Sunday, April 23, 2006

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Sun, 23 Apr 2006 16:20:45 GMT
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Iraq Has a New Prime Minister
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The Shiite hard-liner tapped as Iraq's new prime minister promised Saturday to swiftly finish building a unity government after parliament elected a top national leadership, ending months of political deadlock as the nation spiraled into chaos.
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- The Shiite hard-liner tapped as Iraq's new
prime minister promised Saturday to swiftly finish building a unity
government after parliament elected a top national leadership,
ending months of political deadlock as the nation spiraled into
chaos.

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Sun, 23 Apr 2006 02:32:54
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New Orleans Mayoral Runoff
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The son of a former New Orleans mayor has a chance to follow in his father's footsteps. Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu has earned a spot in a runoff election next month against current Mayor Ray Nagin.
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Sun, 23 Apr 2006 16:20:33
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Nepali Security Forces Fire at Protesters
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Nepali security forces opened fire on a march by tens of thousands of demonstrators heading toward the royal palace Saturday to protest King Gyanendra's rule. More than 200 were injured in the melee.
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- Nepali security forces opened fire on a
march by tens of thousands of demonstrators heading toward the
royal palace Saturday to protest King Gyanendra's rule. More than
200 were injured in the melee.

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Sun, 23 Apr 2006 01:35:15
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United Flight Diverted to Denver
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Travelers aboard a United Airlines jet diverted to Denver are thankful for quick action that thwarted a passenger who claimed to have a bomb.
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- Travelers aboard a United Airlines jet diverted to
Denver are thankful for quick action that thwarted a passenger who
claimed to have a bomb.

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Sat, 22 Apr 2006 17:20:53
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Delta Pilots Union Leaders Ratify Deal
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Leaders of the pilots union ratified an agreement with Delta Air Lines Inc. that avoided a walkout and includes an initial 14 percent wage cut for pilots and assurances the union won't block any company effort to terminate its pension plan.
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- Leaders of the pilots union ratified an agreement
with Delta Air Lines Inc. that avoided a walkout and includes an
initial 14 percent wage cut for pilots and assurances the union
won't block any company effort to terminate its pension plan.

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Sat, 22 Apr 2006 15:01:03
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Bush Promotes Fuel Cells, Rides Bike on Earth Day
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Unable to drive down high oil prices, President Bush is spending Earth Day promoting futuristic hydrogen fuel technology as a way to wean Americans from gas-guzzling vehicles.
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- Unable to drive down high oil prices,
President Bush is spending Earth Day promoting futuristic hydrogen
fuel technology as a way to wean Americans from gas-guzzling
vehicles.

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Sat, 22 Apr 2006 13:16:43
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Kerry Takes Shot at Bush Administration
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Senator John Kerry marks the 35th anniversary of a milestone speech in his career with a shot at the Bush administration.
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- Senator John Kerry marks the 35th anniversary
of a milestone speech in his career with a shot at the Bush
administration.

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Sat, 22 Apr 2006 15:49:39
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Man Tried to Sell Daughter for Home Improvements
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A man raising his 18-month-old daughter alone tried to sell the little girl for $7,000 so he could make improvements to his house, police said Friday.
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- A man raising his 18-month-old daughter
alone tried to sell the little girl for $7,000 so he could make
improvements to his house, police said Friday.

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Sat, 22 Apr 2006 13:13:41
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Miss Kentucky Crowned Miss USA
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The Miss USA title in 2006 goes to Miss Kentucky.
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- The Miss USA title in 2006 goes to Miss
Kentucky.

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Sat, 22 Apr 2006 12:10:28
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Second Dancer Believes Charges in Duke Case
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A second dancer who was at a team party for Duke's lacrosse team says she's convinced "somebody did something besides underage drinking."
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Duke's lacrosse team says she's convinced "somebody did something
besides underage drinking."

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Sat, 22 Apr 2006 14:20:43
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Microsoft's Bill Gates Visits Vietnam
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Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates says he sees "opportunity in Vietnam."
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- Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates says he sees
"opportunity in Vietnam."

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Sat, 22 Apr 2006 17:25:08
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Bride-to-be's Mom, Relatives Killed in Crash
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The mother of a bride-to-be was killed in a car crash Friday, the eve of her daughter's wedding, along with two relatives who had just been picked up at the airport, authorities said.
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- The mother of a bride-to-be was killed in a
car crash Friday, the eve of her daughter's wedding, along with two
relatives who had just been picked up at the airport, authorities
said.

