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NPR (audio)
President Bush and the United Nations
Description: On Tuesday President Bush went before the UN General Assembly to deliver an defense of United States policy in Iraq. NPR's Tavis Smiley talks about the role of the UN with Nancy Soderberg, vice | 0World
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ZDNet.co.uk
Seductive virus has Sobering consequence
A blonde, 21-year-old go-go dancer is sending emails with naked photos of herself attached and asking for work as model. Or so you are led to think by the latest mass-mailing Sober worm variant to hit the Web, Sober. | 3Sci/Tech
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TSN.ca
Jaguars edge Colts on the road
INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- Rookie Josh Scobee put his foot into some more late-game magic for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Scobee kicked a season-high 53-yard field goal with 38 seconds left in the first half to | 1Sports
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BBC News Business
Ryanair profits climb to record
Ryanair, Europe's biggest budget airline, reports a 33% rise in profits, lifted by higher ticket prices and charges. | 2Business
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Yahoo Tech
Gaudi's Cathedral Gets Help from Dassault, IBM (Reuters)
Reuters - Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi's
unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral is nearing completion
faster with the help of software from France's Dassault
Systemes and IBM, Dassault said on Tuesday. | 3Sci/Tech
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Ananova Business
ADV: LendingTree.com - Find the Perfect Loan!
Top lenders compete for your mortgage, refinance, home equity loan and home equity line of credit. Complete one simple form and within minutes receive up to four offers to choose from. | 2Business
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CNET enterprise hardware news
Where privacy, technology and policy intersect
Also: Tightening the Net on cybercrime. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra. | 3Sci/Tech
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CBC News
PM offers to help resolve lockout
CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Prime Minister Paul Martin offered to help resolve the NHL labour dispute, but was turned down. Martin told CBC Television that both the NHL and NHL Players' Association declined unspecified | 1Sports
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New York Times Tech
Circuit City Posts Third-Quarter Loss
Shares of electronics retailer Circuit City Stores lost nearly a quarter of their value Friday morning as investors reacted to a wider-than-expected loss. | 3Sci/Tech
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Motorsport.com
Bathurst: Thursday practice
Last year's winning combination of Greg Murphy and Rick Kelly have rocketed to favouritism to repeat of their 2003 Bob Jane T-Marts 1000 heroics after setting a familiar pace in today's first practice sessions at Mount Panorama. | 1Sports
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BBC News world
Unions threaten BBC strike ballot
Broadcasting unions vote to ballot for strike action if planned BBC job cuts go ahead. | 0World
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Reuters Business
Oracle Q2 profit rises 21 percent
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Corp. on Monday posted a 21 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by sales of business software licenses to the customers of acquired rivals like Siebel Systems and PeopleSoft. | 2Business
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New York Times sports
Hanging with the horses
When the Colts run EDGE: Patriots Speculation swirled all summer about tailback Edgerrin James returning to Miami — where he lives and starred in college — to fill the void left by Ricky Williams’s unexpected retirement from the Dolphins. Whether there’s any substance to the rumors remains to be seen. This ‘‘distraction’’ may be good news for the Colts. If ... | 1Sports
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RedNova technology
Webcasters to Protest Higher Royalties
Webcasters across the United States plan to participate in a Day of Silence Tuesday to protest higher music royalties for Internet radio. Among the protesters is KCRW-FM in Santa Monica, Calif., National Public Radio's flagship station for Southern California. | 3Sci/Tech
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Yahoo Tech
San Francisco Subway Tests Wi-Fi
(PC World)
PC World - A startup says it can give subway riders wireless Internet access that's faster than most home broadband in the U.S. | 3Sci/Tech
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The Washington Post world
Iran Softens Tone, Declares Readiness To Resume Talks
MUNICH, Feb. 11 -- Facing the prospect of broader international sanctions, Iran's president and national security chief on Sunday offered to resume negotiations over their country's nuclear program and eased up on some of the contentious rhetoric of the past, including threats to destroy Israel. | 0World
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Yahoo Sports
Nene's testicular tumor was malignant
(AP)
AP - A testicular tumor removed from Denver Nuggets forward Nene was malignant. The team said Tuesday the tumor was discovered early, and tests showed the cancer was isolated. | 1Sports
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Yahoo Tech
Nokia's luxury brand Vertu says expanding rapidly
(Reuters)
Reuters - Vertu, the luxury brand of mobile
