ssbuild/alpaca_gpt4all · Datasets at Hugging Face

id int32 0 806k	instruction stringlengths 0 26.8k	output stringlengths 1 16.6k
600	Ford uses Bullitt actor to sell Mustang DEARBORN, Mich.Ford Motor Co. is resurrecting Steve McQueen in an effort to bring its slumping sales back to life. The auto maker yesterday presented new ads to go with new vehicles in the Ford brand, including Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding business.
601	Chiofaro's partner relents International Place developer Donald J. Chiofaro's majority partner in two Boston office towers this week took a more conciliatory tone toward proposed changes in the reorganization plan that he submitted in US Bankruptcy Court. Last week Chiofaro's partner, Hillman Properties Inc., said in court it would never agree to his plan to fend off New York's Tishman Speyer Properties's takeover ... Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding business.
602	Oppenheimer Fund Cuts Its Volatility (Investor's Business Daily) Investor's Business Daily - Why does it matter who runs your mutual fund? Oppenheimer MidCap Fund is Exhibit A. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
603	Football takes on added meaning at Navy Forty years is a long time. It #39;s a long time if you #39;re in the desert with Moses -- by Biblical reckoning, the first man to fail to ask for directions -- and it #39;s a long time Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
604	Health Management Cuts 4Q Outlook Health Management Associates Inc., which operates acute care hospitals in rural areas, lowered profit guidance Friday for the fourth-quarter and fiscal year, citing outages and service disruptions related to Hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
605	Google Introduces Search Program for Hard Drives Online search engine leader Google introduced a new software program today that promises to scour through the clutter of files on hard drives. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
606	Stuttgart stays unbeaten FRANKFURT, Germany -- Stuttgart stretched its unbeaten record and defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to go to the top of the German league while newcomer Mainz stunned defending champion Werder Bremen 2-1 to jump to third place. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports.
607	Eminem Satellite Radio Channel Sets October Debut Controversial rapper Eminem will launch his widely expected satellite music radio channel called Shade 45 on Oct. 28 with a live broadcast of a concert from New York, the Sirius network said on Thursday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Entertainment/music.
608	US Airways gets OK to slash pay A US Bankruptcy Court judge, in a harsh decision he called critical to US Airways Group's survival, said yesterday the airline could slash pay by 21 percent for its unionized workforce of 25,000. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
609	Robinson named England boss Andy Robinson was handed the England head coach role for four years today and said he was looking forward to trying to retain the rugby World Cup won by predecessor Sir Clive Woodward. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
610	Poker's New Suit (Forbes.com) Forbes.com - Maybe poker really is a sport. It's televised. It's awash in prize loot. And now there's even an ownership feud brewing between its biggest promoters. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
611	UCLA Wins Men's Water Polo Championship (AP) AP - Logan Powell scored with 13 seconds remaining in the second overtime Sunday to lift UCLA to the NCAA championship with a 10-9 victory over Stanford. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
612	India #39;s Congress Wins Polls in Key Industrial State India #39;s ruling Congress party won power in a giant state on Saturday, a victory that would boost the fortunes of Italian-born Sonia Gandhi #39;s party Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding world politics.
613	Nokia Says Profit Will Keep Falling as Prices Drop (Update5) Nokia Oyj, the world #39;s largest mobile- phone maker, said profit may drop for a second straight quarter. Earnings fell 20 percent in the three months ended in September because the company cut prices to regain market share. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
614	Juventus takes control with win over Messina Turin, Italy (Sports Network) - Juventus stretched its Serie A lead to five points Saturday with a 2-1 win over second-place Messina in Turin. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
615	Bombers infiltrate Green Zone; blasts kill 6 Bombers infiltrated the fortified Green Zone district that houses US and Iraqi leaders yesterday and killed at least six people, including four Americans, in simultaneous lunchtime Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
616	Red Sox owners fielding more nongame revenue Keeping the faith, Susan Forbes called the Red Sox a month ago to book Fenway Park for a postseason party. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
617	New York AG to Sue Insurance Broker NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on Thursday sued insurance broker Marsh McLennan Cos. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">MMC.N</A>, charging they engaged in market manipulation. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
618	Rossi all revved up DEJA vu at Phillip Island yesterday left Flying Doctor Valentino Rossi counting the hours to another world title and Australian star Troy Bayliss bouncing along the bitumen. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
619	Schwab posts loss in quarter Discount brokerage Charles Schwab Corp. suffered a \$41 million loss during its fiscal third quarter as it absorbed costs from job cuts and other restructuring steps it hopes will reverse a protracted slump. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
620	Web coming to electrical outlets NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Electric companies may soon join the fray of providing Internet services after regulators cleared the way for utility companies to offer broadband services through electrical outlets, according to a report published Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
621	No. 2 Oklahoma 31, Kansas St. 21 _ Jason White threw for four touchdowns as Oklahoma overcame its own mistakes to beat Kansas State 31-to-21 today. Freshman star Adrian Peterson added 130 yards rushing, with all 26 of those coming in the second half. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
622	Annan calls for more EU efforts in UN peacekeeping UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said in the Irish capital of Dublin on Thursday that Europe shouldoffer more help for the United Nations global peacekeeping operations. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
623	Marsh amp; McLennan halts fees at center of probe Marsh amp; McLennan Cos. said yesterday it was suspending its practice of using quot;market services agreements quot; with insurance carriers, which the New York attorney general has alleged were used to rig bids, cheating customers. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
624	SEC Eyes Possible Abuses in Pensions WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into possible accounting abuses involving companies' assumptions about employee pension funds, the SEC's top enforcement official said on Thursday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
