Plans to Withdraw Troops From Abroad (AP)
AP - President Bush's plan to call tens of thousands of U.S. troops home from Europe and Asia could gain him election-year applause from military families, but won't ease the strain on soldiers still battling violent factions in Iraq and Afghanistan. | 12 |
True Battlegrounds May Be Across the Sea (AP)
AP - When decision time comes this fall, the real swing votes in the 2004 presidential election may not come from Pennsylvania, Ohio or even the notorious Florida. The ultimate Bush-Kerry battleground may turn out to be somewhere more far-flung and unexpected — Israel, Britain, even Indonesia. | 12 |
Oldest Heinz Son Pursues Hands-On Activism (AP)
AP - Teresa Heinz Kerry once hinted at tensions with her first-born son, a 37-year-old blacksmith who seeks an anonymous life with his wife and child in rural Pennsylvania. | 12 |
Pair tell of 'Falconio sighting'
A couple tell an Australian court they saw UK backpacker Peter Falconio after he is thought to have been killed. | 2 |
A-levels 'not being dumbed down'
The head of Britain's exam boards denies A-levels are being "dumbed down" despite better grades. | 2 |
Bush Plans to Withdraw Troops From Abroad (AP)
AP - President Bush's plan to call tens of thousands of U.S. troops home from Europe and Asia could gain him election-year applause from military families, but won't ease the strain on soldiers still battling violent factions in Iraq and Afghanistan. | 13 |
1994 Law Designed to Preserve Guard Jobs (AP)
AP - A 1994 law strengthened job protections for National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Here are major provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). | 13 |
Pair tell of 'Falconio' sighting
Two witnesses tell an Australian court they saw UK backpacker Peter Falconio more than a week after he disappeared. | 13 |
Pair tell of 'Falconio sighting'
A couple tell an Australian court they saw UK backpacker Peter Falconio after he is thought to have been killed. | 10 |
A-levels 'not being dumbed down'
The head of Britain's exam boards denies A-levels are being "dumbed down" despite better grades. | 10 |
'Virtual' repairs for Cutty Sark
Digital models of an historic ship are created as part of its restoration to test if it will survive the process. | 6 |
Mass. Republicans Eye Kerry's Senate Seat (AP)
AP - Massachusetts Republicans, while supportive of President Bush's re-election, are mindful of the opportunity created should John Kerry beat him in November's election: the state's first Senate vacancy in two decades and a chance to break the Democratic monopoly on its 12-member delegation in Congress. | 12 |
Democrats Criticize Bush's Corporate Ties (AP)
AP - Presidential nominee John Kerry and other Democrats are organizing a new line of attack against President Bush, accusing him of stacking the federal government with friends and donors who are gutting regulations on U.S. corporations. | 12 |
Danish Olympian in probe into death of Briton (AFP)
AFP - Greek police were investigating a road accident in which a 45-year-old Briton died after being hit by a car driven by a member of Denmark's Olympic sailing team. | 2 |
Prescott leaps to aid of kayaker
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott helps rescue a kayaker who fell into the water in North Wales. | 2 |
Democrats Criticize Bush's Corporate Ties (AP)
AP - Presidential nominee John Kerry and other Democrats are organizing a new line of attack against President Bush, accusing him of stacking the federal government with friends and donors who are gutting regulations on U.S. corporations. | 13 |
Mass. Republicans Eye Kerry's Senate Seat (AP)
AP - Massachusetts Republicans, while supportive of President Bush's re-election, are mindful of the opportunity created should John Kerry beat him in November's election: the state's first Senate vacancy in two decades and a chance to break the Democratic monopoly on its 12-member delegation in Congress. | 13 |
Prescott leaps to aid of kayaker
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott helps rescue a kayaker who fell into the water in North Wales. | 10 |
Swatch tax complaint dismissed
US officials dismiss claims of tax evasion levelled at watchmaker Swatch by two former employees. | 0 |
Ebookers sees 'encouraging' signs
Internet-based holiday company Ebookers says second-quarter loses have been cut compared with the same period a year ago. | 0 |
Small firms struggle as oil soars
Small manufacturers in the UK are struggling in the face of soaring oil prices and higher interest rates, the CBI says. | 0 |
Microsoft takes down SP2 swappers
