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Pentagon identifies remains of Ohio soldier from World War I (1:25 pm)
Tom Noe emphasizes faith in TV interview (12:43 pm)
Court rules former GOP challenger to Pryce can't run as independent (12:38 pm)
Bush, Clinton set Columbus fund-raising visits (11:47 am)
Scarlet-and-gray Q&A: Transcript of OSU football online chat with Ken Gordon (1:07 pm)
Columbus man dies after deer crashes through windshield (9:40 am)
PEOPLE: Jacko's leprechaun plan dwarfs other schemes
YOU GOTTA READ THIS: 'Catch Me if You Can' thief gets 4 years
Multimedia Web extras: Rejoicing & repentance

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AP: Bush 'Taken Aback' by Musharraf Comment Nasrallah Says Hezbollah Won't Disarm 2 More Deaths Possibly Linked to Spinach 15 Dead, 10 Hurt in Germany Train Crash More Drug-Resistant TB Seen in U.S. Muslims Supporting Congressional Hopeful Starbucks Raises Prices of Coffee Drinks 'La Bamba' Star Charged in Domestic Spat Tribune Board Signals Big Changes Coming Emotional Clarke Trumps Woods' Victory

HIV checks urged for the masses

That's the only way to slow infection rate, CDC says

Regardless of their sexual history or risk of exposure, all Americans 13 to 64 years old should be tested regularly for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended yesterday.

» HIV testing urged

» The Hot Issue: Do you plan on being tested for HIV in the next six months?

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AP: Emotional Clarke Trumps Woods' Victory Reporters to Appeal Order in Bonds Case Ortiz's Record Blasts Drop Twins Back Dodgers Move Ahead of Phils in Wild Card Life Is Altered in a Flash for Ashaolu Russia Up 2-0 on U.S. in Davis Cup Fla. Expects Big Plays From Small Player Russia Beats U.S. in World Semifinals Smith Returns to Practice With Panthers Mauresmo Beats Davenport at China Open

Nashville 8, Columbus 1

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL PHOTO

The Predators' Martin Erat, left, and Alexander Svitov of the Blue Jackets chase down the puck.

Ugly loss in Memphis gives Jackets the preseason blues

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The FedEx Forum sits on the south side of Beale Street, right in the heart of this city's legendary blues clubs, where Elvis, B.B., Muddy and all the greats come to life every night.

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Scarlet-and-gray Q&A: Transcript of OSU football online chat with Ken Gordon (1:07 pm)
OSU notebook: Buckeyes foil Musburger, change signals weekly

Buckeye Back Talk: OSU national-championship ring for sale on eBay. OK by you?
Bengals: Trail of allegations follows Rucker
Buckeye spirit: Share photos from your OSU tailgate or party for use in our online slide show
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AP: McCartney Premiere at Royal Albert Hall Film Critics Award Prize to `Volver' Tom Petty Gets Key to Gainesville, Fla. Complaints Cancel Buju Banton Concert 'La Bamba' Star Charged in Domestic Spat Matt LeBlanc's Divorce Is Finalized

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JAMES D. DeCAMP | DISPATCH

Tool lead singer Maynard James Keenan

Streamlined concert an attempt to make Tool more accessible

Updated: 1:43 AM

"Pay attention, stoners," said singer Maynard James Keenan as Tool took the stage last night before a comfortably filled Nationwide Arena. During the next two hours, the band led its audience through four albums dating back 13 years, with a fury that kept fists pumping.

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CONCERT REVIEW | CSO: New maestro, guest artist a winning combo
MOVIE REVIEW | FLYBOYS: Phony air clips wings of WWI tale
MOVIE REVIEW | JACKASS NUMBER TWO: Please, stop making mules of yourselves
MOVIE REVIEW | HALF NELSON: Gritty tale gains hold on viewer
MOVIE REVIEW | JET LI'S FEARLESS: Athletic actor gets a kick out of Huo
TELEVISION: Comic knows creative well will run dry someday

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AP: FCC Chair Said to OK AT&T-BellSouth; Deal Starbucks to Raise Coffee Drink Prices Idaho Farmers Tout Nonpotato Food Items Oil Prices Decline to $61 a Barrel Tribune Board Signals Big Changes Coming

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Cash could ease airline's debut

Officials offer $57 million to help Skybus spread its wings from Port Columbus

Efforts to create a Columbus-based airline received a major boost yesterday when local and state officials offered plans to contribute $57 million to help get the airline started.

Skybus plans announced

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DORAL CHENOWETH III | DISPATCH

Neil Kalef, left, and Nissin Andrusier blow shofars they made at Columbus Torah Academy.

Rejoicing & repentance

Judaism's High Holidays begin tonight with celebration of New Year 5767

The most sacred time of the Jewish calendar begins at sunset this evening with the celebration of Rosh Hashana, the New Year, and continues for 10 days through Yom Kippur, the solemn Day of Atonement.

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FOOD: Meal bonding
NOW!: American kids feel at home in Japan
SCIENCE: Down & dirty
NOW!: Can you finish this eerie tale? (with AUDIO)
JOE BLUNDO: Send us your best pet names and win
TRAVEL: 'Hello, Columbus' accepting digital photos

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Seeking savings strategies and neighborhood problems

Are you trying to save more money? Business reporter Denise Trowbridge is looking for people willing to share their experiences in saving and investing. Contact her at (614) 461-5518 or dtrowbridge@dispatch.com

Is there something you'd like your local government to fix? A crumbling street or other neighborhood problem. Reporter Kirk Richards would like to hear about it at (614) 559-1751 or krichards@dispatch.com

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With the crowd at rapt attention, Maltese Artist (No. 3), Buckeye One (No. 1) and Myanmar (No. 7) fly around the first turn in one of the races on the Little Brown Jug program at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.

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