625	Mortgage rates sink on jobs report NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Mortgage rates edged lower as a weak employment report pointed to a softer economy, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
626	UPDATE 1-Loeb heading for title as Duval sets pace Citroen #39;s Sebastien Loeb remained on course to celebrate his first world title after the first leg of the French rally on Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports
627	Federer, Roddick, Hewitt pull out of Madrid Masters Roger Federer, Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt -- the world #39;s top three ranked players -- pulled out of next week #39;s Madrid Masters in another wave of withdrawals from the hard-court tournament. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
628	United fans seek safety net Manchester United fans have called on the club #39;s major sponsors to help ring-fence shares to stave off further takeover threats. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
629	IBM readies new top-end Unix servers com October 14, 2004, 9:00 PM PT. ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
630	Nigerian unions end strike but threaten more action Nigerian unions called off a general strike which had jeopardized oil supplies from the world's seventh-largest exporter for four days, but threatened more action within weeks unless the government cut fuel prices. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
631	NAB tests the water for sale of its Irish banks NATIONAL Australia Bank yesterday announced it had hired the investment bank Lazards to gauge buying interest for its Irish banks, signalling it was prepared to leave part of its European market. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
632	US Treasuries get a boost from data, rising oil Treasury debt prices climbed on Thursday as higher jobless claims, a widening trade deficit and record high oil prices gave the market a positive tilt. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
633	Renegades trying more conventional approach quot;Well, quot; says Dallas Mavericks coach Don Nelson, laughing at the question before he even starts answering, quot;you can #39;t stop people from talking. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
634	Israeli cleared after gunning down girl The Israeli army has cleared a commander serving in the southern Gaza town of Rafah of any wrongdoing a few days after he riddled a Palestinian girl #39;s body with bullets. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
635	Heerenveen beats Ajax PSV Eindhoven was leading host ADO The Hague 2-0 Saturday when the Dutch league match was suspended in the 80th minute because of racist chants from the home fans. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding sports.
636	Bundesliga matches, Oct 16-17 VfB Stuttgart coach Matthias Sammer hosts his former charges Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and believes Kevin Kuranyi will be back to inflict further pain on the visitors. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports.
637	PluggedIn: Mobile Operators Seek Higher Sound Quality TOKYO (Reuters) - Ring tones on mobile phones were once considered cool if they simply sounded musical. Then phones starting ringing to the tune of a pop song, giving way to "ring songs." Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	science and technology
638	SunTrust Banks Gets SEC Inquiry Notice Financial services firm SunTrust Banks Inc. said Thursday that it received notice that the Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an informal inquiry into the company #39;s recent announcement that it Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
639	Merck #39;s Missing Vioxx Study NEW YORK - Should Merck have conducted a bigger trial to test the safety of its arthritis drug Vioxx? Merck (nyse: MRK - news - people ) pulled Vioxx from the market two weeks ago, but questions about the Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
640	Second seed Massu slumps to defeat VIENNA, Austria -- Olympic champion Nicolas Massu of Chile was beaten 6-4 6-3 by Italian Davide Sanguinetti in the quarter-finals of the CA Trophy. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
641	Astros' Lidge Ready to Be Called Upon (AP) AP - Brad Lidge is starting to get antsy. The Houston Astros' closer has warmed in the first two games of the NLCS, but has remained in the bullpen. He wasn't needed in Game 5 of the division series, either, so his last appearance was Sunday #151; when he blew a save against Atlanta. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
642	Retail sales post strong rebound in September Shoppers rediscovered their urge to splurge in September, catapulting retail sales by the largest percentage gain in six months. Industrial activity was restrained, meanwhile, partly because of hurricanes. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
643	Wachovia reports boost in 3rd-quarter profits CHARLOTTE, NC - Financial services firm Wachovia Corp. said Friday that third-quarter earnings increased as declining retail brokerage activity was offset by higher revenue in wealth management and investment banking segments. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business.
644	Irish no longer under contruction The most remarkable characteristic of Notre Dame #39;s 27-9 victory over Navy was the utter unremarkability of it. Dog bites man. Hare beats tortoise. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
645	Musicians 'upbeat' about the net Most musicians see the internet as more of an opportunity than a threat to their livelihood, research suggests. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
646	No strings attached - but where #39;s the catch? SOMETIMES even the largest technology companies act as if their chief scientist or head of marketing has gone to town with a cow and traded it for a bean. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
647	Report: Israel set to collide with EU Confidential Israeli report also warns of country becoming a #39;pariah state #39; like apartheid-era South Africa. Israel could one day become a quot;pariah state quot; like apartheid-era South Africa. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
648	Sprint to cut 700 jobs as it trims back service Sprint Corp., the telecommunications giant, said yesterday it will cut 700 jobs in its business solutions division as it stops selling business long distance services outside of package deals. The cuts represent 7.8 percent of the division's workforce. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
649	Jobs Report Causes Mortgage Rates To Fall MCLEAN, Va. -- Mortgage rates have eased with help from last week #39;s disappointing government numbers on new jobs. The mortgage company Freddie Mac reports that 30-year fixed-rate mortgages now average 5.74 percent, down from 5.82 in last week #39;s survey. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
650	Venus Williams Upset in Kremlin Cup Play (AP) AP - A weakened Lindsay Davenport lost to defending champion Anastasia Myskina 6-4, 7-6 (1) Saturday in the Kremlin Cup semifinals but will still regain the No. 1 ranking next week. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports.
