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Madonna, Ritchie get preliminary divorce decree
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Madonna, Ritchie granted preliminary divorce
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Spears makes unexpected appearance in court
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Astronauts step out for longest, hardest spacewalk
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Zimbabwe rejects Carter, Annan, Machel
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Nepals Buddha boy returns to jungle to meditate
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Romes chaos and crime meets its would-be Giuliani
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Jetliner plot suspect believed killed in Pakistan
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Economy, not rights, rules the new China-US world
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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US News Archive for September 2004:
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Web site: Another American beheaded
A report posted today on an Islamist Web site said that a group loyal to terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi had beheaded a second American, Jack Hensley...
CNN - September 21, 2004
Web site: Another American beheaded
A group loyal to wanted terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi today said an American hostage being held in Iraq has been beheaded -- the second American to be killed in as many days. The group said it killed Jack Hensley, 48, of metro Atlanta after a 24-hour deadline passed without their demands being met. U.S. officials told CNN a beheaded body has been recovered in the Baghdad area, but there has been no identification of it...
CNN - September 21, 2004
Bush tells U.N. 'all must fight the murderers'
President Bush stressed the importance of spreading freedom in the world and defended his decision to invade Iraq in a speech Tuesday to the U.N. General Assembly...
CNN - September 21, 2004
Bush defends Iraq war
President Bush stressed the importance of spreading freedom in the world and defended his decision to invade Iraq in a speech today to the United Nations General Assembly...
CNN - September 21, 2004
Airlines Told to Turn Over Passenger Data
The Transportation Security Administration will test a system that compares names of passengers to those on terrorist watch lists...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
American Indian Museum Opens
A colorful Native Nations procession heralded the opening Tuesday of the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of the American Indian, the newest addition to the historical treasure-trove dotting the National Mall...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Fed Raises a Key Rate a Quarter-Point as Widely Expected
The Fed raised short-term interest rates another notch today, and hinted that more raises are on the way this year...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Stewart to Surrender for Prison by Oct. 8
A federal judge ordered Martha Stewart today to surrender for prison by Oct. 8, granting the Ms. Stewart's request to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Oil Breaks $47 as Supply Worries Linger
Oil prices hit a one month-high today as China showed no let-up in its demand and traders worried that U.S. inventories had drawn down heavily due to Hurricane Ivan...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
US Fed increases rates to 1.75%
The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 1.75%, the third rise this year, indicating that a recovery in the world's largest economy is still on track...
BBC News - September 21, 2004
Bush defends decision to invade Iraq
President Bush today defended his decision to invade Iraq in a speech to the United Nations, urging the world community to turn its attention to fighting the war on terror and humanitarian concerns. He told a subdued U.N. General Assembly session that the U.S.-led overthrow of Saddam Hussein delivered the Iraqi people from "an outlawed dictator."...
CNN - September 21, 2004
Bush addresses U.N.
President Bush defended his decision to invade Iraq in a speech on Tuesday to the United Nations, urging the world community to turn its attention to the fighting the war on terrorism and humanitarian concerns...
CNN - September 21, 2004
In Presidential Debates, a Duel of Wits and Styles
If they resemble past debates, the impact this year will go well beyond a mere judgment of who won and who lost...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Even Humbled by Error, Dan Rather Has His Thorns
Dan Rather offered an apology for a report on President Bush's service, but not a personal accounting...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
At Country Clubs, Gay Members Want All Privileges for Partners
The hot topic at many golf clubs is one few members could have dreamed of talking about a decade ago...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Housing Starts Increased 0.6 Percent
Housing construction in August surged to its highest level in five months, a dose of encouraging news for the economy's expansion...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Fed Is Expected to Raise Rates Again
Although economists have mixed opinions whether the economy has emerged, most believe it is in good enough shape for the Fed to boost rates...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Profit Jumps 30 Percent at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs today posted a 30 percent jump in profit for its latest quarter, helped by strong growth across its segments...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
US tobacco firms' trial under way
The largest US tobacco companies are accused of lying about the effects of smoking over a 50-year period as a $280bn government lawsuit gets under way...
BBC News - September 21, 2004
US Fed 'set for third rate rise'
Economists are betting that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to 1.75% on Tuesday, the third rise this year...
BBC News - September 21, 2004
Hostages' kin plead for lives
The families of an American and a Briton being held hostage in Iraq have made desperate appeals to militants to release the men after the beheading of their fellow captive. "These were three gentlemen who had absolutely no agenda other than to enrich the lives of the people they were there to help," said Patty Hensley, wife of U.S. hostage Jack Hensley...
