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Israelis, Palestinians exchange fire in Nablus
Israeli troops backed by 150 armored vehicles swept into the West Bank city of Nablus today, trading fire with Palestinians and arresting a dozen people to strike back following the bombing of a Jerusalem university cafeteria.
By MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH / Associated Press
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WTC collapse may lead to code change
New York high-rises could become harder to topple and easier to flee under a wide-ranging building code revision being developed by city officials.
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Iraq invites U.N. weapons inspector
In the face of possible U.S. military action, Iraq gave the first solid indication in nearly four years that it will allow U.N. weapons inspectors to return.
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Some lawmakers to take lie tests
The FBI has asked several members of the House and Senate to take lie-detector tests as part of its probe into who leaked information related to Sept. 11.
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Cornrows in the Army? Yes. Hands in pockets? No.
According to the Army's latest uniform dress code revision which goes into effect today, cell phones must be black and hair must meet very specific "tapering requirements" that "conforms to the shape of the head."
By S. THORNE HARPER / Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer
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Fast food did not make you fat
Look no further for proof that something is terribly wrong with the American judicial system when someone can sue McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King and KFC for making them fat and unhealthy.
By CELIA RIVENBARK / Sun News (Myrtle Beach, S.C.)
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Country-western mecca welcomes Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum
Yes, visitors will get to see Rogers' trusty horse, Trigger. A 19-foot-tall fiberglass Trigger and the real stuffed Trigger will move from the museum's current home in Victorville, Calif., in search of happier trails.
By SHASHANK BENGALI / Kansas City Star
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The real road pizza
Pizza dough was spread over about 30 miles of highway in the cheese state because high temperatures caused a truck load of yeast to rise.
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