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BBC News

Celebrated in White House visit, pope addresses bishops
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI moved Wednesday from a jubilant White House visit where he defended religion in the public square to a contemplative prayer service at a national Roman Catholic shrine, where he was expected to tell bishops that they ...
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But where is the pope? Washington Times
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The Southern Ledger

Stakes High for Democrats in Philly Debate
ABC News - 53 minutes ago
By NITYA VENKATARAMAN With the last primaries six weeks behind them and the Pennsylvania contest only six days ahead, Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate in Philadelphia gives Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama a last chance to settle old ...
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Democrats Pushing Obama, Clinton Toward Populism, Protectionism Bloomberg
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California may resume executions by year's end
Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago
The Supreme Court's ruling that lethal injections can be used on inmates could speed up some proceedings in the state. California's last execution was in early 2006.
Following Supreme Court decision, Georgia moves to execute ... Atlanta Journal Constitution
US Supreme Court Upholds Use of Lethal Injection Voice of America
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IBM Easily Tops Forecasts for Quarter
New York Times - all 121 news articles »

Springsteen endorses Obama for president
Los Angeles Times - all 593 news articles »

Comcast proposes P2P 'bill of rights'
Register - all 247 news articles »

American Idol Top 7: A Vision, or a Watered-Down Version?
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Evans has many reasons for picking Memphis
SportingNews.com - all 115 news articles »

China bends on Taiwan, why not Tibet?
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Airstrike kills 4 in Basra, 2 die in Sadr City clashes
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The Southern Ledger

Israel considering large Gaza incursion soon after Bush visit
Jerusalem Post - 1 hour ago
By HERB KEINON There is a heightened sense in the security establishment that a broad-scale ground incursion inside the Gaza Strip is necessary this summer to deal a severe blow to Hamas's infrastructure, sources in Jerusalem said Wednesday, ...

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More than 20 dead in Gaza fighting International Herald Tribune
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Voice of America

Zimbabwe in Spotlight at UN-AU Meeting
Voice of America - 2 hours ago
By Margaret Besheer British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says no one believes that Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe won the March 29 presidential election.
UN head slams Zimbabwe stalemate CNN International
UN warns Africa's credibility at stake in Zimbabwe (2nd Roundup) Monsters and Critics.com
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Congo-Kinshasa: Monuc Expresses Its Sympathy to the Goma Air ...
AllAfrica.com - 3 hours ago
Mr. Ross Mountain, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in the DRC, said that MONUC expressed its "sadness and sympathy" to the many victims and their families, after the Hewa Bora Airways DC-9 plane crashed into the Birere quarter ...
Congo plane crash kills 33, only one a passenger CNN International
DR Congo plane crash toll climbs BBC News
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Sydney Morning Herald

Papal opportunity: Pope should address crisis in Catholic schools
Modesto Bee - Apr 15, 2008
By The Washington Post This week's visit to the United States by Pope Benedict XVI - his first as pontiff - is sure to focus attention on some of the thornier problems confronting the church.

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Comment by Brennan Pursell Author, "Benedict of Bavaria"
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Voice of America

Virginia Tech Marks One-Year Anniversary of Campus Shooting
Voice of America - 3 hours ago
By Michael Bowman Candlelight vigils and somber ceremonies marked the one-year anniversary of a shooting spree on the campus of a US university, Virginia Tech, that left 32 people and the gunman dead.
People at Virginia Tech remember mass shooting of 1 year ago The Associated Press
• Va. Tech Gathers to Mourn Those Killed in Shooting Washington Post
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TVNZ

Bush proposes new climate change strategy
The Associated Press - 57 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush called for a halt Wednesday in the growth of greenhouse gases by 2025, acknowledging the needed to head off serious climate change.
President Bush Proposes Targets on Limiting Greenhouse Gas Emissions Voice of America
Bush Pitches Climate Change Goals ABC News
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Earthtimes

IBM Easily Tops Forecasts for Quarter
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By STEVE LOHR IBM reported strong quarterly profit Wednesday that easily surpassed Wall Street’s estimates, as its global reach and its healthy services and software businesses left the company unscathed so far by the weakness of the United States ...
IBM profit rises on services, software strength Reuters
IBM Posts 26% Jump in Profit, Issues Upbeat Forecast for Year Wall Street Journal
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Boston Globe

Bright Day On Wall Street
Forbes - 1 hour ago
Wall Street broke through for big gains on Wednesday, as a downcast earnings season got a lot brighter. The Dow added 2.1%, to 12619, the S&P 500 gained 2.3%, to 1365, and the Nasdaq added 2.8%, to 2350.
DJIA Leaders & Laggards: JPMorgan, Intel, Procter & Gamble Houston Chronicle
IBM profit jumps on services, software sales MarketWatch
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The Southern Ledger

RPT-UPDATE 2-US officials arrest hundreds of poultry workers
Reuters - 57 minutes ago
By Bob Burgdorfer CHICAGO, April 16 (Reuters) - US immigration agents arrested about 400 workers on Wednesday at five Pilgrim's Pride Corp (PPC.
Pilgrim's Pride: Company faces no charges in immigration and ... CNNMoney.com
Nearly 300 arrested in immigration raids at poultry plants The Associated Press
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New York Times

Springsteen endorses Obama for president
Los Angeles Times - 4 hours ago
The Illinois senator is the best candidate to lead 'a great American reclamation project,' the rocker says. Murtha says McCain, 71, is too old to lead the nation.
Will Springsteen's Endorsement Doom Obama? San Francisco Chronicle
Rock star Springsteen backs Obama for president Reuters
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

