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Clinton, Obama camps scramble to plan in Md. - (U.S., 31 articles)
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With Democrats on track to select either the party's first female or black presidential nominee, polls have suggested that black women such as Ezekiel are torn by conflicting loyalties to race and gender. February 18, 2008 DOES Barack Obama have an Israel problem? The golden-throated senator has pledged unflagging loyalty to the Jewish state on his campaign Web site, and unequivocal support for Israel's right to defend itself. CONTEST POLARIZED BY RACE In the Democratic race, Mississippi voters were strongly polarized by race, even more than in most other states that voted this year. March 14, 2008 THE ISSUE: Clinton's use of race against Obama and the candidate's past scandals. " As the possibility grows that voters may bestow the nation's highest public office on an African American, serial public apologies largely by Democrats show just how sensitive race remains says the L.A. Times. A high-profile Hillary Clinton supporter quit the former first lady's campaign Wednesday after remarks about Democratic rival Barack Obama drew accusations of racism. The Clinton campaign confirms Geraldine Ferraro has stepped down from her role on the finance committee of Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign after making racially charged remarks about Sen. Barack Obama.
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Sex-shame governor Eliot Spitzer ‘doomed’ after being named as Client 9 (U.S., 25 articles)
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Ms Dupre, also known as Ashley Youmans, has received a subpoena to appear behind closed doors before an investigating grand jury hearing the case against the Emperors Club VIP prostitution ring, her lawyer said in court this week. " A lot of people took pay cuts said one source, noting that many people followed Spitzer from the state Attorney General's Office to the Governor's Office for less money. The state Senate Investigation Committee will continue its legal fight to see documents from Spitzer's office regarding Troopergate, its lawyer said in court yesterday.
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Reluctantly, some Mitt Romney backers rally behind John McCain - (U.S., 11 articles)
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McCain, meanwhile, canceled a trip to Europe this weekend and planned to travel around the state in his campaign bus. With the race down to two candidates now, Ed is clearly hoping that Huckabee can win some of the big states upcoming like Texas, Virginia, and even Pennsylvania. Within minutes, the ad was being played on national television and had been posted on blogs and other Web sites without costing his campaign a penny.
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HUD wants mortgage costs made clear to borrowers (U.S., 11 articles)
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The White House and congressional Democrats took turns today marching out ideas to either deal with the mortgage mess or prevent another one. Democratic support appears to be building for a new plan for the government to guarantee to as many as 2 million troubled mortgages. First the administration, which focused its efforts today on avoiding mortgage problems in the future: The secretary of the Treasury rolled out a series of proposals for tighter regulation of the mortgage industry.
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Victim named // Marcus Hughes, 36, of the 800 bloc... (U.S., 14 articles)
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Robbery try/arrests Two men posing as police officers attempted to rob a man, 43, of his money and other property in the first block of S. Conkling St. early Saturday but were arrested after a witness flagged down two police officers. Assault A man, 33, was arrested Saturday evening and charged with assaulting a woman in a house in the 1200 block of N. Broadway when she refused to have sex with him. Armed robbery/arrests Three teenage boys were arrested Wednesday night and charged with the armed robbery of a man, 47, of $85 in the 1500 block of Rutland Ave. a short time earlier.
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Queen Opens New Heathrow Terminal (U.S., 13 articles)
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A committee of MPs has called for the break-up of airport operator BAA, saying that its dominance has proved stifling for competition. The queen and her husband , Prince Philip, toured the light-filled structure, which will begin operating on March 27 with the arrival of a British Airways flight from Hong Kong. The airport had been designed to handle 45 million passengers per year and has struggled with record passenger numbers that have risen to 68 million per year.
