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YellowBrix Top Science

• Evidence of ancient antibiotic use found
  An Emory University anthropologist and a medicinal chemist say chemical analysis of the bones of ancient Nubia...
• Kirkwood educator is Missouri teacher of the year
  Sept. 01--A Kirkwood chemistry teacher known for his ability to inspire both students and fellow educators ha...
• Putting a face on unsolved cases
  COLUMBIA, S.C. _ The pale face stares straight ahead, peering at something just beyond the horizon perhaps. H...
• The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Tech Talk column
  Sept. 02--EVERYONE grumbles from time to time about doctors "playing God," but now scientists have finally man...
• Ontario Science Centre summer attendance sets an 11 year high
  Record number of visitors in August - 23.6 % increase over last year TORONTO, Sept. 1 /CNW/ - As August came ...
• BRIEF: UHV adds faculty for new freshmen
  Aug. 31--THE NEW UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON -- Victoria freshmen class brings a boost of faculty to the School of A...
• OPINION: Data visualisation, 17th-century style
  While information design seems wholly modern, its roots can be traced back to early scientific explorations, a...
• Signs of ancient feasting uncovered
  Communal feasting on significant occasions goes back in human history at least 12,000 years, say researchers i...
• New fossil field found in Canadian Rockies
  A fossil bed in Canada, one of paleontology's most revered locations, now has a neighbor yielding up newly dis...
• Sixth Class of Fletcher Fellows Announced
  NEW YORK, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Alphonse Fletcher, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Fletcher Asset Manage...

YellowBrix Top US News

• Hamas taking hard line over peace negotiations
  Attacks on settlers will continue unless the rulers of Gaza can be accommodated, writes MICHAEL JANSEN BY RE...
• BRIEF: Fund set up for acid attack victim
  Sept. 02--A fund has been established to assist the 28-year-old Vancouver woman who had acid thrown in her fac...
• Weaker Earl brings rain to N.C. coast
  Rain from Hurricane Earl fell on the coast of North Carolina Thursday evening, and warnings were posted along ...
• 2 arrested in deadly West Bank shootings
  Palestinian police arrested two suspects in the killing of four West Bank Israelis on the eve of Israeli-Pales...
• Parents of slain kids have message for gangs: How dare you?
  Sept. 02--Parents of children murdered in Chicago voiced anger over a press conference called today by self-pr...
• Letterman's would-be blackmailer freed
  The former New York CBS television producer convicted of trying to blackmail "Late Show" host David Letterman ...
• Victims' parents object to press conference called by Chicago gang members
  CHICAGO _ Parents of children murdered in Chicago voiced anger over a press conference called Thursday by self...

YellowBrix Top Headlines

• 13 evacuated as oil and gas rig burns in Gulf of Mexico
  HOUSTON - An oil and gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico exploded yesterday, setting off a blaze and a small oi...
• Netanyahu seeks 'durable and secure peace'
  ISRAEL'S PRIME minister Binyamin Netanyahu said he was looking "to find a historic compromise" that will bring...
• Federer and Wozniacki sail safely through
  TENNIS US OPEN: FIVE-TIME CHAMPION Roger Federer and women's top seed Caroline Wozniacki both earned straight-...
• Obama's peacemaking effort faces steep odds for success
  WASHINGTON _ The first Middle East peace talks in nearly two years got off to a quick start Thursday, with Isr...
• Face-to-face Mideast talks open
  Sept. 03--WASHINGTON -- After a day of ceremony and separate meetings at the White House with US President Bar...
• BRIEF: Hurricane Earl expected to pass 200 miles east of Wilmington Thursday night
  Sept. 02--Earl is moving north, but forecasters expect the hurricane to turn north-northeast and speed up Frid...
• Six charged with trafficking 400 Thais
  A federal grand jury in Honolulu Thursday indicted six people on charges of conspiracy to commit forced labor ...
• Tax cut debate has pundits busy
  Allowing the Bush tax cuts to expire for high-income U.S. families would cut into finances of a high-spending ...
• 40-70 mph winds could hit Maine coast in next 36 hours
  Sept. 02--ELLSWORTH, Maine -- Hurricane Earl continued to march north Thursday toward the North Carolina shore...
• Gulf platform fire out
  A fire aboard a Gulf of Mexico oil platform Thursday has been extinguished and no oil spilled as a result, the...

