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Western nations warn Russia to `change course'
(AP)
 AP - Western leaders warned Russia on Wednesday to "change course," hoping to keep a conflict that already threatens a key nuclear pact and could affect the U.S. meat and poultry industry from broadening into a new Cold War.
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:39:38 GMT
| Gustav kills 23; New Orleans makes evacuation plan
(AP)
 AP - Gustav stalled offshore Wednesday and poured more misery onto Haiti after landslides and flooding killed 23 people. Oil workers began leaving their rigs and New Orleans drew up evacuation plans as forecasters warned the storm could plow into the U.S. Gulf coast as a major hurricane.
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:55:48 GMT
| Canada requires ship registration in Arctic
(AP)
 AP - Canada's prime minister moved to firm up control of disputed Arctic waters Wednesday by announcing stricter registration requirements for ships sailing in the Northwest Passage.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:18:40 GMT
| Liberian ex-warlord dodges questions at hearing
(AP)
AP - A former Liberian warlord whose drugged fighters once appeared on camera holding up a human heart dodged questions Wednesday and refused to accept any wrongdoing during an appearance before a public commission.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:02:34 GMT
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Kyle Busch, Edwards put on probation (AP)
NASCAR placed Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards on probation Wednesday for the next six Sprint Cup Series races, the result of their on-track incident last weekend at the end of the race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:37:10 PDT
| Merriman to put off surgery, play season (AP)
The surgeon's knife can wait. Shawne Merriman is going to play football, two torn knee ligaments and all. A day after visiting a fourth doctor, the San Diego Chargers' star outside linebacker decided Wednesday to play this season rather than have his damaged left knee repaired now. "To be as simple as possible, I just want to play football," Merriman said.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:42:00 PDT
| Sources: De La Hoya to fight Pacquiao (AP)
Oscar De La Hoya has nearly wrapped up a deal to finish his boxing career Dec. 6 against Filipino star Manny Pacquiao, two people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because any deal won't be announced until Thursday, said De La Hoya's long-stalled talks with Pacquiao recently revived when the sides found an...
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:47:45 PDT
| Jags DE Harvey signs 5-year, $23.8M deal (AP)
Defensive end Derrick Harvey ended a 33-day holdout Wednesday by signing a five-year, $23.8 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Harvey was the last first-round draft pick to sign, a lengthy holdout that frustrated coach Jack Del Rio and left the former Florida standout behind in preparation for the regular season.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:37:25 PDT
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Three Fannie Mae execs out, shares rally earlier
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Fannie Mae , the biggest U.S.
mortgage finance company, on Wednesday announced a shake-up of
top executives, including the exit of its chief financial
officer, in an effort to better implement a plan to preserve
capital and cut losses.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:32:44 GMT
| Fed's Lockhart urges patience amid strained mkts
(Reuters)
 Reuters - The Federal Reserve must be "very
vigilant" amid strained financial markets while exercising
patience over interest rates as it waits for inflation to ease,
a top Fed policy-maker said on Wednesday.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:01:11 GMT
| Man accused in extortion scheme blames Blackstone
(Reuters)
 Reuters - A man accused of trying to extort
millions of dollars from his son-in-law, an executive of the
Blackstone Group LP , on Wednesday blamed the private
equity firm for his "malicious" arrest and charges.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:57:58 GMT
| Strong data, financials drive stocks higher
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Stocks rose on Wednesday as
surprisingly strong data on durable goods orders soothed some
concern about the sluggish economy while Fannie Mae and Freddie
Mac led a rally in financial shares.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:35:40 GMT
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Clinton forcefully endorses Obama
(AP)
 AP - Former President Clinton forcefully endorsed Barack Obama's bid for the White House on Wednesday, telling delegates to the Democratic convention that Obama is "ready to lead America and restore American leadership in the world."
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:02:35 GMT
| Gustav kills 23; New Orleans makes evacuation plan
(AP)
AP - Gustav stalled offshore Wednesday and poured more misery onto Haiti after landslides and flooding killed 23 people. Oil workers began leaving their rigs and New Orleans drew up evacuation plans as forecasters warned the storm could plow into the U.S. Gulf coast as a major hurricane.
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:55:48 GMT
| Raspy Neil Diamond disappoints Ohio concertgoers
(AP)
 AP - Disappointed Neil Diamond fans will get a refund after attending a concert at Ohio State University in which the 67-year-old singer's voice sounded raspy.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:48:53 GMT
| 'Suge' Knight posts bail after Las Vegas arrest
(AP)
 AP - Marion "Suge" Knight was jailed Wednesday on assault and drug charges after he was accused of beating his girlfriend while brandishing a knife near the Las Vegas Strip, police said.
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:08:19 GMT
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