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Serb rioters have broken into the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade and set fire
to an office there. The episode follows a massive protest in the streets
of Belgrade against Kosovo's independence. An estimated 150,000 people
took part. 
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U.S.

38 Ex-Lacrosse Players To Sue Duke, City

More than three dozen current and former Duke lacrosse players are suing
the university, the City of Durham and several school and police
officials. They claim they suffered emotional distress during the
since-discredited rape case. 
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World

Pakistan Coalition A Setback For Musharraf

Leaders of Pakistan's two largest political parties announced they
will form a ruling coalition government, in a significant setback to
Pervez Musharraf, the pro-U.S. ruler and Washington's main ally in the
war on terror. 
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Health

Brighter Odds Of Beating Memory Loss

Fewer senior moments? Baby boomers may be less likely than previous
generations to develop severe memory loss after age 70, says a
University of Michigan researcher. 
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SciTech

Gray Wolves Removed From Endangered List

Gray wolves in the Northern Rockies are being removed from the
endangered species list. The move follows a 13-year restoration effort
that led the animal's population to soar - and which may now lead to
public hunts. 
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Business

Fed Issues Gloomy Economic Forecast

The Federal Reserve has lowered its projection for economic growth this
year, spurring fears that the economy could continue to weaken despite
January's interest rate cuts. 

# posted by John @ 2/21/2008 04:43:00 PM