Q: General Huweirini , who has worked closely with the US , was wounded in the shooting on December 4 , US officials said .

Huweirini , who has worked closely with U.S. officials , was wounded in an attack Dec. 4 , the U.S. officials said .

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Q: The artists say the plan will harm French culture and punish those who need help most--performers who have a hard time lining up work .

Artists are worried the plan would harm those who need help most - performers who have a difficult time lining up shows .

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Q: Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella , bench coach John McLaren and right fielder Aubrey Huff were ejected for arguing after Huff was called out on strikes to end the ninth .

Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella , bench coach John McLaren and Huff all were ejected in the middle of the ninth .

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no