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Photo Hamid Karzai Sworn in As Afghan President
AP - 32 minutes ago
Hamid Karzai was sworn in Tuesday as Afghanistan's first popularly elected president, calling for sustained help from the international community to bolster a young democracy that still faces the twin threats of terrorism and drugs. Full Coverage


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Regulators to Widen Mutual Fund Probe
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Misconduct in the U.S. mutual fund industry is not limited to fund share trading; it's not even limited to funds, say market regulators.
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Photo Ukraine in Turmoil as Agreement Crumbles
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Ukraine's outgoing leader denied on Tuesday he had agreed on concessions with his opponents to end a crisis that has plunged the country into turmoil and driven a wedge between Russia and the West. Full Coverage
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Photo Grammy Nominations Are Coming Out Today
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Grammy nominations are ready to be announced Tuesday, and Usher is among top contenders with the year's top album and single.
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Photo Baseball Set to Toughen Steroid Rules
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Baseball players and owners have made progress toward toughening rules on steroid testing, a move that would pre-empt congressional intervention. How close they are to an agreement depends on which side you listen to.
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Toshiba, Memory-Tech Develop New DVD
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Two Japanese companies said Tuesday they have developed a DVD that can play on both existing machines and the upcoming high-definition players, raising hopes for a smooth transition as more people dump old TV sets for better screens.
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New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, whose investigations of white-collar crime have shaken the nation's financial institutions, said Tuesday he will run for governor in 2006. Full Coverage
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Photo Scientists Make Phone That Turns Into a Sunflower
Reuters - Mon Dec 6,12:27 PM ET
Scientists said on Monday they have come up with a cell phone cover that will grow into a sunflower when thrown away. Full Coverage
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Photo U.S. Buying Up to 4 Million Flu Doses
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U.S. health officials agreed to buy 1.2 million doses of influenza vaccine made by GlaxoSmithKline on Tuesday and said another 2.8 million doses from the company will be available later during the flu season.
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Spend Your Life on the Phone for $999
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For customers who either love to plan ahead or hate monthly bills, a small Massachusetts telecommunications firm has launched a $999 offer of unlimited Internet-based telephone service for life.
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Note to college football: Why not give playoffs a chance?
USATODAY.com - Tue Dec 7, 6:26 AM ET
If you love college football and are a fan of Auburn University, chances are you are not happy at this particular moment. The Tigers drew the short stick in this year's Bowl Championship Series (BCS) computer ranking controversy.
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