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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 May 2005:
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U.S. chopper downed in Iraq, says military
A helicopter carrying two crew was shot down Thursday by small arms fire in Iraq, the U.S. military said. There is no word yet on the fate of the crew but the military confirmed a second helicopter did escape the attack and return safely to base. Elsewhere in Iraq, there are conflicting reports on whether insurgent leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has been wounded, as reported on some Islamist Web sites...
CNN - May 26, 2005
Bush pledges $50m
President Bush today pledged $50 million in direct aid to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during the first White House talks in five years between U.S. and Palestinian leaders...
CNN - May 26, 2005
Blood doesn't match missing kids
Blood found at an Idaho home where three people were slain last week does not match not that of two children missing from the home, according to preliminary DNA test results, police said Thursday...
CNN - May 26, 2005
Unseeded Argentine Ousts Roddick From French Open
Andy Roddick's bold play did not always correspond with intelligent ploys down the stretch...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Bush Offers Abbas Public Support and More Aid
President Bush today announced that the United States would direct $50 million to the Palestinian Authority...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Judge Rules Group Tied to DeLay Violated Election Law
A political action committee formed by the G.O.P. leader in the House broke campaign finance laws as it propelled the party into power in 2002, a judge ruled today...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Spitzer Sues A.I.G. and Ex-Executives for Fraud
The civil law suit accuses A.I.G. of manipulating the company's finances to deceive regulators and investors...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
U.S. Shifts Strategy on China Currency, From Float to Revaluation
Even as it publicly pressures China to let its currency rise in value, the Bush administration has quietly softened one of its key demands...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Heinz to sell international firms
Heinz is to sell some of its international businesses to focus on its more-profitable brands...
BBC News - May 26, 2005
OAS 'should bolster crisis role'
The new Organization of American States leader says the body must be ready to respond to regional crises...
BBC News - May 26, 2005
Bush pledges $50 million to Palestinians
President Bush today pledged $50 million in direct aid to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during the first White House talks in five years between U.S. and Palestinian leaders. The money will be used for new housing and infrastructure projects in Gaza, "where poverty and unemployment are very high," Bush said at a news conference...
CNN - May 26, 2005
Bush pledges $50m to Palestinians
President Bush today pledged $50 million in direct aid to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during the first White House talks in five years between U.S. and Palestinian leaders. The U.S. aid is meant "to help ensure that the Gaza disengagement is a success," Bush said during a joint news conference after their meeting...
CNN - May 26, 2005
Suspect in death climbs crane
A man sought in connection with his ex-girlfriend's death refused to climb down Thursday from an 18-story crane he ascended the day before at an Atlanta construction site...
CNN - May 26, 2005
Triumph for Fox, but Pain for NBC
One of the most competitive and volatile network television seasons ever recorded ended with Fox, CBS and ABC celebrating and NBC decelerating...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Anheuser-Busch Issues Profit Warning
By Bloomberg News...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Move to Rein In Loan Buyers
WASHINGTON, May 25 (AP) - A House committee on Wednesday approved legislation that would strengthen federal oversight of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the mortgage companies...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Day After Nuclear Deal, Iran Is Cleared to Start W.T.O. Process
The World Trade Organization agreed to allow Iran to open talks to join the body that governs international commerce...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Tennis: Coria wins after wobble
Guillermo Coria drops the opening set before Novak Djokovic retires injured at the French Open...
BBC News - May 26, 2005
US eases Indonesia arms ban
The US says it will partially lift its military sales ban to Jakarta, as President Yudhoyono visits for talks...
BBC News - May 26, 2005
State backs school junk food ban
The American state of Connecticut has voted to ban junk food - and most fizzy drinks - from schools...
BBC News - May 26, 2005
US Senate mulls Bolton nomination
The US Senate meets again to debate President Bush's controversial nomination for UN ambassador...
BBC News - May 26, 2005
Jackson defense rests
Michael Jackson's defense rested Wednesday morning after comedian Chris Tucker testified that he warned the pop star in February 2003 to be careful of the family of his teenage accuser and the boy's family...
CNN - May 26, 2005
'American Idol' No. 4 named
Four months after "American Idol's" fourth season began with the taped auditions and hopes of thousands, the final two singers standing -- Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood -- gave the three "Idol" judges and a national TV audience their make-or-break performances. With more than 500 million votes cast, Underwood beat out Bice...
CNN - May 26, 2005
Bush to 'offer Abbas direct aid'
President Bush will offer tens of millions of dollars in direct aid to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during their planned meeting Thursday, administration sources told CNN Wednesday...
CNN - May 26, 2005
Young Bolivians Adopt Urban U.S. Pose, Hip-Hop and All
Young Aymara Indians are expressing their anger in a hard-driving rap, complete with rapid-fire lyrics excoriating Bolivia's leaders...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
President 'leads' Surinam's poll
Voting ends in Surinam and initial results indicate incumbent President Ronald Venetiaan is in the lead...
BBC News - May 26, 2005
NBA: Heat melt Pistons
The Miami Heat salvaged a 92-86 win over Detroit to even their NBA play-off series at 1-1...
BBC News - May 26, 2005
Tennis: Coria continues title quest
Justine Henin-Hardenne reaches the third round of the French Open despite a back injury...
BBC News - May 26, 2005
Flash floods smash into Sao Paulo
Downpours trigger deadly floods in Brazil's commercial capital, Sao Paulo, leaving some parts submerged...
BBC News - May 26, 2005
Latin music case switches to Cuba
A High Court judge hearing a case over vintage Latin music will travel to Cuba to hear evidence from witnesses...
