A Staggering New Bill For Iraq? Forbes
The $160 billion supplemental appropriation request may be the first jolt from Bush for the new Democratic Congress.
Gaza holds funeral for 18 killed by Israeli shells Reuters via Yahoo! News
Tens of thousands of Palestinians marched through Gaza on Thursday in funeral processions for 18 people killed by Israeli shelling on what one militant faction called "a day of tragedy beyond imagination."
Sudan says ready for talks with Darfur's NRF rebels Reuters via Yahoo! News
The Sudanese government is willing to start unconditional talks with the National Redemption Front rebel group to stop the violence in Darfur but sees no need for a new peace deal, a senior presidential adviser said.
3M sells pharma unit in 3 parts for $2.1 bln Reuters via Yahoo! News
Diversified manufacturer 3M Co. on Thursday said it agreed to sell its global pharmaceuticals business for around $2.1 billion in a three-part transaction involving trade buyers and private equity firms.
Bangladesh militants sentenced to death for killing Christian AFP via Yahoo! News
A Bangladesh court has sentenced two top Islamic militants to death for murdering a Christian convert in the northern district town of Jamalpur, police said.
Iraqis cheer Rumsfeld departure, look for changes in U.S. approach USA Today
Iraqis on Thursday cheered the resignation of U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, blaming him for policy failures and scandals they say helped spawn the daily sectarian carnage wracking their nation.
Billionaires make bid for Tribune Co. USA Today
Billionaire businessman Eli Broad and supermarket magnate Ron Burkle have teamed to submit a bid for Tribune, the Associated Press has learned.
49ers say they're looking to leave San Francisco for new stadium in Santa Clara USA Today
The San Francisco 49ers ended negotiations with the city about building a new stadium Wednesday and have turned their focus to the Bay Area suburb of Santa Clara. According to the team, the team decided after studying the area around Candlestick Park for the past year that the site needed too many infrastructure and public transit improvements, as well as one of the largest parking garages in the
Gridlock not good for stocks after all? USA Today
The rallying cry on Wall Street after the Democrats' power grab is that political gridlock caused by divided government is good for financial markets. But some Wall Street economists and investment strategists contend that two years of potential legislative inertia might not be the best thing in the long run.
Third-place Earnhardt recovered, ready for final Chase push USA Today
Dale Earnhardt Jr. kicked his feet up on a desk at his company headquarters looking refreshed and invigorated for NASCAR's stretch run. Having survived last weekend's battle with strep throat as well as a nasty scrape with the wall at Texas Motor Speedway, Earnhardt heads to one of his favorite tracks, Phoenix International Raceway.

Time for Kids | Home
The latest news from around the world for kids in grades K-6. Includes related polls, games, and websites. USA.
ISO - International Organization for Standardization
Worldwide federation of national standards bodies from 130 countries and non-governmental, promoting the development of standardization and related
Yahooligans! The Web Guide for Kids
Yahooligans! is the ultimate web guide for kids! Features fun and educational resources for kids with games, animals, music, jokes, movies, news, astrology,
Transport for London homepage - Transport for London
Information on all forms of public transport in London, routes, maps, journey planner and online tickets sales. Includes guide to what to see and do and
ACM: Association for Computing Machinery, the world's first
Educational and scientific computing society, provides a forum for the exchange of information, ideas, and discoveries.

Yahooligans! The Web Guide for Kids
Yahooligans! is the ultimate web guide for kids! Features fun and educational resources for kids with games, animals, music, jokes, movies, news, astrology,
Transport for London homepage - Transport for London
Information on all forms of public transport in London, routes, maps, journey planner and online tickets sales. Includes guide to what to see and do and
ACM: Association for Computing Machinery, the world's first
Educational and scientific computing society, provides a forum for the exchange of information, ideas, and discoveries.
FREE -- Federal Resources for Educational Excellence - Home Page
Thirty federal agencies providing educational resources including lesson plans for all subjects and research support for homework assignments.
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts, an independent federal agency supporting artists and arts organizations and bringing the arts to all Americans.
FirstGov for Kids
The Federal Citizen Information Center's US Kids' Page is a portal site of FirstGov that links to many government agencies' Kids' websites.
National Statistics Online
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Welcome to WWF's global network
Provides links to WWF national organizations, program offices, and associate offices.