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Dow under 10,000 first time since '04
Financial markets took a bleak view of the future Monday, seeing contagion in a credit crisis that threatens to cascade through economies globally despite government efforts to provide relief.
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Former Goldman exec to run rescue
The administration has selected a former Goldman Sachs executive to be the interim head of its $700 billion rescue effort for financial institutions.
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House panel decries Lehman bonuses
Days from becoming the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, Lehman Brothers steered millions to departing executives, Congress was told Monday.
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EBay to cut 1,000 jobs, buy Bill Me Later
EBay Inc. said Monday it will cut about 1,000 employees, reducing its work force by about 10 percent.
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HIV, cancer researchers win Nobel
Three European scientists shared the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for separate discoveries of viruses that cause AIDS and cervical cancer, breakthroughs that helped doctors fight the deadly diseases.
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| US News |
FBI file details Evel Knievel allegations
According to his FBI file, daredevil Evel Knievel was nearly charged with being part of a crime syndicate. He in turn threatened to sue the FBI, and neither side followed through.
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Dow dips below 10,000, a first since Oct. 2004
Financial markets took a bleak view of the future Monday, seeing contagion in a credit crisis that threatens to cascade through economies globally despite government efforts to provide relief.
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Justices begin session with smoking suit
The Supreme Court opened its new term Monday suggesting it would side with tobacco companies in their fight to block lawsuits over deceptive marketing of "light" cigarettes.
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Stevens told pal to 'lay low,' tapes show
Sen. Ted Stevens told a contractor friend that they needed to stick together and "really lay low" to beat an FBI investigation, according to audiotapes played Monday at his corruption trial.
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Simpson jurors did not trust witness testimony
Jurors who found O.J. Simpson guilty in his armed robbery trial say secret audio tapes and surveillance video swayed them more than witness accounts.
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| Sports News |
Angels are alive, and a threat
Opinion: By finally beating the Red Sox, the Angels did more than stave off elimination. They changed the series mind-set.
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Angels survive, beat Red Sox in 12 innings
Mike Napoli hit two home runs and scored the go-ahead run in the 12th inning as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 to stay alive.
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White Sox again try to prevent KO by Rays
The Chicago White continue to be at their best when facing elimination. The White Sox look for a second straight home victory to even their AL division series when they face the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 on Monday.
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Cubs, fans stunned by postseason collapse
Now, it’s an even 100 years for the Chicago Cubs. The team that posted the best record in the National League is picking up the pieces again after three horrendous performances that resulted in a sweep by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opening round of the playoffs.
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Eagles' Westbrook has fractured ribs
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has fractured ribs, and his status for next Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers was unclear, ESPN reported that coach Andy Reid said Monday.
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| Politics News |
Stevens told pal to 'lay low,' tapes show
Sen. Ted Stevens told a contractor friend that they needed to stick together and "really lay low" to beat an FBI investigation, according to audiotapes played Monday at his corruption trial.
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Mudslinging grips McCain, Obama campaigns
The heightened attacks, initiated over the weekend by the Republican campaign, gathered intensity Monday as Democrats resurrected their opponent's links to a financial scandal two decades ago.
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Newsweek: Obama and the (faint) echoes of Lincoln
Is there any reason, other than the lean frame and knack for giving good speeches, to compare the two men? Is that even a fair question to ask or comparison to make?
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Essay: When Palin talks, women talk
Like it or not, VP candidate Sarah Palin wears her badge of motherhood on her sleeve. Here, The New York Times Magazine contributor Lisa Belkin looks at how Palin's public discussion of personal issues has got us all talking — about ourselves.
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Briefing Book: Shooting for the sweet spot
Both candidates believe that gun ownership is an individual constitutional right. But their beliefs about the methods government can use to control the sale and carrying of firearms are starkly different.
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| Health and Wellness News |
Dispute behind Nobel Prize for HIV research
The announcement of the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine brings another chapter, perhaps the concluding one, to one of the ugliest controversies in modern medical science.
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HIV, cancer researchers win Nobel
Three European scientists shared the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for separate discoveries of viruses that cause AIDS and cervical cancer, breakthroughs that helped doctors fight the deadly diseases.
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Doctors: No hamsters, exotic pets for kids
Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets — or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles, for that matter — because of risks for disease.
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Parents' financial stress trickles down to kids
With families confronting headlines on the looming financial crisis, or personally reeling from the downturn, parents are struggling with how to address the issue with their kids.
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When you are denied health insurance
Have you ever had irregular periods? A cesarean section? Allergies? You may find yourself in this position: eager to buy coverage but unable to get a company to sell it to you.
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| Entertainment News |
May-Treanor finished ‘Dancing,’ Burke says
Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor’s “Dancing With the Stars” days are over, according to competitor Brooke Burke, who told a morning radio show that the Olympic gold medalist has a torn Achilles tendon.
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Derek Hough blacks out after ‘Dancing’ fall
"Dancing With the Stars" dancer Derek Hough blacked out after taking a nasty tumble and hitting his head, according to his partner Brooke Burke, who wrote about the incident on her blog.
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Scoop: Hathaway laughs at herself on 'SNL'
Anne Hathaway was a little embarrassed to discuss her troubled ex-boyfriend with David Letterman, but she broke out of her shell on "SNL."
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Edie's husband is already a 'Desperate' man
"Desperate Housewives" jumped right into the Edie's-new-husband-is-a-psycho plot in its second episode. Residents of Wisteria Lane, keep an eye on your pets. By Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
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Lohan's father to jump into boxing ring
The estranged father of Lindsay Lohan has publicly feuded with the actress, her girlfriend and her mother. Now Michael Lohan is auctioning off the chance to knock him out in a charity boxing match.
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| Oddly Enough |
And Finally: An Airbag Saved My Life.
Base jumping championships, praying for road safety, and an airbag for people.
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And Finally... Chad Vader.
Star Wars video game hype, dog poo DNA update, prison hotel, and David Blaine upside down.
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And Finally... Dog Poo DNA
Stinky CSI patrol, street luge, crying over cannoli, the whale whisperer, and an 80-year-old body builder.
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And Finally
Matter meets anti-matter, hardcore nerdcore, and poop art top this week's Oddly Enough video.
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Matter meets anti-matter, hardcore nerdcore, and poop art top this week's Oddly Enough video.
Chad Ruble presents the best of this week's odd and offbeat news.
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| New York Times Homepage |
Paper Cuts: The Bad Title Club
The title of Neal Stephenson's latest work of speculative fiction, "Anathem," struck me as an unfortunate one, at least on first (and second) glance, for three reasons: it looks like a typo for "Anthem"; we can't be entirely sure how to pronounce it; and most of us have no idea what it means. Still, it's [...].

