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{ "text": "Everton beats Liverpool 1-0 in Merseyside Derby Lee Carsley scored the winner in the 68th minute, giving Everton a 1-0 victory Saturday over Liverpool in the 200th Merseyside Derby." }

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{ "text": "Nakatani expects a big day at BC No stranger to brash statements, jockey Corey Nakatani has a firm goal for Saturday #39;s Breeders #39; Cup program at Lone Star Park." }

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{ "text": "Sony-Led Group to Acquire MGM for \\$3B LOS ANGELES Sept. 13, 2004 - A consortium led by Sony Corp. has agreed in principle to acquire famed Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc." }

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{ "text": "Calif. Aims to Limit Farm-Related Smog (AP) AP - Southern California's smog-fighting agency went after emissions of the bovine variety Friday, adopting the nation's first rules to reduce air pollution from dairy cow manure." }

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{ "text": "Safin Survives First-Round Scare in Moscow MOSCOW (Reuters) - Top seed Marat Safin survived a first-round scare before prevailing over his doubles partner Max Mirnyi 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 in the Kremlin Cup Monday." }

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{ "text": "Voting Machines Remain Unsecured--Experts In one example, a government study of voting-machine security issues was eventually canceled because conclusions by the panel of computer scientists were so negative." }

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{ "text": "49ers tickets are available Since just before the start of the NFL #39;s regular season two months ago, television viewers in the Bay Area have been seeing commercials for a product that for years has sold itself." }

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{ "text": "US economy generated 144,000 jobs in August (AFP) AFP - The US economy generated 144,000 jobs in August, the Labour Department said, in a sign that the labour market was improving slightly after two sluggish months." }

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{ "text": "Mularkey sticking with Bledsoe as Bills starter Mike Mularkey has a message to those clamoring for rookie quarterback JP Losman to replace Drew Bledsoe as Buffalo #39;s starter. Not yet." }

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{ "text": "Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires." }

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{ "text": "Feds Make A Strike Against Spyware Companies WASHINGTON -- In what regulators are calling a first, the federal government has asked for a court order to shut down a spyware operation." }

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{ "text": "Forget Bextra NEW ORLEANS - This morning, Pfizer was blindsided as The New York Times reported information about a reanalysis of old data that say the drug giant #39;s Bextra, which is similar to Merck #39;s Vioxx, increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes." }

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{ "text": "Malaysia #39;s Anwar Returns to Hero #39;s Welcome Malaysia #39;s former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has come home to a rock star #39;s welcome Sunday. He returned from undergoing back surgery in Germany following his release from prison last month." }

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{ "text": "Update 2: Oracle Poised to Pounce on PeopleSoft Bolstered by investors, Oracle Corp. appears destined to complete its long-sought takeover of PeopleSoft Inc. unless its rival becomes more profitable and proves it #39;s worth more than the \\$9.2 billion bid currently on the table." }

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{ "text": "AOL Shows Safe Chat Rooms Secure USB tokens used to verify a child's age before allowing him to chat." }

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{ "text": "Stocks to Open Up As Election Day Starts Dow Jones futures rose 37 points recently, while Nasdaq futures climbed 6 points and Standard amp; Poor #39;s futures edged up 3.60 points." }

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{ "text": "President, PM Review Dialogue Process With India ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Sep 04 (PID) - President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz attended a meeting on Friday to review the progress of the composite dialogue between India and Pakistan delineates a strategy to carry the process " }

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{ "text": "AL Capsules Vernon Wells hit a go-ahead, two-run triple off Orlando Hernandez in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the New York Yankees 5-4 on Wednesday night." }

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{ "text": "Threat to behead Japanese soldier The group led by wanted terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has said it has abducted a member of Japan #39;s armed forces and is threatening to behead him if the Japanese government does not withdraw its troops from Iraq within 48 hours." }

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{ "text": "Microsoft pushes SQL Server 2005 back Users and developers anxious to get their hands on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 will have wait a little longer. Since early this year Microsoft said to expect the finished version of the product in the first half of 2005." }

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{ "text": "SCHOOL #39;S OUT FOR STERNE A first win on the European Tour - any tour, in fact - is a notable feat in any golfer #39;s career. But the one by South African Richard Sterne in the Madrid Open yesterday deserves special mention." }

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{ "text": "Office Depot Sees Profit Below Views NEW YORK (Reuters) - Office Depot Inc. <A HREF=\"http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ODP.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote\">ODP.N</A>, the No. 2 U.S. office supply retailer, on Tuesday forecast third-quarter and full-year profits below Wall Street estimates due to disruptions from recent hurricanes." }

