Nov. 2 Reports: Ryan Carl Mesaros, 26, was arrested for second-degree criminal mischief, assault on a public safety officer, second-degree disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and fourth-degree assault. Brand Mark Rich, Jr. 32, and Danielle Hope Sahme, 31, were arrested on outstanding warrants. Nov. 3 Reports: Jeremiah Paul Johnson, 20, was cited for first-degree theft, fraudulent use of a credit card, and nine counts of ID theft. Nov. 4 Reports: Christina D. Timmerman, 29, was arrested for fourth-degree assault. Ian Bertram Fraser, 35, ... [full story]

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto called Pakistan's caretaker government illegitimate Friday as its members took office.President Pervez Musharraf swore in the 18 people he selected to run the country until the January election. The new government is headed by Pakistan Senate chairman Mohammadmian Soomro, an ally of Musharraf.Bhutto talked to reporters waiting outside her compound in Lahore a few hours after the government lifted her home detention, The New York Times reported."Do ... [full story]

SOFIA, Bulgaria - Bulgarian police said they stopped a taxi in Sofia Friday and found a 19-year-old man transporting 75 pounds of heroin in two suitcases.Investigators found the heroin in the cab's trunk, the Sofia News Agency reported. Police said the heroin, whose price on the black market was estimated at about $2 million, was supposed to be distributed in Western Europe.Since becoming member of the European Union in January, Bulgaria has tightened border controls ... [full story]

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf insisted Friday the state of emergency was needed to prevent terrorism.Musharraf, in an interview with The Washington Post, described former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto as "too confrontational" and said he is no longer interested in negotiating a power-sharing agreement with her. Bhutto agrees on that point and is trying to form an alliance with former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte arrived Friday in ... [full story]

OSLO, Norway - An updated Norwegian law protecting animals from physical abuse includes a ban on sex with animals.Terje Riis-Johansen, minister of agriculture and food, said that the Animal Protection Act would make bestiality a punishable offense, Aftenposten reported.Live Kleveland of the Animal Welfare Alliance said a survey of veterinarians found that 20 percent of them have strongly suspected sexual abuse of animals on at least one occasion. She said the practice, once known mainly ... [full story]

I looked at myself in the mirror.  Passable, I thought, but I wish I looked a little more…something.  Maybe I should change my clothes again.  No, this is crazy.  I’ve already changed three times. Am I wearing too much make-up?  Not enough?  Heels or flats?  Do I look intelligent?  After all, aren’t my brains more important that my looks?  No, I don’t have a date.  I have a parent-teacher conference today.  Why am I so ... [full story]

Have you watched the hot new TV show, "Gossip Girl"? I haven't watched it, but I am living it. Ask me what the most important product our company produces and I will tell you flat-out - it's gossip. Our services are slack and our merchandise is morbid, but when it comes to turning out high-grade, A-plus No. 1 gossip, no one can touch us. If you also work for a company that is the Tiffany's ... [full story]

Here's one more reason why you should eat your broccoli. Or at least rub it on your body. A team of Johns Hopkins University scientists have found that a topical application of an extract of broccoli sprouts is highly effective against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation.   VEGETABLE OIL FOR THE SUN - Researchers have found that a topical application of an extract of broccoli sprouts is highly effective against the damaging effects of ultraviolet ... [full story]

Game: "SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals Tactical Strike" Publisher: Sony System: Sony Cost: $40 ESRB rating: T Review rating: 3 stars   'SOCOM: TACTICAL STRIKE' - In 'SOCOM: Tactical Strike,' commanders must direct the movements and actions of an entire four-man SEAL squad. CNS Photo courtesy of Sony Computer Entertainment.    'THE ORANGE BOX' - In 'The Orange Box,' the player gets to pilot a gunboat through toxic waste while shooting down helicopters, or use a gravity gun to ... [full story]

The Writers Guild of America strike is just wrapping up its second week, and the casualties are starting to pile up. Late-night talk shows are in reruns, "The Office" has closed shop, and "24" is off the grid. But while the networks worry about further audience erosion and viewers worry about the fates of their favorite shows, reality-TV is preparing for a windfall, and Fox TV is probably erecting a mirror-ball shrine in Simon Cowell's ... [full story]