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REFILE-Bill Gates backs immigration reform on Mexico trip 11:56 PM EDT

GE Capital Australia prices A$850 mln bonds 11:44 PM EDT

ViroPharma prices $225 mln in convertible notes 11:37 PM EDT

Budget private rocket reaches space on second try 11:26 PM EDT

PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - March 21 11:24 PM EDT

Police treating Woolmer death as suspicious 11:06 PM EDT

PRESS DIGEST - British business - March 21 11:05 PM EDT

Petrobras says Argentine prices hamper investment 10:56 PM EDT

Probe faults BP, U.S. agency in refinery blast 10:50 PM EDT

UPDATE 5-Probe faults BP, U.S. agency in refinery blast 10:50 PM EDT

Hydrogen cars face hurdles 10:48 PM EDT

Hydrogen cars face hurdles 10:48 PM EDT

Dell launches low-cost PC for China in market war 10:46 PM EDT

Insider trading trial of former Qwest CEO opens 10:38 PM EDT

FDIC says subprime woes to affect bank earns 10:27 PM EDT

EGL receives proposal from Apollo for $40/shr 10:20 PM EDT

Dollar weak after China reserve comments 09:57 PM EDT

SAB Miller Peru sees 10 percent sales growth 09:56 PM EDT

U.S.-based Maple invests in Peru ethanol production 09:55 PM EDT

Post-communist young have choice -- and stress 09:50 PM EDT

Myanmar reports another bird flu outbreak 09:42 PM EDT

FACTBOX-Facts about the Grand Canyon's Skywalk 09:37 PM EDT

New slave trade rife as Britain marks abolition 09:34 PM EDT

Colombia may seek Chiquita execs on militia payoffs 09:33 PM EDT

CBOT delays shareholder vote on CME merger 09:28 PM EDT

Australia's Virgin Blue to buy six Boeing planes 09:21 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-Prudential analysts Mayo, Rutschow join Deutsche Bank 09:19 PM EDT

Rice to visit Egypt, Israel, West Bank and Jordan 09:16 PM EDT

American Capital public offering of common stock at $44.71 09:04 PM EDT

American Capital public offering of common stock at $44.71 09:04 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-Mexican pension bill passes Congress hurdle 09:04 PM EDT

EGL Inc receives proposal from Apollo Management L.P. 09:01 PM EDT

Colombia opens probe into accord made with militias 08:58 PM EDT

Louisiana Gov. Blanco will not seek reelection 08:55 PM EDT

Bay City Rollers suing former label for millions 08:55 PM EDT

ABC's "Dancing" steps up in season premiere 08:53 PM EDT

Peru fishmeal exports seen growing 10 percent in 2007 08:48 PM EDT

Stenson plots major strategy with great expectations 08:47 PM EDT

Sainsbury willing to ask for bid extension - paper 08:33 PM EDT

Freed Italian reporter flies home amid controversy 08:31 PM EDT

Louisiana Gov. Blanco will not seek reelection 08:25 PM EDT

Freed Italian reporter flies home amid controversy 08:22 PM EDT

Stolt-Nielsen identifies errors in prior year financial statements and delays report for 2006 fourth quarter and full year financials 08:17 PM EDT

ProLogis prices $1.1 bln senior convertible notes 08:16 PM EDT

Colombia may seek Chiquita execs on militia payoffs 08:15 PM EDT

Anadarko announces new credit agreement 08:14 PM EDT

Director defends new slave trade film 08:09 PM EDT

Supreme Court seen likely to take on Enron appeal 08:07 PM EDT

Britain's Brown to pledge ongoing strong growth 08:01 PM EDT

World Bank fully endorses anti-corruption strategy 07:59 PM EDT

World Bank fully endorses anti-corruption strategy 07:59 PM EDT

EXCLUSIVE: FDIC says subprime woes to affect bank earns 07:59 PM EDT

US consumer groups hit regulatory rollback effort 07:58 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-Sallie Mae says CBS reports contain inaccuracies 07:56 PM EDT

Juliette Binoche dips into Mideast with Gaza film 07:54 PM EDT

Juliette Binoche dips into Mideast with Gaza film 07:54 PM EDT

Juliette Binoche dips into Mideast with Gaza film 07:54 PM EDT

House budget may not boost farm bill spending 07:53 PM EDT

Canadian seal hunters: we're not a "savage race" 07:52 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-Wal-Mart says to open 29 stores in Canada this yr 07:50 PM EDT

Woolmer post mortem inconclusive, say PCB 07:46 PM EDT

Tempers flare over water at Chile mine 07:45 PM EDT

Jolie's adopted boys play in Hanoi's Metropole 07:42 PM EDT

Capital One CEO gets $18.2 mln, down from $249 mln 07:40 PM EDT

Cuba minister sees Castro more active soon 07:38 PM EDT

Protest over jailed Cuban dissidents blocked 07:38 PM EDT

US Senate panel eyes proxy access, targets hearing 07:35 PM EDT

Afridi regrets actions that led to World Cup ban 07:35 PM EDT

Slavery still exists in Mauritania 07:32 PM EDT

South Africa cruise into second round 07:31 PM EDT

Our World Cup starts now, says South Africa's Smith 07:31 PM EDT

Winfield bemoans vanishing black presence on diamonds 07:26 PM EDT

Jolie's adopted boys play in Hanoi's Metropole 07:26 PM EDT

Can a TV quiz be addictive? Some Britons say yes 07:26 PM EDT

Singapore and Malaysia's Johor -- so near, yet so far 07:24 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-Cheniere IPO raises $283.5 mln, top of range 07:22 PM EDT

Keanu Reeves grazes photographer with car 07:21 PM EDT

Keanu Reeves grazes photographer with car 07:21 PM EDT

Schwartzel reaps WGC reward after initial sacrifice 07:21 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-PG&E backs 2007 earnings outlook, gives 2008 view 07:19 PM EDT