BBC News - May 26, 2005
Star Wars pirates forced off net
An internet network that let film fans illegally download the new Star Wars movie is shut after raids in the US...
BBC News - May 26, 2005
Underwood the new 'Idol'
Country crooner Carrie Underwood has been crowned the new "American Idol." With more than 500 million votes cast, the 21-year-old from Checotah, Oklahoma, beat out Bo Bice, the 29-year-old rocker from Helena, Alabama...
CNN - May 26, 2005
Comedian's testimony closes Jackson's defense
Michael Jackson's defense rested Wednesday without the pop star giving evidence in his child molestation trial. The final witness, comedian Chris Tucker, said he warned the pop star to be careful of the teenage accuser and his family. Tucke singled out the accuser's mother, who he testified had "mental problems." Jackson denies charges that include molesting a child and conspiring to abduct a child...
CNN - May 26, 2005
Sources: Bush to offer Abbas direct aid
President Bush will offer tens of millions of dollars in direct aid to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during their planned meeting Thursday, administration sources told CNN Wednesday...
CNN - May 26, 2005
Documents Say Detainees Cited Abuse of Koran by Guards
Newly released documents show that detainees at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, complained repeatedly about disrespectful handling of the Koran by guards...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
For a New Judge, Self-Reliance in Her Life and in the Law
Justice Priscilla R. Owen chose as her most significant opinions on the Texas Supreme Court a list with a distinctive theme: tough...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Threat to Base Sends Senator on Maneuvers
Senator John Thune is sending subtle messages to the White House that base-closing recommendations are more important than party loyalty...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Profit Down 13% at Canadian Bank
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce said on Wednesday that profit fell 13 percent in the second quarter...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Student's Start-Up Draws Attention and $13 Million
Thefacebook.com, an online interactive college-student network, is part of a new generation of Web start-ups that is quietly attracting investment capital...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Europe Sets a Deadline for Its Talks With China
The European trade commissioner set a deadline for talks over textile imports with Chinese officials before beginning a formal trade dispute against China...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Crude Oil Rises Above $50 on Report of Fall in U.S. Supply
By Reuters...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Indonesia Airline In Boeing Deal
The Boeing Company, the world's second-largest maker of commercial aircraft, will sign a purchase agreement with Lion Air of Indonesia...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Judge Directs Scrushy Jury to Do Its Job
The judge in the fraud trial of Richard Scrushy, the former chief executive of HealthSouth, urged jurors to work hard to reach a verdict...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Novell Posts Loss in the Second Quarter
Novell, a seller of network software and consulting services, reported a second-quarter loss, missing analysts' estimates because of higher costs...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
A.I.G. Is Said to Have Had a Tight Rein on Offshore Insurer
The American International Group's control of a reinsurer based in Bermuda is tighter than had been disclosed...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Everest Re Receives S.E.C. Subpoena
By Bloomberg News...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
They Sell No Fake Before Its Time
Buying from Manhattan's street vendors has grown increasingly chic, as sellers diversify their wares...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Jury Told That Ex-Executives Used Tyco for Themselves
By Bloomberg News...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Broad Decline Ends Nasdaq's 8-Day Rally
By Reuters...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Broker's Case Nears Jury
By The Associated Press...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Pipeline Done, Oil From Azerbaijan Begins Flowing to Turkey
A long-awaited $3.6 billion oil pipeline linking the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean took its first flow of crude from Azerbaijan on Wednesday...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Times Co. Will Cut 190 Jobs in New York and Elsewhere
The New York Times Company announced that it planned to eliminate 190 jobs at its flagship newspaper and the division that owns The Boston Globe...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
5 Leading Institutions Start Journalism Education Effort
Five of the nation's most prominent journalism programs are joining in a three-year, $6 million effort to elevate the standing of journalism in academia...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Company Logos on Jerseys? No Sweat, Say the Suits
National Basketball Association executives are suggesting that they would consider allowing advertiser logos to appear on player uniforms - if the price was right...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Some of Hilton's Jobs Are Put Up for Review
Some of Hilton's Jobs...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Gannett Picks Head of Broadcast Unit as Chief Executive
The Gannett Company said that it had named Craig A. Dubow chief executive, succeeding Douglas H. McCorkindale, who will stay on as chairman...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
A Corporate Brand for a White Elephant
A British mobile phone service is paying for the right to put its logo atop the Millennium Dome, an exhibition hall built to greet the turn of the century...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
April Sales of New Homes Show a Surge
The country's appetite for real estate propelled sales of newly built homes to a record pace in April, adding to concerns that the housing market may be in overdrive...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
NBC News May Get New Chief
Neal Shapiro, the president of NBC News since 2001, has told his superiors at the network in recent days that he would like to leave his post...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Much of Visteon Comes Spinning Back to Ford
Ford Motor said that it would bail out Visteon, its ailing former parts division, and reclaim 24 of Visteon's plants and offices...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Diverse Mix of Investors in Airline Deal
When America West and US Airways outlined the financing for their $1.5 billion merger last week, it turned out that two of their lead investors were hedge funds - both with a flighty relationship to the airline industry...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
The Farm-Subsidy Model of Financing Academia
Increasingly, universities are being financed like farmers and military contractors, with legislative earmarks...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Spitzer Suit Is Expected on A.I.G.
The New York attorney general is planning to file a civil complaint against the American International Group, accusing it of improper accounting...
New York Times - May 26, 2005
Bolivia admiral denies coup plan
The head of Bolivia's armed forces denies rumours of a coup plot, as protests over the new energy law continue...
BBC News - May 26, 2005
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