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{ "text": "Specter Wants to Make Case to Lead SJC (AP) AP - Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., wants to make his case to be chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee directly to the panel's GOP members next week." }

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{ "text": "Intel Shrinks Transistor Size By 30 pinkUZI writes quot;Intel will announce that it has crammed 500 million transistors on to a single memory chip, shrinking them in size by 30." }

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{ "text": "Oceanic storms make the Earth #39;hum #39; Did you know that the Earth is constantly humming ie it produces a low frequency noise which can be picked up in the 2 to 7 mHz (millihertz) range, a range far below the one human ears can detect and scientist have now found that it is the energy produced " }

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{ "text": "Pedro Waits to Learn of Yankees' Interest (AP) AP - With an offer in hand from the New York Mets, Pedro Martinez will wait to see what the New York Yankees do before deciding where he'll play next year." }

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{ "text": "Where have all the people gone? While media and political attention is on the threat of outsourcing, the reality is that outsourcing is a sideshow in a much larger event." }

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{ "text": "Colgate-Palmolive Announces Job Cuts Toothpaste maker Colgate-Palmolive said today it is cutting 4,400 jobs and closing a third of its 78 factories around the world. The group, which makes products such as Colgate " }

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{ "text": "Oracle strikes friendly deal for PeopleSoft at US\\$26.50 a share After 18 months of conflict, a friendly merger deal has been struck between Oracle Corp. and PeopleSoft Inc. after the former raised its quot;final quot; offer by 10 per cent." }

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{ "text": "Darfur warring parties to meet in Nigeria for peace talks (AFP) AFP - Sudan's government and its foes in the Darfur region's rebel movements will meet on Monday for peace talks which mark a last chance for African diplomacy to solve the crisis before the United Nations steps in." }

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{ "text": "Jennings in charge CAPE TOWN - Ray Jennings was appointed as the interim coach of South Africa #39;s national cricket side yesterday afternoon following the resignation earlier of the under-fire Eric Simons." }

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{ "text": "U.S. Wildlife Refuges Facing Grave Threats A sweeping wildlife preserve in southwestern Arizona is among the nation's 10 most endangered refuges, due in large part to illegal drug and immigrant traffic and Border Patrol operations, a conservation group said Friday." }

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{ "text": "A #39;new Greece #39; beams after success of Games As Greeks get a boost, it remains unclear if success will mean higher stature in Europe. By Peter Ford Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor." }

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{ "text": "Services make big gains in Japan Tertiary index comes in at almost double expectations, drives up yen and helps Nikkei overcome oil. LONDON (Reuters) - The yen hit a four-week high against the dollar Friday as stronger-than-expected Japanese service sector data raised optimism about the ..." }

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{ "text": "ANOTHER VOICE Sugary drinks bad for you Many studies have linked the consumption of nondiet soda and fruit juices with added sugars to obesity and attendant risks of diabetes." }

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{ "text": "No ticket matched all four numbers and the MegaBall in Friday #39;s <b>...</b> No ticket matched all four numbers and the MegaBall in Friday #39;s Mega Money drawing of the Florida Lottery. The numbers drawn were 10-18-19-22; the Megaball was 6. Twelve tickets matched four of the numbers " }

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{ "text": "Artest banned for season; Jackson gets 30 games, O #39;Neal 25 NEW YORK (Ticker) - Ron Artest received the longest suspension in NBA history Sunday as he was banned for the rest of the season for his role as the ringleader in what amounted to a riot." }

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{ "text": "Brett Favre Shines as Green Bay Mauls St. Louis NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brett Favre celebrated his 200th consecutive start by throwing three touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers destroyed the St. Louis Rams 45-17 at Lambeau Field Monday." }

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{ "text": "TSA #39;pat-downs #39; cross the line for some fliers Millions of holiday travelers nationwide are experiencing an all-too-intimate form of security screening that some say amounts to sexual groping - a quot;pat-down quot; by government officials." }

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{ "text": "Astros erupt vs. Cards #39;pen HOUSTON - Even in a season of 105 wins, there had to be losses. But not like this one. The Cardinals didn #39;t merely lose 6-5 to the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series." }

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{ "text": "Halifax first lender to predict house price fall Halifax yesterday became the the first major lender to predict widespread falls in house prices across Britain next year. Reporting that house prices fell again last month, Britain #39;s biggest mortgage lender " }

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{ "text": "Maradona finalmente le dice quot;adis quot; a la Argentina Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona finally departed for Cuba Monday where he will resume his treatment for cocaine addiction. Maradona boarded a plane bound for Havana, telling fans he would return in a month #39;s time." }