Peru army kills three guerrillas in clash 07:18 PM EDT

Cheniere IPO raises $283.5 mln, top of range 07:15 PM EDT

Rove offered for unsworn testimony 07:14 PM EDT

Puget Energy filed for a modest increase in its electric rates 07:13 PM EDT

WHO trying to get bird flu vaccine agreement 07:13 PM EDT

CME hopes CBOT board to recognize its "superior" bid 07:12 PM EDT

Moore's Law hits physics in memory chips 07:10 PM EDT

TABLE-Hallmark Financial Q4 earnings rise 07:10 PM EDT

Ecuador president to help residents suing Chevron 07:09 PM EDT

UPDATE 5-Blockbuster CEO to leave with lower pay package 07:08 PM EDT

High-fat diet may increase breast cancer risk 07:06 PM EDT

INTERVIEW-Che's the man for Hungary's young Socialists 07:04 PM EDT

CHRONOLOGY-Communism's fall around eastern Europe 07:04 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-US to approve Virgin America if changes made 07:04 PM EDT

New Zealand crush Kenya to reach Super Eights 07:01 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-ADM shares, options rise on takeover talk 06:58 PM EDT

Seacor raises buyback authorization by $65.2 mln 06:56 PM EDT

U.S. judge throws out defamation suit against Google 06:55 PM EDT

Jim Cramer draws fire over manipulation comments 06:55 PM EDT

Owners frantic over pets amid pet food recall 06:55 PM EDT

PG&E backs 2007 earnings outlook, gives 2008 view 06:53 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-TXU buyout firms agree to early filing 06:53 PM EDT

U.S. judge throws out defamation suit against Google 06:53 PM EDT

Chicago Mercantile Responds to CBOT Decision to Postpone Special Shareholder Meeting 06:52 PM EDT

Astronaut's small step opens Grand Canyon Skywalk 06:51 PM EDT

TABLE-Boots & Coots Q4 earnings rise 06:50 PM EDT

Seacor Hldgs announces increase in securities repurchase authority 06:50 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-Ecuador president to help residents suing Chevron 06:50 PM EDT

Israel general strike called, govt seeks injunction 06:49 PM EDT

2nd ex-Alcatel exec indicted on alleged bribes 06:49 PM EDT

CBOT postpones shareholder meeting on CME merger 06:47 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-Ruffin says near $40 mln/acre New Frontier sale 06:47 PM EDT

UPDATE 4-Brazil sells 750 mln reais of 2028 global bond 06:47 PM EDT

North Korea nuclear talks hang on money move 06:45 PM EDT

New York Times February ad revenue falls 6 percent 06:45 PM EDT

New York Times February ad revenue falls 6 percent 06:45 PM EDT

Oracle net up on license sales 06:43 PM EDT

Oracle net up on license sales 06:42 PM EDT

Lawyers spar as 'squawk box' stock trial begins 06:42 PM EDT

Schizophrenia may be linked to inflammation: study 06:41 PM EDT

Cuba minister sees Castro more active soon 06:39 PM EDT

Russia said worried over Iran's nuclear ambitions 06:36 PM EDT

DIARY - Today in Washington - March 21 06:35 PM EDT

UPDATE 4-Oracle net up on license sales, shares extend gain 06:33 PM EDT

Doctor pleads guilty in Internet steroid ring 06:32 PM EDT

Rain Commodities boosts Great Lakes Carbon bid 06:32 PM EDT

Cardiac risk persists long after Hodgkin's therapy 06:32 PM EDT

WRAPUP 3-US homes picture mixed after housing starts data 06:31 PM EDT

Institutions put more assets into hedge funds -- survey 06:30 PM EDT

Drug firm money not always disclosed by MDs 06:29 PM EDT

U.S. black-white life expectancy gap shrinking 06:26 PM EDT

Prudential analysts Mayo and Rutschow leave 06:24 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-Wendy's 1st-qtr profit forecast lags Street 06:23 PM EDT

Wendy's 1st-qtr profit forecast lags Street 06:23 PM EDT

Ecuador president to help residents suing Chevron 06:23 PM EDT

Bush seeks to scrap current ethanol standard 06:23 PM EDT

Bush seeks to scrap current ethanol standard 06:23 PM EDT

U.S.-based Maple invests in Peru ethanol production 06:21 PM EDT

U.N. urges more control by Pakistan on Afghan border 06:20 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-CN Rail union extends voting on contract deal 06:18 PM EDT

CN Rail union extends voting on contract deal 06:18 PM EDT

Canada records its second-warmest winter 06:14 PM EDT

Canada records its second-warmest winter 06:14 PM EDT

Ntelos says stockholders to offer 11 mln common shares 06:12 PM EDT

Calpine says monthly loss narrowed in December 06:07 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-Darden quarterly earnings edge up,sales view pared 06:06 PM EDT

Shiloh says U.S. court orders it to pay $4.9 mln 06:05 PM EDT

New York Times February ad revenue falls 6 percent 06:05 PM EDT

Judge delays trial on $40 billion Enron investor lawsuit 06:01 PM EDT

Bone mineral loss seen in men after heart surgery 06:01 PM EDT

Global pharmaceutical sales up 7 pct in '06-report 06:00 PM EDT

Regional trade deals threaten poor, WTO - Oxfam 06:00 PM EDT

Global pharmaceutical sales up 7 pct in '06-report 06:00 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-Delphi to pay $70 mln to close Spain plant 05:59 PM EDT

Superhero Green Hornet may fly again in film 05:57 PM EDT

Superhero Green Hornet may fly again in film 05:56 PM EDT

Ntelos Holdings announces launch of public offering of common stock by CVC and Quadrangle 05:54 PM EDT

UN urges more control by Pakistan on Afghan border 05:51 PM EDT

Wall St. rises on M&A 05:51 PM EDT

New TV ratings throw advertising deals into question 05:50 PM EDT

New TV ratings throw advertising deals into question 05:50 PM EDT

Lawyer suing BP sees U.S. criminal probe growing 05:49 PM EDT

FACTBOX-Facts about the Grand Canyon's Skywalk 05:48 PM EDT

Canada Arctic pipeline faces more regulatory delay 05:46 PM EDT

Gateway says it is not in negotiations with Acer 05:46 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-Castle Brands says CFO resigns 05:46 PM EDT

