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A helicopter operated by Blackwater USA, a private security contractor, flies over central Baghdad, Iraq, in this file photo. U.S. and Iraqi officials are negotiating Baghdad's demand that security company Blackwater USA be expelled from the country within six months.  (Photo by Marko Drobnjakovic / AP file) Blackwater guards 'were fired on' The chairman of the U.S. private security firm, Blackwater, has insisted he has proof its guards were fired upon in the fatal shooting of 17 Iraqis last month. BBC The man behind Blackwater Newsweek I-5 south reopens in California The late-night crash in a California highway tunnel started a fire so hellish it melted steel and pulverized chunks of concrete. San Jose Mercury News Interstate lanes open after fire ABC News   Taiwan rejects Chinese call for peace Taiwan rejected a call by Chinese President Hu Jintao for a formal peace accord between the two rivals, saying it lacked any significance. International Herald Tribune China's dream coming true in record time The Star China's congress BBC U.S. reviews Gitmo combatant hearings The U.S. military is reviewing its decision to classify hundreds of Guantanamo Bay inmates as "enemy combatants," a step that could lead to new hearings. Associated Press 'Really tough issues' threaten to delay Mideast talks CNN Putin going to Iran despite reported death plot VOA   NATION Private contractors as combatants? As the Bush administration deals with the alleged killings of civilians by private security businesses in Iraq, some officials are asking whether the contractors could be considered "unlawful combatants". Newsday Despite Gore's Nobel Prize, climate still maybe a backburner issue Former vice president Al Gore's Nobel Peace Prize meant the same thing to both his supporters and detractors: He ranks as the world's most effective advocate for curbing global warming. CBS News POLITICS House speaker vows debate on Armenian genocide resolution The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives insisted she would bring to the chamber a resolution condemning the killings of Armenians nearly a century ago as genocide. International Herald Tribune Turkey-U.S. military ties under threat Financial Times Pelosi: I would not give Congress high marks on ending the war House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that she would not give Congress high marks with regard to ending the war in Iraq, adding that she understands voter dissatisfaction on the issue. The Hill BUSINESS Banks pool billions to stem credit crisis A group of big banks plans to announce the creation of a fund that's likely to back $75 billion to $100 billion in securities to help stem U.S. economic damage. USA Today The power of paper rectangles In an age when people use Google to find gardeners and Microsoft Outlook instead of a Rolodex, standing out is crucial to small businesses. Many career counselors agree that business cards may be the best ads. Christian Science Monitor Citigroup earnings tumble on subprime mortgage, credit problems U.S. financial sector heavyweight Citigroup Inc. reported that its third-quarter profit fell sharply due to the problems associated with the subprime mortgage market. CBC HEALTH Slowing down the onset heart disease Scientists have shown that a protein called transthyretin (TTR) that is present in the blood may accelerate the development of atherosclerosis, a potentially fatal heart disease. Science Daily Blood test may predict Alzheimer's A blood test may help doctors determine which patients with mild memory problems may go on to develop Alzheimer's disease. Bloomberg Sleep apnea can trouble kids, too The interrupted sleep, snoring and nighttime breathing troubles associated with sleep apnea aren't just affecting adults — kids can get the condition, too, experts say. HealthDay Sleep apnea in children ABC News SPORTS Lack of offense biggest problem for Ariz. The Arizona Diamondbacks can't get a base hit when it matters, and that has them one loss away from being swept by the steamrolling Colorado Rockies in the NL championship series. Sports Illustrated Pats down the Cowboys Tom Brady threw five touchdown passes to lead the New England Patriots over the Dallas Cowboys 48-27 in a matchup of two of the three remaining unbeaten NFL teams. Bloomberg RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Mormons on a mission to tell their stories Despite tremendous growth of the Mormon Church worldwide, church officials and members still face hostile attitudes and misperceptions about their beliefs. Chicago Tribune Argentine priest says Church complicit in dirty war The Catholic Church expressed its pain and regret over clergyman's crimes, but human rights groups want a broader mea culpa for what they say was the church hierarchy's support for the military junta. Reuters Turmoil at the Vatican The Vatican was at the center of an unusually