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{ "text": "Friday is all right for fighting Tonight will be a busy one on the local fight scene with two cards. At the Bayside Expo Center, Ray Oliveira will take on Hicklet Lau for the vacant International Boxing Union welterweight title. On the same card, heavyweight prospect Matt Godfrey (4-0, 2 KOs) of Providence will face Andrew Hutchinson." }

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{ "text": "Lebanon and Syria have not complied with UN resolution: Annan UNITED NATIONS - Secretary-General Kofi Annan reported that Syria has not pulled its forces out of Lebanon as called for by the UN Security Council, and said he had requested a timetable from Damascus for its full implementation." }

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{ "text": "Sports Calendar Bolton Over-30 women's soccer. The Close-To-Home soccer league is looking for female players 30 and olderver for the fall season for a team in the Bolton area. Interested candidates can expect refereed games, a friendly atmosphere, and renewal of basic skills. All levels of experience welcomed. Contact Miriam Kandansky at 781-442-0750 or through e-mail at Miriam.Kadanskysun.com for more details." }

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{ "text": "Shaq turns up heat in first outing with Miami SHAQUILLE O #39;Neal shot 7-for-9 and finished with 16 points in his Miami debut yesterday as the Heat took a 100-77 victory against the home side New Jersey Nets." }

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{ "text": "Could Newer Browsers Dethrone IE? Every time a new IE security flaw is announced, or whenever someone gets fed up with hackers manipulating their Web browser, Firefox and other Mozilla-based browsers get a bump in the marketplace." }

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{ "text": "Auto suppliers feel squeeze DETROIT -- New car and truck sales rose more than two per cent during the first 10 months of 2004, but many of the companies that supply parts to the big automakers have little to celebrate -- their profits are shrinking as raw materials costs rise and " }

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{ "text": "US Airways shares up on possible pilots pact Shares of US Airways Group Inc. rose more than 9 Thursday morning after the airline #39;s pilots union said it may agree on a plan to cut wages and benefits." }

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{ "text": "UPDATE 2-Manchester United calls off bid talks with Glazer The world #39;s richest soccer club, Manchester United (MNU.L: Quote, Profile, Research) , has called off talks with US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer over his proposed " }

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{ "text": "Keep It in the Family The IRS is gunning for your inherited IRA. Follow these steps to avoid costly penalties." }

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{ "text": "Retail sales improve amid caution The High Street perked up in September, but consumer confidence is falling as a result of higher interest rates and concerns over the housing market, figures reveal." }

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{ "text": "Stunt pilots to snag a falling NASA craft NASA #39;s three-year effort to bring some genuine star dust back to Earth is set for a dramatic finale Sept. 8 when Hollywood helicopter pilots will attempt a midair retrieval " }

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{ "text": "8 Accused of Inflating Kmart Profit The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday filed civil fraud charges against three former Kmart Corp. executives and five employees of companies that supplied the Troy, Mich., retail chain, accusing them of scheming to inflate Kmart's profit by \\$24 million in 2001." }

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{ "text": "Regulator clears Abbey takeover The Financial Services Authority has cleared Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano's 9bn takeover of Abbey National." }

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{ "text": "GM pulls Corvette ad with underage driver DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. has withdrawn a Corvette commercial that shows a young boy driving wildly through city streets after safety advocates complained, the company said yesterday." }

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{ "text": "N.Korea Hurls Abuse at Bush, Calls Him Human Trash SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea hurled invective at President Bush for a second day on Tuesday, calling him a political idiot and human trash, and said six-party talks on Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions appeared doomed." }

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{ "text": "Phelps Seeks More Gold at World Championships INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Still riding a wave of euphoria from the Olympics, Michael Phelps returns to the pool this week at the world short course swimming championships seeking a repeat of his six gold medals in Athens." }

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{ "text": "The power of radio helps to end Uganda #39;s long war When Kenneth Banya heard the voices of his former rebel colleagues on the radio calling for an end to Uganda #39;s 18-year civil war, he knew it was time to surrender." }

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{ "text": "Dropping Hyphen, Some Great Old Stores Become Just Macy #39;s n the not-so-distant past, the names Burdines, Rich #39;s, Goldsmith #39;s, Bon March and Lazarus had a local glory as the emporiums where customers bought their back-to-school clothes and discovered their Mother #39;s Day presents." }

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{ "text": "Compete against your friends, SI experts and celebrities in this <b>...</b> OWINGS MILLS, Maryland (Ticker) -- quot;Prime Time quot; has decided this is the right time to return to the NFL. Deion Sanders, regarded as perhaps the most electrifying cornerback in league history, arrived here " }