Adobe says new Creative Suite to drive Q3 sales 05:44 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-Adobe profit rises in lull before new products 05:44 PM EDT

Hedge fund charged with deceptive market-timing 05:43 PM EDT

Mexico's Homex focuses on organic growth 05:42 PM EDT

Black Box sees charges for options 05:36 PM EDT

CBS Corp. $700 million debt offering 05:35 PM EDT

US STOCKS-Wall St. rises on M&A; Oracle, Adobe gain 05:35 PM EDT

New Issue-Hospira sells $1.425 bln in three parts 05:34 PM EDT

Group 1 Automotive adds $400 mln to credit facility 05:33 PM EDT

U.S. eases diplomatic boycott of Palestinians 05:32 PM EDT

UPDATE 3-MOVES-Bank of America, UMB, BMO, Jenner, others 05:32 PM EDT

Legacy Reserves posts loss of $0.10/shr in latest quarter 05:30 PM EDT

Senator wants subprime answers, warns on alt-A 05:29 PM EDT

Bolivia's Morales sends mixed messages on election 05:28 PM EDT

No new Sam's Clubs in Canada this year - Wal-Mart 05:27 PM EDT

U.S. eases diplomatic boycott of Palestinians 05:27 PM EDT

U.S. eases diplomatic boycott of Palestinians 05:27 PM EDT

U.S. says Sudan's Bashir is "misguided" 05:27 PM EDT

U.S. says Sudan's Bashir is "misguided" 05:27 PM EDT

Democrats challenge Bush this week on Iraq war 05:27 PM EDT

Emerging debt-Spreads steady, local markets active 05:26 PM EDT

Hospira sells $1.425 bln notes in 3 parts - lead 05:26 PM EDT

Bush, Edwards, activists focus on global warming 05:25 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-US House markets panel chair recovers from surgery 05:25 PM EDT

Wendy's raises '07 earnings outlook 05:23 PM EDT

Tanker prices "too high" - General Maritime CEO 05:23 PM EDT

US senator wants subprime answers, warns on alt-A 05:23 PM EDT

Oracle sees 4th qtr per-share profit of 34 cents 05:23 PM EDT

Pfizer's Celebrex patents upheld vs. Teva challenge 05:22 PM EDT

Pfizer's Celebrex patents upheld vs. Teva challenge 05:22 PM EDT

US Navy asserts "state secrets" in sonar case 05:22 PM EDT

SAB Miller Peru sees 10 pct sales growth 05:21 PM EDT

Wells Fargo cuts another 121 subprime jobs 05:19 PM EDT

Wells Fargo cuts another 121 subprime jobs 05:19 PM EDT

Malaysia PM wants a strong ringgit 05:18 PM EDT

Budget, inflation data pull Toronto stocks lower 05:18 PM EDT

ADM shares, options rise on takeover talk 05:17 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-Mexico 28-day Cetes slip on rates outlook 05:15 PM EDT

U.S. must push Korea harder in trade deal-Congress 05:13 PM EDT

Holocaust claims board closes after paying $300 mln 05:12 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-TABLE-Chaparral Steel Q3 earnings rise 05:12 PM EDT

Buick sees 'roughly flat' North American sales in 2007 05:12 PM EDT

Rescue hopes dwindle at Russian blast mine 05:11 PM EDT

Mexico stocks up nearly 2 pct on strong U.S. data 05:11 PM EDT

Dow Jones High/Low - March 20 05:10 PM EDT

SAB Miller Peru sees 10 percent sales growth 05:10 PM EDT

Ligand sees restructuring option costs of $2.2 mln 05:10 PM EDT

Canadian dollar leaps on CPI data, bonds retreat 05:08 PM EDT

CORRECTED - CORRECTED - N.Y. Money Closing - Mar 20 2007 05:07 PM EDT

Bush tours GM, Ford plants, touts alternative fuels 05:06 PM EDT

Bush tours GM, Ford plants, touts alternative fuels 05:06 PM EDT

Harry Potter works magic on publishing industry 05:05 PM EDT

GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. bonds rise as Federal Reserve meets 05:05 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-TABLE-ICF International posts Q4 profit 05:04 PM EDT

Rescue hopes dwindle at Russian blast mine 05:04 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-Bush tours GM, Ford plants, touts alternative fuels 05:01 PM EDT

Rice to visit Egypt, Israel, West Bank and Jordan 05:01 PM EDT

ABC/WashPost US Consumer Comfort Index down to -5 05:01 PM EDT

Medtronic says wins appeal in patent dispute with Biomet 05:01 PM EDT

Medtronic says wins appeal in patent dispute with Biomet 05:01 PM EDT

Novell gets Nasdaq warning over filing delay 05:00 PM EDT

Adobe profit rises in sales lull before new products 04:59 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-NYMEX to offer alternative energy index futures 04:58 PM EDT

Moody's Commodities Index 04:58 PM EDT

New slave trade rife as Britain marks abolition 04:57 PM EDT

FACTBOX-Victims of modern slavery in Britain 04:57 PM EDT

Director defends new slave trade film 04:57 PM EDT

CHRONOLOGY-Who banned slavery when? 04:57 PM EDT

FACTBOX-Key facts about slavery 04:57 PM EDT

FACTBOX-Key facts about modern slavery 04:57 PM EDT

Castle Brands says CFO resigns 04:53 PM EDT

Bush, Edwards, activists focus on global warming 04:53 PM EDT

Darden quarterly earnings edge up,sales view pared 04:53 PM EDT

Blockbuster CEO pay cut may make waves: experts 04:52 PM EDT

Chile stocks close flat, peso steady vs dollar 04:51 PM EDT

CBOT estimated futures/options volume - March 20 04:50 PM EDT

TABLE-Chaparral Steel Q3 earnings rise 04:50 PM EDT

US Democrats challenge Bush this week on Iraq war 04:50 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-SL Green to buy back $300 mln of common stock 04:49 PM EDT