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Bush intervention led EPA to scale back ozone limits (U.S., 12 articles)
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The documents depict a series of tense exchanges between the EPA and the White House Office of Management and Budget during the days before the new smog air quality standard was announced Wednesday. Friday, March 14, 2008 (03-14) 04:00 PDT Washington The Environmental Protection Agency weakened one part of its new limits on smog-forming ozone after an unusual, last-minute intervention by President Bush, according to documents released by the EPA. EPA officials estimated that by 2030 the health benefits associated with the new standards will outweigh the costs by 20 to 1, preventing 1,500 premature deaths and 1,100 hospitalizations a year.
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Ford, Nixon Sustained Friendship for Decades (U.S., 17 articles)
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Court records obtained by CBC News show that a suspect in a deadly case of road rage in Langley, B.C., has faced eight charges under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act for various traffic violations since 1998. Outside the Capitol and elsewhere in the Washington area, the new year marched in to the usual soundtrack of high heels clacking, alcohol sloshing, music thumping and fireworks exploding. Inside the Capitol Rotunda where Gerald R. Ford lay in a flag-draped coffin there was stillness removed from the celebration.
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HMRC backlog angers firms eager to sell before rise in capital gains tax (U.S., 6 articles)
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The Revenue has slammed the door once and for all on tax schemes that allowed private investors to reduce their income tax bill through investment in film. Legislation in this week's Budget shut down a number of schemes that worked by creating trading losses that investors could use to save tax on other income. Delays at HM Revenue & Customs are holding up thousands of business owners who are trying to sell their companies before a higher rate of capital gains tax (CGT) takes effect next month.
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Do Charter Schools Improve Behavior? (U.S., 11 articles)
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Federal resources should be used to build or expand 1,000 schools and South Carolina's dismal graduation rate could be improved with second-chance schools for dropouts and smaller, alternative schools for students at risk of dropping out, according to the proposal. On Dec. 13, The Washington Post will mark the 10th year of the Challenge Index, my high school rating system, with our latest ranked list of all 185 public schools in the Washington area. A Jewish state primary school in North London yesterday admitted that it had charged pupils' parents a $50 "admission fee" in breach of the schools admissions code.
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ABC News: Southwest Airlines to Ground 44 Planes (U.S., 12 articles)
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The groundings affected about 8 percent of Southwest's fleet, and came as the airline faces a $10.2 million civil penalty for continuing to fly nearly 50 planes that hadn't been inspected for cracks in their fuselages. The problems have led to the sort of lax enforcement that allowed Southwest Airlines Co. to fly at least 117 aircraft past mandatory inspection deadlines, said Rep. James Oberstar Southwest canceled about 4 percent of its flights Wednesday after deciding to perform new inspections on 43 Boeing jets, including 38 that had been carrying passengers Tuesday.
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Britney Spears Is Animated Superhero In New Video (U.S., 6 articles)
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Jeri Simpson, the hospital's director of human resources who was involved in the investigations of the confidentiality breach, confirmed the action but could not say how many employees were affected. A lawyer who claims to represent Britney Spears has challenged a court ruling that puts her father in control of her assets and estate until July. Jon Eardley, who filed the appeal at Los Angeles Superior Court, claims the singer was not given the notice needed when the "conservatorship" was granted.
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The Poetry of Rachel Carson (U.S., 7 articles)
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DURHAM, N.C. - A teenager accused of killing two college students was held without bond Friday as evidence emerged that one victim was shot in the forehead as a pillow was held tightly against his face. One of the two defendants in his death , Laurence Lovette, 17, was ordered held without bond on a first-degree murder charge. The teen wasn't a suspect in Mahato's death until after police in Chapel Hill began investigating Carson's slaying.
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He said that "any thoughtful reflection" should "l... (U.S., 5 articles)
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Candidates for election or re-election to the General Assembly now have to raise substantial funds, mostly from donors who make large contributions. This key election reform has been endorsed by more than a dozen Maryland civic organizations, including the League of Women Voters, Common Cause, Progressive Maryland and the Sierra Club. Just to become a member of this disgusting group, young recruits must prove their worthiness by committing a violent crime - and not just on rival gang members.