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{ "text": "Cardinals Outslug Astros to Take Opening Game NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jim Edmonds hit a three-run double to key a six-run sixth inning as the St Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 10-7 in the opening game of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on Wednesday." }

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{ "text": "Benitez Plans Tactical Overhaul Rafael Benitez embarks on his first European campaign as Liverpool boss tomorrow with a warning to his players that the continents finest have got wise to English tactics." }

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{ "text": "Pinkel reinstates Damien Nash Missouri tailback Damien Nash was reinstated by coach Gary Pinkel, ending a one-game suspension for the teams #39; leading rusher." }

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{ "text": "No. 12 Virginia loses key defensive player Charlottesville, VA (Sports Network) - The No. 12 ranked Virginia Cavaliers will be without defensive end Chris Canty for the remainder of the season." }

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{ "text": "Olympics: Athens opens Paralympics with ceremonial extravaganza ATHENS : Some 70,000 spectators filled the Athens Olympic stadium to watch the densely choreographed and emotionally-charged opening ceremony of the 12th Paralympics, the world #39;s premier competition for disabled athletes." }

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{ "text": "Germans plan mass welfare rallies Nationwide protests are set to take place in Germany as cuts in unemployment benefit take effect." }

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{ "text": "LIFFE ratchets up price war with Merc Derivatives exchange LIFFE turned up the heat on rival Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Tuesday by ratcheting up its fee incentive program for some US traders in a bid improve volume in its Eurodollar contract, the CME #39;s flagship offering." }

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{ "text": "Pew Weblog Statistics \\\\Interesting data this morning (thanks Dan ) on weblogs:\\\\\"Blog readership shoots up 58 in 2004 6 million Americans get news and\\information fed to them through RSS aggregators But 62 of online Americans do\\not know what a blog is\"\\\\Read the PDF for more stats (man I hate PDF).\\\\\"27 of internet users say they read blogs, a 58 jump from the 17 who told us\\they were blog readers in February. This means that by the end of 2004 32\\million Americans were blog readers. Much of the attention to blogs focused on\\those that covered the recent political campaign and the media. And at least\\some of the overall growth in blog readership is attributable to political\\blogs. Some 9 of internet users ...\\\\" }

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{ "text": "United Pilots Cut Deal on Pensions United Airlines pilots would drop their opposition to the carrier's much-decried plan to eliminate traditional pensions under a tentative contract agreement approved by union leaders." }

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{ "text": "Cards Try to Narrow Gap in Game 3 After losing the first two games to the Boston Red Sox, the St. Louis Cardinals try to make the World Series competitive by winning Tuesday night's Game 3 at home. Three-time Cy Young Award winner Pedro Martinez starts for Boston against journeyman Jeff Suppan, who used to play for the Red Sox. Both are 16-9." }

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{ "text": "Marzeoti (4 TDs) paces Shawsheen For years, Shawsheen Tech and Greater Lowell have battled for the William J. Collins Cup on Thanksgiving Day." }

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{ "text": "Real eager to silence doubting supporters NO SPECTATORS will be watching in the ground, but the eyes of Europe will be trained on Romes Olympic Stadium tonight as Real Madrid seek the win they probably need to avoid a humiliating, early exit from the Champions League." }

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{ "text": "Kenyan activist plants tree to mark Nobel prize Crying with delight, Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai planted a tree to celebrate winning the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday and vowed to use the money " }

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{ "text": "Nike Profit Up 25 Pct. on Converse Boost Nike Inc. (NKE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday reported a 25 percent rise in quarterly profit, topping Wall Street estimates, on strong sales of Converse sneakers " }

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{ "text": "Wineries look to high court for change in shipping rules A customer asked vintner Leon Santoro this week if he could ship a case of wine to the customer #39;s home in New York. Not legally, replied Santoro, general manager of Orfila Vineyards amp; Winery in Escondido." }

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{ "text": "Verizon Wireless Buys NextWave Licenses (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Verizon Wireless is adding to its considerable spectrum holdings with the proposed acquisition of airwaves owned by NextWave Telecom. Under terms of the agreement, Verizon will pay US #36;3 billion for NextWave's PCS spectrum licenses in 23 U.S. markets." }

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{ "text": "Cisco and Microsoft Partner for CRM 8/24/2004 -- Cisco Systems yesterday announced a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Communications Connector for Microsofts CRM offering." }

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{ "text": "VeriSign sues ICANN in state court VeriSign is asking a California court to order the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers to butt out of its business." }

