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Scientists create new reagent 
U.S. scientists have created a reagent they said can help them develop new drugs and other chemicals that benefit humanity.

Cost, need slow arrival of fiber-optic networks 
Companies in Houston are laying the groundwork in the form of fiber-optic cable for the next generation of home entertainment and communications.

Ex-Qwest CEO’s trial begins 
DENVER — Former Qwest Communications chief Joe Nacchio watched prospective jurors with interest and actively consulted with attorneys as jury selection began Monday in his $101 million insider trading trial. U.S. District Judge Edward Nottingham kept the mood in the courtroom light and laced with humor as the prospects were asked about news coverage of the case, whether they knew any of the …

Anschutz may take witness stand 
Former Qwest chief executive Joe Nacchio may call Qwest founder Philip Anschutz to the stand in Nacchio’s insider-tradiing trial.

Prosecutors: Former Qwest CEO a cheater 
Former Qwest Communications CEO Joe Nacchio, a firm believer in the telephone company’s future, was reluctant to sell shares in early 2001 and asked the board for an extension but was turned down, his attorney says.