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Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:23:47
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CIA Fires Employee for Alleged Leak
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The CIA has fired an employee for leaking classified information to the news media, an agency official said Friday.
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- The CIA has fired an employee for leaking
classified information to the news media, an agency official said
Friday.

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Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:26:17
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5 Killed in Small Plane Crash Near Indiana U.
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A small plane crashed while trying to land in the fog near Indiana University, killing all five people aboard, police said Friday.
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- A small plane crashed while trying to
land in the fog near Indiana University, killing all five people
aboard, police said Friday.

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Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:31:02
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NYC's Doormen Reach Contract Deal
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It was a sleepy Friday morning for thousands of doormen, porters and elevator operators who stayed up into the wee hours, awaiting the end of a labor cliffhanger: To strike or not to strike.
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- It was a sleepy Friday morning for thousands of
doormen, porters and elevator operators who stayed up into the wee
hours, awaiting the end of a labor cliffhanger: To strike or not to
strike.

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Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:56:32
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Nepal's King Vows to Give Back Power
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Nepal's king vowed Friday to return power to the people of this Himalayan kingdom after weeks of massive protests and increasing international pressure.
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- Nepal's king vowed Friday to return power
to the people of this Himalayan kingdom after weeks of massive
protests and increasing international pressure.

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Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:53:06
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Feds Say NO to Medical Weed
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The government has restated its opposition to the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
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- The government has restated its opposition to
the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

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Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:26:20
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School Shooting Plot Foiled
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Five teenage boys fully intended to go on a shooting spree at their high school but were stopped after one of them discussed the plot on a Web site, law enforcement and school officials said.
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- Five teenage boys fully intended to go on
a shooting spree at their high school but were stopped after one of
them discussed the plot on a Web site, law enforcement and school
officials said.

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Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:18:42
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7.7 Magnitude Quake Hits Russia
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A major earthquake hit a distant region of Russia's Far East on Friday, causing unknown damage and casualties, an emergency official said.
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- A major earthquake hit a distant region of
Russia's Far East on Friday, causing unknown damage and casualties,
an emergency official said.

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Fri, 21 Apr 2006 03:33:13
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Bush Apologizes to Hu for Protest
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It was supposed to be Chinese President Hu Jintao's moment in the sun.
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- It was supposed to be Chinese President Hu
Jintao's moment in the sun.

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Fri, 21 Apr 2006 03:21:21
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Inattentive Driving Blamed for Majority of Crashes
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Distractions for drivers are everywhere these days with the explosion of new technologies.
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- Distractions for drivers are everywhere
these days with the explosion of new technologies.

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Thu, 20 Apr 2006 22:33:23
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Volcanic Eruption Triggers Evacuation of Peruvian Village
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A Peruvian volcano spewed acid-laden ash and vapors Thursday, killing livestock and forcing about 260 people from their homes.
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- A Peruvian volcano spewed acid-laden ash and
vapors Thursday, killing livestock and forcing about 260 people
from their homes.

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Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:51:54
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Car Bomb Explosion at Military Base in Nigerian Oil Hub
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Militants battling for a bigger cut of Nigeria's oil revenue exploded a car bomb inside a military base, ending weeks of relative calm with a blast that killed at least two people and sent a fireball into the night sky.
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cut of Nigeria's oil revenue exploded a car bomb inside a military
base, ending weeks of relative calm with a blast that killed at
least two people and sent a fireball into the night sky.

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Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:55:40
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Toddler Dies in 7-Story Fall
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A 15-month-old boy died Thursday after falling from a window on the seventh floor of an apartment building, authorities said.
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falling from a window on the seventh floor of an apartment
building, authorities said.

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Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:47:36
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Cabbie Vouches for Accused Player
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A cab driver who took a Duke University lacrosse player from Essex Fells home from a team party says his passenger seemed calm, and everything seemed "just fine."
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lacrosse player from Essex Fells home from a team party says his
passenger seemed calm, and everything seemed "just fine."

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Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:15:42
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Hundreds Arrested in Immigration Raid
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Federal immigration agents have arrested seven executives and hundreds of employees of a crate and pallet manufacturer as part of a crackdown on those who employ illegal workers.
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- Federal immigration agents have arrested seven
executives and hundreds of employees of a crate and pallet
manufacturer as part of a crackdown on those who employ illegal
workers.

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Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:12:15
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Navy Giving Army Training
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You're in the Army now – at least for training.
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- You're in the Army now – at least for
training.

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Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:57:06
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