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{ "text": "Lehman in Talks to Buy UK Hedge Fund -WSJ (Reuters) Reuters - Investment bank Lehman Brothers\\Holdings Inc. is negotiating to buy GLG Partners, a large\\British hedge fund, the Wall Street Journal reported on\\Thursday, citing unnamed sources." }

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{ "text": "Broadhurst, Fichardt lead Open de Madrid Paul Broadhurst shot a 3-under 68 Saturday for a share of the lead after the third round of the Open de Madrid. Broadhurst finished 54 holes at 13-under-par 200 for a tie with Darren Fichardt, who shot a 67." }

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{ "text": "Yemen Sentences 15 Militants on Terror Charges A court in Yemen has sentenced one man to death and 14 others to prison terms for a series of attacks and terrorist plots in 2002, including the bombing of a French oil tanker." }

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{ "text": "Thomson Joins Microsoft-Time Warner Deal (AP) AP - French technology company Thomson SA said Monday it was joining Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc.'s proposed venture to make anti-piracy software, a move that could relieve European Union concerns about the pending deal." }

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{ "text": "AMD et Chartered signent des contrats d #39;approvisionnement et de <b>...</b> SUNNYVALE, Calif. and SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)9 Novembre 2004--Chartered adopte la fabrication de prcision automatise d #39;AMD et prvoit de fabriquer des processeurs AMD64 en 2006." }

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{ "text": "15 killed in Iraq hotel explosion BAGHDAD: Fifteen people were killed and eight others injured in an explosion that hit a hotel last night in the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit, police and hospital officials said." }

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{ "text": "Stocks Higher on Drop in Jobless Claims A sharp drop in initial unemployment claims and bullish forecasts from Nokia and Texas Instruments sent stocks slightly higher in early trading Thursday." }

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{ "text": "Farallon to Sell \\$16.3 Million in Stock Canadian mining firm Farallon Resources Ltd. on Wednesday said it agreed to privately sell about \\$20 million Canadian (\\$16.3 million) worth of stock to accredited investors and company insiders." }

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{ "text": "Bush, Kerry Start Last Campaign Dash in Nevada (Reuters) Reuters - President Bush and Democratic Sen.\\John Kerry began a 19-day sprint to the Nov. 2 election on\\Thursday in the swing state of Nevada, where the White House\\rivals renewed their fight over who offered the best leadership\\for the middle class." }

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{ "text": "Iran, EU Negotiators Seek Nuke Agreement (AP) AP - A key U.N. atomic agency meeting adjourned for the weekend, giving Iran time to consider a total freeze of a program that could make weapons grade uranium and for delegates to decide on further steps in policing Tehran's nuclear activities." }

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{ "text": "Fake Lycos Screensaver Hides a Keylogger Lycos made headlines during the past several days by distributing a screensaver designed to swamp the sites of those deemed responsible for spam with traffic, in effect giving spammers, at least the companies that bankroll them, a taste of their own " }

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{ "text": "Pakistan Ups Security, Shi #39;ites Mourn Bomb Victims Pakistan beefed up security Saturday as minority Shi #39;ite Muslims prepared to bury victims of a suicide bomb attack on a mosque in the eastern town of Sialkot that killed at least 30 people a day earlier." }

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{ "text": "Paisley talks to weapons chief DUP leader Ian Paisley has had further discussions with the head of the independent decommissioning body (IICD) on the issue of putting IRA weapons beyond use." }

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{ "text": "Ford Down, Nissan Up in September Sales DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=\"http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote\">F.N</A> posted its fourth consecutive month of weaker U.S. sales with a 7 percent drop in September results on Friday, and the automaker doubled its incentives on some models to kick-start sales this month." }

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{ "text": "MyTravel Wins Court Approval for Creditor, Shareholder Meeting MyTravel Plc, an unprofitable UK tour operator, got the go-ahead from a London court to meet creditors for approval of a refinancing plan after it submitted a revised version." }

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{ "text": "When Robots Rule the World Well, not the world maybe, but possibly your lawns and kitchens. The use of robots -- especially as domestic help -- is expected to increase sevenfold by 2007, according to the United Nations." }

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{ "text": "Staying or Going? Some Possibilities if Bush Wins President Bush plans major changes in his Cabinet if he wins a second term -- perhaps nominating the first female defense secretary and first black attorney general -- but very little change among the small group of his closest advisers." }