maker Nokia (NOK1V.HE), is growing fast as a result partly of
geographic expansion and plans to launch in the Nordic
countries and Japan, Vertu President Alberto Torres said in
comments published on Monday. | 3Sci/Tech
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New York Times Business
S.& P. Buys 3 Indexes
The Standard & Poorâs unit of the McGraw-Hill Companies agreed to buy the Goldman Sachs Commodity Index and two other products from Goldman Sachs Group, S.& P. said. | 2Business
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New York Times Business
Oops, Did It Again? An Irish Bill Seeks to Protect Personal Privacy
The Irish government is pushing for a law that would expand the ability of models, movie stars and elected officials to shut down unflattering media coverage. | 2Business
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BBC News world
Kabila seeks US help for DRC army
Possible US help for DR Congo's army will be discussed when the two countries leaders meet in Washington. | 0World
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Yahoo World
Chavez's plans worry Catholic leaders
(AP)
AP - Roman Catholic leaders said Saturday they are worried about President Hugo Chavez's plans to rewrite the constitution, and said he has no right to insult priests who publicly disagree with him. | 0World
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CNET networking news
Test your email program
Does your email program accept hidden JavaScript commands? | 3Sci/Tech
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Sports Network
Veteran hurler Beck released by Padres
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - The San Diego Padres requested unconditional release waivers for righthanded reliever Rod Beck on Tuesday, ending the 36- year-old's run in Southern California. | 1Sports
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CNET security news
Trekkie travels galaxy for home theater
Many others have tried to replicate various parts of the seminal show's sets, but Sekulow wasn't satisfied with reproductions--so he went after the real thing in building the ultimate Star Trek home theater. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog. | 3Sci/Tech
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BBC News world
Top prize for 'light' inventor
A Japanese scientist who invented a sustainable form of light is awarded the Millennium Technology Prize. | 0World
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PCWorld news
Game Store Caught Scalping Wiis on Ebay
Reports say store is selling Wiis on Ebay for a premium over the retail selling price. | 3Sci/Tech
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The Washington Post world
N. Ireland Talks End In Deadlock
LEEDS CASTLE, England, Sept. 18 -- Negotiations among rival Northern Ireland parties ended Saturday with no agreement to revive a Catholic-Protestant administration, but British Prime Minister Tony Blair insisted that a deal might yet be achieved. | 0World
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BBC News world
Ezra wins top African film prize
The Nigerian film Ezra takes the top prize at the biennial African Film Festival, Fespaco, in Burkina Faso. | 0World
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The Washington Post world
Russia Deliberately Delaying the Arrival of Election Observers, Critics Say
MOSCOW, Oct. 23 -- With parliamentary elections just weeks away, Russia has still not extended an invitation to Europe's principal election watchdog to monitor the vote. Opposition activists and Western diplomats charge that the authorities here are deliberately stalling to limit the work of an... | 0World
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Forbes
GoogleClick: One, Privacy Advocates: Nil
Those who fear Google's growing private data collection bristle as FTC OKs merger. | 2Business
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MLB.com
MLB announces 11-year deal with XM Satellite Radio
com. Major League Baseball has expanded its availability to fans everywhere in yet another important way, announcing on Wednesday an 11-year, $650 million agreement with XM Satellite Radio | 1Sports
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Boston Globe world
Iran to decide on trial of Americans
WASHINGTON -- Iran will complete its investigation of the Americans imprisoned or detained in Tehran this week and decide whether to try them for "crimes against national security" or free them, the spokesman for Iran's judiciary said yesterday. | 0World
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Reuters World
Three men run west-east across Sahara in 111 days
CAIRO (Reuters) - Three men from Canada, Taiwan and the United States have run 7,500 km (4,700 miles) across the Sahara Desert to draw attention to the lack of access to water in many countries they crossed, one runner said on Wednesday. | 0World
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The Washington Post sports
Agent: Pacman Hopes to Take Part in Camp
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones is hoping his suspension doesn't keep him out of training camp or preseason games, his agent said Tuesday. | 1Sports
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New York Times sports
Pierce's mood pleases Ainge
Where will Paul Pierce be when/if the Celtics make the fifth selection in tonight's NBA draft? And will he be smiling? If Danny Ainge and Doc Rivers answered the second question, they would probably say yes, though doubts will remain around the league. | 1Sports
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Forbes
What's The Best Free E-Mail Service?