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{ "text": "Najeh to the rescue for Packers No Ahman Green, no problem. At least that #39;s what it looked like on Monday night, as the Green Bay Packers ran roughshod over the St." }

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{ "text": "Germany Cedes 2006 Cup Honor to Brazil (AP) AP - Germany declined the chance to play in the opening game of the 2006 World Cup, with the host nation ceding the honor to Brazil, the 2002 champion." }

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{ "text": "JJB profit and bid hopes fade away Sports retailer JJB yesterday reported a near 25 drop in profits and continuing poor sales, and ended shareholders #39; hopes of a takeover by announcing that a potential bidder had walked away." }

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{ "text": "Air NZ, Qantas alliance appeal Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways have lost their bid to get their proposed alliance approved in New Zealand. New Zealand #39;s High Court declined the airlines #39; appeal against a NZ Commerce Commission decision to block the alliance." }

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{ "text": "Row over Australian army photo A picture of Australian troops dressed as members of the Ku Klux Klan stirs accusations of racism." }

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{ "text": "Dems, GOP: Who's Got the Brains? Well, both do, actually. But there are some discernible differences in brain activity which may just explain why a Democrat sees the world one way, and a Republican sees it another." }

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{ "text": "Consumer Group Calls for Probe of #39;Rip-Off #39; ITunes Apple Computer Corp. is charging its British iTunes customers 17 percent more per download than its European customers, a consumer watchdog group said on Wednesday." }

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{ "text": "UEFA bans Lazio stadium for fan misbehavior UEFA on Friday ordered Italian side Lazio to play its next European match behind closed doors as punishment for unruly fan behavior during a game last month against Partizan Belgrade, including racial taunts directed at Partizan #39;s " }

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{ "text": "Hamm flap, Dream Team just wrong ATHENS, Greece -- Look at it this way: At least the US basketball team won #39;t be asked to give back its gold medal. On a day that was Olympic in scope both for its shock value and its intrinsic weirdness, the " }

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{ "text": "Site security gets a recount at Rock the Vote Grassroots movement to register younger voters leaves publishing tools accessible to outsiders." }

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{ "text": "ERA Congratulates Nobel Peace Prize Winner The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has congratulated Kenya born Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr." }

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{ "text": "Stocks Flat After Greenspan Testimony NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were flat on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said the economy had recovered from its soft patch and a number of companies warned about their earnings." }

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{ "text": "230m claim against FT struck out The High Court in London has struck out the bulk of a record 240m libel damages claim brought against the Financial Times by investment bank Collins Stewart Tullet." }

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{ "text": "Israel suspends soldier after girl shot 15 times GAZA CITY -- The Israeli army yesterday suspended a platoon commander on suspicion he emptied an ammunition clip into a 13-year-old Palestinian girl from close range after she had already collapsed under fire." }

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{ "text": "French seek 'anti-Semitic' TV ban The French prime minister calls for a satellite TV channel backed by Hezbollah to be taken off air." }

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{ "text": "Daily Mail hits back at Blunkett The Daily Mail today dismissed David Blunkett #39;s claim that the media played a role in his downfall, saying he only had himself to blame." }

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{ "text": "Fierce Clashes in Iraq Kill 36; 203 Hurt US troops battled Shiite militiamen loyal to rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Tuesday in fierce fighting that killed 36 people, including " }

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{ "text": "Supreme Court Hears Wine Sales Case Winemakers who want to ship directly to consumers across state lines got a sympathetic hearing at the Supreme Court today, as the justices heard oral arguments in a case that could have a dramatic effect on Internet commerce and states' power to regulate the alcohol trade." }

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{ "text": "FCC ruling sets stage for broadband surge Broadband service may get a little broader in the next few years, now that the Federal Communications Commission is graciously stepping out of the way." }

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{ "text": "Jamaican Government to Provide Free Internet Access in Poor <b>...</b> Jamaica #39;s government on Tuesday announced a US\\$5 million (Jamaican \\$308 million) plan to provide free Internet access in poor communities across the island." }

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{ "text": "Accord on restoring rail link reached: Khokhrapar-Monabao route ISLAMABAD, Dec 3: Pakistan and India have agreed to an early resumption of rail link between Khokhrapar and Monabao suspended since the 1965 war." }

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{ "text": "Singapore Shares End Lower Singapore shares ended lower Monday, hurt by below-expected third-quarter economic data that added to ongoing concerns over high oil prices and weakness on Wall Street." }

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{ "text": "IMF sees rising oil prices having little impact on global growth TOKYO: Rising oil prices are unlikely to deal a major blow to global economic growth although the trend may seem quot;uncomfortable, quot; a researcher with the International Monetary Fund says." }