Microsoft is stopping people getting hold of a key security update via net-based file- sharing systems. | 0 |
Apple patents 'chameleon' computer case
Glows in whatever colour you like | 6 |
Symantec Readies Patching Tool
ON IPatch monitors, ensures networked Windows systems are current in midsize businesss. | 6 |
Edinburgh hosts theatre marathon
A play lasting 11 hours and performed in French offers theatregoers an endurance test in Edinburgh. | 1 |
Olympics: Ticket giveaway ruled out
Olympic chiefs have ruled out cutting ticket prices despite poor attendances. | 2 |
Nepal braces for rebel blockade
The Nepal authorities tighten security amid Maoist threats to disrupt business life in the capital. | 2 |
Danish Olympian in probe into death of Briton (AFP)
AFP - Greek police were investigating a road accident in which a 45-year-old Briton died after being hit by a car driven by a member of Denmark's Olympic sailing team. | 13 |
Two Soldiers Killed During Najaf Fighting (AP)
AP - Two American soldiers were killed during fighting in Najaf, a military spokesperson said Monday. | 13 |
Fernandez Returns to Dominican Presidency (AP)
AP - Challenges abound for Leonel Fernandez as he returns to the presidency of the Dominican Republic on Monday and tries to lead the country out of its worst economic crisis in decades. | 13 |
Panchen Lama Visits Tibet Capital (AP)
AP - The boy chosen by the Chinese government as the reincarnation of the Panchen Lama was greeted warmly by dozens of monks when he visited Tibet's most sacred temple, state television reported, giving rare publicity to one of his appearances. | 13 |
Nepal braces for rebel blockade
The Nepal authorities tighten security amid Maoist threats to disrupt business life in the capital. | 13 |
Nepal braces for rebel blockade
The Nepal authorities tighten security amid Maoist threats to disrupt business life in the capital. | 10 |
Jackson Goes to Church on Eve of Hearing (AP)
AP - Michael Jackson made a surprise visit to Los Angeles' pre-eminent black church a day before he was to face off in court against the man who has put him on trial — Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon. | 1 |
Jackson Goes to Church on Eve of Hearing (AP)
AP - Michael Jackson made a surprise visit to Los Angeles' pre-eminent black church a day before he was to face off in court against the man who has put him on trial — Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon. | 1 |
GPs 'losing touch' with patients
GPs are becoming more remote from their patients, an opinion poll has revealed. | 2 |
Bobby Fischer Appeals to Powell (AP)
AP - Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer appealed to U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on Monday to help him renounce U.S. citizenship as he announced plans to marry a leading Japanese chess official, his lawyer said. | 13 |
GPs 'losing touch' with patients
GPs are becoming more remote from their patients, an opinion poll has revealed. | 10 |
Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Wk Low Vs Euro
LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped to a four-week low against the euro on Monday before rising slightly on profit-taking, but steep oil prices and weak U.S. data continued to fan worries about the health of the world's largest economy. | 0 |
Finding Security In Consolidation
GlobalSecure Holdings Ltd. , a District-based private-equity investment firm that has bought three homeland security companies in the past year, last week wrapped up raising $23.5 million. Armed with this cash, it's aggressively searching for more companies in this field. | 0 |
AMD Athlon 64 sales forecast to rise 50% in H2
More, cheaper chips coming off AMD's production lines | 6 |
BearingPoint Wins ID Project at TSA
BearingPoint Inc. of McLean won a $12 million contract from the Transportation Security Administration to begin the third phase in the agency's program to create a standard identification card for U.S. transportation employees. | 6 |
Government Spending Up Sharply Locally
Federal procurement spending in the Washington area rose last year at its highest rate since the 1980s, according to a study to be released today, creating tens of thousands of jobs and increasing economic growth disproportionately in Northern Virginia. | 6 |
Finding Security In Consolidation
GlobalSecure Holdings Ltd. , a District-based private-equity investment firm that has bought three homeland security companies in the past year, last week wrapped up raising $23.5 million. Armed with this cash, it's aggressively searching for more companies in this field. | 6 |
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