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U.S. air-traffic network outdated, costly

October 11, 2008

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Hawking: We must learn to live in space

October 11, 2008

Professor Stephen Hawking -- one of the world's great scientists -- is looking to the stars to save the human race but pessimism is overriding his natural optimism.

Fashion space suits of the future

October 11, 2008

You can almost picture it now: Paris Hilton in a tight-fitting designer space suit, clasping a Dior "space traveler" handbag. With the age of space tourism upon us, space fashion isn't far behind.

Dice-K pitches Red Sox over Rays in ALCS opener (AP)

October 11, 2008

AP - Daisuke Matsuzaka's brilliant escape act bewildered Tampa Bay and put the Boston Red Sox on top in the AL championship series.

Myers helps Phillies take 2-0 lead over Dodgers (AP)

October 11, 2008

AP - Brett Myers stood on first base, shaking his head and shrugging his shoulders. He couldn't explain his hitting success, and no one ever expected it.

Eagles' Westbrook won't play Sunday against 49ers (AP)

October 11, 2008

AP - All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook will miss his second game in three weeks when the Philadelphia Eagles visit San Francisco on Sunday.

Bengals' Palmer won't start against Jets (AP)

October 11, 2008

AP - Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says quarterback Carson Palmer will not start Sunday's game against the New York Jets because of a sore right elbow but that he could play.

NFL's review of 'Pacman' scuffle not completed (AP)

October 11, 2008

AP - The NFL's review of Adam "Pacman" Jones' scuffle with his bodyguard won't be completed until next week.

Dolphins help the single wing make a comeback (AP)

October 11, 2008

AP - When the Miami Dolphins send a third running back into the game, the stands stir. Then the huddle breaks, with quarterback Chad Pennington trotting out to the flanker position, and the buzz builds. Fans find the single wing exciting even before the ball is hiked.