YellowBrix Top Entertainment

• Guns N' Roses promoter says he kept angry frontman in O2
  MUSIC PROMOTERS MCD said it prevented Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose from leaving Dublin's O2 venue on Wednes...
• Hawking outlines idea of God's redundancy in latest book
  LONDON - God did not create the universe and the Big Bang was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics...
• Police shoot suspect in Discovery building standoff; 3 hostages escape
  Sept. 02--Police shot and killed a gunman wearing what appeared to be explosives after he took three people h...
• Bullet ends Discovery Channel hostage crisis
  Sept. 02--SILVER SPRING, Md. -- A hostage crisis at the Discovery Channel building ended Wednesday when polic...
• T.I., wife arrested on drug charge
  Rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle were arrested in Los Angeles on a drug-possession charge, an arr...
• God didn't create the universe, claims Hawking
  THE universe was not created by God, scientist Stephen Hawking has said in his new book. Professor Hawking bel...
• Man dies in TV station shoot-out
  A MAN who took three people hostage at the Discovery Channel's headquarters has died after a shoot-out with po...
• O'Barry takes peaceful tack; Taiji on hunt
  Sept. 02--Animal rights activist Ric O'Barry, who starred in the Oscar-winning documentary "The Cove," stresse...
• Suspect: 'Planet does not need humans'
  James J. Lee, identified as the gunman killed by police at the Discovery Channel in Maryland, had a history of...

YellowBrix Top Technology

• HP wins bidding for Fremont's 3Par with raised offer of $2.4B
  Sept. 02--By Brandon Bailey Just over three weeks ago, Fremont-based 3Par was a little-known data storage comp...
• HP defeats Dell in bidding war for once-unknown 3Par
  SAN JOSE, Calif. _ Hewlett-Packard has beaten Dell in a high-stakes bidding war for Fremont, Calif., data-stor...
• Apple unveils new products, upgrades -- Television device gets smaller and cheaper
  SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Inc. announced a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies an...
• Mich. juror dismissed for Facebook posting
  A Michigan juror who posted a Facebook comment on a trial in progress was dismissed, ordered to pay a fine, an...
• Warren juror gets fine, homework for 'guilty' posting on Facebook
  Sept. 02--Hadley Jons, the Warren woman who was removed from a jury for declaring the defendant guilty on Face...
• Social Director - Apple's Jobs Unveils a Friendlier Version of Itunes
  Apple CEO Steve Jobs is borrowing the best of Facebook and Twitter to transform iTunes into a social network f...
• Apple takes on television a second time
  U.S. technical giant Apple shifted its direction in its foray into television, introducing a $99 device that w...
• 3PAR Determines Revised HP Proposal Is Superior
  (NYSE: PAR), the leading global provider of utility storage, today announced that it received a revised propos...
• San Jose Mercury News, Calif., Troy Wolverton column
  Sept. 02--When you think of social networking companies, you think of Facebook, Twitter and maybe LinkedIn or ...
• New rule to tighten controls on Chinese mobile phone-users
  CHINESE MOBILE phone-users have to register their personal details to buy a SIM card under a new government ru...

YellowBrix Top Health

• Allergan agrees $600m settlement for unapproved Botox marketing
  CHICAGO - Allergan Inc has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a federal investigation of its marketing pract...
• Flu shot season starts early this year
  Sept. 02--TAMPA -- Last year's swine flu frenzy is long over, but a massive government and commercial push to ...
• New TB test fast, accurate -- It identifies if person's strain resists main drug to treat it; could
  A better test would be a powerful tool to curb TB in poor countries, where most people spread the lung disease...
• Flu shots are recommnded for everyone this year
  Sept. 01--State epidemiologist Sharon Alroy-Preis has two words of advice for New Hampshire residents: Get vac...
• New test for TB faster, more accurate
  Scientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two ho...
• Head Smart
  NEW JERSEY students will soon be returning to school for the start of another fall term. Many of these studen...
• Allergan to plead guilty, pay $600 million for Botox charges
  Sept. 02--The maker of anti-wrinkle agent Botox has reached a $600 million settlement with federal prosecutors...
• Meridia raises the risk of heart attack, stroke
  A company-sponsored study found that the weight-loss drug Meridia raised heart attack and stroke risk in patie...
• Local medical providers are getting prepared to offer 2010-11 version of the influenza vaccine to pa
  Sept. 02--Look for flu shots to start becoming available this month. Family Practice Medical Center has alrea...
• Ovary removal may have benefit / Study: Women at risk of cancer may lower threat
  CHICAGO - Surgery to remove healthy ovaries gives a triple benefit to high-risk women: It lowers their threat ...