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Alistair Darling hits back at Budget critics (U.S., 8 articles)
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Alistair Darling defended his first Budget this morning, insisting that it would help people facing financial problems and steer Britain safely through the current global economic turmoil. In a series of interviews, Mr Darling rejected Conservative claims that his tax hikes on alcohol and cars were bad news for ordinary consumers. Climate change won a mention in the first two minutes of Alistair Darling's Budget Wednesday, billed in advance as a "green" Budget that would raise green taxes and curb greenhouse gases.
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President Bush acknowledges weakness in U.S. economy (U.S., 5 articles)
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With oil prices at record highs, the mortgage market on the verge of meltdown and the specter of recession looming, Bush has been scrambling to halt the slide in the economy. Speaking at a campaign rally for about 2,000 supporters in Pittsburgh, Clinton said both Obama and Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain had voted for a bill to cut oil company taxes. Speaking at the Economic Club of New York the President acknowledged that growth had slowed but said that the economy is basically sound.
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Redskins' Run Brings Joy to Taylor's Father (U.S., 9 articles)
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Taylor's relative, who asked not to be named, said family members were briefed by a detective in the case early Friday. The statement by 17-year-old Eric Rivera Jr. and those by two other suspects were released Wednesday by state prosecutors at the request of The Associated Press and other news outlets. There are hints throughout of what happened and what led up to the Nov. 26 shooting, which authorities say took place in a botched robbery attempt at Taylor's Miami home.
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Atlanta Hawks spokesman says Phillips Arena apparently OK after storm (U.S., 8 articles)
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ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) A tornado swept through downtown Atlanta Friday night, slamming trees into cars and homes, disrupting a college basketball game and damaging the building that houses CNN ATLANTA (AP) -Atlanta Hawks spokesman Arthur Triche said Philips Arena apparently sustained little damage from the severe windstorm that hit downtown Atlanta on Friday night. National Weather Service officials were unsure if a tornado had touched down, but wind was clocked at up to 60 mph as the storm moved through the city.
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Swelling Demand for Sex Ed Online (U.S., 8 articles)
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This week, New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned from office after the release of federal court documents that indicate he was a client at a high-priced escort service. Should boys and girls be treated differently when it comes to underage sex? In 1997, 35-year-old Mary Kay LeTourneau was arrested for having sex with her then 13-year-old student. Waxman writes the S column for Playgirl magazine and teaches various sex workshops, both privately and at erotic boutique Babeland in New York.
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Addressing Some of the Fears and Myths About Staph Infections (U.S., 6 articles)
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The project includes the replacement of the Charles Street bridge over I-695, interchange area improvements, and the rehabilitation of the I-695 bridge over the light rail line. Hospital representatives will discuss what precautions the public can take to prevent and reduce their risk of infection from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This month, hospitals around Maryland, through an initiative of the Maryland Hospital Association, are holding community education forums to answer these questions and end myths about MRSA.
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The Hong Kong Flu Scare of '08 (U.S., 5 articles)
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Hong Kong on Thursday took the first step towards reforming its highly regarded healthcare system as a rapidly ageing population threatens to make its public health regime financially unsustainable. HONG KONG - Scientists have confirmed that no new flu strain has emerged in Hong Kong's recent flu outbreak, the government said Friday. Entering the emergency ward at Tuen Mun Hospital in Hong Kong these days feels a little like getting clearance into a correctional facility.
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MPs can claim £10,000 kitchens on expenses (U.S., 5 articles)
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MPs could be asked to approve a 50 per cent pay rise this summer on their $62,000 salaries as the Commons struggles to put a lid on a growing controversy over expenses. Recent debate has centred on the $23,000 "additional cost allowance" which can be claimed for rent, interest-only mortgages, furnishings and other expenses by MPs whose constituencies lie outside central London. The full extent of the perks available to MPs emerged after the House of Commons commission released the so-called "John Lewis list", which the Parliamentary Resources Department uses when considering whether to authorise MPs' expenses claims
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Cameron defends filming of family (U.S., 5 articles)
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David Cameron will later pledge to more than double the number of health visitors as part of a drive to push family-friendly policies. The government has also pledged to ensure SureStart family centres in deprived areas are given two outreach workers, to encourage families to use their services. David Cameron on Thursday night pledged to allow employees greater flexibility to take paternity leave, as the Tories sought to stress their family-friendly credentials ahead of their spring conference.