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{ "text": "Israel Announces West Bank Housing Plans (AP) AP - Israel announced plans Monday for 500 new housing units in the West Bank, after an apparent U.S. policy shift that has infuriated the Palestinians. The Palestinians oppose all Jewish settlement in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, lands where they hope to establish an independent state." }

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{ "text": "UN Kabul kidnappers reveal demands A militant group is threatening to kill three UN hostages kidnapped in Afghanistan, including a British woman, unless all Taliban prisoners are released." }

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{ "text": "IBM fits PCs with new hardware-based security chip IBM is using a microcontroller from National Semiconductor that stores passwords, digital certificates and encryption keys." }

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{ "text": "Astronomers Spot Monster Collision of Galaxies (Reuters) Reuters - If you think Earth is a mess,\\consider the turmoil in the constellation Hydra, where\\astronomers have spotted two monster galactic clusters slamming\\together in one of the biggest collisions ever recorded." }

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{ "text": "Email this to a friend Print this story Never content with the simple things in life, Microsoft is apparently on a mobile media crusade with the deceptively unassuming announcement of the companies MSN Music service." }

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{ "text": "Japan govt body to call for 5.7 billion dollar aid to Daiei (AFP) AFP - A Japanese government-backed organization will ask financial institutions to provide troubled retailer Daiei with 600 billion yen (5.7 billion dollars) in financial assistance." }

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{ "text": "Get Real? This time last week, first lady Laura Bush was having what she might call her Christmas Tree Day. First, she showed off the decorated executive mansion to reporters and then joined her husband " }

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{ "text": "Schering-Plough and Bayer form strategic alliance Schering-Plough Corporation has announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Bayer designed to maximize the companies #39; pharmaceutical resources while maintaining each company #39;s own strategic interests." }

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{ "text": "Yemeni Poet Says He Is al-Qaida Member GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba Aug. 26, 2004 - In a dramatic turn that silenced defense lawyers, a Yemeni poet accused of crafting terrorist propaganda argued on Thursday to represent himself before a US " }

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{ "text": "Computer Associates to buy Netegrity Corporate computing software giant Computer Associates International Inc. said yesterday it will pay \\$430 million in cash to acquire Waltham data security firm Netegrity Inc." }

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{ "text": "Land Rover aims new model at US Land Rover will launch a sports tourer next year in a what is likely to be a test of British carmakers #39; ability to compete in the US." }

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{ "text": "Italy: Sicilian derby ends in draw PALERMO, Nov 11 (SW) - After a 39-year wait for a Serie A Sicilian derby, the match between Palermo and Messina on Thursday managed only a 0-0 draw." }

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{ "text": "US got complaints about security guards The US State Department Wednesday noted quot;aggressive quot; behavior by some DynCorp contractors hired to protect Afghan President Hamid Karzai." }

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{ "text": "Chercher dans toute l #39;actualit Italy ground to a halt as millions of workers observed a general strike in protest against the economic policies of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi #39;s centre-right government." }

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{ "text": "Panel to Investigate Fraud Charges in Afghan Vote The move to head off the attack on the vote's legitimacy came as workers began the long process of collecting ballots." }

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{ "text": "Martian Weather Blamed for Loss of Beagle 2 Description: An investigation into the loss of Britain #39;s Beagle 2 spacecraft last December suggests the cause may have been unusual Martian weather." }

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{ "text": "France Says Hostages Still Alive a Few Days Ago France said on Sunday two French reporters held hostage with their Syrian driver in Iraq were still alive a few days ago. quot;We are working discreetly, following up leads, reestablishing " }

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{ "text": "Apple iTunes 'overcharging in UK' The OFT refers Apple's iTunes to the European Commission on the grounds that it over-charges UK customers." }

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{ "text": "Atlanta police arrest Braves player on DUI charge ATLANTA - Atlanta Braves shortsop Rafael Furcal has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence. Jail officials say Furcal was booked into the Atlanta city jail at 6:25 am on charges of DUI, speeding and reckless driving." }

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{ "text": "Palmeiro Signs One-Year Deal With Orioles (AP) AP - Rafael Palmeiro didn't want his homecoming with the Baltimore Orioles to end after just one season, so he took a pay cut and accepted a one-year, #36;3 million contract Wednesday." }

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{ "text": "Rwandan #39;motivated by riches #39; Ouagadougou - Rwanda #39;s threat to launch military strikes in Democratic Republic of Congo would be motivated by the abundant mineral wealth in its giant western neighbour not by the desire to attack Hutu fighters based there, a Congolese diplomat said here " }