Pep Boys to let shareholder rights plan expire 04:48 PM EDT

New Century woes grow 04:48 PM EDT

New Century woes grow 04:47 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-TABLE-FSI International Q2 net loss widens 04:46 PM EDT

Black "snotty" but innocent, lawyer tells trial 04:45 PM EDT

Legacy Reserves agrees to acquire oil and gas properties 04:45 PM EDT

UPDATE 3-Black "snotty" but innocent, lawyer tells trial 04:44 PM EDT

Radiation Therapy names new CFO 04:44 PM EDT

Canada auto emissions incentives seen ineffective 04:42 PM EDT

Exile says Tehran training Iraqi militants in Iran 04:42 PM EDT

D&B acquires First Research for $22.5 mln 04:42 PM EDT

Rice to visit Egypt, Israel, West Bank and Jordan 04:40 PM EDT

FACTBOX-Bird flu's spread around the globe 04:40 PM EDT

Oracle net up on license sales, shares extend gain 04:39 PM EDT

Samson Investment makes revised cash offer for PYR Energy 04:39 PM EDT

Adobe profit rises in sales lull before new products 04:39 PM EDT

Saddam VP hanged on 4th anniversary of invasion 04:38 PM EDT

Darden 3rd-quarter earnings rise 04:36 PM EDT

SL Green to buy back $300 mln of common stock 04:35 PM EDT

TABLE-ValueVision Media Q4 earnings flat 04:35 PM EDT

Brazil's stocks, real gain on appetite for risk 04:34 PM EDT

US STOCKS-Indexes up on M&A action; Oracle up late 04:34 PM EDT

TABLE-ICF International posts Q4 profit 04:32 PM EDT

Saddam VP hanged on 4th anniversary of invasion 04:31 PM EDT

NYMEX to offer alternative energy index futures 04:31 PM EDT

Adobe Systems shares rise 04:31 PM EDT

TXU buyout firm agrees to early regulatory filing 04:29 PM EDT

FOREX-Dollar falls, Chinese reserve comments boost yen 04:28 PM EDT

Brazil ups price guidance on sale of global 2028 bond 04:28 PM EDT

FOREX-Dollar falls, Chinese reserve comments boost yen 04:24 PM EDT

Cintas 3rd-qtr profit edges higher 04:23 PM EDT

Mexico stocks sharply up, driven by America Movil 04:23 PM EDT

FBI says search power vital, promises reform 04:21 PM EDT

US CREDIT-LBO fears on CSX Corp. may be overdone 04:20 PM EDT

Lear proxy recommends vote for Icahn takeover 04:20 PM EDT

Lear proxy recommends vote for Icahn takeover 04:20 PM EDT

US mortgage rates unchanged on Tuesday - BestInfo 04:18 PM EDT

Cuba to drill for oil in Gulf next year-minister 04:17 PM EDT

Idenix says CFO resigns 04:17 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-ICE, CME ramp up rhetoric on dueling CBOT deals 04:16 PM EDT

Cadence eyes small acquisitions - CFO 04:16 PM EDT

TABLE-FSI International Q2 net loss widens 04:15 PM EDT

Wal-Mart countersues former marketing executive 04:15 PM EDT

West vows to keep heat on Mugabe despite threats 04:15 PM EDT

Belgium grants banned Zimbabwean visa by mistake 04:14 PM EDT

UK says to keep Zimbabwe pressure despite threats 04:14 PM EDT

Hub Group says CFO resigns; successor appointed 04:11 PM EDT

EU studying e-commerce law 04:11 PM EDT

US STOCKS-Indexes end higher on takeover talk 04:08 PM EDT

Toronto stocks end lower on budget, inflation data 04:07 PM EDT

Sony lists games compatible with PlayStation 3 04:06 PM EDT

Scotiabank to issue C$300 million in pref shares 04:04 PM EDT

Blockbuster CEO to leave with lower pay package 04:01 PM EDT

U.S. Treasury balances at Fed rose on March 19 04:00 PM EDT

Artery risk looms in seemingly healthy patients 04:00 PM EDT

Leukemia survivors prone to other cancers 04:00 PM EDT

Skype to offer money-transfer system via PayPal 03:57 PM EDT

Children used in Iraqi militant attack: U.S. general 03:55 PM EDT

Children used in Iraqi militant attack-US general 03:53 PM EDT

Peru tries to win over U.S. Congress on labor rights 03:52 PM EDT

Generali 2006 net up 25 pct, raises 2008 target 03:51 PM EDT

Generali 2006 net up 25 pct, raises 2008 target 03:51 PM EDT

CVS-Caremark deal to close this week or next 03:51 PM EDT

CVS-Caremark deal to close this week or next 03:51 PM EDT

Halliburton sees profit below Street 03:49 PM EDT

White House offers Rove for unsworn testimony 03:49 PM EDT

Oil steady on global economic concerns, gasoline 03:49 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-Superior Industries sees Q1 loss 03:48 PM EDT

Jury still out on subprime contagion:Citi's Rhodes 03:46 PM EDT

Roche says no Tamiflu link to psychiatric symptoms 03:45 PM EDT

Iowa senator seeks $250,000 farm subsidy cap 03:42 PM EDT

Cablevision, Verizon both claim best network 03:39 PM EDT

Mexico 28-day Cetes slip on rates outlook 03:36 PM EDT

Claire's to be bought by Apollo for $3.1 bln 03:36 PM EDT

Pfizer's Celebrex patents upheld vs. Teva challenge 03:36 PM EDT

Berlin gripped by fate of polar bear cub Knut 03:34 PM EDT

Probe faults BP, U.S. agency in refinery blast 03:34 PM EDT

WHO trying to get bird flu vaccine agreement 03:34 PM EDT

Senate panel chief skeptical of Sirius deal 03:32 PM EDT

Lifecycle funds boom restricts investor choice 03:32 PM EDT

Russian court rules in tycoon's favour over probe 03:31 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-New Century cut off by Fannie Mae, shut in Calif. 03:29 PM EDT

