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Headlines for 6 September 2001

 South Africa re-words draft document; Non-African Diplomats at UN Race Conference avoid making “apologies” for “crimes against humanity” for fear of lawsuits.
 English cardinal says that Christianity almost dead; killed by environmentalists, yoga, paedophiles, and capitalists.
 Mexico’s Fox to address congress on the issue of legalizing immigrants.
 Starbucks foe arrested for battle tactics.
 Web designers prepare monument for dot-com boom, warning future civilizations against greed, hubris, and arrogance. [wsj: subscription required]
 NakedNews.com to become a TV show.
 Beastie Boy Mike D leads rock stars against White House energy plan.
 Friend of architect Frank Gehry chains herself to his door to protest Playa Vista development.
 The study of Bushisms and the President’s relationship with television.
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Part One

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