Ford Says 38,000 Accepted Buyout Offers  © The Associated Press Ford's hourly work force is shrinking to half its current size, following the announcement Wednesday that 38,000 hourly workers have agreed to accept early retirement or buyout packages this year. moreN.H. to Offer Girls Free Cancer Vaccine  © The Associated Press New Hampshire announced plans Wednesday to become the first state to offer the new cervical-cancer vaccine free to all girls. Beginning in January, the vaccine against the human papilloma virus, or HPV, will be provided to girls ages 11 through 18 as part of a state program that offers various immunizations to children at no cost. moreStrahan Verbally Confronts ESPN Reporter Losing isn't the only thing contagious on the New York Giants these days. Blowups are just as popular, and Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan on Wednesday joined the ranks of Jeremy Shockey and Tiki Barber in mouthing off in what is quickly becoming a season of frustration for the team. more Study: Break From Medications Dangerous One of the largest-ever studies of HIV treatment has found that patients who temporarily stop taking their powerful medicines more than double their risk of dying. more Wrongly Accused Man Settles Bomb Suit  © The Associated Press A lawyer the FBI wrongly arrested after the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings because of a misidentified fingerprint has settled part of his lawsuit against the U.S. government for $2 million. more
TiVo Posts Narrower Loss, Beating Views  © The Associated Press TiVo Inc. posted Wednesday a narrower third-quarter loss as the maker of digital video recorders gained a modest number of new subscribers amid tough competition. moreFord Says 38,000 Accepted Buyout Offers  © The Associated Press Ford's hourly work force is shrinking to half its current size, following the announcement Wednesday that 38,000 hourly workers have agreed to accept early retirement or buyout packages this year. moreStocks End Higher on Positive GDP Report  © The Associated Press Wall Street rallied for a second straight session Wednesday after the government's latest gross domestic product reading showed the economy was in better shape than expected, easing concerns that growth was moderating too sharply. The Dow Jones industrials rose 90 points. moreJudge Gives Katrina Flood Victims Hope An unexpected ruling by a federal judge in Louisiana could result in more homeowners collecting money for flood damage caused by Hurricane Katrina _ at a likely cost of more than $1 billion to the industry. more Oil Prices Rise on U.S. Supply Declines Oil prices climbed above $62 a barrel Wednesday as colder weather drifted eastward across the U.S. and after fresh government data showed shrinking supplies of crude, gasoline and heating oil. more
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Mel Gibson Feels Michael Richards' Pain  © The Associated Press Though he's lost many fans after being captured on video hurling racist epithets at a comedy club audience, Michael Richards has an ally: Mel Gibson. "I felt like sending Michael Richards a note," Gibson says in an interview in Entertainment Weekly's Dec. 8 issue. moreCeline Dion Cancels Las Vegas Shows  © The Associated Press Celine Dion has canceled the next five performances of her "A New Day" show and an appearance at the Billboard Music Awards because of a highly contagious respiratory infection, show producers said Wednesday. moreBritney's Crotch Shots Take Web by Storm  © The Associated Press Britney Spears is behaving more like her soon to be ex-husband, Kevin Federline, than a pop princess on the verge of a career comeback. moreRockefeller Center Tree Lights Up Season  © The Associated Press In one of the most recognizable kickoffs of the holiday season, the famously festooned Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City will be lit Wednesday evening. Al Roker and Ann Curry of NBC's "Today" show will host the ceremony in a one-hour broadcast that starts at 8 p.m. moreSofia Coppola Gives Birth to a Baby Girl  © The Associated Press Sofia Coppola has given birth to her first child, a daughter named Romy, the filmmaker's spokesman, Robert Garlock, confirmed Wednesday. more
Needle Exchange Program on Rise in India  © The Associated Press It's the beginning of another workday in New Delhi's bustling Kotla Mubarakpur market, and among the busiest lanes is "Nashewali Gali" _ "Addiction Alley" in Hindi. moreN.H. to Offer Girls Free Cancer Vaccine  © The Associated Press New Hampshire announced plans Wednesday to become the first state to offer the new cervical-cancer vaccine free to all girls. Beginning in January, the vaccine against the human papilloma virus, or HPV, will be provided to girls ages 11 through 18 as part of a state program that offers various immunizations to children at no cost. moreFDA Panel OKs Celebrex Use for Children Federal advisers recommended Wednesday that Pfizer Inc. be allowed to market the painkiller Celebrex as a treatment for children with a devastating form of arthritis, even though they split on whether it was safe. more Study: Break From Medications Dangerous One of the largest-ever studies of HIV treatment has found that patients who temporarily stop taking their powerful medicines more than double their risk of dying. more Industry Ties Common on Hospital Boards A survey of hospital review boards that watchdog experiments on patients shows that one in three members takes money from companies that make drugs and medical devices that come under study. What's more, many of those with conflicts rarely or never disclose their financial ties, researchers found. more
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Audible Magic Has Anti-Piracy Technology The maker of software to thwart unauthorized online file-sharing has obtained technology that can scan video files and block computer users from making copies. more Britain OKs Radio Transmitters for iPods  © The Associated Press Britain is legalizing the small wireless transmitters commonly used to play music from iPods over car radios. morePolice Track Reckless Driver on YouTube Police took up pursuit in cyberspace after a young Norwegian posted on the Internet video of his wild car driving. Following an electronic trail that he left online, police caught him and slapped him with real-life fine $1,300. more Google to Abandon Answer Service Google Inc. doesn't have all the answers _ a fact underscored by the Internet search leader's decision to abandon a 4-year-old service that hired researchers to field questions on everything from school homework to sports trivia. more Review: Wii Console Fun for Novice Gamer I'm not so good with buttons, especially those that control video games. When I play, it's a full-body experience with a lot of arm movement as I try to move my little guy on the screen. The physical activity does nothing to influence the game, but it's good exercise and provides plenty of amusement to my brothers, significant others and anyone else watching. more
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