It Matters Which Mistake You Make in Washington, DC
Huffington Post - 1 hour ago
There are two major mistakes that can be made in Washington, DC. One is to be caught telling a lie. The other is to be caught telling the truth.
For Obama, bipartisan aims, party-line votes Christian Science Monitor
Will 'elitist' label stick to Obama? CNN
Washington Times - Greenville Daily Reflector - Los Angeles Times - New York Times
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The Associated Press

Murtha says McCain too old to be president
The Associated Press - 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. John Murtha said Wednesday that Republican Sen. John McCain is too old to be president. Murtha is 75, four years older than McCain.
McCain not worried by 'too old' comment Boston Globe
Clinton Surrogate Jack Murtha Says McCain is Too Old ABC News
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Comcast proposes P2P 'bill of rights'
Register - 53 minutes ago
By Cade Metz in San Francisco → More by this author As the FCC continues to investigate its choke hold on BitTorrent and other peer-to-peer file-sharing traffic, Comcast has proposed a "bill of rights and responsibilities" for P2P users and internet ...
Advocacy Groups Skeptical of P-to-P Bill of Rights Idea PC World
Comcast wants a P2P "Bill of Rights" Afterdawn.com
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NewsOXY

Questions swirl around Mac clone maker Psystar
CNET News.com - 2 hours ago
For those of you who missed it, the interest of the Mac world this week swung from 3G iPhone rumor-mongering to South Florida, where a company called Psystar has put up a Web site selling a product called an Open Computer.
Mac Clone Maker Psystar Closes Online Store InformationWeek
Psystar shaping up to be totally bogus, infuriating DailyTech
Apple Insider - Ars Technica - Macworld - Computerworld
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San Francisco Chronicle

'The Sims' franchise hits 100 million units sold
CNET News.com - 3 hours ago
The Sims 3, which is expected to come out in 2009, is the third full iteration of the best-selling PC franchise in history. On Wednesday, EA announced The Sims has sold 100 million units since it first launched in 2000.
'The Sims' sells 100 million copies worldwide The Associated Press
Over 100 Million Sims Served GameSHOUT
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The Money Times

American Idol Top 7: A Vision, or a Watered-Down Version?
Film Crunch - 1 hour ago
Mariah Carey night on American Idol began on a rather solemn note, as host Ryan Seacrest remarked that all were “still feeling the shock waves here after last week’s surprising departure by Michael Johns.
The Idol Countdown: Five Essential Moments From Last Night’s ... Rolling Stone
Men on Idol Make Perfect Pop Divas eFluxMedia
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Vancouver Sun

Rowling says fan's book could endanger other authors
Reuters - 1 hour ago
By Christine Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) - Author JK Rowling said on Wednesday publication of an unofficial encyclopedic companion to her Harry Potter books would "open the floodgates" and threaten other authors.
At the Harry Potter Trial, the New York Papers Pile On Steven ... New York Magazine
NY judge urges settlement in lawsuit over Harry Potter guide The Associated Press
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eFluxMedia

Nanny's Family Speaks Out in Rob Lowe Case
People Magazine - 1 hour ago
By Stephen M. Silverman The family of Rob Lowe's former nanny describe the 24-year-old woman at the center of the nasty sexual harassment case as caring, cautious and concerned about the actor's two sons.
Lowe's Accuser is a Flirting Machine! TMZ.com
Nanny Strikes Lowe Blow in Court E! Online
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Bleacher Report

Evans has many reasons for picking Memphis
SportingNews.com - 1 hour ago
The 6-5 combo guard from tiny American Christian Academy in suburban Philadelphia, who was the MVP of the McDonald's All-American game last month, chose the Tigers over Texas and Villanova.
McDonald's MVP Evans chooses Memphis USA Today
Evans commits but won't sign at Memphis until Calipari signs own ... ESPN
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Bleacher Report

Palmer's comments cause Johnson to respond
USA Today - 3 hours ago
By Mark Curnutte, Cincinnati Enquirer The Chad Johnson pot has been stirred again, this time, apparently innocently, by his quarterback, Carson Palmer.
Johnson: 'I don't want to play for the Bengals' FOXSports.com
Johnson says he won't attend team functions, demands trade - NFL ESPN
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TSN.ca

Red Sox to place Cora on 15-day DL
MLB.com - 1 hour ago
By Ian Browne / MLB.com CLEVELAND -- Though Alex Cora's right elbow seems to be improving, the Red Sox will place their veteran utility infielder on the 15-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's game at Yankee Stadium.
Boston IF Cora placed on disabled list, Thurston called up USA Today
Cora to DL; Thurston up Boston Globe
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The Money Times

Study of Chemical in Plastic Bottles Raises Alarm
U.S. News & World Report - 1 hour ago
By Deborah Kotz Bisphenol A (BPA), a compound in hard, clear polycarbonate plastics, is getting official scrutiny—and things are looking less than rosy for the controversial chemical.
Chemical in plastic may harm human growth Los Angeles Times
Chemical Found In Plastic Linked To Health Risks CBS 4
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eFluxMedia

Specter says cancer won't slow him down
The Associated Press - 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter says a recurrence of cancer is just another bump in the road that won't slow him down.
Resilient Specter Vows To Overcome Latest "bump In The Road" CBS News
Sen. Specter vows to battle cancer, seek 2010 reelection Reuters
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Entertainmentwise

Cynthia Nixon goes public with breast cancer battle
The Associated Press - 4 hours ago
NEW YORK (AP) - Cynthia Nixon has joined forces with the breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen for the Cure and is going public with her own battle with breast cancer.
Cynthia Nixon Beats Breast Cancer E! Online
Cynthia Nixon Won Secret Battle with Cancer eFluxMedia
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