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{ "text": "Symantec to Buy Veritas for \\$13.5 Billion NEW YORK (Reuters) - Security software maker Symantec Corp. has agreed to buy Veritas Software Corp. for \\$13.5 billion, expanding into the backup and recovery software market, the companies said on Thursday." }

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{ "text": "PSV Stays Top After 1-0 Win Over Willem II AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink scored his seventh goal of the season to give Dutch league leader PSV Eindhoven a 1-0 win over Willem II Tilburg on Saturday." }

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{ "text": "Trio of New Games Victimized by Piracy DALLAS - A month before the video game #39;s scheduled release this coming Tuesday, illegal copies of the hot sci-fi action title quot;Halo 2 quot; were already circulating on the Internet." }

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{ "text": "DMCA Limited by Sixth Circuit Appeals Court The Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way. I really dont know why a printer manufacturer should have exclusive rights on producing ink that work with their printers." }

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{ "text": "Tiny telescope #39;s big discovery opens new doors WASHINGTON - A tiny telescope has spotted a giant planet circling a faraway star, using a technique that could open a new phase of planetary discovery." }

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{ "text": "France joins Germany, Japan in economic slide (AFP) AFP - The French economy hit a rough patch in the third quarter, throwing the government's full-year growth target into question amid signs of an economic slowdown in the 12-nation eurozone." }

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{ "text": "Update 2: General Mills to Make Cereals Whole Grain The Trix Rabbit and that Lucky Charms leprechaun are going on a whole-grain diet. General Mills announced Thursday that it will convert all of its breakfast cereals to whole grain." }

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{ "text": "Rogers Wireless Whistles and Fido Responds Its official. Microcell Telecommunications Fido wireless service will be the new dog in Rogers Wireless Communications Canadian kennel, and that puppy wasnt cheap." }

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{ "text": "Haitian storm survivors give thanks Amid the destruction from Tropical Storm Jeanne, Haitians have prayed for the 1,500 dead and given thanks that their lives were spared at services on Sunday." }

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{ "text": "Storage, servers bruise HP earnings update Earnings per share rise compared with a year ago, but company misses analysts' expectations by a long shot." }

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{ "text": "Dollar Keeps Gains as Market Awaits Data TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar idled on Tuesday after gaining the previous day, as many investors held off building positions ahead of economic data from the United States." }

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{ "text": "McDonald #39;s earnings beat forecasts McDonald #39;s third-quarter earnings rose a higher-than-expected 42 percent, the world #39;s largest restaurant chain says, citing strong sales in the United States and a lower tax rate." }

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{ "text": "Worldpay struck by online attack Net payment system Worldpay is under attack from hackers delaying transaction times for hundreds of online retailers." }

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{ "text": "Soldiers Kill Palestinian Near Gaza-Israel Fence Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian as he approached a security fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip, Israeli military sources said on Saturday." }

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{ "text": "Japan Stocks Flat After Wall Street The Nikkei average was flat in mid-morning trade on Wednesday, bolstered by bargain-hunting of a number of blue-chip stocks after US stocks showed resilience despite a rise in oil prices to new highs." }

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{ "text": "Asian Stocks Lower, Greenspan Awaited SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stocks edged lower on Wednesday as profit taking set in after two days of gains and the dollar firmed ahead of comments from Fed chief Alan Greenspan that are expected to cement the case for further U.S. rate rises." }

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{ "text": "FCC declares authority over states on VoIP (SiliconValley.com) SiliconValley.com - Federal regulators Tuesday declared authority over the states in governing Internet phone services, a move providers called crucial to fostering growth, innovation and competitive pricing in the budding industry." }

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{ "text": "U.S. Report: Iraq Didn't Have WMDs WASHINGTON - Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction programs had deteriorated into only hopes and dreams by the time of the U.S.-led invasion last year, a decline wrought by the first Gulf War and years of international sanctions, the chief U.S. weapons hunter found..." }

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{ "text": "Thatcher case twist as list of alleged coup backers vanishes THE Thatcher saga took a dramatic twist last night when it emerged a key witness in the police investigation has disappeared, taking with him a list of wealthy individuals who supposedly bankrolled an alleged coup attempt in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea." }

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{ "text": "Bush won #39;t take Iran #39;s word for it CRAWFORD, Texas As President Bush sees it, quot;the only good deal is one that #39;s verifiable. quot;. He #39;s applauding the efforts of some European countries to get Iran to honor its commitment to refrain from developing nuclear weapons." }

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{ "text": "TI Profit Up on Cellular, TV Chip Sales Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest maker of chips for cellular phones, on Monday said quarterly profit rose about 26 percent on demand from handset " }

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