Russia says gave Iran no ultimatum on enrichment 03:28 PM EDT

Claire's says to be bought by Apollo for $3.1 bln 03:27 PM EDT

Space station guest's meal plan: roast quail to go 03:27 PM EDT

ICE terms its CBOT proposal superior 03:26 PM EDT

Britain bans "dumb" cluster bombs 03:25 PM EDT

Cuba minister sees Castro more active soon 03:25 PM EDT

New Issue-Connecticut Light & Power sells $300 mln debt 03:22 PM EDT

Risk score predicts development of type 2 diabetes 03:22 PM EDT

Brazil Embraer to unveil new executive jet in '07 03:21 PM EDT

Moroccan Islamist bombing suspect charged 03:20 PM EDT

Heather Mills' TV dancing debut draws big ratings 03:20 PM EDT

Reuters Summit-Fiat Argentina concerned over wage rises 03:19 PM EDT

Heather Mills' TV dancing debut draws big ratings 03:19 PM EDT

Fed to keep rates steady amid subprime woes 03:18 PM EDT

Fiat Argentina concerned over wage rises 03:17 PM EDT

White House says Rove, others, can give unsworn testimony on U 03:17 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-US lawmaker seeks subprime answers from regulators 03:16 PM EDT

New Issue-Southern Co sells $400 mln in extendible notes 03:14 PM EDT

Williams Transco natgas unit to work on NJ pipeline 03:14 PM EDT

CHRONOLOGY-Bird flu developments 03:12 PM EDT

San Francisco ballpark gets solar power system 03:10 PM EDT

San Francisco ballpark gets solar power system 03:10 PM EDT

Chile's VTR accelerates local investment 03:10 PM EDT

Ruffin says $40 mln/acre New Frontier sale is near 03:10 PM EDT

Game parks threaten Africa's indigenous people: UN 03:06 PM EDT

Game parks threaten Africa's indigenous people: UN 03:06 PM EDT

Technology Managers Stressed, Overworked 03:06 PM EDT

Quebecor World posts profit, warns of obstacles 03:05 PM EDT

Game parks threaten Africa's indigenous people-UN 03:05 PM EDT

US gold ends up on physical demand, buying by funds 03:04 PM EDT

Italian reporter heads home after Afghan protests 03:00 PM EDT

Afghan envoy says talks shouldn't include Taliban 02:59 PM EDT

Critics raise concerns over Canada budget spending 02:59 PM EDT

ADR Report-ADRs rise on earnings, M&A optimism 02:58 PM EDT

Cloud over stent market will not lift soon 02:54 PM EDT

Hospira launches $1.425 bln in 3 parts - lead 02:53 PM EDT

WHO trying to get bird flu vaccine agreement 02:52 PM EDT

INTERVIEW-Afghan envoy says talks shouldn't include Taliban 02:52 PM EDT

U.S. couple get probation for "educational" sex 02:50 PM EDT

Frito-Lay says not responsible for mouse in chips 02:48 PM EDT

Egypt sets constitutional referendum for Monday 02:46 PM EDT

Age and stress associated with pregnancy loss 02:43 PM EDT

US STOCKS-Indexes up on takeover talk; Fed meeting eyed 02:43 PM EDT

Cheney back at work after medical check-up 02:43 PM EDT

Hancock to close stores, explore strategic alternatives 02:43 PM EDT

Terrorism war guise for minority crackdown -report 02:42 PM EDT

Chile's Transelec to issue some $206 mln in bonds 02:41 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Goldman upgrades European banks 02:39 PM EDT

US Senate panel chief skeptical of Sirius deal 02:39 PM EDT

Barclays/ABN tie up would create FX trading giant 02:38 PM EDT

Canada budget votes to conclude by March 27 02:36 PM EDT

Texas is the unlikely home of biggest gay church 02:35 PM EDT

Quebecor World swings to fourth-quarter profit 02:35 PM EDT

Barclays, ABN to split top jobs, have Dutch HQ 02:34 PM EDT

Rate change seen unlikely as Fed begins meeting 02:33 PM EDT

Barclays CEO Varley eyes top tier with ABN gamble 02:32 PM EDT

Britain bans "dumb" cluster bombs 02:32 PM EDT

Tensions rise in Lebanon as hopes for deal fade 02:31 PM EDT

Gulf Arabs boost aid to Sunni militants in Lebanon 02:29 PM EDT

Lehman Brothers sets talk on $2.5 bln note sale-source 02:29 PM EDT

Belgium grants banned Zimbabwean visa by mistake 02:27 PM EDT

Brazil must do bit more for investment grade: S&P 02:27 PM EDT

Delphi Spanish unit declares insolvency 02:26 PM EDT

Pardus wants Valeo to make Visteon bid -source 02:26 PM EDT

Wyeth says Alzheimer program a justified long-shot 02:26 PM EDT

Generali 2006 net up 25 pct to 2.4 bln euros 02:26 PM EDT

Argentine economy could go either way in downturn 02:24 PM EDT

Jury still out on subprime contagion-Citi's Rhodes 02:24 PM EDT

Wounded vet struggles with deeper injuries 02:24 PM EDT

Fire in Russian old people's home kills 62 02:22 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-Bodisen Biotech falls 70 pct after de-listing blow 02:22 PM EDT

