Dutch Rescue Succeeds in Saving Horses  © The Associated Press Berbick Nephew Charged in Slaying A 20-year-old nephew of former heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick has been charged with killing him, police said Friday. more Evangelist Steps Down Amid Gay Sex Claim  © The Associated Press Israel's Sharon Taken to Intensive Care Former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was taken Friday to an intensive care unit after his overall condition and heart function deteriorated, a spokesman for the hospital said. more Iran Test-Fires 3 New Missiles in Gulf  © The Associated Press
Medco 3Q Profit Rises, Boosts Outlook Medco Health Solutions Inc. said Friday its third-quarter profit rose nearly 19 percent on growth in generic drug prescriptions. The pharmacy benefit manager also raised its full-year earnings outlook. more Chinese Ex-Banker Jailed for 15 Years The former chairman of one of China's biggest banks was jailed for 15 years Friday, for taking bribes to arrange loans, his lawyer said, in a case that added to a string of high-profile graft cases at state-owned banks. more Washington Post 3Q Profit Up 10 Percent Washington Post Co., publisher of The Washington Post, Newsweek magazine and owner of educational services provider Kaplan Inc., said Friday its third-quarter profit rose 10 percent, boosted by the sale of property and marketable securities and a lower tax rate. more Aer Lingus Rejects Ryanair Takeover Bid Aer Lingus has formally rejected a takeover bid by rival airline Ryanair, telling shareholders in its defense document published Friday that the offer places a low value on the formerly state-controlled carrier. more Duke Energy 3Q Profit Surges Utility owner Duke Energy Corp. said Friday third-quarter earnings surged from a year-ago quarter that included a hefty charge on the sale of Duke Energy North America's business outside of the Midwest. more
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Cruise Puts `artist' Back in UA  © The Associated Press Kanye West Sore Loser at MTV Europe Awards  © The Associated Press Shakira Wins 4 Latin Grammy Awards  © The Associated Press Actress Adrienne Shelly Dead in New York Adrienne Shelly, an actress best known for her roles in the Hal Hartley films "Trust" and "The Unbelievable Truth," was found dead in her office by her husband, her agent said Thursday. more Gibson Honored by Latino Business Group  © The Associated Press
Alcohol Deaths Spark Debate in Russia In a country renowned for hard drinking, most people aren't surprised to hear that 42,000 people die from counterfeit alcohol in Russia each year. more Overfishing May Harm Seafood Population  © The Associated Press Ind. Girl Dies of Rabies After Bat Bite A 10-year-old girl who was diagnosed with Indiana's first confirmed case of rabies in nearly half a century died Thursday, a hospital spokeswoman said. more Health Groups Raise Child Care Fears Several health groups are concerned that babies born to illegal immigrants could be denied essential medical care such as immunizations and physicals because of recent changes to Medicaid. more Med Schools Warn of Drug Sales Pitches Medical schools in several states are boosting programs that teach doctors and students to challenge the sales pitches of drug companies and avoid being dazzled by them. more
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U.S. Shutters Site With Saddam-Era Files The nation's top intelligence official took down a government Web site with captured Saddam Hussein-era Iraqi documents, after questions were raised about whether it provided too much information about making atomic bombs. more Microsoft Backs Novell's Linux Platform  © The Associated Press Canadian Nabbed in Live Web Sex Assault A man who was sexually abusing a young girl in his home was arrested after he transmitted images of the assault via the Internet to an undercover detective, police said Thursday. more Man Posts Sex Offender Photo on MySpace A man who posted his own sex offender registry photo on the social networking site MySpace.com is back behind bars. more Record Companies Sue Defendant's Kids Patricia Santangelo wouldn't concede in her fight with record companies that accused her of pirating songs over the Internet. Now the companies are hoping for an easier tussle against her kids. more
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