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Private tax collectors cost IRS, group says (U.S., 5 articles)
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Olson's criticism, the latest in a series, focused on a program launched in 2006 with the aim of improving collections from taxpayers who owe less than $25,000 and haven't disputed the debt. Olson said the cost of administering the program, combined with the amount the private firms keep, leaves the IRS with $11 million in net annual revenue. Grant is part of the government's giant procurement machine, one of hundreds of federal officials who spent $417 billion last year on services and products consulting, computers, concrete purchased from global firms and local companies.
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In Today's Culture, Do You See Evidence of a War on Christianity? (U.S., 4 articles)
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The world ignores the murder or oppression of Christians in countries like Saudi Arabia or Indonesia yet thinks the violence over cartoons of Islam to be acceptable and justifiable. The world sees Jesus as the one who was wrong? Trisha Marsh Johnson, Athens, Ga. There is no war against Christianity. The fundamentalists of Christianity are waging a war (crusade) against those who disagree with their archaic set of social mores.
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Anderson Cooper 360: Faye Wattleton « (U.S., 4 articles)
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When a woman running for president is continually asked about her "likability" but male candidates are not, the rules are different for women. It's ironic that at this historical point in women's political advancement, the governing powers of Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign - Mark Penn, Terry McAuliffe, Howard Wolfson and her husband - have managed to do the impossible. They have turned the first credible and well-funded run for the presidency by a woman into something that looks and feels exactly like everything Americans have come to detest.
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Shore issue: illegal immigration - (U.S., 4 articles)
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Around here, "illegal" means criminal, and foreign workers and their families who come here without proper papers should not receive education, health care and other benefits, Spedden and many others say. On the Eastern Shore, a region that depends on a large Latin American labor force - especially in the poultry, seafood and agricultural industries - immigration has become a key issue. Some sources estimate that more than 7 million immigrants live here illegally while other sources say that number may be as high as 11 million.
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WGN, Cubs mark 60-year love affair :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Robert Feder (U.S., 6 articles)
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Sutcliffe diagnosed with cancer Barrett's over the hit parade Billy Crystal as a Yankee: one foul, 3 strikes, a lotta laughs 4 ejected in Yanks-Rays fracas. There are probably as many workers at our competitor's newspaper who are just as worried about the future of their journalistic enterprise and their jobs as there are here at Planet Sun-Times. Here's what Cubs chairman Crane Kenney said on the Mike North Show on WSCR-AM (670), which was following up on the Sun-Times story about the tax.
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Housing affordability at worst level since 1990, says RBC Economics (U.S., 6 articles)
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"We 're forecasting both short-and long-term mortgage rates to fall further" in the months ahead, improving affordability in many areas of the country , Derek Holt, assistant chief economist at the Royal Bank, said in an interview Friday. Back in the 1990s, housing affordability deteriorated across the country, with soaring interest rates and a recession sparking much of the trouble. DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. Sheila Holt-Orsted sits on the edge of a sofa in her mother's living room, digging through the large translucent plastic bins arrayed at her feet.
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State of emergency declared in Fogo after two days of blizzard (U.S., 4 articles)
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By JASMIN K. WILLIAMS January 14, 2008 Today's page looks at the science of snowflakes and the American farmer who took the first pictures of these beautiful ice flowers. Municipal councils on Fogo Island declared a state of emergency Friday after two days of severe blizzard conditions dumped more than 60 centimetres of snow on the island. The deep snow even caused an avalanche Thursday evening, sending tonnes of snow down from the hills around the town of Fogo.