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{ "text": "Morgan Stanley Profit Falls 34 Percent NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley <A HREF=\"http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MWD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote\">MWD.N</A> on Wednesday said quarterly profit dropped 34 percent amid reduced trading revenue, falling well short of Wall Street's already-lowered expectations after a summer of sluggish market activity." }

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{ "text": "Japan to Resume Space Rocket Launches (AP) AP - A government panel Wednesday approved plans to send a weather satellite into Earth's orbit by February 2005, in the first scheduled launch for Japan's troubled space program since late last year, an official said." }

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{ "text": "Study: 400K Fewer Tech Jobs Since 2001 The US information tech sector lost 403,300 jobs between March 2001 and this past April, and the market for tech workers remains bleak, according to a new report." }

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{ "text": "Rangers Sign Weekes, Bolster Goaltending (AP) AP - Goaltender Kevin Weekes signed Thursday with the New York Rangers, who expect the unrestricted free agent to compete for the No. 1 job with Mike Dunham." }

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{ "text": "Noguchi Wins Marathon BULLETIN<br>BC-OLY--Women's Marathon RUN,0058<br>BULLETIN<br> ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Mizuki Noguchi of Japan won the marathon Sunday in 2 hours, 26 minutes, 20 seconds." }

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{ "text": "SEO #39;s Multiplying Effect on Paid Inclusion Paid inclusion (PI) has always been a hot potato. It #39;s not quite SEO (define) and not quite search advertising. No one wants to touch it." }

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{ "text": "Gray, Demon Deacons Swing Back In Action, Seek To Shoot Down <b>...</b> Justin Gray has had an ample amount of time to get his shooting stroke ready. Gray and No. 6 Wake Forest are back in action after an eight-day break when they visit Temple on Monday." }

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{ "text": "GAME DAY PREVIEW Game time: 7:30 PM NEW YORK (Ticker) -- After a season in which they fired their coach, the New York Liberty are hosting the top-seeded Connecticut Sun Friday in Game One of the best-of-three Eastern Conference finals." }

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{ "text": "Dozens of Iraqi soldiers found executed The corpses of 50 soldiers of Iraq #39;s new army have been discovered northeast of the capital Baghdad. Interim Iraqi interior ministry spokesman Adnan Abd al-Rahman said the troops were believed to have been " }

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{ "text": "CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Expect a comfortable night for the Highbury boys The Gooners take their first step into European football this season tonight by welcoming Dutch league runners-up, PSV Eindhoven, to Highbury." }

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{ "text": "News Corporation to Buy 20 Presses from MAN Roland LONDON--Oct. 12, 2004-- News Corporation today announced a significant investment in News International Limited, with the expenditure over the next four to five years of more than GBP 600million on new printing plants." }

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{ "text": "Atlanta police arrest Braves player on DUI charge ATLANTA - An Atlanta Braves player is in the Atlanta Jail today after being arrested on a charge of driving under the influence. Members of the DUI Task Force arrested shortstop Rafael Furcal about 4:20 am " }

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{ "text": "Owen fitness holds the key Michael Owen will have one last chance to prove his fitness - and possibly determine which formation England will employ against Wales on Saturday." }

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{ "text": "Nasa to resume shuttle missions The American space agency Nasa says the first space shuttle mission since the Columbia disaster of 2003 is to be launched next May or early June." }

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{ "text": "Bonds MVP Award Provides Sparkle in Tainted Season NEW YORK (Reuters) - San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds captured a record seventh MVP award Monday, providing a sparkling finish to a season tainted by doping allegations." }

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{ "text": "Brits to lose 12 current of IT jobs by 2010 New report on offshoring's implications from the British Computer Society." }

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{ "text": "Ovitz Defends His Tenure Michael Ovitz said on Tuesday that Walt Disney Co. would have made a string of dazzling deals and shrewd strategic moves during his brief tenure as the company #39;s president " }

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{ "text": "Tributes pour in for #39;Crazy Horse #39; Hughes had been battling the illness for 15 months but deteriorated in the past few days, his wife Barbara said. quot;He died at his home in Sheffield with his family around him, quot; she said." }

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{ "text": "Intel Outlook May Portend PC Weakness NEW YORK (Reuters) - Intel Corp's <A HREF=\"http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=INTC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote\">INTC.O</A> sharp cut in its revenue outlook dragged down shares of personal computer makers on Friday, on fears that the chipmaker's problems could signal weak PC markets, analysts said." }

