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Body found in Iraq is Calif. soldier
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A body pulled from the Euphrates River south of Baghdad Wednesday was
identified as one of three American soldiers abducted two weeks ago in an
ambush claimed by al-Qaeda, the U.S. military said Thursday.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2007-05-23-iraq-wednesday_N.htm
Indonesian quake sparks panic, brief tsunami warning
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A strong undersea earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia on Thursday, causing
people to flee their homes in panic and run to higher ground, officials said.
The temblor briefly triggered a tsunami warning.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2007-05-23-indonesia-tsumami-warning_N.htm
Chertoff to immigration bill's critics: Get real
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Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Wednesday said Republican
conservatives working to block an immigration bill risk endorsing a "silent
amnesty" by insisting on deportations that are "not going to happen."
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-05-23-chertoff-immigration_N.htm
MONEY | http://www.usatoday.com/money/front.htm
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Hamptons, ocean view: Sold for a record $103 million
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Ron Baron, founder of the Baron Funds investment company, has paid a record
$103 million for a residential property in East Hampton, N.Y. And get this:
That price doesn't even include the cost of the house he wants to build.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2007-05-24-record-home-
price_N.htm
Cars are getting bossy when it comes to high-tech safety
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After decades of focus on "passive safety", the new push is for "active
safety," which is supposed to keep you from crashing in the first place.
Automakers are developing pricey technology that keeps you in your lane and
applies the brakes if you're not quick enough.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-05-24-active-safety-features_N.htm
Gas price record? Feds move target higher
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The price of gasoline was almost certain to set an inflation-adjusted record
today, but the government raised the bar. The government recalculated a new
inflation-adjusted number using more up-to-date data and the rice at the pump
now has to pass $3.292 a gallon to be higher than it was in March 1981.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/2007-05-23-gas-inflation_N.htm
SPORTS | http://www.usatoday.com/sports/front.htm
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High-scoring duo effectively making points for Duke
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Perhaps the best sign for the Duke men's lacrosse program is that most
discussion about it is now focused on the field. "It was slow in coming, but
it's finally here," says coach John Danowski, who took over the embattled
program this year. "We still get the other questions. It was such a major
story, we still have to be patient in answering those, but it sure is
wonderful to be talking about lacrosse."
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/lacrosse/2007-05-24-duke_N.htm
Red Bulls trying mightily to cash in
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A couple of weeks before the 2006 MLS season, a deal went down that startled
the worlds of soccer and business. Austrian drink company Red Bull was buying
the MetroStars, with the club rebranded the New York Red Bulls. Fourteen
months into the experiment, Red Bull has delivered on its promises to bring
big-time thinking to a team that was often stuck in a rut.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/mls/2007-05-24-red-bulls_N.htm
For Patrick, the question has become: Can she win?
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Heading into Sunday's Indianapolis 500, it seems there is only one place
driver Danica Patrick hasn't made an appearance: a victory lane somewhere in
the IRL IndyCar Series. "It's this thing that's always lurking," says Patrick,
who acknowledges feeling more pressure than ever about getting her first
victory, partly because "there's less excuses."
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/irl/indy500/2007-05-23-danica-
patrick_N.htm
LIFE | http://www.usatoday.com/life/front.htm
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'Moment of heat' fuels a 10-minute debate between Elizabeth, Rosie on 'The
View'
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The ladies on ABC's The View are accustomed to heated discussion. But
Wednesday morning's war of words between Rosie O'Donnell and Elisabeth
Hasselbeck over politics and their professional friendship grew to new heights.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2007-05-23-odonnell-
hasselbeck_N.htm
Cast of 'Ocean's Thirteen' shares a lucky chemistry
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They're fun together on screen. And they're fun together at the Hotel Du Cap,
full of those stars that shine all over the Riviera every year during the
Cannes Film Festival. Six of the Ocean's Thirteen cast members George Clooney,
Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle and franchise newcomer Ellen
Barkin sat down with USA TODAY in Cap D'Antibes, near where the film will have
its Cannes premiere today.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-05-23-oceans-cover_N.htm
Jordin triumphs as youngest Idol ever
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Jordin Sparks flew from obscurity to fame Wednesday, becoming the youngest
performer to be named American Idol. The 17-year-old from Glendale, Ariz., was
crowned Idol No. 6 over 25-year-old syncopated Bothell, Wash., beat-boxer
Blake Lewis."Mom, Dad, I love you," she said, crying, from the stage.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2007-05-23-idol-winner_N.htm
TRAVEL | http://www.usatoday.com/travel/front.htm
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Five hidden, affordable beach destinations
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Inside the Deals column: With a little guidance, you can still find beach
destinations unmarred by development, with opportunities for adventure,
culture, great food, and yes, even reasonable prices. Here are five places in
the U.S. and Canada that fit the bill.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/deals/inside/2007-05-23-affordable-beach-
destinations_N.htm
New deal: U.S.-China flights to double by 2012
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Passenger flights between the United States and China would more than double
by 2012, according to an air services agreement reached by the two countries
Wednesday. The Transportation and Treasury departments announced at the
conclusion of a U.S.-China economic forum the deal would also eliminate nearly
all barriers to cargo service by 2011, a boost for FedEx and UPS.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2007-05-23-us-china-flights-deal_N.htm
TECH | http://www.usatoday.com/tech/front.htm
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Investigators officials examine MySpace data
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MySpace.com has handed over information about 245 registered North Carolina
sex offenders found on the social networking site, Attorney General Roy Cooper
said Wednesday. The data is being shared with the State Bureau of
Investigation and probation officials, who will look for possible violations
by sex offenders, according to Cooper's office. About 7,000 profiles were
removed from the site nationally.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techpolicy/2007-05-23-myspace-info_N.htm
Intel vows to strip lead from processors
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Intel says it is stripping out the tiny amount of lead still contained in its
chips. Intel has already removed about 95% of the toxic metal since 2004 and
will eliminate the remainder 0.02 grams beginning with a new line of chips
that go into production later this year. Tin/lead solder used to connect the
processor to the motherboard will be replaced with an alloy comprised instead
of tin, silver and copper.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/techinvestor/corporatenews/2007-05-23-intel-
processors_N.htm
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