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Headlines for Thursday, March 20, 2008

Morning Edition

The hotel tryst was apparently listed as “constituent services.” Paterson may have billed his campaign for a rendezvous.

Release of Clinton’s First Lady papers back up her claims of involvement, though not always in the way she paints it today.

It’s been 10 years since al Qaeda declared war on America—a look back at early mistakes, and where we are today.

Group that’s declared war on Scientology uses Rick Astley to spread the word.

Video: David Lynch’s anti-littering PSA

An interview with TMN’s Paul Ford, “the 763 mp3 guy,” on how he reviewed the entire SXSW torrent. (see the original article here)

The authors warned against impulsive cat purchases. Researchers find feline owners are less likely to have heart attacks.

Professionals review the foods most often associated with their jobs.

Video: Student film on the war, constructed from political documentaries and the clean scenes of a 1981 porn movie.

In Haiti, there’s a Gold’s Gym on one side, an open-air workout space on the other.

Mexican gang uses “James Bond” car outfitted with gadgets to elude police.

Columbia University mechanic jumps onto subway tracks, bounds over third rail to save unconscious passenger.

The auction for the Illinois-shaped cornflake is canceled, copycats appear.

“The thing that is most…rational and best for your own self-interest is to be nice.”

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