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{ "text": "No progress in N.Korea, Japan talks on abductees : Talks between Japan and North Korea aimed at resolving a dispute over Japanese nationals abducted by the North decades ago ended Sunday without progress, Japanese officials said." }

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{ "text": "Credit Suisse to merge CSFB unit into parent Credit Suisse Group announced plans to merge its Credit Suisse First Boston Securities unit with the rest of the company #39;s operations and cut as many as 300 jobs." }

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{ "text": "Israel sends Syria tough message with Hamas strike Widening its pursuit of Hamas beyond the occupied territories, Israel reached into Damascus Sunday, dealing a blow to both Hamas and Syria." }

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{ "text": "Change on the money One day after National Hockey League executive vice president and chief legal officer Bill Daly accused the NHL Players Association of engaging quot;in a charade quot; with regards to negotiating a collective bargaining agreement -- and believes the start of the 2004-05 season is in jeopardy because the union wants to keep status quo -- Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs said there's ..." }

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{ "text": "Flu sidelines Clemens on Sunday Roger Clemens was scratched from his start on Sunday after spending most of the overnight hours battling a stomach virus. Clemens #39; blood pressure was slightly elevated " }

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{ "text": "Report: Explosion Kills 2 Near Chechyna (AP) AP - An explosion rocked a police building in the restive Dagestan region adjacent to Chechnya on Friday, and initial reports indicated two people were killed, the Interfax news agency said." }

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{ "text": "Southern Africa Faces Food, Water Crises - Study (Reuters) Reuters - Southern Africa faces major\\challenges to feed its swelling populations and to keep its\\wells from running dry, a study showed Wednesday." }

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{ "text": "Iraqi Forces Foundering in Face of Killings and Threats by Rebels Iraqi forces, whose performance is crucial to securing January elections, are riddled with problems, say local U.S. officials." }

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{ "text": "Arafat #39;s body arrives in Cairo for funeral The body of late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has arrived in Cairo from Paris for a military funeral which presidents and other dignitaries from around the world are due to attend." }

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{ "text": "Parties call for postponement of elections Despite a new call Friday for a postponement of the Iraqi elections, President Bush said he hopes they still go forward. Seventeen political parties say the election should be put off for at least six months " }

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{ "text": "Fans are to blame, but players will face biggest penalties Look for David Stern to come down hard on the principals in Friday #39;s Pacers-Pistons brawl. With the NBA #39;s image possibly at stake, many around the league expect him to send a strong message when he makes his final ruling." }

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{ "text": "Al-Sadr #39;s militia keeps fighting in Baghdad US forces and radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr #39;s militia battled Saturday in Baghdad even as the truce that ended the bloody fighting between US-Iraqi troops and the militia forces in Najaf held for a second day." }

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{ "text": "Court imposes lawyer on Milosevic The UN tribunal in The Hague says it will impose a defence lawyer on former Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic." }

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{ "text": "Jeanne death toll over 600 in Haiti (09/21/04)-- The death toll keeps rising in Haiti. Officials say at least 622 people have been killed by Hurricane Jeanne. Jeanne was downgraded to a tropical " }

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{ "text": "Cybertrust CEO Says Merger Driven by Users SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Betrusted Holdings Inc. in New York and TruSecure Corp. in Herndon, Va., last week said they #39;re merging to form a single IT security services vendor." }

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{ "text": "Wrigley to Buy Life Savers, Altoids CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. <A HREF=\"http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WWY.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote\">WWY.N</A> is buying the Life Savers and Altoids candy and mint businesses from Kraft Foods Inc. <A HREF=\"http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=KFT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote\">KFT.N</A> for \\$1.48 billion in cash, the companies said on Monday." }

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{ "text": "Business Technology: Microsoft And Its Blind Spot: Linux Steve Ballmer #39;s letter to customers said nothing about the widespread reality of tens of thousands of Microsoft customers who are eager to deploy BOTH Windows and Linux." }

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{ "text": "Iran #39;not obliged #39; to allow military site inspections Iran says it is not obliged to allow UN atomic energy agency inspectors to visit military sites alleged to be involved in secret nuclear weapons work but that it is willing to discuss the issue." }

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{ "text": "Shares of Video Game Makers Rise Sharply Shares of video game makers rose sharply Friday after analysts reported industry sales increased 11 percent last month due mainly to the strength of two blockbuster titles that have proven to be the holiday season #39;s biggest sellers." }

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{ "text": "Another homicide in Holland It is a sad day. In what seems to be another politically inspired homicide in Holland, Dutch filmmaker, and controversial columnist Theo van Gogh was brutally murdered in the streets of Amsterdam this morning." }

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