Ottawa's cash stirs up Quebec election campaign 02:21 PM EDT

Quebec premier says would cut taxes if reelected 02:21 PM EDT

People's Choice Home Loan files for Chapter 11 02:20 PM EDT

New Century says cut off by Fannie Mae 02:18 PM EDT

Buick sees 'roughly flat' N. American sales in 2007 02:16 PM EDT

TREASURIES-More cracks in housing facade help bonds 02:16 PM EDT

Franklin Electric to cut 200 jobs at Arkansas facility 02:16 PM EDT

Flowers, animals signal spring arrived long ago 02:15 PM EDT

FOREX-China reserve comments send dollar lower vs yen 02:13 PM EDT

CORRECTED - Investigators still probing U.S. pet deaths 02:12 PM EDT

Briton Rose pulls out of Doral with back injury 02:12 PM EDT

European stocks finish up on M&A talk, U.S. gains 02:10 PM EDT

Spread of desert "may cause Mediterranean exodus" 02:06 PM EDT

Spread of desert "may cause Mediterranean exodus" 02:06 PM EDT

Thai bird flu strain found to be resistant to drug 02:06 PM EDT

Ecuador Congress replaces lawmakers, convenes 02:05 PM EDT

Smoking lowers Parkinson's disease risk 02:03 PM EDT

TEX-S&P report on high-yield prospects 02:02 PM EDT

Bon Jovi going a little bit country with new CD 02:02 PM EDT

Bon Jovi going a little bit country with new CD 02:02 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-Oil service stocks hit after Halliburton warning 01:59 PM EDT

Arctic Glacier loss deepens despite higher sales 01:58 PM EDT

INTERVIEW-Spread of desert "may cause Mediterranean exodus" 01:55 PM EDT

CHRONOLOGY-Bird flu developments 01:55 PM EDT

UPDATE 2-Israel's Camtek posts Q4 loss, gives Q1 rev view 01:53 PM EDT

Wolters Kluwer near $1 bln education sale -sources 01:52 PM EDT

ABN, Barclays units seen to fit well 01:52 PM EDT

Belgians to start paying with cell phones 01:49 PM EDT

Superior Industries sees Q1 loss 01:49 PM EDT

U.S., EU face off at WTO in plane subsidy row 01:45 PM EDT

U.S. fuel demand growth seen robust in 2007-Tesoro 01:43 PM EDT

Britpop star Damon Albarn turns to opera 01:43 PM EDT

Bridge collapse in Guinea kills 65 01:41 PM EDT

Italy denies minister called Palestinian Hamas PM 01:41 PM EDT

Commercial Metals sees strong 3rd quarter 01:41 PM EDT

Online music store CD-WOW fined over illegal imports 01:36 PM EDT

Children used in Iraqi militant attack-US general 01:35 PM EDT

Shiloh Industries announces results of litigation; announced that on March 16, 2007, a jury verdict was entered against the Company 01:34 PM EDT

Petrobras says Argentine prices hamper investment 01:34 PM EDT

EU withdraws approval for five "old" GMO crops 01:34 PM EDT

ETCs seen yielding high returns 01:32 PM EDT

NATO sees fewer head-on Afghan battles: UK general 01:31 PM EDT

Sierra Club drops coal unit complaints in CO2 deal 01:31 PM EDT

Italy denies minister called Palestinian Hamas PM 01:29 PM EDT

TEX-Moody's release on Banco Rio de la Plata 01:28 PM EDT

Thatcher in birthday chorus as Vera Lynn turns 90 01:27 PM EDT

Thatcher in birthday chorus as Vera Lynn turns 90 01:27 PM EDT

FTSE edges up on M&A as U.S. rates eyed 01:27 PM EDT

More than 5 million have Alzheimer's in U.S. 01:25 PM EDT

Wyeth says Alzheimer program a justified long-shot 01:24 PM EDT

US STOCKS-Indexes up on takeover talk; Fed meeting eyed 01:23 PM EDT

CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Ex-media baron Black a thief-prosecutors 01:22 PM EDT

Heather Mills wins praise in TV dancing debut 01:21 PM EDT

CORRECTED - Ex-media baron Black was greedy thief-prosecutors 01:18 PM EDT

People's Choice Home Loan files for Chapter 11 01:18 PM EDT

NATO sees fewer head-on Afghan battles-UK general 01:16 PM EDT

Bob Seger wraps tour, takes a few months' break 01:16 PM EDT

Insurer CNP 2006 net profit rises 23 percent 01:16 PM EDT

Chili Peppers postpone Japan tour dates 01:15 PM EDT

Chili Peppers postpone Japan tour dates 01:15 PM EDT

Blacks suffer most in U.S. foreclosure surge 01:14 PM EDT

EU seeks alternatives if satellite consortium fails 01:14 PM EDT

FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, March 20 01:14 PM EDT

BA price targets show little fear of 'open skies' 01:12 PM EDT

Hancock to close 104 stores, explore strategic alternatives 01:11 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-CIBC ups SanDisk, cuts Saifun 01:10 PM EDT

CHRONOLOGY: Coal mine disasters in Russia 01:07 PM EDT

Neglect and safety breaches plague Russia's mines 01:07 PM EDT

Motorola shares rise on deal speculation 01:07 PM EDT

Market Wrap 01:07 PM EDT

Neglect and safety breaches plague Russia's mines 01:04 PM EDT

FACTBOX-WHO figures for bird flu cases in humans 01:04 PM EDT

Medtronic wins appeal in patent dispute with Biomet 01:01 PM EDT

Gotcha signs new licensing agreement for boys and girls sportswear collection 01:01 PM EDT

Air Products posts sales increases 01:00 PM EDT

Sudanese women to be stoned for adultery: Amnesty 12:59 PM EDT

Sudanese women to be stoned for adultery--Amnesty 12:57 PM EDT

Insurer CNP 2006 net profit rises 23 percent 12:57 PM EDT

Probe faults BP, U.S. safety agency in refinery blast 12:56 PM EDT

Halliburton shares fall on warning, hurting sector 12:53 PM EDT

Blackstone chief says public shares can stifle 12:50 PM EDT

Barclays, ABN outline CEO, HQ, regulator plans 12:50 PM EDT

Blockbuster CEO to leave with lower pay package 12:47 PM EDT

Blair says "sorry" for slavery 12:47 PM EDT

Halliburton sees 1st-qtr profit below Street view 12:47 PM EDT

Natural Health Trends announces it re-gains Nasdaq compliance for board composition 12:45 PM EDT