public sex scandal after acknowledging it had suspended a senior official who was filmed apparently propositioning a young man in his office. Guardian   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Colonization and a mediator's bias remain the death knells of peace Daily Star Editorial: In search of a shield Baltimore Sun Column (Gary Younge): The land of optimism is in the dumps, but refuses to accept how it got there Guardian Column (David Isenberg): Law is clear: Blackwater is not above it Asia Times Editorial: Iraq war: tax dollars at work Seattle Post-Intelligencer Editorial: It's no joke. Bogus 911 calls waste money, threaten lives. USA Today Column: The Muslim Brotherhood shows its true colors Christian Science Monitor Column (John Schmitt): The real economic crisis Guardian   Site edited by: nicole miller, Jim Scripps, Josh Miles, Ritchelle Rala and Ryan Dowse.   GOOD NEWS Cancer death rates are dropping faster than ever in U.S. A turning point in cancer deaths came in 2002, scientists conclude in the annual "Report to the Nation" on cancer. Between 2002 and 2004, death rates dropped by an average of 2.1 percent a year. MSNBC Hope for ovarian cancer vaccine BBC Web site seeks to help spot autism early Parents and even doctors sometimes miss warning signs of autism in children, but a new, online video "glossary" makes them startlingly clear. CBS News The politics of kids' health Christian Science Monitor WORLD Australian PM announces election Australian Prime Minister John Howard has announced parliamentary elections for Nov. 24. The veteran PM is seeking a fifth term in office but analysts predict a heavy defeat after 11 years in office. BBC Accounts reveal terror of crackdown Following a month of protests in Myanmar, the ruling junta has carried out a campaign of nighttime arrests, cleansing monasteries and neighborhoods of people they say rose up against them. International Herald Tribune UN envoy says Middle East quartet failing to address Palestinian situation The UN should withdraw from the quartet of Middle East mediators unless the group addresses Palestinian human rights, said its envoy. Guardian LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Arctic muds reveal sea ice record A new technique to track changes in the extent of Arctic sea ice over the past 1,000 years is being developed by a UK team from the University of Plymouth. BBC Fisherman lands record 844-pound shark ABC News China plans national park that will outsize Yellowstone China plans to create a vast national park in the remote northwestern region of Xinjiang that would be even bigger than Yellowstone National Park in the US. Environmental News Network LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Cancer takes life of cartoon character Lisa Moore died last week from breast cancer and some people around the country are very angry about it. But there are many others who say they are buoyed by her battle against cancer. ABC News Werner von Trapp, son in 'Sound of Music' family dies Werner von Trapp, a member of the family made famous by the legendary Hollywood film "The Sound of Music," died at age 91. Monsters and Critics SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Monsanto ups investment in Mendel Monsanto Co said that it had increased its investment in Mendel Biotechnology Inc in a deal that will boost the privately held company's work in cellulosic biofuels like grasses and food crop waste. Scientific American Hitachi: 4TB desktop drives by 2011 Hitachi Ltd. unveiled a new technology that it said can be used to cut the size of hard disk drive recording heads in half, which would dramatically boost storage capacity. Computerworld Europe set for major space campaign Europe is on the cusp of a renaissance in space, with its first permanently tended orbital laboratory, a cargo transporter and other gear about to make their debuts. BBC EDUCATION Wealthy colleges quizzed about costs Colleges raked in money by the billions last year. But their investing success now has a price — a movement in Congress to force the wealthiest schools to spend to keep down tuition. Associated Press Why can't Harvard be free? Harvard Crimson More Ariz. schools are failing or lagging More Arizona schools are failing or underperforming as they try to get their students to make academic progress, a state assessment shows. Arizona Republic Cut the pre-college stress According to the National Association for College Admission Counseling, an applicant's interview had limited or no importance at two-thirds of 386 four-year institutions surveyed. Philadelphia Inquirer   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 'He looks like a Bob' is true Researchers at Miami University think they know why you can remember some peoples’ names but not others’. They’ve shown quantitatively that certain names are associated with certain facial features. 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