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Yahoo News |
6:00am PST |
Microsoft releases new Web browser beta
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Microsoft Corp. gave early testers their first glimpse of its next-generation Web browser Wednesday, and said Internet Explorer 8 will adhere to the same standards as competitors' programs. |
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Cnn.com |
5:59am PST |
Bicyclist sought in Times Square blast |
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Summary: A man on a bicycle is a possible suspect in this morning's blast at a military recruiting station in Times Square, an FBI spokesman said. Authorities are looking for a man wearing a hooded garment who was riding a bicycle near the recruiting station.
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BBC News |
5:56am PST |
See the schools taking part - on our click and zoom map |
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Summary: Location of participating schools across the UK |
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BBC News |
5:56am PST |
More than 280 schools taking part - full details on our map |
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Summary: Location of participating schools across the UK |
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BBC News |
5:56am PST |
Location of participating schools across the UK |
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Summary: Location of participating schools across the UK |
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BBC News |
5:49am PST |
Mother's anger at E.coli butcher |
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Summary: The mother of a boy who died of E.coli poisoning tells of her anger towards the butcher at the centre of the outbreak. |
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Yahoo News |
5:41am PST |
U.S. military says 2,000 troops leaving Iraq
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Some 2,000 U.S. soldiers are being
withdrawn from Baghdad as part of a planned reduction of U.S.
forces in Iraq, the U.S. military said on Thursday. |
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Yahoo News |
5:39am PST |
Ecuador, Venezuela demand condemnation
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Venezuela is starting to block billions of dollars in Colombian imports and investment under orders from President Hugo Chavez, threatening economic havoc in both nations in response to a Colombian military attack on rebels hiding in Ecuador. |
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BBC News |
5:36am PST |
Tennis: Davydenko beats Murray |
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Summary: Andy Murray loses in straight sets to Russia's Nikolay Davydenko in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Championships. |
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Yahoo News |
5:27am PST |
Egypt holds talks with Hamas on truce with Israel
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Egypt launched talks on Thursday with
Hamas and Islamic Jihad on a truce between the Palestinian
militant movements and Israel, officials in the groups said. |
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Yahoo News |
5:23am PST |
Retailers get a reprieve in February
(AP)
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Summary: AP - The nation's retailers got a little reprieve in February, as consumers hesitantly returned to malls and store after retrenching in recent months. Among the big winners was Wal-Mart Stores Inc., whose results beat expectations. |
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Yahoo News |
5:21am PST |
China in efforts to bridge U.S., North Korea differences
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - China is in discussions with the United
States and North Korea on how to bridge differences and restart
talks on ending the North's nuclear ambitions, a senior Chinese
Foreign Ministry official said on Thursday. |
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Cnn.com |
5:18am PST |
Gosh darn! Town bans cussing |
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Summary: Read full story for latest details.
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Yahoo News |
5:17am PST |
One matchup: Fiery McCain vs. charismatic Obama
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - A possible match-up in the November
presidential election would pit a crusty old politician known
for blowing his top against a first-term lawmaker seen as
charismatic yet largely untested. |
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BBC News |
5:10am PST |
Kibaki to seek reconciliation |
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Summary: Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki urges MPs to pass into law a power-sharing deal aimed at ending weeks of violence. |
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BBC News |
5:08am PST |
Ad system 'will protect privacy' |
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Summary: A privacy campaign group praises the identity protection measures of a controversial online ad system. |
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Yahoo News |
5:07am PST |
Crews to move 9/11 survivors staircase
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Tom Canavan saw the stairs through the smoke after tunneling out of debris that buried him when the World Trade Center's south tower collapsed. The sun fell on a section of gold awning that led him down the stairs to safety on a nearby street. |
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Yahoo News |
5:01am PST |
Police investigate Times Square blast
(AP)
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Summary: AP - An explosive device caused minor damage to an empty military recruiting station in Times Square early Thursday, shaking guests in hotel rooms high above "the crossroads of the world." |
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Yahoo News |
4:46am PST |
Men who do housework may get more sex
(AP)
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Summary: AP - American men still don't pull their weight when it comes to housework and child care, but collectively they're not the slackers they used to be. The average dad has gradually been getting better about picking himself up off the sofa and pitching in, |
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Yahoo News |
4:38am PST |
Swayze projects continue despite cancer
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Patrick Swayze's doctor is optimistic about his prognosis for battling pancreatic cancer, and the "Dirty Dancing" actor's upcoming cable pilot is still in contention to become a series. |
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BBC News |
4:37am PST |
Rugby U: England axe Cipriani |
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Summary: Danny Cipriani is dropped from the England team to face Scotland because of "inappropriate behaviour". |
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BBC News |
4:37am PST |
Cipriani axed from England team |
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Summary: Danny Cipriani is dropped from the England team to face Scotland because of "inappropriate behaviour". |
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BBC News |
4:37am PST |
GPs accept out-of-hours proposal |
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Summary: Scottish GPs vote in favour of working evenings and weekends but voice anger at the handling of the talks. |
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Yahoo News |
4:35am PST |
No swearing in South Pasadena this week
(AP)
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Summary: AP - What the @$%#? This community on the edge of Los Angeles has become a cuss-free zone. |
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Yahoo News |
4:34am PST |
Celtics clinch NBA playoff berth
(AP)
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Summary: AP - A playoff berth would have been cause for celebration last season. This year, it's just the first step for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics became the first NBA team to clinch a spot in the postseason, an accomplishment they barely noted Wednesday nig |
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BBC News |
4:27am PST |
Rethink on identity cards plans |
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Summary: The home secretary sets out changes to the identity scheme including plans for passports instead of ID cards. |
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Cnn.com |
4:20am PST |
'Danny Boy' thrown out of New York bar |
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Yahoo News |
4:16am PST |
NYC Police probe Times Square explosion
(AP)
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Summary: AP - An explosive device caused minor damage to an empty military recruiting station in Times Square early Thursday, shaking guests in hotel rooms high above "the crossroads of the world." |
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Yahoo News |
4:16am PST |
Diana's butler refuses to return to inquest
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Princess Diana's butler has refused to
be questioned about whether he lied to the inquest into her
death. |
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Yahoo News |
3:59am PST |
Oil prices spike to record $105.10
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Oil prices hit a record $105.10 a barrel Thursday, a day after a surprise drop in U.S. crude supplies and a decision by OPEC not to boost production. |