CNN - September 21, 2004
Families plead for hostages' lives
The families of an American and a Briton being held hostage in Iraq have made desperate appeals to militants to release the men after the beheading of their fellow captive. "These were three gentlemen who had absolutely no agenda other than to enrich the lives of the people they were there to help," said Patty Hensley, wife of U.S. hostage Jack Hensley...
CNN - September 21, 2004
Storm kills at least 500 in Haiti
At least 500 people have died after tropical storm Jeanne flooded Haiti last week, a U.N. spokesman has said, with the toll expected to rise as waters recede...
CNN - September 21, 2004
Flooding Spawned by Storm Kills More Than 550 in Haiti
More than 550 people died in Haiti last weekend from flooding and mudslides set off by Tropical Storm Jeanne...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Where Do the Jobs Come From?
What makes a company more likely to create jobs - its size or its age?...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Disney Chief Rules Out Board Position
Michael D. Eisner, Disney's chief, said that he did not plan to remain on the board or become chairman when he retires in two years...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
McNabb stars in Eagles win
Donovan McNabb makes the game's big plays as Philadelphia beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-16...
BBC News - September 21, 2004
Cards, Twins clinch titles
The St Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins win their divisional crowns - plus an MLB round-up...
BBC News - September 21, 2004
U.S. Judge Orders Election Agency to Tighten Rules
The decision left both parties arguing over which regulations are now in effect for the final weeks of the presidential campaign...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
In Harshest Critique Yet, Kerry Attacks Bush Over War in Iraq
Senator John Kerry said he would not have invaded Iraq when President Bush did, and the president answered with a sharp rebuke...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Museum With an American Indian Voice
The National Museum of the American Indian has much to boast of, but it tries to serve too many constituencies...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Unilever and Colgate Issue Profit Warnings for Rest of the Year
Two big consumer products companies issued profit warnings, underscoring an increasingly tough competitive landscape for some of the world's best-known brands...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Genes From Engineered Grass Spread for Miles, Study Finds
Critics worry that a new strain of grass that is resistant to the herbicide Roundup could transfer its resistance to weedy relatives...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Study Finds Less Youth Antidepressant Use
While the FDA contends otherwise, new data show that sales of the antidepressants known as SSRI’s have declined...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Frequent Fliers Wonder if Their Miles Have a Future
With all these newly bankrupt airlines, what are frequent fliers doing to preserve their mileage assets and stay on schedule?...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Venerable Yacht Builder Tries to Regain Sea Legs
Palmer Johnson hopes to regain its former glory by introducing a sleek new motor yacht design and concentrating on building boats...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Blue Chips End Lower on Oil Prices and Profit Outlook
Stocks slid Monday, although many investors stuck to the sidelines ahead of a key meeting of the Federal Reserve. Tech shares were flat...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Unilever and Colgate Warn of Slowdowns in Their Earnings
The two companies do not operate in all the same markets, but Monday's warnings seemed to suggest that both were suffering from tougher competition in some areas...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Workers Face Difficult Choices as Airlines Seek Concessions
The bankruptcies at US Airways and United show that companies can face financial distress even when workers cooperate...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Executives Say MCI Is Looking for Buyers
MCI, the troubled telecommunications company, has quietly begun shopping itself to potential buyers, executives involved in the sale process said...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
First Criminal Trial on Enron to Begin Today
As the first criminal trial stemming from the financial deals at Enron opens, it will be notable as much for who is not among the six defendants as who is...
New York Times - September 21, 2004
Colombia militant gunned down
Colombian paramilitary leader Miguel Arroyave is killed, casting further doubts on ongoing peace talks...
BBC News - September 21, 2004
First Enron criminal trial nears
Two former Enron executives are set to appear in court in Houston in the first criminal trial involving Enron staff since the firm's collapse in 2001...
BBC News - September 21, 2004
Maradona back to rehab in Cuba
The former footballer Diego Maradona leaves Argentina for Cuba to receive ongoing treatment for drug addiction...
BBC News - September 21, 2004
Twins clinch AL Central
The Minnesota Twins win their third straight AL Central crown - plus an MLB round-up...
BBC News - September 21, 2004
Haiti flood death toll nears 600
Flooding in Haiti kills at least 556 people in the wake of tropical storm Jeanne, UN officials say...
BBC News - September 21, 2004
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