Golf

• Woods closing in on Ryder Cup call
  GOLF US TOUR: ONLY FOUR weeks until the Ryder Cup and still golf fans do not know for sure whether Tiger Woods...
• Hurricane Earl threatens PGA playoffs
  Matt Kuchar will have the lead Friday when the second leg of the monthlong PGA Tour playoffs begins, Hurricane...
• Woods looks to keep going at FedEx Cup
  NORTON, Mass. - A chart of FedEx Cup standings at the Deutsche Bank Championship showed Tiger Woods at the top...
• Deutsche Bank signs up for 2 more years
  NORTON, Mass. - Deutsche Bank has picked up the option on the final two years of its title sponsorship, and it...
• U.S. Ryder Cup hopefuls short on pedigree
  Sept. 02--Now the spotlight turns squarely on Corey Pavin. Colin Montgomerie had the honor of playing first, ...
• Oregon City golf tournament will benefit Police Activities League programs in three counties
  Sept. 02--OREGON CITY -- The Police Activities League (PAL) of Greater Portland will host a golf tournament S...
• Volatility reigns in FedEx Cup points system
  SANTA ANA, Calif. _ This is the fourth year of the oft-revamped FedEx Cup points system, and it's still diffic...
• Golf This Week
  Television: Golf Channel (Friday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m.) and NBC (Sunday, 2-5 p.m.; Monday, 1-5 p...
• Deutsche Bank extends sponsorship through 2012
  Norton, MA (Sports Network) - Deutsche Bank has exercised a two-year option to remain as the title sponsor ...

Baseball

• Farewell to the Portland Beavers: A list of some of the greatest Beavers of all-time
  Sept. 02--As Portland says farewell to minor league baseball, we offer a daily look back from team history. A...
• Farewell to the Portland Beavers: Famous names make stops in Portland
  Sept. 02--During 95 years of baseball in Portland many famous players had stints with the Beavers. Here's som...
• UPI Sports Calendar for Friday, Sept. 3
  (All times Eastern)0- Home Care & Hospice First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, Calif. Omega European Masters at Cra...
• Phillies outslug the Rockies, end road trip at 6-1
  DENVER _ There was no reason to expect anything less bizarre from this one-night stand in the middle of a penn...
• Penn State brings depth at linebacker spot
  They call Penn State "Linebacker U" for a reason. The succession of great linebackers, from Jack Ham in 1970 ...
• Utley drives in 6 runs in Phillies' win
  DENVER - Chase Utley drove in six runs and hit a grand slam to cap a nine-run seventh inning Thursday night as...
• Red Sox edge Orioles to win series
  Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - David Ortiz drove in a pair of runs and Adrian Beltre homered as ...
• Santana departs early, but Mets hold off Braves
  Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Johan Santana left after five innings, but limited Atlanta to just one ru...
• UPI NewsTrack Sports
  Top-seeded Wozniacki coasts at U.S. Open NEW YORK, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki ran her winn...
• Wilson Betemit is a young player with an old soul
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. _ He leaned back in his chair, rubbed his still-sweaty batting gloves together and smiled. Th...

Hockey

• Avalanche sign F Chris Stewart to 2-year deal
  DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche remain committed to their youth movement, signing forward Chris Stewart to a t...
• Sharks sign the goalie who beat them
  Sharks general manager Doug Wilson has a pretty vivid memory of Antti Niemi from last season's Western Confere...
• Sharks make if official: Antti Niemi will wear teal
  Sept. 02--The Sharks made it official Thursday when they added former Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Antti Niem...
• Janesville Jets open on Friday
  Sept. 02--JANESVILLE -- Temperatures still are in the 70s and 80s, but there will be a chill in the air Friday...
• Hard times hit United after Open Cup setback
  By Brian Westfall, Soccer EditorPhiladelphia, PA (Sports Network) - D.C. United hit rock bottom Wednesday. Th...
• Lightning's Stamkos coming to terms with growing celebrity
  Sept. 02--UPDATED: 55 MIN. AGO BRANDON -- Steven Stamkos sat in the stands inside Rogers Centre during a rece...
• BRIEF: Conservation district offers leaf collection hike
  Sept. 02--GEORGETOWN -- The Vermilion County Conservation District will offer a guided leaf collecting hike at...
• Canada honors NHL's Lemieux
  Canadian hockey great Mario Lemieux will receive another honor Friday when he is made an officer of the Order ...
• Nhl Plays Hardball With Ilya
  The NHL has given the NHL Players Association an ultimatum regarding not only the contested, front-loaded, lon...
• Despite his track record, Stanley's a football player
  Sept. 02--WEST HAVEN -- If Chris Stanley accomplished nothing else during a frenetic two-week span in April, h...