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House Closes Its Doors for Spying Bill (U.S., 9 articles)
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Improvements in U.S. traveler screening and border security have shifted the focus of al-Qaeda operatives and sympathizers to Europe, which is perceived as a more open target, Chertoff told a group of Washington Post editors. In a speech commemorating the anniversary, Bush renewed his lobbying for a bill that would provide immunity from lawsuits to telecommunications companies that turned over information on their customers to the federal government after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The vote was 213-197 in favor of a revision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act bill that was supported by the Democratic leadership.
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Doctors cleared in Ritter death (U.S., 8 articles)
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A US court has cleared two doctors of negligence in a $67m ($33.2m) wrongful death case brought by the widow and children of actor John Ritter. The jury cleared Dr Joseph Lee and radiologist Dr Matthew Lotysch, of negligence in the diagnosis and treatment of Mr Ritter. His younger self was forced to get his kicks reading biographies of Abraham Lincoln, going for walks into the Idaho plains, and helping his neuroscientist parents with their research into narcoleptic cats.
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Missing oil tank cover costs Edwards dearly - (U.S., 4 articles)
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The penalties stem from an inspection after the Spring Cup UAW-Dodge 400 on Sunday, when NASCAR discovered the cover was off the oil tank in the race-winning No. 99 Ford. Rival competitors Monday circulated a photo via e-mail of Edwards doing a celebratory backflip off his car, and the cover is clearly not attached to the oil tank. It's believed that by opening up the oil tank trunk, the air is able to circulate through the car and create as much as 10 percent more downforce.
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'Lincoln Legends' sheds light on lesser known details :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Books (U.S., 8 articles)
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The land that would become Illinois was home to several native nations, which included the Illiniwek Confederacy, whose members gave the state its name. IN November 1878, when ghouls broke into a crypt in the church yard at St. Mark's in the Bowery Church on East 10th Street and stole the body of A.T. Stewart, America's merchant prince, a national sensation ensued. For those of us who admit to never having read a full-blown biography of an American president, Gerald J. Prokopowicz's Did Lincoln Own Slaves? (Pantheon, 311 pages, $24.95) is the perfect antidote.
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SEC Accuses 2 Former Enron Lawyers of Assisting the Fraud (U.S., 7 articles)
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Securities regulators yesterday sued two former Enron Corp. lawyers for allegedly participating in the devastating fraud and helping other executives at the Houston energy trader to mislead investors about financial setbacks and stock sales. The Securities and Exchange Commission accused Jordan H. Mintz, who served as general counsel to the global finance unit, and Rex R. Rogers of violating antifraud laws. A federal appeals court yesterday thwarted attempts by a group of Enron investors to sue investment banks over their role in the Houston energy trader's collapse, giving Wall Street a powerful weapon to defend itself against future claims.
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Who's who in the extended family of Shannon Matthews (U.S., 7 articles)
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The reaction on the streets of Dewsbury yesterday to the news that Shannon Matthews had been found not only alive but, at first glance, unharmed, was of disbelief. Last night the joy of her close family and friends was already tinged with an anger that the man suspected of being responsible for the nine-year-old's abduction was one of their own. As police combed the wasteland and dredged the ponds of West Yorkshire for a sixth fruitless day, detectives began to speak privately of their fears that nine-year-old Shannon Matthews would never be found alive.
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The Proper Golf Etiquette (U.S., 6 articles)
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The United States Golf Association considers etiquette such an integral part of the sport that the first four pages of its 2006-07 rulebook are dedicated to the subject. To finally reach this new golf course 70 miles west of Washington, you spent 90 minutes navigating through miserable traffic and 10 minutes pulled over on the side of the highway for speeding. Dominique Jackson carefully places the purple tennis ball on the floor, positioning the arrow toward her target.
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UCC Is Happily Riding Obama's Coattails (U.S., 6 articles)
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Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Friday denounced inflammatory remarks from his pastor, who has railed against the United States and accused the country of bringing on the Sept. 11 attacks by spreading terrorism. Sen. Barack Obama condemned racially charged sermons by his former pastor Friday and urged Americans not to reject his presidential campaign because of " guilt by association. Obama's campaign announced that the minister, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr., had left its spiritual advisory committee after videotapes of his sermons again ignited fierce debate in news accounts and political blogs.
