Simpson jury selection continues for trial
In Las Vegas a prospective juror lectured O J Simpson on his fame and said she felt he got away with murder while others vowed fairness. Simpson and co defendant Clarence C J Stewart face kidnapping armed robbery and related charges after alleged thefts from two sports memorabilia dealers in a hotel room confrontation. They pleaded not guilty.
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Stock market tumbles on Lehman concerns.
New York traders saw stocks fall sharply after renewed worries about Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. eroded optimism in the financial sector. All major indexes dropped more than 2 percent as the market responded to stability concerns about the firm.
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Bush to keep U.S. Iraq force strength through elections
President Bush said he will maintain current troop levels in Iraq until a new president takes office. Democrats argue this plan delays a full drawdown and under-resources Afghanistan. Obama criticizes the eight thousand troops withdrawal target as insufficient. Senate and House leaders urge more rapid reductions and action. GOP nominee McCain supports additional Afghan force needs.
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Rumors swirl over Kim Jong Il illness and parade absence
Western officials say North Korea may be gravely ill after Kim Jong Il missed a 60th founding anniversary parade. State media offered no confirmation and intelligence sources cite possible health setbacks while uncertainty remains.
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Russia to keep 7600 troops in Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Russia announced it will maintain 7600 troops in Abkhazia and South Ossetia for the foreseeable future. Moscow plans a heavy military footprint in the breakaway regions while pulling back from positions deeper in Georgia, complicating hopes for a complete withdrawal.
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Atom smashing test to probe hidden dimensions and Higgs boson
Scientists will fire protons in a deep tunnel under the Swiss French border to seek evidence of extra dimensions dark matter and the Higgs boson. Hawking backs safety but some skeptics fear microscopic black holes could threaten Earth. The collider will smash protons near light speed.
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