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If Elected ...: Rivals Present Sharp Divide on Iraq Goals
At the heart of the dispute between the 2008 candidates is Barack Obama’s timeline for withdrawing U.S. troops.

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City Room: Leading Critic on Bloomberg 3rd Term
Councilman Bill de Blasio, a Democrat, has become a leader of an effort to allow voters, rather than the City Council, to decide whether to extend term limits.

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House Panel Faults Lehman’s Leadership
As Lehman pleaded for a bailout, it approved millions for its executives, a Congressional committee was told.

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Well: A Conversation About Height and Health
A conversation with economics professor John Komlos of the University of Munich, who has studied the link between height and health.

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| Quote of the Day |
Bono
"The less you know, the more you believe."
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B. F. Skinner
"The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do."
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Michael Crichton
"I am certain there is too much certainty in the world."
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A. J. Liebling
"Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one."
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| How to of the Day |
8 Clues That You're Dating a Gold Digger
Have you ever been suspicious that the person you're dating is more interested in your money than in you? If you are concerned about this and want to find out, here are some ideas to accomplish this and protect yourself before it is too late.
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How to Fix a Worn Paperback Book: 4 Methods
Do you have a trade paperback that has fallen on hard times? Loose pages? Cover come loose from the pages? Here's how to resurrect that book for a few more years of good reading.
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How to Decorate a Wall with a Makeshift Photo Gallery
A boring wall in a hallway now sports an impressive artistic display.So you have an empty wall. You think it's boring, you want to put something there, but framed pictures aren't what you're looking for? You want something classy, but industrial; sophisticated, but simple? This project will show you how to hang a string of pictures across an otherwise boring wall.
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5 Ways to Crack Open a Geode
If you've discovered a geode (a rounded rock formation with crystals or banding inside), you'll want to crack it open as safely and neatly as possible. Every geode is unique, and could hold anything from clear, pure quartz crystals to rich purple amethyst crystals, or perhaps agate, chalcedony, or minerals like dolomite. Fortunately, there's more than one way to crack open a geode...
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How to Plant Tulip Bulbs for Spring Blooming
Tulips are spring flowers, which means that their bulbs should be planted in autumn. This article takes you through the technique, to help make your garden look stunning with the addition of tulips.
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| Ask Yahoo |
What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
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What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
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Is the postmaster general really a general?
The postmaster general (PMG) has one of the coolest job titles in the United States government. But the position, while important, has little to do with the military...
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Why do people yell "Free Bird!" at rock concerts?
It happens at nearly every rock show. During a lull, while the band's in between tunes, someone in the audience requests Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird." It's meant as a joke, but it's never really funny. So how did the unfortunate tradition begin?...
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Who "invented" zombies?
Filmmaker George Romero turned zombies into movie icons in his epic "Night of the Living Dead" horror series. But to say he "invented" them is giving the guy too much credit. The truth is, these lurching, brain-crazed creatures have deep roots in Haitian folklore...
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