This is a partial transcript from “The O’Reilly Factor,” Feb. 3, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. Watch “The O’Reilly Factor” weeknights at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET and listen to the “Radio Factor!” JOHN GIBSON, HOST: The University of Colorado regents met behind closed doors last night …

WASHINGTON – The White House praised the resignation of Lebanon’s pro-Syria prime minister and his government on Monday, saying it opened the door for new elections “free of all foreign interference.” “We are closely watching developments with great interest,” White House press secretary Scott McClellan (search) said. “The resignation of …

Hi all, Perhaps I’m stating the obvious, but expect more drama in the Michael Jackson trial Wednesday. I’m having a lawyer on “DaySide” who represents a porn producer who was in business with Michael; this producer is now suing the pop star. And, just in case you haven’t heard enough …

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Highlighting potentially damaging evidence against Richard Scrushy (search), a former aide said Wednesday the fired HealthSouth CEO wasn’t shocked when he heard a reference to “phony financial statements” in a secretly recorded conversation. The testimony by former HealthSouth (search) chief financial officer Bill Owens, a key prosecution …

WASHINGTON – Enactment of legislation curbing class-action lawsuits (search) was the first victory for President Bush’s long-running campaign for tort reform — and it may be the last. Other Bush priorities, including capping awards in medical malpractice (search) cases and setting rules for damage awards in asbestos litigation, appear out …

This is a partial transcript of “Special Report With Brit Hume ,” Feb. 22, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. Watch “Special Report With Brit Hume” weeknights at 6 p.m. ET BRIT HUME, HOST: So is Harvard University (search) as conservative critics claim, a hotbed of liberals, faculty, and …

NEW YORK – Cablevision Systems Corp. (CVC) and News Corp. (NWS) Tuesday agreed to an asset swap that gives News Corp. full ownership of several regional sports networks and Cablevision full ownership of some New York area sports teams, venues and local sports channels. The restructuring, which simplifies Cablevision’s portfolio …

BUDAPEST, Hungary – The prime minister of Hungary (search) apologized Tuesday for joking that Saudi Arabia’s (search) soccer team had “very many terrorists” on its roster. Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany (search) made the remark over the weekend at a Socialist Party event in reference to Hungary’s soccer team playing the …

WASHINGTON – President Bush said Wednesday he will ask Congress for $100 million to help modernize the armed forces of Poland, (search) a staunch ally in the war in Iraq — a nearly 50 percent increase over last year . During an Oval Office meeting with Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski …

DETROIT – General Motors Corp. (GM) Tuesday posted a marginal gain in January U.S. vehicle sales, while Ford Motor Co. (F) reported a moderate drop, and both U.S. automakers said they would trim production further. Both GM and Ford, which lost U.S. market share last year, have entered 2005 with …