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Bush attacked over wildlife plan

BBC - Americas - 42 min 14 sec ago
US environmentalists accuse President Bush of trying to rush through changes to the Endangered Species Act.
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Bush attacked over wildlife plan

BBC - News Front Page - 42 min 14 sec ago
US environmentalists accuse President Bush of trying to rush through changes to the Endangered Species Act.
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Recession fears hit stock markets

BBC - News Front Page - 46 min 22 sec ago
European and Asian markets fall sharply amid growing concerns that the world economy will enter a protracted downturn.
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Grenade Attack Kills Thai Protester

NY Times - Front Page - 46 min 59 sec ago
An anti-government protester was killed and at least 29 were injured in an attack against activists occupying the Government House in Bangkok, according to reports.

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Well: Mark Bittman’s Bad Kitchen

NY Times - Front Page - 47 min 9 sec ago
Even celebrity chefs find themselves cooking in less-than-perfect kitchens.

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The New Old Age: Legally Responsible for Care

NY Times - Front Page - 47 min 9 sec ago
In 30 states, adult children are legally responsible, on paper at least, to pay for food, clothing and medical care for indigent parents.

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Economix: Adam Smith, Disproved by Ants

NY Times - Front Page - 47 min 9 sec ago
A new paper finds that ants that specialize are no more productive at their tasks than ants that don't.

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'Joe the Plumber' lands book deal

BBC - Americas - 47 min 17 sec ago
The man who shot to fame in the US presidential election as "Joe the Plumber" signs a book deal.
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Joe the Plumber to become Joe the Published, after book deal

BBC - News Front Page - 47 min 17 sec ago
The man who shot to fame in the US presidential election as "Joe the Plumber" signs a book deal.
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Over-the-counter Viagra bid ends

BBC - News Front Page - 56 min 57 sec ago
The makers of the anti-impotence drug Viagra have withdrawn an application for the medicine to be available without a prescription.
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Day in pictures

BBC - News Front Page - 1 hour 5 min ago
The most striking images from around the world
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National Grid profit rises in US

BBC - Americas - 1 hour 15 min ago
UK utility National Grid reports a 4% rise in half-year profit and gave a positive forecast.
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Eddie Izzard plans Riches movie

BBC - News Front Page - 1 hour 26 min ago
Stand-up comedian Eddie Izzard says he is making a film version of his cancelled US TV show, The Riches.
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Riddle of the Czech beauty without a belly button

BBC - News Front Page - 1 hour 28 min ago
Underwear model Karolina Kurkova has no belly button. Is a barely-there navel for cosmetic or medical reasons?
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Clampdown on excessive speeders

BBC - News Front Page - 1 hour 36 min ago
A raft of measures is suggested to target anti-social drivers, including those who speed excessively or use drugs.
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Jackson to appear at High Court

BBC - Americas - 1 hour 36 min ago
Singer Michael Jackson is to give evidence at London's High Court to counter allegations that he breached a music contract.
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Jackson to appear at High Court

BBC - News Front Page - 1 hour 36 min ago
Singer Michael Jackson is to give evidence at London's High Court to counter allegations that he breached a music contract.
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Crisis meeting over Somali piracy

BBC - News Front Page - 1 hour 36 min ago
A spate of pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia prompts an emergency meeting between nations bordering the Red Sea.
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Rewriting history

BBC - News Front Page - 1 hour 37 min ago
How Congolese rebels are changing life under their rule
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Valley Girls

BBC - Technology - 1 hour 39 min ago
How knowing your genes could change your life
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