We all sneak in a few minutes each day to check a personal e-mail account, whether it be Hotmail, Gmail or Lycos. There are many factors to consider before choosing the right service: Storage size, security | 3Sci/Tech
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New York Times sports
A banner occasion had look of a winner
Amid the pulsating rhythms, blaring riffs, and fireworks displays that made Gillette Stadium a virtual Patriotpalooza last night, the defending Super Bowl champions unveiled their second championship banner. | 1Sports
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Yahoo World
Abu Sayyaf leader killed in Philippine clash: military
(AFP)
AFP - A senior Islamic militant, wanted by the US government, has been killed in a clash with the Philippine military in the nation's restive south, an official said Sunday. | 0World
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The Register
Ghostly plastic bathtoy flotilla nears Cornish coast
Greed-crazed salvage junk bonanza mob frenzy brewing
Residents of the western UK and Irish coasts have been warned to expect an invasion by a vast flotilla of ghostly, immortal albino plastic ducks, according to reports.⊠| 3Sci/Tech
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Yahoo World
FARC Said to Call for Attack on Bush (AP)
AP - Colombia's main rebel group asked followers to mount an assassination attempt against President Bush during his visit to Colombia last week, Defense Minister Jorge Uribe said. There was no evidence Saturday that rebels even tried to organize such an attack. | 0World
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BBC News Business
Sharp fall in Japan trade surplus
Japan's trade surplus shrank 20% in December as exports fell and high oil prices increased the value of imports. | 2Business
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Yahoo World
England rugby player Sheridan in speedy return
(AFP)
AFP - England prop Andrew Sheridan might turn out for Sale this weekend in a speedy return to action after breaking his ankle in the victory against South Africa in November. | 0World
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Telegraph.co.uk
Under-fire Klinsmann `surprised'
Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann has been surprised at the criticism his recent decisions have provoked. Klinsmann was called a "cold-blooded killer" by former captain Lothar MatthÀus for sacking goalkeeping coach Sepp Maier last Sunday. | 1Sports
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New York Times Business
S.E.C Accuses 3 Ex-Officers at Reinsurer of Fraud
The S.E.C. accused former executives of RenaissanceRe Holdings of practicing fraudulent accounting to improve earnings reports. | 2Business
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Canada.com
EMI reports net loss for first half but says sales on way back up
EMI Group PLC, one of the world's biggest music companies, reported a small loss for the first half of its fiscal year Friday but said it expected an improvement in the second half which will reflect the release of several new albums that | 2Business
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Bloomberg
US Airways, Relying on Cash, May Face Liquidation (Update6)
US Airways Group Inc. must rely on daily revenue and cash to operate during its bankruptcy reorganization, leaving it vulnerable to liquidation unless the carrier can raise exit financing. | 2Business
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New York Times world
Bombs Kill U.S. Servicemen; Five Churches Are Attacked
The scattered violence on the first weekend of Ramadan, the monthlong Muslim holiday, also included a bombing at a hospital in Baghdad that killed one person. | 0World
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CNET networking news
The making of Maker Faire
Shadowing the organizers of weekend's Maker Faire in Austin, Texas, is an illuminating experience. | 3Sci/Tech
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Denver Post
As mortgages rise, buyers may fall off
Even the rosiest forecasts for next year's real estate market caution that higher interest rates nationally could shrink the pool of potential home buyers. | 2Business
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Reuters Business
Hilton Profit Up on Travel Recovery
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hilton Hotels Corp. HLT.N on Monday said third-quarter earnings almost doubled as business and leisure travel increased, filling its big urban hotels. | 2Business
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Yahoo Science
Program Combines Archaeology, Oceanography (AP)
AP - The University of Rhode Island has designed a voyage to the bottom of the sea for students in an emerging field of scientific exploration — archaeological oceanography. | 3Sci/Tech
