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Headlines for 18 February 2004

New York’s currently: a million times better than Nassau

Due to technical upgrades, The Morning News will not be published Thursday, Feb. 19, and will return to daily publishing on Friday, Feb. 20.

 Kerry beats Edwards by small margin in Wisconsin, though Edwards is once again the favorite among crossover Republicans.

 Superior Court judges refuse to halt same-sex weddings in San Francisco this week.

 Large train explosion kills more than 180 in Iran.

 11 Iraqis killed by suicide bombers outside military supply base. Related: Paydirt for security companies as contractors in Iraq allocate funds to private forces to stay safe.

 Polaroid urges customers: Please do not shake it like a Polaroid picture.

 Some U.S. commanders want more power, control for the U.N. in Iraq.

 No indictment for cop who shot unarmed teen on a Brooklyn roof last month.

 Duke paper apologizes for likening star Luol Deng to a monkey.

 Need hosting? Tilted Planet, great prices, unbeatable round-the-clock service, friendly friendly guys.

 Colorado kicker was groped, harassed, and raped by teammates.

 Learning more about Oracle’s Larry Ellison by reading romance novels.

 Woody Allen turns down $23 million for his 22-room mansion.

 The idea was she was someone who had seen something of the world and then decided to stay in. Birnbaum interview with author Tibor Fischer.

 Ladies: Bill Miller needs your assistance in having 1-15 children with 1-6 women.

 City of salt under the city of Detroit.

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