NCAA Football

• Late heroics lift Florida Atlantic past UAB 32-31
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Florida Atlantic blocked a potential 28-yard game-winning field goal on the final play to h...
• COL FB: Miami 45, Florida A&M 0
  Jacory Harris completed 12-of-15 passes for 210 yards and three scores Thursday, carrying No. 13 Miami to a s...
• Hurricanes storm to big win in season-opener
  Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Junior quarterback Jacory Harris completed 12- of-15 passes for 210 yards ...
• Rutgers starts slowly, defeats Norfolk State 31-0
  PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Joe Martinek carried 20 times for 109 yards and a touchdown and Tom Savage completed 10 of ...
• No. 2 Buckeyes get off to fast start, 45-7
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - It was as if the Rose Bowl never ended for Terrelle Pryor. The Ohio State star tossed three t...
• Harris sharp as No. 13 Miami rolls in opener, 45-0
  MIAMI - Jacory Harris and the Miami Hurricanes have been trying to not think too much about their long-awaited...
• 1st-time starter leads Wake past Presby, 53-13
  WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Ted Stachitas had 160 total yards in his first college start and Wake Forest had six rus...
• Keith passes Kent State over Murray State 41-10
  KENT, Ohio - Spencer Keith threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns to lead Kent State to a 41-10 season-openi...
• Illinois players believe in themselves
  CHAMPAIGN, Ill. _ The series between Illinois and Missouri will cease after this season. The Tigers have won t...

Football

• Late heroics lift Florida Atlantic past UAB 32-31
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Florida Atlantic blocked a potential 28-yard game-winning field goal on the final play to h...
• Brees, Johnson watch as Titans down Saints 27-24
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Chris Johnson wore a visor and T-shirt and stayed busy as Tennessee's top cheerleader. Alv...
• Rutgers starts slowly, defeats Norfolk State 31-0
  PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Joe Martinek carried 20 times for 109 yards and a touchdown and Tom Savage completed 10 of ...
• NFL: Kansas City 17, Green Bay 13
  Matt Cassel threw a first-quarter touchdown pass Thursday and the Kansas City Chiefs fought off Green Bay 17-1...
• Lions' backups seal the win, but coach Schwartz focused on season
  DETROIT _ Lions coach Jim Schwartz had barely made it off the field after Thursday's preseason finale against ...
• The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, Calif., Lowell Cohn column
  Sept. 02--OAKLAND I'm at the Oakland Coliseum, bearing witness to the Raiders' fourth and final exhibition gam...
• Leftwich hurts knee as Steelers beat Panthers 19-3
  PITTSBURGH - All of a sudden, losing Ben Roethlisberger for at least a month isn't the Steelers' only quarterb...
• Bengals edge Colts 30-28 in preseason finale
  INDIANAPOLIS - Cedric Peerman had a 93-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and the Cincinnati Bengals beat...
• Austin Peay runs over Cumberland 38-6
  CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay's tailback trio led the way in a 38-6 victory over Cumberland in the season o...
• McGee, Buehler lead Cowboys over Dolphins 27-25
  ARLINGTON, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys are going into the season feeling a lot better about kicker David Buehle...

NCAA Basketball

• US pulls away in 2nd half to rout Tunisia 92-57
  ISTANBUL - With nothing to play for, the United States looked as if it didn't want to play. Outworked and outh...

Basketball

• Big 12 should own Pac-10
  Sept. 02--Any lingering Pac-10 resentment in Big 12 country? If so, the Big 12 will have an opportunity to an...
• Sullyside of sports: New Big Ten alignment might not suit all
  Sept. 02--The most logical place to begin a discussion of the Big Ten's football future is Atlanta, of course....
• GAME OF THE WEEK: It was close but the Jackets win against Dogs, 13-12
  Sept. 01-- EUSTACE -- Predicting the winner of this game is tough each season, but predicting how it'll end i...
• Questions that must be answered this college football season
  Prediction season finally is over. Thursday's games kicked off college football's long opening weekend, and we...
• Randolph men, women soccer split openers
  Sept. 02--Randolph College kicked off its fall athletic season by hosting five events Wednesday, including a m...
• Digest
  Big Ten splits Ohio State, Michigan The expanded Big Ten will place Ohio State and Michigan into different div...
• U.S. defeats Iran in first meeting -- Americans remain unbeaten; Haddadi scores 19 for 1-3 foe
  ISTANBUL - In the political arena, Iran vs. the United States is a matchup that gets attention. The U.S. team,...
• NFL / Saints starters off vs. Titans tonight
  NASHVILLE - Drew Brees will be watching from the sideline for the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Sa...
• Celtics roll the dice with West
  By John McMullen, NBA EditorPhiladelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Miami Heat may have dominated the offseas...
• Intense lesson for Warriors
  Sept. 02--Playing with intensity proved to be a valuable lesson for host Hunt in its varsity boys soccer showd...