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Computerworld news
Sprint picks Kansas for corporate home
Sprint Nextel said it will stop running separate corporate headquarters in Kansas and Virginia and will consolidate them into one location in Overland Park, Kan. | 3Sci/Tech
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The Washington Post sports
Drew Comes Up Big As Jaguars Trounce Colts
Rookie Maurice Drew runs for 166 yards and two touchdowns, has a 93-yard kickoff return for a score, and the Jaguars rin the Colts out of town with a surprising 44-17 victory. | 1Sports
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CNET networking news
Oracle's latest quarter packs a wallop
Blog: Oracle just reported its earnings for Q4 2006, and knocked the proverbial ball out of the park. In the land of the proprietary vendors, Oracle may well be king. | 3Sci/Tech
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New York Times Science
Observatory: The Trick Is in the Antennas
How the tobacco hawkmoth stays stable, fish as recyclers, and more. | 3Sci/Tech
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Bloomington Pantagraph
Salvation Army must 'target' other kettles
Officials at The Salvation Army in Bloomington wonder if this Christmas still will be a golden one. The agency, which counts on holiday collections to help fund its services | 2Business
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Yahoo Sports
Drew's condition holds up Red Sox deal
(AP)
AP - Two weeks after they reached a preliminary agreement, the Boston Red Sox still haven't finalized their contract with J.D. Drew. | 1Sports
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Apple Hot News
Apple a year ahead of the competition
According to Philip Elmer-DeWitt (Fortune), Gene Munster, an analyst with Piper Jaffray, believes that Apple is âeffectively one year ahead of its competition.â Munster made the observation after touring the 2008 Consumer Electronics show and seeing reflected in the products there displayed unmistakable evidence of Appleâs achievements in hardware design, touchscreen devices, and ecosystem connectivity. Looking forward to âAppleâs Macworld announcements (1/15),â Munster expects Apple to set a similar âbar for CES â09.â | 3Sci/Tech
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The Register
Ecommerce to rocket in 2005
But online fraud set to increase | 3Sci/Tech
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Reuters Business
Marriott earnings rise on higher room rates
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Marriott International Inc. , the top U.S. hotel operator, on Thursday reported an increase in second-quarter profit on higher room rates and robust travel demand. | 2Business
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Daily Times
India RBI ups repo rate 25 bps to check inflation
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India Tuesday raised its key repurchase agreement rate a quarter percentage point to 4.75 percent, its first such hike in more than four years, to check inflation that has hovered at multiyear highs in recent months. | 2Business
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New York Times Business
Market Place: Family Dissidents Could Block Dow Jones Sale
Due to the nature of the supervoting stock at Dow Jones, a minority of the family could veto the sale even if the rest of the family backed a transaction. | 2Business
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CNET networking news
Manhattan iPhone Watch: T minus 4 days
Blog: There's nobody there yet, but security personnel have been beefed up and the ice cream truck on the corner might have a very profitable week. | 3Sci/Tech
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Pakistan Link
Pakistan test-fires nuclear cable ballistic missile
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Tuesday successfully test-fired an intermediate range ballistic surface-to-surface missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads as part of its efforts to boost its defence, a military statement said. | 0World
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Tucson Citizen
NFL Notes: Winnable games ahead for 4-5 Cards
TEMPE - The Arizona Cardinals may not be the best 4-5 team in the National Football League, but they must rank among the most fortunate. | 1Sports
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Everett Herald
Turbulence remains
Jet fuel prices are high. Airfares are low. And the biggest carriers are wrangling with employees over pay, benefits and productivity. | 2Business
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CNET networking news
Three reasons why CES is a waste of time
Featured links from the CNET Blog Network
Looking for the ultimate visual experience at CES -- The chief technical officer of AMD looks for themes on the show floor.