651	Iraq Insurgency Seen With British Eyes They came with their regimental colors, embroidered flags recording battles in 18th-century India, in the Napoleonic wars, against Ottoman legions in Iraq in World War I, on Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
652	Intel puts brakes on plan for faster chip San Jose - In the latest change to its product lineup, Intel Corporation on Thursday shelved its plans to release a 4-Gigahertz (Ghz) computer microprocessor, saying it would rely on approaches other than faster clock speed to improve the performance of Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	science and technology
653	Eminem to launch satellite radio channel American rapper Eminem is to launch a satellite music radio channel called Shade 45 later this month. On 28 October Shade 45 will broadcast its first programme - a live concert from New York. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	science and technology.
654	Karzai leading in Afghanistan elections Early returns Friday from Afghanistan #39;s first presidential election put incumbent President Hamid Karzai in the lead, the Financial Times reported Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
655	Red Sox #39;s dark days might be followed quickly by winter BOSTON -- Screeching guitars and loud rock and roll bounced around the empty seats in Fenway Park here Thursday afternoon as the Boston Red Sox took batting practice. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports.
656	Price of oil eases off record highs LONDON - World oil prices eased slightly yesterday but remained close to record high points near 55 dollars a barrel as traders fretted about low inventories of US heating fuel heading into the northern winter. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
657	Munro, Morris Face Off in NLCS Game 2 (AP) AP - The Houston Astros put their hopes in a pitcher untested in the postseason when they give Pete Munro the ball to start Game 2 of the NL Championship series on Thursday, one night after dropping the opener to the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
658	Both Coca-Cola, Pepsi to list calorie counts No more math required to figure out how many calories are in that 20-ounce bottle of soda. Revised labels will calculate it for you starting next year. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
659	Langer ousts Singh in World Match Play Bernhard Langer beat Vijay Singh on the first extra hole Friday to knock the world #39;s top-ranked player out of the World Match Play Championship in the first round. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports
660	Man remanded over Danielle murder A 20-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the murder of Nottingham schoolgirl Danielle Beccan. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	crime
661	Oracle warns of exploits for latest DB flaws Oracle Corp. is warning customers to apply software patches it released in August, citing the availability of malicious code that can exploit unpatched vulnerabilities in its software. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
662	Davenport regains No. 1 ranking American Lindsay Davenport regained the No. 1 ranking in the world for the first time since early 2002 by defeating Dinara Safina of Russia 6-4, 6-2 in the second round of the Kremlin Cup on Thursday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports
663	Israel scales back Gaza offensive as Palestinians mark Ramadan JERUSALEM : Israel scaled back its vast operation in northern Gaza despite the deaths of four more Palestinians as tens of thousands of Muslims joined the first Friday prayers of Ramadan at Jerusalem #39;s Al Aqsa mosque. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
664	English newspapers make beeline for Beckham #39;s jugular Only in England could David Beckham be not so much in hot water but a bubbling volcano for admitting he deliberately got himself cautioned during England #39;s 2-0 win against Wales last Saturday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
665	Donovan shines as team #39;s leader After scoring four goals in his first two games for the US national team, 20-year-old striker Eddie Johnson is garnering headlines. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
666	Australian Warne Sets Cricket Mark; India Leads by 56 (Update4) Australia spinner Shane Warne became the top wicket-taker in Test cricket on day two of the second match against India, as Virender Sehwag #39;s seventh Test century helped the home side reach 291-6 to take a 56-run lead. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports
667	Powell on a three nation tour Powell will quot;hold discussions with senior officials in the three countries on bilateral matters, regional security and stability, and issues such as the global war on terrorism, Iraq, North Korea and the six-party talks, quot; it said. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
668	Karzai takes lead in Afghan presidential polls The incumbent Afghan president HamidKarzai has taken lead in the presidential polls as he had secured 77 percent of the votes counted so far, a spokesman of the joint UN-Afghan election commission said Saturday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
669	Sox to go without Schilling Boston - Given a short flight home and abbreviated night #39;s sleep, the Boston Red Sox decided not to bother. Curt Schilling will not pitch in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series because of a dislocated Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
670	Elkington in touch at Greensboro Classic Australian golfer Steve Elkington is two strokes off the pace after the first round of the Greensboro Classic in North Carolina. Elkington, whose first US victory came in Greensboro 14 years ago, is one of Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
671	Pakistanis Divided on President #39;s Failure to Give Up Military Post A new bill that would allow Pakistan #39;s president to continue serving as head of the military is generating controversy across the country. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	World politics.
672	Israel pulls out of northern Gaza JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP (Gaza Strip) - Israel withdrew tanks and ground forces from populated areas in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, wrapping up its bloodiest offensive in the area in more than four years of fighting. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
673	Silence is best, Eriksson tells sorry Beckham England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says captain David Beckham should have kept quiet about his decision to deliberately pick up a yellow card against Wales. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports
674	Darfur refugee death toll at 70,000 GENEVA - The World Health Organization says that since March, at least 70,000 people in Sudan #39;s western Darfur province have died because of poor conditions in camps for internally displaced people. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
675	Petrova Out, Kuznetsova Advances at WTA Moscow Russians were winners in four of five matches played Wednesday at the ATP stop in Moscow, with the only upset caused by Italian Francesca Schiavone knocking out No. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports
676	Abdur-Rahim makes best of situation No, his position in the starting lineup isn #39;t solidified after one preseason game, and there #39;s a big question mark surrounding his future. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports
677	One failure led to another on Genesis craft Genesis project officials failed to catch the flaw that doomed the Lockheed Martin-built spacecraft despite extra layers of scrutiny added after two of the company #39;s other NASA probes failed. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
678	Schroeder to meet European Commission chief BERLIN - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder will have talks next week with incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, a government spokesman said Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
679	Gregan agrees Wallabies contract Australia captain George Gregan is set to sign a new three-year contract to take him through to the 2007 World Cup. Sydney #39;s Daily Telegraph newspaper claimed the 31-year-old scrum-half is ready to put pen to paper on the deal. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
680	Tsvangiri #39;s supporters await verdict Supporters of Zimbabwe #39;s opposition leader gathered outside court on to hear the verdict in his treason trial, which could see him sentenced to death. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
681	Teacher calls prince a cheat PRINCE Harry has been cleared of cheating to obtain his art A-level pass, despite a secret tape recording in which he allegedly admitted he did only #39;a tiny, tiny bit #39; of the course work he submitted for the examination. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	None of the above, it's a piece of news regarding education and the royal family.
682	Man appears in court over Danielle murder A man is due in court accused of the murder of 14-year-old schoolgirl Danielle Beccan in a drive-by shooting. The teenager died after being shot yards from her home in the St Ann #39;s district of Nottingham as Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding crime and justice.
683	Feeling Their Pain The uphill battle the Red Sox face against the Yankees is nothing new to Boston fans. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports
684	Four Americans killed in Baghdad blasts WASHINGTON: Four US nationals and six Iraqis were killed in two attacks yesterday in the Green Zone in Baghdad. The four Americans killed were security staff with a private company, US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
685	Christopher Lee Becoming a Video Game Wizard (Reuters) Reuters - Christopher Lee says he\does not own a computer or a mobile phone. But that hasn't\prevented the veteran British actor from starring in some of\the most successful and accomplished marriages of narrative and\computer-generated artistry that ever entertained an audience. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
686	Palestinian killed as Israeli army redeploys in Northern Gaza <b>...</b> One Palestinian was killed and three others were seriously injured when an Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a group of people in the Jabalya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip early Friday morning. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
687	Jordan cancels Afghanistan soap opera AP - After a week-long advertising blitz, Jordan has abruptly cancelled plans to broadcast a soap opera about Afghanistan after an internet threat to quot;strike quot; everyone from actors to TV executives if the show portrayed the Taliban in a negative light. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
688	Peru President's Kin Create Headaches (AP) AP - If U.S. presidents Jimmy Carter or Bill Clinton ever thought their brothers caused them public relations headaches, they might feel lucky compared to Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
689	Al Qaeda Using Militants Against Musharraf KARACHI (Reuters) - Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda appears to be using established militant groups and small cells for bloody attacks in Pakistan aimed at destabilizing President Pervez Musharraf and thus the wider war on terror, analysts say. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding world politics.
690	Court orders ISPs to identify song-swappers The British music industry has won a crucial High Court decision that forces Internet service providers to hand over the identity of people accused of using the Internet to swap free songs. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding the business of the music industry and technology related to file-sharing on the Internet.
691	Jackson Dunks Bryant Everybody is used to seeing Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal trade barbs, but Phil Jackson's indictment of Byrant is a stunner. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
692	2nd UPDATE: Hutchison Telecom Debut Pales Vs China Power HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. #39;s (2332.HK) debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Friday paled in comparison to China Power International Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
693	Kofi Annan #39;s Son Under Scrutiny NEW YORK - The US Justice Department criminal probe into the UN Oil-for-Food program is focusing on several individuals, among them UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan #39;s son. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
694	Clash of the Titans THE United States looks set on a collision course with the European Union (EU) over their aircraft industries. In recent months, the two giants have been unable to agree on how best to replace a 1992 bilateral Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
695	Deluge of Big Earnings to Dominate NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock investors face a mind-numbing pile of information next week as corporate earnings and economic data pour in, Alan Greenspan speaks and the presidential election heads toward the homestretch. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
696	Geiberger battles hip, field while trying to avoid trip to Q <b>...</b> GREENSBORO, NC - A heat wrap kept Brent Geiberger #39;s ailing hip from hurting, and his best consecutive rounds of the season took care of the rest. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
697	Greenspan says oil price agony milder than in 1970s WASHINGTON : Soaring oil prices should inflict less damage on US economic growth and inflation than the 1970s oil shock, Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan revealed. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
698	A step towards pollution-free cars Scientists have made a world-first discovery which is a step towards using environmentally-friendly hydrogen to power our cars. A team from the Universities of Newcastle upon Tyne and Liverpool in the UK, who Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology
699	IBM, Cisco forge enterprise security tie OCTOBER 14, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - IBM and Cisco Systems Inc. unveiled product updates that will tie technology from the two companies more closely together in an effort to secure customer networks from worms and viruses. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding science and technology.

