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AP Bulletin
NASA remains out of contact with space shuttle Columbia; warns people in Texas to stay away from possibly hazardous debris.
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Two sides of Title IX
While advocates of women's sports point out that the 1972 law has been instrumental in increasing opportunities for female athletes, others are concerned it has brought unintended consequences, including the demise of some men's sports and the lowering of standards in some women's sports.
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Forces to deter N. Korea weighed
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By Eric Schmitt and David E. Sanger,
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02/01/2003 03:01 AM PST)
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School districts consider new taxes
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By Larry Slonaker,
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02/01/2003 03:01 AM PST)
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Bush, Blair united on Iraq, differ on pace
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By Richard W. Stevenson and Julia Preston,
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02/01/2003 03:01 AM PST)
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Top valley investment banker told he may face civil charges
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02/01/2003 03:01 AM PST)
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Parent's worst fear: Everything changes in just a split second
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02/01/2003 03:01 AM PST)
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From the Gulf
Photos from the USS Constellation.
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Spiffed up cafe
Enjoy delicious stew with a Persian lilt at former doughnut shop.
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Diesels reborn
High-mileage vehicles get second look thanks to improved engine technology.
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Amusing ride to nowhere
Film critic Glenn Lovell says "The Recruit" starring Al Pacino is too clever for its own good. Plus the latest concert previews and film and restaurant reviews, Valentine's Day gift ideas, Apollo Theater's amateur competition and why "Alias" gets mediocre ratings.
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Stanford floors top-ranked Arizona
They didn't have Condi or Tiger in the stands. They didn't have Casey or the Twins on the roster. And, according to the scuttlebutt back home, they didn't have a chance.
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Tech test drive
Panasonic's DVD-DVR combo is the start of a good idea.
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Talk to your PC
Speech-recognition software is an impediment to work.
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Gadgets
Microsoft uses FM in a new generation of gadgets.
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Pillow talk
For many people, getting a good night's sleep is, quite literally, a pain in the neck. And while most people put some thought into a mattress purchase, relatively few give a second thought to their pillow. Now is the time to change that.
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Applied cuts outlook again
Applied Materials, the world's largest maker of semiconductor equipment, said Friday that it expects a sharper-than-expected fall in orders for its fiscal first quarter, citing ongoing economic weakness and ``geopolitical uncertainty.''
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Mike Cassidy
Computer doctor helps and hopes while hanging out.
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Sue Hutchison
Americans are thick when it comes to fast food.
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Mark Purdy
Even an aging Nolan is too valuable to trade.
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