Articles filed under Associated Press
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Sarkozy shifts French toneAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - PARIS -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy warned Monday that it would be "catastrophic" to resort to military force in confronting Iran over its suspect nuclear program....
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Turkish military's warningAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Turkey's staunchly secular military said Monday that the strict line between Islam and the state was under attack by "centers of evil" -- a strong wa...
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Contrite Vick apologizesAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - RICHMOND, Va. -- First, Michael Vick apologized to all the people he lied to. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank. Coach Bobby Petrino. Hi...
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Consumer confidence index drops in August amid financial market volatility, housing problemsAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Consumer confidence weakened in August as Americans focused on turbulent financial markets, a decline in home prices and tighter credit standards. The New Yor...
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SAT scores down nationwide, but improve in IllinoisAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Average math and reading SAT scores fell four points for the high school class of 2007 to their lowest mark since 1999 - although students in Illinois bucked the trend. ...
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Attorney general resignsAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' resignation Monday after months of draining controversy drew expressions of relief from Republicans and a vow from Democ...
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Sunnis doubt new dealAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - BAGHDAD -- Sunni politicians applauded goals set down in an agreement hammered out by the country's top leaders under intense American pressure but expressed doubt Monda...
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Metal music electrifies salesAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - CUPERTINO, Calif. -- There aren't too many mean-looking things in Cupertino, this sleepy Silicon Valley haunt of Apple employees and overachieving middle schoolers. But ...
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Afghan opium plentifulAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghan opium poppy cultivation has exploded to a new record high this year, with the multibillion dollar trade fueled by Taliban militants and corr...
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America gets even fatterAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Loosen the belt buckle another notch: Obesity rates continued to climb in 31 states last year, and no state declined. Mississippi became the first state to...