600

Ford uses Bullitt actor to sell Mustang DEARBORN, Mich.Ford Motor Co. is resurrecting Steve McQueen in an effort to bring its slumping sales back to life. The auto maker yesterday presented new ads to go with new vehicles in the Ford brand, including Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding business.

601

Chiofaro's partner relents International Place developer Donald J. Chiofaro's majority partner in two Boston office towers this week took a more conciliatory tone toward proposed changes in the reorganization plan that he submitted in US Bankruptcy Court. Last week Chiofaro's partner, Hillman Properties Inc., said in court it would never agree to his plan to fend off New York's Tishman Speyer Properties's takeover ... Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding business.

602

Oppenheimer Fund Cuts Its Volatility (Investor's Business Daily) Investor's Business Daily - Why does it matter who runs your mutual fund? Oppenheimer MidCap Fund is Exhibit A. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

603

Football takes on added meaning at Navy Forty years is a long time. It #39;s a long time if you #39;re in the desert with Moses -- by Biblical reckoning, the first man to fail to ask for directions -- and it #39;s a long time Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

604

Health Management Cuts 4Q Outlook Health Management Associates Inc., which operates acute care hospitals in rural areas, lowered profit guidance Friday for the fourth-quarter and fiscal year, citing outages and service disruptions related to Hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

605

Google Introduces Search Program for Hard Drives Online search engine leader Google introduced a new software program today that promises to scour through the clutter of files on hard drives. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

606

Stuttgart stays unbeaten FRANKFURT, Germany -- Stuttgart stretched its unbeaten record and defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to go to the top of the German league while newcomer Mainz stunned defending champion Werder Bremen 2-1 to jump to third place. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports.

607

Eminem Satellite Radio Channel Sets October Debut Controversial rapper Eminem will launch his widely expected satellite music radio channel called Shade 45 on Oct. 28 with a live broadcast of a concert from New York, the Sirius network said on Thursday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Entertainment/music.

608

US Airways gets OK to slash pay A US Bankruptcy Court judge, in a harsh decision he called critical to US Airways Group's survival, said yesterday the airline could slash pay by 21 percent for its unionized workforce of 25,000. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

609

Robinson named England boss Andy Robinson was handed the England head coach role for four years today and said he was looking forward to trying to retain the rugby World Cup won by predecessor Sir Clive Woodward. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

610

Poker's New Suit (Forbes.com) Forbes.com - Maybe poker really is a sport. It's televised. It's awash in prize loot. And now there's even an ownership feud brewing between its biggest promoters. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

611

UCLA Wins Men's Water Polo Championship (AP) AP - Logan Powell scored with 13 seconds remaining in the second overtime Sunday to lift UCLA to the NCAA championship with a 10-9 victory over Stanford. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

612

India #39;s Congress Wins Polls in Key Industrial State India #39;s ruling Congress party won power in a giant state on Saturday, a victory that would boost the fortunes of Italian-born Sonia Gandhi #39;s party Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding world politics.

613

Nokia Says Profit Will Keep Falling as Prices Drop (Update5) Nokia Oyj, the world #39;s largest mobile- phone maker, said profit may drop for a second straight quarter. Earnings fell 20 percent in the three months ended in September because the company cut prices to regain market share. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

614

Juventus takes control with win over Messina Turin, Italy (Sports Network) - Juventus stretched its Serie A lead to five points Saturday with a 2-1 win over second-place Messina in Turin. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

615

Bombers infiltrate Green Zone; blasts kill 6 Bombers infiltrated the fortified Green Zone district that houses US and Iraqi leaders yesterday and killed at least six people, including four Americans, in simultaneous lunchtime Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

616

Red Sox owners fielding more nongame revenue Keeping the faith, Susan Forbes called the Red Sox a month ago to book Fenway Park for a postseason party. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

617

New York AG to Sue Insurance Broker NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on Thursday sued insurance broker Marsh McLennan Cos. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MMC.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">MMC.N</A>, charging they engaged in market manipulation. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

618

Rossi all revved up DEJA vu at Phillip Island yesterday left Flying Doctor Valentino Rossi counting the hours to another world title and Australian star Troy Bayliss bouncing along the bitumen. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

619

Schwab posts loss in quarter Discount brokerage Charles Schwab Corp. suffered a \$41 million loss during its fiscal third quarter as it absorbed costs from job cuts and other restructuring steps it hopes will reverse a protracted slump. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

620

Web coming to electrical outlets NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Electric companies may soon join the fray of providing Internet services after regulators cleared the way for utility companies to offer broadband services through electrical outlets, according to a report published Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

621

No. 2 Oklahoma 31, Kansas St. 21 _ Jason White threw for four touchdowns as Oklahoma overcame its own mistakes to beat Kansas State 31-to-21 today. Freshman star Adrian Peterson added 130 yards rushing, with all 26 of those coming in the second half. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

622

Annan calls for more EU efforts in UN peacekeeping UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said in the Irish capital of Dublin on Thursday that Europe shouldoffer more help for the United Nations global peacekeeping operations. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

623

Marsh amp; McLennan halts fees at center of probe Marsh amp; McLennan Cos. said yesterday it was suspending its practice of using quot;market services agreements quot; with insurance carriers, which the New York attorney general has alleged were used to rig bids, cheating customers. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

