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Yahoo News |
11:58pm PDT |
Poll Finds Most Oppose Return to Draft (AP) |
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Summary: AP - Americans overwhelmingly oppose reinstatement of the military draft and most say they wouldn't encourage their children to enlist in the service either, an AP-Ipsos poll found. |
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BBC News |
11:54pm PDT |
Sri Lanka inks tsunami-aid deal |
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Summary: The Sri Lankan government signs a tsunami-aid sharing deal with Tamil Tiger rebels despite protests. |
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Yahoo News |
11:54pm PDT |
Iraqi Security a Key Topic at Bush Meeting (AP) |
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Summary: AP - President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Abraham al-Jaafari are measuring progress and weighing future challenges in Iraq at a time when U.S. public support for the war is slumping, Iraqis are dying in car bombings and lawmakers are pressing for a tim |
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BBC News |
11:45pm PDT |
BA ups fuel surcharge on tickets |
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Summary: British Airways says high oil prices are forcing it to raise the fuel surcharge on tickets for the second time this year. |
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BBC News |
11:45pm PDT |
BA ups fuel bill on tickets |
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Summary: British Airways says high oil prices are forcing it to raise the fuel surcharge on tickets for the second time this year. |
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BBC News |
11:41pm PDT |
Many killed in India rebel attack |
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Summary: At least 21 people are killed in a gun battle between Maoist rebels and police in the Indian state of Bihar, police say. |
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BBC News |
11:33pm PDT |
Passengers escape train ordeal |
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Summary: Train company GNER is to launch an investigation after passengers were stranded on trains in stifling heat. |
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Yahoo News |
11:28pm PDT |
FDA Approves First Racially Targeted Drug (AP) |
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Summary: AP - Now that the FDA has for the first time approved a drug specifically for blacks, medical experts are sure to debate the implications, with some questioning the validity of medical research that focuses on race. |
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BBC News |
11:25pm PDT |
Oil price hits $60 for second day |
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Summary: Crude oil prices hit a record $60 a barrel for a second day on Friday, amid concerns that strong demand will continue. |
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BBC News |
11:05pm PDT |
Sri Lanka to ink tsunami-aid deal |
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Summary: The Sri Lankan government is to sign a tsunami-aid sharing deal with Tamil Tiger rebels despite protests. |
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BBC News |
10:55pm PDT |
Up to '1,500 active IRA members' |
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Summary: Up to 1,500 people are actively involved in the IRA, Ireland's Justice Minister, Michael McDowell, says. |
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Crosswalk |
10:55pm PDT |
What's the Battle Over Gay Marriage Really About? |
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Summary: The June 19, 2005 cover story of The New York Times Magazine is entitled, "What's the Movement to Outlaw Gay Marriage Really About?" The article deserves significant attention. Interest is likely to be sparked by a line printed on the cover just under the |
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BBC News |
10:51pm PDT |
Inquiry begins into train ordeal |
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Summary: Train company GNER is to launch an investigation after passengers were stranded on trains in stifling heat. |
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BBC News |
10:43pm PDT |
China flood death toll 'over 500' |
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Summary: More than 500 people have died and 1.4 million have fled their homes in deadly flooding across southern China. |
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BBC News |
10:41pm PDT |
£20m needed for repairs to roads |
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Summary: A body representing councils urges the Welsh Assembly Government to find £20m for a road repair programme. |
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BBC News |
10:37pm PDT |
Modest Murray plays down chances |
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Summary: Andy Murray says he is unlikely to win his next match against David Nalbandian. |
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BBC News |
10:37pm PDT |
Tennis: Murray stays modest |
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Summary: Andy Murray says he is unlikely to win his next match against David Nalbandian. |
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BBC News |
10:35pm PDT |
Stonehenge quarry site 'revealed' |
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Summary: An archaeologist believes he has found the exact spot where the Stonehenge bluestones were quarried. |
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BBC News |
10:16pm PDT |
Ulster Unionists to elect leader |
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Summary: Three candidates vie for the position of Ulster Unionist leader as the party's council prepares to cast its vote. |
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Yahoo News |
10:00pm PDT |
Another Year of Living Misery in Baghdad (washingtonpost.com) |
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Summary: washingtonpost.com - BAGHDAD, June 23 -- In the streets of Baghdad, people wondered Thursday what else could possibly go wrong. |
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Yahoo News |
10:00pm PDT |
Justices Affirm Property Seizures (washingtonpost.com) |
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Summary: washingtonpost.com - The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that local governments may force property owners to sell out and make way for private economic development when officials decide it would benefit the public, even if the property is not blighted and t |
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BBC News |
9:38pm PDT |
Iraq PM set for White House talks |
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Summary: Iraqi PM Ibrahim Jaafari, in Washington to meet President Bush, says he plans to accept an invitation to visit Syria. |
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BBC News |
9:33pm PDT |
Iranians vote in crucial election |
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Summary: Iranians are voting for a new president, with a choice between a political veteran and an ultra-conservative. |
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Cnn.com |
9:28pm PDT |
Iraq insurgency will be defeated, Cheney says |
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Summary: Vice President Dick Cheney is defending his recent comment that the Iraqi insurgency is in its "last throes." In a CNN interview, Cheney insisted that progress being made in setting up a new Iraqi government and establishing democracy there will indeed en |
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Cnn.com |
9:28pm PDT |
Cheney: Iraq will be 'enormous success story' |
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Summary: Vice President Dick Cheney is defending his recent comment that Iraq's insurgency is in its "last throes." Cheney told CNN that progress is being made in setting up a new Iraqi government. "We will succeed in Iraq, just like we did in Afghanistan," Cheney |
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Yahoo News |
9:24pm PDT |
Duncan inspires Spurs to title with Game Seven win (Reuters) |
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Summary: Reuters - Tim Duncan scored 25 points and had
11 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs captured the NBA
championship with a 81-74 victory over the Detroit Pistons in
Game Seven of the Finals on Thursday. |
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BBC News |
9:20pm PDT |
Fears over gangmaster licensing |
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Summary: A new licensing system for gangmasters and agencies could leave some workers vulnerable, the TUC warns. |
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Cnn.com |
9:18pm PDT |
More than 500 dead, thousands evacuated in China floods |
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Summary: The death toll from heavy flooding across parts of China this month has risen to 536, according to Chinese authorities quoted by the state-run Xinhua news agency. |
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Yahoo News |
9:10pm PDT |
Spurs Beat Pistons 81-74 for NBA Title (AP) |
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Summary: AP - With the NBA title on the line, Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs proved themselves worthy champions. Duncan came up huge in the second half after having the worst playoff series of his career, and Manu Ginobili had another breakthrough performanc |
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Yahoo News |
9:00pm PDT |
Spurs crowned champions after Game Seven victory (Reuters) |
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Summary: Reuters - The San Antonio Spurs beat
the Detroit Pistons 81-74 in Game Seven of the NBA Finals
Thursday to win the best-of-seven series 4-3. |
