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US Airways Bids $8 Billion for Delta

The combined company would carry more passengers each year than any other airline in the world.

General Warns Against Setting Iraq Timetable

Gen. John Abizaid’s comments seemed to put him at odds with Democrats urging the start of an Iraq pullout.

As Guard Changes in Congress, Lobbyists Scramble

Companies are moving to fortify lobbying teams with well-connected Democrats.

Trent Lott Wins Back Senate Leadership Slot
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Trent Lott Wins Back Senate Leadership Slot

The Mississippi senator won the minority whip post four years after being driven from the G.O.P. leadership for ill-considered remarks at a birthday party for Strom Thurmond. Above, the senator on Nov. 2.

Plea Deal Reached in Seton Hall Arson Case

The deal dismisses the murder charges against the ex-students and orders a jail term of at least 16 months.

New Machine Sheds Light on DNA of Neanderthals

The archaic human species that dominated Europe until 30,000 years ago is about to emerge from the shadows.


 

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