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  Protesters detained by Beijing police AP - 2 hours, 12 minutes ago

  BEIJING - At least two women who have protested being evicted from their homes ahead of the Olympics were taken to a police station amid ramped up efforts by activists to use the games to spotlight their causes.

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  Lexus once again tops JD Power dependability study AP - 1 hour, 12 minutes ago

  NEW YORK - Lexus once again stands alone atop a closely watched list of vehicle dependability after Buick slipped from the No. 1 spot it shared with the Japanese luxury brand last year, J.D. Power and Associates said Thursday.

• Google launches free music search service in China AP - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago

  LOS ANGELES - Google Inc. said Wednesday that it has launched a music search service in China that allows users to access music legally online in a forum backed by some record labels and supported by advertising revenue.

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  Federal investigators drop Ledger drug inquiry AP - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago

  NEW YORK - Federal prosecutors have decided not to pursue a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained the powerful painkillers that contributed to his overdose death this year, a law enforcement official said Wednesday.

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  Favre saga over as QB gets fresh start with Jets AP - 1 hour, 14 minutes ago

  GREEN BAY, Wis. - Brett Favre's journey from retirement and back has finally ended — in New York. The Green Bay Packers reached an agreement Wednesday night to trade their three-time MVP and Super Bowl-winning quarterback to the New York Jets, ending an emotionally grinding month of indecision over Favre's future.

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  China parades torch on Wall Reuters - 53 minutes ago

  BEIJING (Reuters) - China paraded the Olympic torch along its ancient Great Wall on Thursday a day before the opening of the Games that Beijing wants to show its modern face but which have also galvanized global protests over rights.

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  Anthrax probe to close after suspect's death Reuters - Wed Aug 6, 4:36 PM ET

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Army scientist Dr. Bruce Ivins was the only person responsible for the 2001 U.S. anthrax attacks that killed five people, and authorities will close the case, a federal prosecutor said on Wednesday.

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  Pakistan rulers agree to begin Musharraf impeachment Reuters - 35 minutes ago

  ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's ruling coalition agreed on Thursday to begin impeachment proceedings against President Pervez Musharraf, a move likely to deepen political instability in the country.

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  Judge: Denver can restrict protests at convention Reuters - Wed Aug 6, 9:00 PM ET

  DENVER (Reuters) - Protesters at the Democratic National Convention in Denver can be restricted to fenced-in areas, federal judge ruled on Wednesday, saying that security needs outweighed curbs on their rights.

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  U.N. atomic inspector in Iran for talks: agency Reuters - Thu Aug 7, 2:05 AM ET

  TEHRAN (Reuters) - A top U.N. nuclear watchdog official arrived in Iran on Thursday for talks on cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency over Tehran's disputed nuclear program, Iran's IRNA news agency reported.

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  July sales struggle as tax rebate cash ends Reuters - 13 minutes ago

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Retailers posted disappointing July sales results on Thursday as shoppers ran out of extra tax rebate cash and tentatively began their back-to-school shopping.

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  McDonald's says more product price rises possible Reuters - Thu Aug 7, 2:25 AM ET

  BEIJING (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp said on Thursday it was considering further price increases, but would do nothing that slowed customer traffic into its global network of stores.

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  U.S. says submarine leaked radiation in 3 Japan ports Reuters - 1 hour, 49 minutes ago

  TOKYO (Reuters) - A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine which has steadily been leaking a small amount of radiation for over two years stopped at three Japanese ports, as well as Guam and Pearl Harbor, the United States and Japan said on Thursday.

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  Heading to Olympics, Bush calls for greater rights in China AFP - Thu Aug 7, 5:05 AM ET

  BANGKOK (AFP) - US President George W. Bush raised "deep concerns" about China's detention of dissidents and respect for human rights Thursday, as he headed to Beijing for the Olympic Games.

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  Pakistan coalition agrees to impeach Musharraf AFP - 37 minutes ago

  ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Pakistan faced a fresh political crisis on Thursday after officials said the ruling coalition had agreed to impeach President Pervez Musharraf, a vital US ally in the "war on terror.

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  Iraq delays provincial polls in reconciliation blow AFP - 54 minutes ago

  BAGHDAD (AFP) - Iraq on Thursday postponed its provincial elections due in October after MPs failed to agree the necessary legislation in time, in a blow for US-backed efforts to consolidate national reconciliation.

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  IOC hails Beijing pollution effort as smog persists AFP - 58 minutes ago

  BEIJING (AFP) - International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Jacques Rogge on Thursday hailed Beijing's "extraordinary" effort to cut pollution, despite familiar smog pervading the city on the eve of the Games.

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  UN goal for HIV drug access won't be reached by all: experts AFP - Thu Aug 7, 4:11 AM ET

  MEXICO CITY (AFP) - The UN goal of achieving "universal access" to anti-HIV drugs and care by 2010 is unlikely to be reached worldwide, two leading figures in the campaign against AIDS have said.

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  Barclays profits plunge on huge credit-related losses AFP - 1 hour, 26 minutes ago

  LONDON (AFP) - British bank Barclays said on Thursday that net profit slumped 35 percent in the first half, hit by write-downs of 2.1 billion dollars (1.4 billion euros) from the US subprime housing and credit crises.

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  Eurozone rates pause after ECB's July increase AFP - 16 minutes ago

  FRANKFURT (AFP) - Europe's main interest rates remained on hold on Thursday when ECB and Bank of England governors balanced their fight against rising inflation with the possibility of a continental recession.

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  Freddie posts 4th-straight loss, to slash dividend Reuters - Wed Aug 6, 9:51 AM ET

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Freddie Mac on Wednesday posted its fourth straight quarterly loss as it braced for a prolonged housing crisis by setting aside twice as much money for bad loans and setting plans to slash its dividend by at least 80 percent.