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Photo Annan Disciplines Oil-For-Food Chief
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Secretary-General Kofi Annan ordered disciplinary action against the head of the U.N. oil-for-food program in Iraq on Thursday, after a report sharply criticized Benon Sevan for "undermining the integrity" of the United Nations through a "grave conflict of interest." Full Coverage


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Photo MCI Weighs Qwest Bid, Talks with Verizon
Reuters - Thu Feb 3, 5:09 PM ET
MCI Inc. has received a $6.3 billion takeover bid from Qwest Communications International Inc. and has held talks with another potential suitor, Verizon Communications Inc. , sources familiar with the situation said on Thursday.
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Photo Israel Approves West Bank Pullback, Prisoner Release
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Israel on Thursday approved a troop pullback from West Bank cities and the release of 900 Palestinian prisoners, measures crucial to the success of a summit with the Palestinians in Egypt next week. Full Coverage
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Photo Jackson Says Celebrity Makes Him a Target
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Michael Jackson said in a television interview scheduled to air Saturday that many of the news reports about him are "fiction" and that his celebrity makes him a target. Full Coverage
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Photo Shaq Leads Heat Past Cavaliers 100-88
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Shaquille O'Neal had 26 points and 12 rebounds, and the Miami Heat overcame 31 points and 10 assists from All-Star LeBron James to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 100-88 on Thursday night.
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Sony Corp. said Thursday it will release the PlayStation Portable in North America on March 24 and have 1 million units ready for sale in the first week.
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Photo Bush Takes Social Security Plan to States
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Facing stiff resistance, President Bush began searching state-by-state for support for his plan to overhaul Social Security and conceded Thursday that not all lawmakers believe the program has a serious problem. Full Coverage
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Astronomers Find 'Hot Spot' on Saturn
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Astronomers using a giant telescope atop a volcano have discovered a hot spot at the tip of Saturn's south pole.
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Alcohol, Tobacco Pose Equal Burden on Global Health
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When it comes to causing death and disability, alcoholic drinks are as bad as tobacco and high blood pressure.
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Reuters - Thu Feb 3,12:41 PM ET
Fire officials were as red as their fire trucks Thursday after announcing that five firemen were disciplined for inviting strippers to the fire station for a nude and topless photo session. The women, identified only as Jamie and Heather, posed with a fire truck at a city fire station in Tampa in October. They were naked in some photos and wore only high heels, firefighters' pants and suspenders in others. Dozens of the pictures were posted on the Internet.
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Bush dares to dream big, but faces daunting realities
USATODAY.com - Thu Feb 3, 3:04 PM ET
No one can accuse President Bush of thinking small. Whether trying to spread democracy or remake Social Security, Bush wants to be known as a president willing to take on big tasks. Full Coverage
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