Barr unit challenges Otsuka's patent on schizophrenia drug 12:43 PM EDT

M&A, strong U.S. performance boost European shares 12:43 PM EDT

Mexico stocks up 1 pct on strong U.S. housing data 12:42 PM EDT

Novell receives additional NASDAQ notice 12:41 PM EDT

Bridge collapse in Guinea kills 65 12:41 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-TABLE-Allied Defense Q4 loss widens 12:39 PM EDT

China reserve comments unsettle dollar vs yen 12:37 PM EDT

Door of no return opens up Ghana's slave past 12:36 PM EDT

Castle Brands announces resignation of CFO 12:35 PM EDT

Sri Lanka wary of Bangladesh in Cup clash 12:33 PM EDT

Legacy Reserves to acquire oil and natural gas producing properties for $45 mln 12:32 PM EDT

Pep Boys to allow shareholder rights plan to lapse 12:30 PM EDT

Dun & Bradstreet acquires First Research for $22.5 mln 12:30 PM EDT

CME says to meet with CBOT shareholders on merger 12:29 PM EDT

Ex-Treasury chief Summers warns on market risks 12:28 PM EDT

CHRONOLOGY - Who banned slavery when? 12:28 PM EDT

FACTBOX - Slavery - some facts 12:28 PM EDT

FACTBOX - Modern slavery 12:28 PM EDT

CN Rail union extends voting on contract deal 12:27 PM EDT

ONEOK Partners announces Williston Basin gas processing plant expansion 12:27 PM EDT

Time to try Iraq war leaders: Spanish judge Garzon 12:25 PM EDT

Radiation Therapy Services appoints new Chief Financial Officer 12:25 PM EDT

Chile stocks edge higher for 4th day, peso holds 12:25 PM EDT

PYR Energy: Samson announces its intent to launch cash tender offer for PYR for $1.21/share; down from prior $1.23 offer price 12:24 PM EDT

Cost Plus delays earnings release 12:22 PM EDT

Homes picture mixed after starts data 12:21 PM EDT

Stock Market Update - Tue Mar 20 16:20:01 EDT 2007 12:20 PM EDT

Stock Market Update - Tue Mar 20 16:20:01 EDT 2007 12:20 PM EDT

UPDATE 1-US ship sector raises issues in EPA emission plan 12:19 PM EDT

UK signals won't block EU-U.S. air pact: diplomats 12:17 PM EDT

South Africa and New Zealand remain wary of shocks 12:16 PM EDT

Affiliated Computer gets $5.9 bln Cerberus bid 12:16 PM EDT

McClatchy reports consolidated advertising revs in Feb 2007 decreased 5.2% 12:15 PM EDT

Indian energy deals with Iran not a problem: U.S 12:13 PM EDT

Survey finds 28 pct of Israeli Arabs deny Holocaust 12:13 PM EDT

Bridge collapse in Guinea kills 65 - army official 12:10 PM EDT

Judas was framed, Jeffrey Archer's "gospel" says 12:10 PM EDT

Guinea-Bissau leader must chose new gov't or polls 12:09 PM EDT

Wyeth says Alzheimer program a justified long-shot 12:09 PM EDT

COGDELLSPENCER-SHAREISSUE/ (URGENT) 12:08 PM EDT

TABLE-Allied Defense Q4 loss widens 12:08 PM EDT

Interwoven receives NASDAQ notice of non-compliance due to late filing of annual report on form 10-K 12:06 PM EDT

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks up on buyout news, U.S. bonds rise 12:06 PM EDT

Idenix Pharma announces resignation of Chief Financial Officer 12:05 PM EDT

Blue Coat receives expected Nasdaq notification related to late filing 12:05 PM EDT

ABN, Barclays agree on some merger issues-source 12:04 PM EDT

TransCanada pipelines to voluntarily delist and deregister ANR pipeline company debt securities 12:02 PM EDT

CBS buys high school sports online network 12:01 PM EDT

Hub Group announces resignation and appointment of new Chief Financial Officer 12:01 PM EDT