624

SEC Eyes Possible Abuses in Pensions WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into possible accounting abuses involving companies' assumptions about employee pension funds, the SEC's top enforcement official said on Thursday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

625

Mortgage rates sink on jobs report NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Mortgage rates edged lower as a weak employment report pointed to a softer economy, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

626

UPDATE 1-Loeb heading for title as Duval sets pace Citroen #39;s Sebastien Loeb remained on course to celebrate his first world title after the first leg of the French rally on Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports

627

Federer, Roddick, Hewitt pull out of Madrid Masters Roger Federer, Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt -- the world #39;s top three ranked players -- pulled out of next week #39;s Madrid Masters in another wave of withdrawals from the hard-court tournament. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

628

United fans seek safety net Manchester United fans have called on the club #39;s major sponsors to help ring-fence shares to stave off further takeover threats. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

629

IBM readies new top-end Unix servers com October 14, 2004, 9:00 PM PT. ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

630

Nigerian unions end strike but threaten more action Nigerian unions called off a general strike which had jeopardized oil supplies from the world's seventh-largest exporter for four days, but threatened more action within weeks unless the government cut fuel prices. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

631

NAB tests the water for sale of its Irish banks NATIONAL Australia Bank yesterday announced it had hired the investment bank Lazards to gauge buying interest for its Irish banks, signalling it was prepared to leave part of its European market. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

632

US Treasuries get a boost from data, rising oil Treasury debt prices climbed on Thursday as higher jobless claims, a widening trade deficit and record high oil prices gave the market a positive tilt. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

633

Renegades trying more conventional approach quot;Well, quot; says Dallas Mavericks coach Don Nelson, laughing at the question before he even starts answering, quot;you can #39;t stop people from talking. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

634

Israeli cleared after gunning down girl The Israeli army has cleared a commander serving in the southern Gaza town of Rafah of any wrongdoing a few days after he riddled a Palestinian girl #39;s body with bullets. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

635

Heerenveen beats Ajax PSV Eindhoven was leading host ADO The Hague 2-0 Saturday when the Dutch league match was suspended in the 80th minute because of racist chants from the home fans. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding sports.

636

Bundesliga matches, Oct 16-17 VfB Stuttgart coach Matthias Sammer hosts his former charges Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and believes Kevin Kuranyi will be back to inflict further pain on the visitors. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports.

637

PluggedIn: Mobile Operators Seek Higher Sound Quality TOKYO (Reuters) - Ring tones on mobile phones were once considered cool if they simply sounded musical. Then phones starting ringing to the tune of a pop song, giving way to "ring songs." Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

science and technology

638

SunTrust Banks Gets SEC Inquiry Notice Financial services firm SunTrust Banks Inc. said Thursday that it received notice that the Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an informal inquiry into the company #39;s recent announcement that it Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

639

Merck #39;s Missing Vioxx Study NEW YORK - Should Merck have conducted a bigger trial to test the safety of its arthritis drug Vioxx? Merck (nyse: MRK - news - people ) pulled Vioxx from the market two weeks ago, but questions about the Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

640

Second seed Massu slumps to defeat VIENNA, Austria -- Olympic champion Nicolas Massu of Chile was beaten 6-4 6-3 by Italian Davide Sanguinetti in the quarter-finals of the CA Trophy. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

641

Astros' Lidge Ready to Be Called Upon (AP) AP - Brad Lidge is starting to get antsy. The Houston Astros' closer has warmed in the first two games of the NLCS, but has remained in the bullpen. He wasn't needed in Game 5 of the division series, either, so his last appearance was Sunday #151; when he blew a save against Atlanta. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

642

Retail sales post strong rebound in September Shoppers rediscovered their urge to splurge in September, catapulting retail sales by the largest percentage gain in six months. Industrial activity was restrained, meanwhile, partly because of hurricanes. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

643

Wachovia reports boost in 3rd-quarter profits CHARLOTTE, NC - Financial services firm Wachovia Corp. said Friday that third-quarter earnings increased as declining retail brokerage activity was offset by higher revenue in wealth management and investment banking segments. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business.

644

Irish no longer under contruction The most remarkable characteristic of Notre Dame #39;s 27-9 victory over Navy was the utter unremarkability of it. Dog bites man. Hare beats tortoise. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

645

Musicians 'upbeat' about the net Most musicians see the internet as more of an opportunity than a threat to their livelihood, research suggests. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

646

No strings attached - but where #39;s the catch? SOMETIMES even the largest technology companies act as if their chief scientist or head of marketing has gone to town with a cow and traded it for a bean. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

647

Report: Israel set to collide with EU Confidential Israeli report also warns of country becoming a #39;pariah state #39; like apartheid-era South Africa. Israel could one day become a quot;pariah state quot; like apartheid-era South Africa. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

648

Sprint to cut 700 jobs as it trims back service Sprint Corp., the telecommunications giant, said yesterday it will cut 700 jobs in its business solutions division as it stops selling business long distance services outside of package deals. The cuts represent 7.8 percent of the division's workforce. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

649

Jobs Report Causes Mortgage Rates To Fall MCLEAN, Va. -- Mortgage rates have eased with help from last week #39;s disappointing government numbers on new jobs. The mortgage company Freddie Mac reports that 30-year fixed-rate mortgages now average 5.74 percent, down from 5.82 in last week #39;s survey. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

650

Venus Williams Upset in Kremlin Cup Play (AP) AP - A weakened Lindsay Davenport lost to defending champion Anastasia Myskina 6-4, 7-6 (1) Saturday in the Kremlin Cup semifinals but will still regain the No. 1 ranking next week. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports.

