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Headlines for 7 September 2004

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 Clinton heart bypass successful, full recovery expected, but that means he can’t campaign for Kerry, though it won’t stop him from advising from bed.

 During school hostage crisis, Russian troops went to Chechnya to pluck hostages of their own.

 Seven Marines have been killed outside Fallujah—the deadliest attack since April.

 In both cases, the respective Bush campaigns disclaimed responsibility, saying the ads were the work of unaffiliated groups. The Swift Boat Veterans for Truth: A Willie Horton ad for a new election.

 Veep candidates get into it over who’s soft on what, though we think it’s going to turn out a lot more like this.

 Frances continues to slap Florida, leaving 6 million without power.

 Vegan who says son isn’t eating healthy kidnaps him and flees to woods.

 Actors who sell real estate find congruity in job demands.

 Eschewing the “Best Documentary,” category, Moore intends to submit Fahrenheit 9/11 for the top prize at the Oscars.

 Jailed Bali bomber taken to Starbucks.

 The age of consent in Spain is 13, which is something none of us knew.

 A forgotten hero: The Russian who didn’t push the button in 1983.

 Kerry comes back with catchy “W stands for Wrong” slogan, then trades Iraq barbs with Bush. Related: For whomever wins, Iraq must be a priority.

 Dual testing between adults and newborns show that babies prefer to look at “beautiful” faces.

 Mermaid statue carved from white ash causes uproar with bombshell measurements.

 You can’t wear white after Labor Day, but you can still donate a dollar or two to The Morning News.

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