US STOCKS-Wall St rises as deals offset Fed caution 11:59 AM EDT

Market View: Additional recovery gains 11:59 AM EDT

European shares up 0.5 pct as U.S. techs firm 11:57 AM EDT

EU car firms renew attack on CO2 emission curbs 11:57 AM EDT

UPDATE 1-EU car firms renew attack on CO2 emission curbs 11:57 AM EDT

Takeover talk boosts Storebrand shares 11:57 AM EDT

UPDATE 1-TABLE-American Mortgage posts Q4 loss, backs 2007 view 11:56 AM EDT

RPT-Flint Hills sees new Minn refinery unit up in fall 11:54 AM EDT

Petrobras to continue light oil imports 11:54 AM EDT

Integra Telecom to buy Eschelon for $566 mln in cash 11:54 AM EDT

Earnings Calendar 11:53 AM EDT

CVS Corp and Caremark Rx Provide Update on Closing of Merger 11:52 AM EDT

Greece, U.S. offer $2 million for capture of guerrillas 11:49 AM EDT

FACTBOX-The blast at BP's Texas refinery 11:49 AM EDT

FACTBOX-Arguments in Airbus-Boeing subsidy spat 11:49 AM EDT

Pardus in talks with Valeo over Visteon bid-source 11:47 AM EDT

KCBT Value Line Stock Index volume/open interest 11:46 AM EDT

CBS buys high school sports online network 11:45 AM EDT

Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues 11:44 AM EDT

Jolie finalizes adoption of Vietnamese boy 11:43 AM EDT

Time to try Iraq war leaders-Spanish judge Garzon 11:41 AM EDT

Kirsten Clark announces her retirement 11:40 AM EDT

Secret to slim kids? Just a little running around 11:38 AM EDT

Brazil's stocks and currency rise on bond sale 11:38 AM EDT

Simple question gets school children to eat fruit 11:37 AM EDT

Syria's second city Aleppo enjoys renaissance 11:36 AM EDT

Pfizer wins Celebrex patent challenge by generic manufacturer Teva 11:36 AM EDT

Koreans win big at HK's first pan-Asian film awards 11:35 AM EDT

TREASURIES-Pockets =2 11:34 AM EDT

MMNEWS-Accredited gets loan to stay afloat 11:33 AM EDT

Hanesbrands: Family Dollar Introduces Hanes in All 6,300 Stores 11:31 AM EDT

Fiat eyes 10 pct of Europe market after new model 11:31 AM EDT

Koreans win big at HK's first pan-Asian film awards 11:30 AM EDT

Conferences and Shareholder/Analyst Meetings of Interest 11:30 AM EDT

Stock Market Update - Tue Mar 20 15:30:01 EDT 2007 11:30 AM EDT

FACTBOX-BP's liability in Texas refinery blast 11:29 AM EDT

Poland ordered to compensate woman denied abortion 11:29 AM EDT

UPDATE 1-Intertape slips into Q4 loss, stock drops 4 percent 11:29 AM EDT

Mexican pension bill clears lower-house committees 11:27 AM EDT

S&P may cut Community Health System's ratings 11:26 AM EDT

US ship sector raises issues in EPA emission plan 11:25 AM EDT

CNOOC's refinery to feed booming Guangdong market 11:25 AM EDT

Italy's Campari 2006 net drops, sales rise 11:25 AM EDT

Dimensional hires ex-Janus CFO Martin for CFO job 11:23 AM EDT

Flowers, animals signal spring arrived long ago 11:22 AM EDT

U.N. deploys in Kinshasa to separate rival forces 11:20 AM EDT

U.N. deploys in Kinshasa to separate rival forces 11:20 AM EDT

Bond Watch: Bonds Sneak a Bid 11:19 AM EDT

Bank of E.Asia sets out aggressive China plan 11:18 AM EDT

US ITC to probe Microsoft complaint vs Alcatel 11:18 AM EDT

Rambus shares jump 8.5 pct after patent order stay 11:18 AM EDT

EOG says sticking to $3.4 bln capex budget 11:17 AM EDT

UPDATE 2-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 11:16 AM EDT

Flowers, animals signal spring arrived long ago 11:14 AM EDT

European airlines fly on "open skies" hopes 11:14 AM EDT

US House markets subcommittee chairman in hospital 11:14 AM EDT

Rowing team arrested for illegal entry 11:09 AM EDT

Israeli army veterans show dark side of occupation 11:09 AM EDT

BP says to consider CSB report into refinery blast 11:09 AM EDT

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Merrill raises Praxair to buy 11:08 AM EDT

Pakistani tribes, militants clash, 47 dead 11:08 AM EDT

U,S. probe faults BP, safety agency in 2005 blast 11:05 AM EDT

Chile Corpbanca up sharply on HSBC reports 11:04 AM EDT

Claire's to be bought by Apollo for $3.1 bln 11:03 AM EDT

Acute diarrhoea kills hundreds in Somalia-gov't 11:01 AM EDT

Acute diarrhoea kills hundreds in Somalia-gov't 11:01 AM EDT

Putin wants answers after three Russian tragedies 11:01 AM EDT

BP says to consider CSB report into refinery blast 11:00 AM EDT

U,S. probe faults BP, safety agency in 2005 blast 11:00 AM EDT

Stock Market Update - Tue Mar 20 15:00:01 EDT 2007 11:00 AM EDT

Congress gets Bush plan to boost U.S. oil stockpile 10:59 AM EDT

It's not just your face -- smoking ages skin 10:58 AM EDT

Toronto stocks flat after budget disappoints 10:58 AM EDT

CBOE stats - U.S. equity options daily data for March 19 10:58 AM EDT

Belgium grants banned Zimbabwean visa by mistake 10:58 AM EDT

D.Post warns on mail business, outlook disappoints 10:57 AM EDT

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Caris raises Seagate to above average 10:56 AM EDT

UK's Babcock says bids for dockyard operator DML 10:54 AM EDT

Texas dolphin die-off puzzles scientists 10:54 AM EDT

IntercontinentalExchange responds to comments by Chicago Mercantile Exchange 10:54 AM EDT

Chocolate maker Lindt savors 2006 profit rise 10:54 AM EDT

FOREX-Dollar stumbles vs yen on China reserves comments 10:53 AM EDT

New Issue-Citizens Communications sells $750 mln 10:52 AM EDT

Palm takeover expected this week: report 10:52 AM EDT

UK's Prudential up on renewed AIG bid talk -traders 10:52 AM EDT

FACTBOX-ABN AMRO break-up, sale options 10:52 AM EDT

Thailand talking with drug firms - U.S. chamber 10:50 AM EDT

Claire's Stores confirms to be acquired by Apollo Mgmt for approx $3.1 bln or $33 per share 10:48 AM EDT

COMSYS IT to acquire vendor management software provider 10:48 AM EDT

Slovenia rejects criticism of bear kill quota 10:48 AM EDT

Musharraf opens Pakistani port, promises another 10:47 AM EDT

Fitch raises Capital One's debt rating one notch 10:46 AM EDT

Nymex Energy Closing Prices 10:45 AM EDT

Fiat eyes 10 pct of Europe market after new model 10:45 AM EDT

Asia, Europe lead Caterpillar's dealer sales 10:44 AM EDT

US gold jumps 1 pct on fund buying, housing report 10:44 AM EDT

Niger police teargas student protesters, injure 10 10:43 AM EDT

FACTBOX: Malaysia after capital controls 10:43 AM EDT

Two UN staff escape Somali roadside attack 10:43 AM EDT

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Merrill Lynch raises Gilead to buy 10:43 AM EDT

EU charges companies in suspected videotape cartel 10:40 AM EDT

Mexican stocks up 0.88 pct after market holiday 10:40 AM EDT

Mugabe targets Western envoys as crisis escalates 10:39 AM EDT

China selects pandas to mark Hong Kong handover 10:39 AM EDT

Altria sets ratio for Kraft spinoff 10:39 AM EDT