AP - The Republican committee that handles Senate campaigns picked up the pace in fundraising in February, but still trails its rival Democratic committee by almost a 2-1 margin.

AP - The last U.S. troops are pulling out of an earthquake shattered region of Pakistan nearly six months after America rushed in medical teams and humanitarian aid. But it's unclear whether the goodwill the response fostered will last.

AP - Tony Parker scored 23 points and Tim Duncan added 14 to help the San Antonio Spurs keep pace with Dallas for the best record in the West with a 92-77 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.

AP - Andy McDonald was at the center of the Anaheim offense in a win over the Blackhawks. McDonald scored twice and Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 22 saves to lead the Mighty Ducks to a 2-1 victory against Chicago. Vitaly Vishnevski assisted on both goals for the Anaheim, which has won four of five.

AFP - More than 3,000 Egyptians staged a pair of protests in central Cairo to register their disapproval at the slow pace of reforms in the country.

Reuters - The pace of U.S. housing construction slowed in February as permits, starts and completions fell, the government said on Thursday in a report pointing to moderation after a five-year rally in the housing market.

As scientific skepticism over global warming all but evaporates, three experts take the temperature of this man-made catastrophe. Leading off is biologist Tim Flannery, who argues computer models are badly blowing predictions of the pace of change. First in a three-part series. By Mark Anderson.

At least 86 bodies were found in Iraq's capital during a 30-hour period ending at midday Baghdad time today, authorities said, raising fears that sectarian reprisal killings are continuing at a grisly pace. Police say 29 of the bodies were found in a shallow grave on the eastern side of the capital in a Shiite neighborhood. Their hands were tied behind their backs and bullets shot through their heads.

At least 86 bodies were found in Iraq's capital during a 30-hour period ending at midday Baghdad time today, authorities said, raising fears that sectarian reprisal killings are continuing at a grisly pace. Police say 29 of the bodies were found in a shallow grave on the eastern side of the capital in a Shiite neighborhood. Their hands were tied behind their backs and bullets shot through their heads.

At least 71 bodies were found in Baghdad in a 30-hour period, authorities said, sparking fears that sectarian reprisal killings are continuing at a grisly pace. Fifteen bodies were found this morning in the back of a pickup in a Sunni neighborhood in western Baghdad, police said. The victims, all males between the ages of 25 and 40, had been strangled, authorities said.

At least 71 bodies were found in Baghdad in a 30-hour period, authorities said, sparking fears that sectarian reprisal killings are continuing at a grisly pace. Fifteen bodies were found this morning in the back of a pickup in a Sunni neighborhood in western Baghdad, police said. The victims, all males between the ages of 25 and 40, had been strangled, authorities said.

AFP - The administration of US President George W. Bush plans for a sustained campaign against the ayatollahs of Tehran that could include regime change, The Washington Post reported.

AP - Japan's economy grew more a bit more slowly in the fourth quarter than originally estimated — 5.4 percent at an annual pace instead of 5.5 percent — revised government data showed Monday.

AP - Rob Niedermayer scored twice, Teemu Selanne added his team-leading 28th goal, and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks beat the Phoenix Coyotes 5-3 Saturday night to gain ground in the Western Conference playoff race.

AP - Luol Deng set an early high-energy pace with his fast-break baskets, and the Chicago Bulls never let Atlanta catch up, beating the Hawks 95-90 Saturday night for their sixth straight win in the series.

AFP - More than six months after Hurricane Katrina, the plodding search for the dead remains stymied by the same bureaucratic wrangling that has kept the rebuilding of New Orleans at a snail's pace.

AP - Gen. John Abizaid, the top U.S. commander in the Middle East, took an unusual step for a military leader Thursday, criticizing opposition to the attempted purchase of some U.S. port operations by a Dubai-owned company, calling it "Arab and Muslim bashing."

AFP - Upul Tharanga struck a maiden century to rescue Sri Lanka from a difficult situation in the second and final Test against Bangladesh here.

FT.com - The wave of industry consolidation that has been a feature of enterprise software has begun to reach the mid market.

NewsFactor - Internet dating sites have never been more popular. They have been a romantic oasis for people with busy lifestyles, allowing them to pursue a relationship at their own pace. Many women are comfortable with the sites because they can become well acquainted with a prospective partner before even going on a date.