651

Iraq Insurgency Seen With British Eyes They came with their regimental colors, embroidered flags recording battles in 18th-century India, in the Napoleonic wars, against Ottoman legions in Iraq in World War I, on Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

652

Intel puts brakes on plan for faster chip San Jose - In the latest change to its product lineup, Intel Corporation on Thursday shelved its plans to release a 4-Gigahertz (Ghz) computer microprocessor, saying it would rely on approaches other than faster clock speed to improve the performance of Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

science and technology

653

Eminem to launch satellite radio channel American rapper Eminem is to launch a satellite music radio channel called Shade 45 later this month. On 28 October Shade 45 will broadcast its first programme - a live concert from New York. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

science and technology.

654

Karzai leading in Afghanistan elections Early returns Friday from Afghanistan #39;s first presidential election put incumbent President Hamid Karzai in the lead, the Financial Times reported Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

655

Red Sox #39;s dark days might be followed quickly by winter BOSTON -- Screeching guitars and loud rock and roll bounced around the empty seats in Fenway Park here Thursday afternoon as the Boston Red Sox took batting practice. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports.

656

Price of oil eases off record highs LONDON - World oil prices eased slightly yesterday but remained close to record high points near 55 dollars a barrel as traders fretted about low inventories of US heating fuel heading into the northern winter. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

657

Munro, Morris Face Off in NLCS Game 2 (AP) AP - The Houston Astros put their hopes in a pitcher untested in the postseason when they give Pete Munro the ball to start Game 2 of the NL Championship series on Thursday, one night after dropping the opener to the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

658

Both Coca-Cola, Pepsi to list calorie counts No more math required to figure out how many calories are in that 20-ounce bottle of soda. Revised labels will calculate it for you starting next year. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

659

Langer ousts Singh in World Match Play Bernhard Langer beat Vijay Singh on the first extra hole Friday to knock the world #39;s top-ranked player out of the World Match Play Championship in the first round. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports

660

Man remanded over Danielle murder A 20-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the murder of Nottingham schoolgirl Danielle Beccan. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

crime

661

Oracle warns of exploits for latest DB flaws Oracle Corp. is warning customers to apply software patches it released in August, citing the availability of malicious code that can exploit unpatched vulnerabilities in its software. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

662

Davenport regains No. 1 ranking American Lindsay Davenport regained the No. 1 ranking in the world for the first time since early 2002 by defeating Dinara Safina of Russia 6-4, 6-2 in the second round of the Kremlin Cup on Thursday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports

663

Israel scales back Gaza offensive as Palestinians mark Ramadan JERUSALEM : Israel scaled back its vast operation in northern Gaza despite the deaths of four more Palestinians as tens of thousands of Muslims joined the first Friday prayers of Ramadan at Jerusalem #39;s Al Aqsa mosque. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

664

English newspapers make beeline for Beckham #39;s jugular Only in England could David Beckham be not so much in hot water but a bubbling volcano for admitting he deliberately got himself cautioned during England #39;s 2-0 win against Wales last Saturday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

665

Donovan shines as team #39;s leader After scoring four goals in his first two games for the US national team, 20-year-old striker Eddie Johnson is garnering headlines. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

666

Australian Warne Sets Cricket Mark; India Leads by 56 (Update4) Australia spinner Shane Warne became the top wicket-taker in Test cricket on day two of the second match against India, as Virender Sehwag #39;s seventh Test century helped the home side reach 291-6 to take a 56-run lead. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports

667

Powell on a three nation tour Powell will quot;hold discussions with senior officials in the three countries on bilateral matters, regional security and stability, and issues such as the global war on terrorism, Iraq, North Korea and the six-party talks, quot; it said. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

668

Karzai takes lead in Afghan presidential polls The incumbent Afghan president HamidKarzai has taken lead in the presidential polls as he had secured 77 percent of the votes counted so far, a spokesman of the joint UN-Afghan election commission said Saturday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

669

Sox to go without Schilling Boston - Given a short flight home and abbreviated night #39;s sleep, the Boston Red Sox decided not to bother. Curt Schilling will not pitch in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series because of a dislocated Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

670

Elkington in touch at Greensboro Classic Australian golfer Steve Elkington is two strokes off the pace after the first round of the Greensboro Classic in North Carolina. Elkington, whose first US victory came in Greensboro 14 years ago, is one of Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

671

Pakistanis Divided on President #39;s Failure to Give Up Military Post A new bill that would allow Pakistan #39;s president to continue serving as head of the military is generating controversy across the country. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

World politics.