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Landis Attorneys Question Lab's Methods at Hearing (U.S., 6 articles)
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Attorneys for Floyd Landis began trying to paint a picture yesterday of incompetence at the French laboratory where the cyclist's urine was tested. While Floyd Landis s former manager prepared to enter rehab yesterday, a witness for Landis testified he had grave concerns about the evidence being used to prove the Tour de France champion's positive doping test. Landis contends poor testing methods are responsible for unreliable results that call into question the validity of the positive test from last year's Tour.
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Your guide to the BBC Embedded Media Player (U.S., 5 articles)
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The BBC Two show's presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are expected to sign up for the British leg of the Top Gear Live tour. BBC Worldwide said the live shows would "incorporate the drama of film and theatre with the thrills and spills of stunts and special effects". The show will be part of the Prestige and Performance Motor Show, which will be held at both venues in October and November.
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Police summon Goa girl's mother (U.S., 5 articles)
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He said police wanted to speak to Fiona MacKeown of Bideford, Devon, about failing to provide a safe environment for her 15-year-old daughter. Scaremongering ' Our correspondent said Ms MacKeown has been asked to attend a special juvenile police unit in Goa at 10am local time (0430 GMT) on Saturday. The 15-year-old girl, from Bideford, Devon, was found dead on a beach in Anjuna, Goa, last month.
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Consuming Interests: Ug: A wheat fungus among us & higher prices (U.S., 5 articles)
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The price of wheat has more than tripled during the past 10 months, making Americans' daily bread und and bagels and pizza and pasta und feel a little like luxury items. And that's on top of overall food price increases of 4 percent last year and an additional 3.5 to 4.5 percent expected this year, according to federal data. During the past few months, the price of cereals and baked goods has risen nearly 6 percent over the same time last year, federal officials reported.
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Jackson Lawyer: Neverland Auction Off (U.S., 5 articles)
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Before Thursday's deal was announced, the property was scheduled to be auctioned March 19 because Jackson had gone into default. " That allows us to refinance or sell the property Jackson's attorney , L. Londell McMillan, told The Associated on Friday. He brought in more than a dozen amusement park rides, including a merry-go-round, Ferris wheel and roller coaster and installed a zoo complete with flamingos, giraffes, elephants and orangutans.
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Paul Gunter and daughter Zibiah face 95 years for fraud (U.S., 5 articles)
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After allegedly conning British pensioners out of $70 million ($35 million), Zibiah Gunter had no reason to suspect that her world was about to come crashing down. A father and daughter showed "callous disregard" for the British victims of their $70m ($34m) share scam, US investigators say. Investigators allege Paul Gunter and daughter Zibiah, 25, from Florida, sold fake shares in 50 dormant firms.
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Bill on Capitol Hill: Gates Wants Visas (U.S., 5 articles)
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On Wednesday, Gates' scheduled testimony before the House Science and Technology Committee will amplify the call for major overhauls in education and immigration laws to help the U.S. technology industry stay competitive globally. Congress has heard the requests before, especially about increasing the cap on H1-B visas, which are granted to skilled foreign professionals. Gates, who visits Washington about once a year, is also expected to meet privately with policy makers during his visit, said Jack Krumholtz
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Guantanamo Detainee Gets Reprieve (U.S., 4 articles)
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Ahmed Belbacha deserves to have his case returned to a federal judge for review, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said in a 2-1 decision. The appeals judges were supposed to be a bulwark against the detainees' efforts to gain full access to civilian courts. The Supreme Court is considering whether detainees held in the detention center at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, may challenge their confinement in civilian courts.
