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Headlines for 6 July 2006

New York’s currently: a nice place to visit

 In standoff with North Korea, U.S. is left with few good options—and no support from China and Russia.

 The alleged theft of trade secrets from Atlanta’s most famous company, an FBI sting operation, and a Girl Scout cookie box stuffed with $30,000 in cash.

 Ken Lay’s death may block seizure of his assets, but lawsuits by investors and former Enron employees can still proceed.

 Can stress really kill you?

 The HIV-positive, yet otherwise healthy “elite controllers”—who number perhaps 2,000—may be the key to an AIDS cure.

 A state budget standstill means Atlantic City casinos are closed for business.

 College students not interested in free music that can’t play on iPods and won’t follow them after graduation.

 Twelve killed, 40 wounded in car bombing at shrine south of Baghdad.

 Op: As it pushes further into Gaza, Israel’s war crimes are in full swing.

 The phonic-addled push for simpler word (e.g., “wurd”) spellings.

 Antiquus Morbus is a collection of archaic medical terms and their old and modern definitions.

 Initial shuttle scans show no worries, nor any three-week-old bird droppings.

 “Two tribbles of imitation fur stuffed with foam rubber, one gray and black, the other white, gray, and brown.” ($1,000-$1,500)

 Bear cub scarfs down beer, pizza while sitting in vintage red convertible, is envy of middle-aged men.

 DIY castration is one imprisoned sex offender’s saving grace.

 Where to find lunch in the food wasteland of midtown Manhattan.

 The answer to mooches’ burning question of whether or not you can really fill your glass with someone else’s water using only a straw.

 Russia’s burning questions for its president include when he lost his virginity and when Cthulu will rise.

 A collegiate Ann Coulter as her sorority’s token [heh] Dead Head.

 At the White House, butter is stamped with the Presidential seal and dessert is named “Chocolate Freedom.”

 Seattle man climbs 13 stories in search of a good vantage point for fireworks.

 Video: David Bowie and Cher sing “Young Americans.”

 Hattie and Bonny Pinfeathers get hitched.

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