672

Israel pulls out of northern Gaza JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP (Gaza Strip) - Israel withdrew tanks and ground forces from populated areas in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, wrapping up its bloodiest offensive in the area in more than four years of fighting. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

673

Silence is best, Eriksson tells sorry Beckham England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says captain David Beckham should have kept quiet about his decision to deliberately pick up a yellow card against Wales. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports

674

Darfur refugee death toll at 70,000 GENEVA - The World Health Organization says that since March, at least 70,000 people in Sudan #39;s western Darfur province have died because of poor conditions in camps for internally displaced people. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

675

Petrova Out, Kuznetsova Advances at WTA Moscow Russians were winners in four of five matches played Wednesday at the ATP stop in Moscow, with the only upset caused by Italian Francesca Schiavone knocking out No. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports

676

Abdur-Rahim makes best of situation No, his position in the starting lineup isn #39;t solidified after one preseason game, and there #39;s a big question mark surrounding his future. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports

677

One failure led to another on Genesis craft Genesis project officials failed to catch the flaw that doomed the Lockheed Martin-built spacecraft despite extra layers of scrutiny added after two of the company #39;s other NASA probes failed. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

678

Schroeder to meet European Commission chief BERLIN - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder will have talks next week with incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, a government spokesman said Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

679

Gregan agrees Wallabies contract Australia captain George Gregan is set to sign a new three-year contract to take him through to the 2007 World Cup. Sydney #39;s Daily Telegraph newspaper claimed the 31-year-old scrum-half is ready to put pen to paper on the deal. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

680

Tsvangiri #39;s supporters await verdict Supporters of Zimbabwe #39;s opposition leader gathered outside court on to hear the verdict in his treason trial, which could see him sentenced to death. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

681

Teacher calls prince a cheat PRINCE Harry has been cleared of cheating to obtain his art A-level pass, despite a secret tape recording in which he allegedly admitted he did only #39;a tiny, tiny bit #39; of the course work he submitted for the examination. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

None of the above, it's a piece of news regarding education and the royal family.

682

Man appears in court over Danielle murder A man is due in court accused of the murder of 14-year-old schoolgirl Danielle Beccan in a drive-by shooting. The teenager died after being shot yards from her home in the St Ann #39;s district of Nottingham as Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding crime and justice.

683

Feeling Their Pain The uphill battle the Red Sox face against the Yankees is nothing new to Boston fans. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports

684

Four Americans killed in Baghdad blasts WASHINGTON: Four US nationals and six Iraqis were killed in two attacks yesterday in the Green Zone in Baghdad. The four Americans killed were security staff with a private company, US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

685

Christopher Lee Becoming a Video Game Wizard (Reuters) Reuters - Christopher Lee says he\does not own a computer or a mobile phone. But that hasn't\prevented the veteran British actor from starring in some of\the most successful and accomplished marriages of narrative and\computer-generated artistry that ever entertained an audience. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

686

Palestinian killed as Israeli army redeploys in Northern Gaza <b>...</b> One Palestinian was killed and three others were seriously injured when an Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a group of people in the Jabalya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip early Friday morning. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

687

Jordan cancels Afghanistan soap opera AP - After a week-long advertising blitz, Jordan has abruptly cancelled plans to broadcast a soap opera about Afghanistan after an internet threat to quot;strike quot; everyone from actors to TV executives if the show portrayed the Taliban in a negative light. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

688

Peru President's Kin Create Headaches (AP) AP - If U.S. presidents Jimmy Carter or Bill Clinton ever thought their brothers caused them public relations headaches, they might feel lucky compared to Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

689

Al Qaeda Using Militants Against Musharraf KARACHI (Reuters) - Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda appears to be using established militant groups and small cells for bloody attacks in Pakistan aimed at destabilizing President Pervez Musharraf and thus the wider war on terror, analysts say. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding world politics.

690

Court orders ISPs to identify song-swappers The British music industry has won a crucial High Court decision that forces Internet service providers to hand over the identity of people accused of using the Internet to swap free songs. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding the business of the music industry and technology related to file-sharing on the Internet.

691

Jackson Dunks Bryant Everybody is used to seeing Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal trade barbs, but Phil Jackson's indictment of Byrant is a stunner. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

692

2nd UPDATE: Hutchison Telecom Debut Pales Vs China Power HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. #39;s (2332.HK) debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Friday paled in comparison to China Power International Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

693

Kofi Annan #39;s Son Under Scrutiny NEW YORK - The US Justice Department criminal probe into the UN Oil-for-Food program is focusing on several individuals, among them UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan #39;s son. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

694

Clash of the Titans THE United States looks set on a collision course with the European Union (EU) over their aircraft industries. In recent months, the two giants have been unable to agree on how best to replace a 1992 bilateral Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

695

Deluge of Big Earnings to Dominate NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock investors face a mind-numbing pile of information next week as corporate earnings and economic data pour in, Alan Greenspan speaks and the presidential election heads toward the homestretch. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

696

Geiberger battles hip, field while trying to avoid trip to Q <b>...</b> GREENSBORO, NC - A heat wrap kept Brent Geiberger #39;s ailing hip from hurting, and his best consecutive rounds of the season took care of the rest. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

697

Greenspan says oil price agony milder than in 1970s WASHINGTON : Soaring oil prices should inflict less damage on US economic growth and inflation than the 1970s oil shock, Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan revealed. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

698

A step towards pollution-free cars Scientists have made a world-first discovery which is a step towards using environmentally-friendly hydrogen to power our cars. A team from the Universities of Newcastle upon Tyne and Liverpool in the UK, who Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology

699

IBM, Cisco forge enterprise security tie OCTOBER 14, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - IBM and Cisco Systems Inc. unveiled product updates that will tie technology from the two companies more closely together in an effort to secure customer networks from worms and viruses. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding science and technology.