Sony rolls onto US shores -- Sony have announced the arrival of the Rolly entertainment player on the US market.
Three reasons why CES is a waste of time -- Although some people think the Consumer Electronics Show is great, Don Reisinger offers a reality check and tells you why it's not everything you think it is.
Spyware Doctor Starter Edition - a second look -- Responding to a critique of my first look review. | 3Sci/Tech
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Reuters World
Dozens dead in Mexico truck crash and blast
NADADORES, Mexico (Reuters) - A tractor-trailer loaded with explosives blew up in Mexico on Monday after a traffic accident, creating a huge fireball that killed dozens, including rescue workers and photographers. | 0World
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DMasia.com
Yahoo launches mobile web search
Web portal Yahoo has launched a web search service for mobile phone users in the US, according to a report from Reuters today. Its rival, internet search company Google, had introduced an SMS service to access | 3Sci/Tech
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Yahoo World
Japan Tobacco to buy Gallaher for 19 billion dollars
(AFP)
AFP - Japan Tobacco Inc has said it has reached an agreement to buy British rival Gallaher Group for 2.25 trillion yen (19.1 billion dollars) including debt, in Japan's biggest ever corporate acquisition. | 0World
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MLive.com
Nintendo cuts price on Game Boy Advance
Nintendo Co. has permanently slashed prices on its Game Boy Advance SP portable video game system as the company tries to entrench its No. | 2Business
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Turkish Press
Hungary citizenship fails due to low turnout
BUDAPEST (AFP) - Voters in Hungary failed to turn out in sufficient numbers to pass a referendum to extend citizenship to millions of ethnic Hungarians living in the region, a motion that split the country and drew fire from neighboring governments. | 0World
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Yahoo World
Bush to visit Canada on Nov. 30; mad cow expected to be on agenda (Canadian Press)
Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - U.S. President George W. Bush will make his first official visit to Canada on Nov. 30, sources say. | 0World
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BBC News world
Western powers in Burma appeal
Foreign ministers of the US, UK and France call on Burma's regime to respect its people's human rights. | 0World
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New York Times world
Afghan District Makes Own Deal With the Taliban
Some critics warn that the peace deal with tribal elders sets a dangerous precedent and represents a capitulation to the Taliban. | 0World
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Reuters Sports
Top-Ranked Kansas Holds Off Upset-Minded Vermont
LAWRENCE, Kan. (Sports Network) - Wayne Simien had 25 points and 14 rebounds as the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks survived a scare and fought off the Vermont Catamounts, 68-61. | 1Sports
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The Washington Post sports
Ryan Passes Boston College Past Wake Forest
Matt Ryan throw for a career-high 408 yards and five touchdowns Saturday to lead Boston College past Wake Forest, 38-28. | 1Sports
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Reuters World
Darfur group says government threatens peace deal
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - A group of former rebels in Darfur accused the government on Tuesday of threatening a fledgling peace deal by launching joint attacks with militia that killed up to 80 civilians in South Darfur. | 0World
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RedNova science
Engrossing Book Sheds Light on Great Lakes Water Issues
By Tom Henry, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio Dec. 17--THE GREAT LAKES WATER WARS. By Peter Annin. Island Press. 304 pages. | 3Sci/Tech
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New York Times sports
Lacerte makes the call
You know things are bleak when the trainer has to call off practice. Yet that is what happened after the Celtics' 111-80 loss to the Rockets last night. Two more players were injured in the game. A third was sore. And trainer Ed Lacerte told coach Doc Rivers not only to call off practice today, but to keep all players ... | 1Sports
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New York Times Business
Bush Approves Deal With India for Nuclear Sales
In return for access to American technology, India must now open its nuclear program to international inspection. | 2Business
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Reuters Tech
Sony files patent but says gaming phone not ready
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sony Ericsson has filed a U.S. patent
application for a mobile device with video game features, but
said on Monday it is not poised to launch a phone based on its
PlayStation Portable (PSP) video game brand. | 3Sci/Tech
