December 6, 2002

AP Photo Study: Iraq War Could Cost $1.9 Trillion (AP) - In the worst case, a war with Iraq could cost the United States almost as much as the government spent in the last budget year — nearly $2 trillion, according to new projections. Researchers concluded in a study released Thursday that war with Iraq could cost the United States from $99 billion to more than $1.9 trillion over a decade. 1:34:31 PM

Humana to cut 2300 jobs, close three call centers The axeman cometh to AMP German Dresdner Bank announces layoffs AOL to cut hundreds of jobs Convergys shedding 950 jobs Delphi to cut 200 jobs in Vandalia GT Group lays off another 225 Mobile Phone Operator Orange to Cut Jobs And yet Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Surges Maybe Bush and gang didn't expect it, but really, don't they read the newspapers? 12:24:39 PM

Hizbullah denies any links with al Qaeda Albawaba Middle East News - Hizbullah on Friday denied Israeli claims that al-Qaeda members had infiltrated Lebanon and were cooperating with the Shiite group. Why not deny it?  They saw what happened to al-Qaeda's last best friends the Taliban.  12:04:22 PM

Boston software firm linked to al Qaeda raided CTV, Canada - US federal agents raided a computer software company based in the Boston area after reports surfaced Ptech Inc. had links to al Qaeda. 10:41:04 AM

AT&T , IBM And Intel Form Wireless Venture Information Week - New company will set up high-speed wireless Internet access "hot spots" in 50 largest US cities. Three industry powerhouses are betting that a wireless LAN technology will fundamentally change business communications. 10:31:23 AM