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Efficiency is a better energy choice - (U.S., 4 articles)
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Building a new nuclear plant in the state won't help us deal with that crunch because there is no way a new reactor could be built in time to prevent the projected shortfall. Unlike a nuclear reactor - which would be extremely expensive and polluting - energy efficiency can start saving consumers money and reducing the strain on our electricity grid right now. Britain's leading energy suppliers have been approached by government advisers to sound out interest in its 35.2 per cent stake in British Energy, which is valued at $2bn-plus.
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Berlin to raise state pensions (U.S., 4 articles)
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The end of the tax year is just three weeks away, but individuals are still being encouraged to "max out" their tax-free contributions to self-invested personal pensions (Sipps). Financial advisers claim that doubling up on pension contributions in a single tax year is a useful exercise for high earners who receive large bonuses. Current rules permit pension investments of up to $460,000 to be made this year by adding next tax year's maximum investment of $235,000 into a Sipp along with this year's $225,000.
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New York Post (U.S., 4 articles)
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Horrific crime-scene photos - featuring Sean Bell's bullet-ridden and blood-soaked car - were placed into evidence yesterday in the trial of three detectives charged in the killing of the young bachelor hours before his wedding. Bell's fiancee , Nicole Paultre-Bell, showed no emotion, but occasionally shook her head as Rivera went over the evidence. Another photograph showed the blood-splattered passenger seat where Bell's friend , Joseph Guzman, was sitting when undercover cops unleashed the 50-shot barrage.
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Tourism cuts ‘waste Olympic opportunity’ (U.S., 4 articles)
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A government cut in tourism funding of nearly a fifth was based on inaccurate data that overestimated growth in the sector by a factor of more than ten, The Times has learnt. The disclosure raises serious questions about the Olympic tourism strategy, which predicts that London 2012 will generate an extra $2.1 billion before 2017. After the regeneration of deprived areas of East London, increased tourism was the biggest economic justification for spending $9.3 billion to host the Games.
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Science Center takes the elephant out of the bubble (U.S., 4 articles)
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Bubble artist Fan Yang plans to briefly envelop the 8,800-pound pachyderm in a giant soapy bubble at the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana on Tuesday as part of the center's annual Bubblefest. The Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana on Friday canceled a controversial stunt in which an artist was to surround an Asian elephant in a giant soap bubble after critics threatened to protest it as cruel and frivolous, the center announced this afternoon. The animal-rights group In Defense of Animals and Bob Barker, the former host of " The Price is Right were among those who objected to the show.
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Dallas firefighters battle three-alarm apartment fire (U.S., 4 articles)
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By KIMBERLY DURNAN / The Dallas Morning News kdurnan Eight apartments were damaged during a three-alarm fire that sent smoke billowing over Interstate 30 in East Dallas on Friday, said Dallas Fire-Rescue. The fire broke out about 8:30 a.m. at the two-story brick building in the 7700 block of Hunnicut Road and residents were evacuated, said Dallas Fire spokesman Paul Lara. No residents were injured as flames engulfed the four-story building in the city's Mount Pleasant neighborhood, but about 200 people were forced from their homes, authorities said.
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Salmon Fishing Ban Possible This Year (U.S., 4 articles)
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The Pacific Fishery Management Council unanimously adopted three options for sport and commercial fishing off the Pacific Coast, including an unprecedented complete shutdown of fishing off California and Oregon. The closest the council has come to halting all salmon fishing was 2006, when a decline in Northern California's Klamath River run forced severe restrictions on the number of fish caught. Anglers aboard the Viking Starship were bailing fish and, according to reports, close to 800 fish to 30 pounds came over the rails, with the average catch per angler being 15 fish.
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County teachers deserve a raise - (U.S., 4 articles)
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But the pattern I have seen over the years is one of inconsistent communication from teachers, particularly once kids reach high school. Although many of the teachers I have encountered have been excellent, I have been disappointed to find that many were disorganized, less-than-ideal communicators and sometimes just poor role models for teenagers dealing with the demands of academic life. But sometimes their concerns come out of years of frustration with teachers and with a school system that allows some teachers not to take responsibility for their own less-than-ideal performance.
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