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Obama to push nuclear disarmament
US President Barack Obama is to call for an end to nuclear arms and efforts to stop the spread of the technology behind them, at an historic UN session. In the first security council meeting chaired by the US, Mr Obama will present a resolution seeking “a world without nuclear weapons”
A world first: Vaccine helps prevent HIV infection
BANGKOK — For the first time, an experimental vaccine has prevented infection with the AIDS virus, a watershed event in the deadly epidemic and a surprising result. Recent failures led many scientists to think such a vaccine might never be…
Yao encouraged by recovery (AP)
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
AP - Encouraged by progress in his recovery from major foot surgery, Yao Ming said Wednesday he will return to action just not next season.
Cards miss chance to clinch in 3-0 loss to Astros (AP)
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
AP - Bud Norris and the Houston Astros put the St. Louis Cardinals’ celebration on ice.
T25-Top 25 Preview Capsule (AP)
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
AP - Line: Mississippi by 3 1/2.
Blue Jays hand Orioles 7th straight loss (AP)
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
AP - Travis Snider homered and had two RBIs, Scott Richmond won for the first time since June 24 and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep, beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Timberwolves: Blount can seek spot on another team (AP)
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
AP - Mark Blount will not join the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have given his agent permission to seek a new team for the veteran center.
Rural, urban areas of Ohio seek broadband cash
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
State broadband planners say Ohio’s unique mix of rural, Appalachian and poor urban communities gives it a strong chance of securing federal stimulus dollars to pay for better Internet access. In the first round of bidding for $7.2 billion in grants, loans and loan guarantees, both in-state and out-of-state groups asked for millions to help underserved populations in the state get connected. Word on the winners is expected in early November
Tourism spending decline slows in second quarter
By admin on September 24, 2009
Kansas City, 71 other markets surpass $25B personal income level St.
Russia’s richest man, Mikhail Prokhorov, bids for New Jersey Nets
Oligarch’s offer could mean basketball team is first in NBA to fall under foreign ownership ’s richest man, the billionaire oligarch Mikhail Prokhorov, could become the first foreign owner of a major US basketball team after making a bid for the New Jersey Nets.
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Bill Clinton speaks of vast, right-wing conspiracy (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Bill Clinton says a vast, right-wing conspiracy that once targeted him is now focusing on President Barack Obama.
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Gucci: Tashkent Training Chic (Fashion Wire Daily)
September 28, 2009
Fashion Wire Daily - Uzbekistan, perhaps not everyone’s first thought when it comes to inspiration for a hip Italian fashion brand, underpinned a powerful Spring 2010 collection from Gucci that, at its kernel, was all about combining sexy athleticism with the brand’s unique hardware.
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Last-gasp Adailton denies Juventus top spot, Milan jeered (AFP)
September 28, 2009
AFP - Bologna’s veteran Brazilian forward Adailton scored an equaliser deep into injury time to deny Juventus a return to the top of the Serie A table following a 1-1 draw in Turin.
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Oil falls below $66 ahead of US economic reports (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Oil prices fell below $66 a barrel Monday as stock markets sank and investors eyed a slew of economic data this week that will help shed light on the health of the U.S. economy
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Cypress Gardens theme park in Fla. closes doors (AP)
September 24, 2009
AP - Cypress Gardens, which reigned as Florida’s grandest theme park in the days before Disney, has shut down while its owners try to sell the attraction.
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Merkel vows quick deal on German coalition (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to press ahead quickly with forming a new center-right German government following her election victory.