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SLAM! Sports
Australia clinches series sweep
Australia completed an emphatic Test series sweep over New Zealand with a 213-run win Tuesday, prompting a caution from Black Caps skipper Stephen Fleming for other cricket captains around the globe. | 1Sports
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CRN
Alcatel Snaps Up Two US Companies
French telecommunications equipment vendor Alcatel on Friday snapped up two US technology firms in acquisitions that will add wireless switching and IP conferencing technology to its portfolio. | 2Business
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Yahoo Sports
Memphis hires former Celtics exec as GM
(AP)
AP - The Memphis Grizzlies hired Chris Wallace on Monday to replace Jerry West as their general manager and vice president of basketball operations. | 1Sports
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Reuters Sports
Hamilton extends McLaren contract to end of 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - McLaren have extended Lewis Hamilton's contract to the end of 2012, the Formula One team said on Friday. | 1Sports
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Birmingham Business Journal
AmSouth selling credit card portfolio
Birmingham-based AmSouth Bancoporation (NYSE: ASO) is selling its credit card operation to MBNA Corp. Sale of the portfolio - with about 390,000 accounts and $550 million in receivables - is expected to close by year-end. | 2Business
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Wired Tech
Hackers Smack Anti-Piracy Firm MediaDefender Again and Again
And the breach goes on: Saturday's big security breach at anti-piracy firm MediaDefender isn't the only one. At least two others have surfaced, including an apparently leaked phone conversation about an earlier security problem. | 3Sci/Tech
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The Register
Convergence, or just a tangled mess of ideas?
What is it that matters to you?
Mobile Workshop The word "convergence" is responsible for a lot of confusion in the industry. In some circles it means the coming together of all voice, video and data on an IP network with delivery based on the circumstances or "presence" of the user.⊠| 3Sci/Tech
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Yahoo Sports
Cavs Beat Bobcats for Sixth Win in Row (AP)
AP - LeBron James scored 25 points, Jeff McInnis added a season-high 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their sixth straight, 100-84 over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. | 1Sports
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The Scotsman
Rusedski Drags Britain Back into Davis Cup Tie
Greg Rusedski produced one of his finest clay-court performances to haul Great Britain level in their Davis Cup clash with Austria in Portschach. | 1Sports
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Yahoo Politics
White House holds firm on Iraq strategy
(AP)
AP - The White House is rejecting as premature a plan by two senior Republican senators to restrict the mission of U.S. troops in Iraq. | 0World
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Yahoo World
McCartney, Mills to lock horns in divorce court
(Reuters)
Reuters - Paul McCartney and former model Heather
Mills lock horns in a British divorce court on Monday in their
battle over how big a slice she will take of the former
Beatle's fortune. | 0World
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Yahoo Politics
Giuliani steers clear of political fray
(AP)
AP - Largely out of the political debate in Iowa and New Hampshire, Republican Rudy Giuliani tried to turn the bickering among his presidential rivals to his advantage, arguing that voters appreciate candidates who stay positive. | 0World
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Philippine Star
Annan to GMA: UN doing its best to secure Nayanâs release
United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan has assured President Arroyo that the UN is doing its best to secure the freedom of a Filipino diplomat held hostage by a breakaway Taliban faction in Afghanistan. | 0World
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Yahoo World
Iraqi panel launches own rape-slay probe
(AP)
AP - An Iraqi investigative panel has launched an independent probe into the rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl allegedly by American soldiers currently in U.S. custody, who will be tried in absentia if necessary, an official said Tuesday. | 0World
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Yahoo Science
A December to remember, another winter storm
(weather.com)
weather.com - | 3Sci/Tech
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The Motley Fool
Help Your Kids Become Millionaires
It's about far more than just the money. | 2Business
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Yahoo Sports
Els: Tiger Won't Be As Dominant As He Was (AP)
AP - Ernie Els thinks golf technology and a more competitive PGA Tour means Tiger Woods won't be as dominant as he once was. | 1Sports
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