Dow ends sharply higher lifting averages above 8000
The Dow rose 378.28 to 8255.68 as the Nasdaq gained 61.91 to 1282.44 and the S&P climbed 39.83 to 881.27. Intel and Microsoft saw after hours declines while Citigroup Bank of America GM and J&J led gains on strong earnings and cost cutting. Analysts noted sustainable gains and broker upgrades boosted sentiment.
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Graham urges nationwide need for Texas Stadium event
Graham says the Texas Stadium event is essential for every city and arrives at a pivotal moment in history. He describes improving health and reflects on the Dallas visit as preparation for a 65,000 seat stadium. Pastors pray over seats as mission spectators prepare for transformative outcomes.
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Sniper Targeting Linda Day Linked to Slayings
Federal agents on a surveillance aircraft search records for sniper trained individuals as the hunt continues. Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge cautions investigators cannot rule out terrorism due to lack of motive evidence.
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Spielberg pushes two E T DVD versions in one release
Steven Spielberg ensured the E T the Extra Terrestrial home video offers two versions. A 30 dollar two disc set includes both the original 1982 cut and the 2002 enhanced edition with computer animation. Universal initially planned a 70 dollar boxed set with extras, but Spielberg urged keeping the cheaper option.
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Jessica’s rescue echoes in memory of a girl and a town
Jessica, the toddler trapped underground, survived a dramatic well rescue that gripped Midland and nationwide audiences. Relatives describe her as a normal teen, well cared for by her aunt and father, with imagination and courage during the ordeal. The family emphasizes privacy and recovery as Jessica adjusts to life in Tyler with her father Chip and new school friends.
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The Cards and Twins Hollywood Rivalry and News Bits
A mosaic of notes spans politics and pop culture from Hollywood to sports. Highlights include President Bush near a pretzel tray, Sir Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter, Columbus Day controversy, and playoff wins by the Giants and Angels paving a World Series path.
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Weird work practice at Chengdu plant shocks readers
The Beijing Morning Post reports that in Chengdu a food processing plant was shut down in August after workers routinely pulled bones from chicken feet with their teeth. Workers boiled feet then slit and pried skin open, removing bones at speeds up to one foot every five seconds.
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