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US jobless rate rises to hit 8.1% March 6, 2009 at 9:19 am The number of people unemployed in the US rose by 651,000 in February, official figures show. UK arrest in Nigerian bribe case March 6, 2009 at 8:51 am British police arrest a London lawyer accused of moving millions of dollars in bribes to Nigeria to win contracts for a US firm. Day in pictures March 6, 2009 at 8:34 am Eye-catching images from around the world Broken-legged smuggler wore cast made of cocaine March 6, 2009 at 8:27 am A Chilean man is arrested after his broken leg is found to be clad in a cast made from cocaine, Spanish police say. Live text - West Indies v England March 6, 2009 at 8:17 am England, who hand a debut to Amjad Khan, make a cautious start after choosing to bat first in the fifth Test against West Indies in Trinidad. Clinton defends thaw with Russia March 6, 2009 at 8:12 am US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tells the BBC that re-engaging with Russia does not mean abandoning US allies. Workers' secret data 'sold by firm' March 6, 2009 at 8:07 am A company that allegedly sold workers' personal details to building firms is to be prosecuted by the information watchdog. S Korea diverts jets over threats March 6, 2009 at 7:53 am South Korean airlines re-route planes to avoid the North's airspace amid escalating tension and threats from Pyongyang. Police arrest Thai website editor March 6, 2009 at 7:28 am Thai police arrest the editor of a leading political website, on charges of carrying content that threatens national security. Craigslist sued over erotic ads March 6, 2009 at 7:24 am A US sheriff files a lawsuit against the online ad site Craigslist, accusing its of knowingly promoting prostitution. Outrage at Kenya assassinations March 6, 2009 at 7:20 am A UN investigator calls for an international inquiry into the murder of two Kenyan human rights activists. Living doll March 6, 2009 at 7:18 am How would a typical woman look with Barbie's figure? Gaza ruins March 6, 2009 at 6:51 am The tale of a homeless family in sound and pictures Opel 'should consider insolvency' March 6, 2009 at 6:49 am German carmaker Opel should consider insolvency instead of state aid, the country's interior minister has said. India state enlists former rebels March 6, 2009 at 6:38 am India's north-eastern state of Assam recruits 700 surrendered rebels as "special police officers" to fight separatists. Zimbabwe judge held over MDC bail March 6, 2009 at 6:16 am Police in Zimbabwe arrest a magistrate who ordered the release of MDC ministerial nominee Roy Bennett. Obama picks US information chief March 6, 2009 at 6:07 am Vivek Kundra has been picked by President Obama as his chief information officer. Delhi delight as Gandhi's belongings procured for nation March 6, 2009 at 6:03 am India says it helped a businessman buy belongings of Mahatma Gandhi at a controversial auction in New York. Gaza homes destruction 'wanton' March 6, 2009 at 5:55 am Amnesty International says Israeli forces wantonly destroyed homes during the Gaza conflict, violating international law. Superstar factor March 6, 2009 at 5:54 am Beckham's huge impact on US soccer Telescope 'cousins' meet at last March 6, 2009 at 5:43 am Europe's Herschel and Planck space observatories are in the same cleanroom, just weeks before their historic launch. Pakistan facing 'mortal threat' March 6, 2009 at 5:43 am UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband says Pakistan must unite to tackle a "mortal threat" from militants in the country. Is direct action legitimate protest? March 6, 2009 at 5:17 am A British politician has had green custard thrown over him by a protester in London. Is there still a place for direct action? Beckham to extend AC Milan stay March 6, 2009 at 5:06 am David Beckham will stay at AC Milan until the end of the season after a 'timeshare' agreement is reached with Los Angeles Galaxy. Satyam approved to sell 51% stake March 6, 2009 at 4:38 am Fraud-hit IT firm Satyam wins approval from Indian financial authorities to sell a majority stake in itself. Jackson eyes $400m comeback plan March 6, 2009 at 3:42 am Michael Jackson could earn more than $400m (£283m) from a deal involving new music, movies and concerts, his promoter reveals. US officer 'stole Iraq aid funds' March 6, 2009 at 2:33 am A US army captain is charged with stealing nearly $700,000 intended for Iraq and Afghan relief efforts. In pictures March 6, 2009 at 12:53 am Butterfly migration spectacle under threat in Mexico Worldwide downturn 'to hit women' March 5, 2009 at 9:05 pm The economic crisis could increase the number of unemployed women by up to 22 million this year, the International Labour Organization says. NY arrest in Dead Sea Scrolls row March 5, 2009 at 8:45 pm The son of a Dead Sea Scrolls scholar is charged in New York with trying to discredit one of his father's academic rivals. Colombia warlord extradited to US March 5, 2009 at 7:45 pm Colombia extradites an ex-militia leader to the US, in a move criticised by victims' advocates seeking further confessions. In pictures March 5, 2009 at 7:28 pm Ethiopian people's new king faces baptism of fire Honda team to return as Brawn GP March 5, 2009 at 7:20 pm The former Honda Formula One team has been saved and will contest the 2009 season as Brawn GP. PM to urge world deal on bank pay March 5, 2009 at 7:09 pm Prime Minister Gordon Brown is due to outline his plans for an international agreement on bankers' pay and bonuses. Shares slide amid renewed worries March 5, 2009 at 7:08 pm Global shares continue to fall over fears about the banking system, with US markets hitting a fresh 12-year low. Kenya rights activist shot dead March 5, 2009 at 6:44 pm A prominent Kenyan human rights activist is shot dead weeks after meeting a UN investigator probing extra-judicial killings. Still a thriller? March 5, 2009 at 6:13 pm After years of madness, Jacko's comeback begins EU calls for crisis talks over GM March 5, 2009 at 5:56 pm There is "substantial doubt" about the ability of US car giant General Motors (GM) to stay afloat, the firm's auditors say. Blatter has Premier League doubts March 5, 2009 at 5:01 pm Fifa president Sepp Blatter worries that the Premier League's strength is damaging the global game. UN pleads with Sudan over aid ban March 5, 2009 at 2:25 pm UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon asks Sudan to reconsider its decision to expel aid agencies from the country. Horses tamed earlier than thought March 5, 2009 at 2:19 pm Horses were domesticated about 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, evidence suggests. AIG failure 'would hurt others' March 5, 2009 at 2:14 pm Foreign investors' desire to deal with US firms might have waned if the US government had not bailed out AIG, the Fed says. Chelsea's Ashley Cole arrested March 5, 2009 at 2:08 pm Chelsea and England footballer Ashley Cole is arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. Virus 'triggers child diabetes' March 5, 2009 at 2:01 pm A common virus may be the trigger for the development of many cases of diabetes, say UK researchers, opening the way for a vaccine. Bank to pump £75bn into economy March 5, 2009 at 2:01 pm The Bank of England unveils plans to inject £75bn of new money into the financial system and cuts interest rates to 0.5%. Rihanna boyfriend on assault charge March 5, 2009 at 1:54 pm R&B singer Chris Brown is charged with assault and making criminal threats after an attack on a woman in Los Angeles last month. Dance of defiance March 5, 2009 at 1:38 pm Sudanese street party rejects arrest warrant Journey into exile March 5, 2009 at 1:15 pm Why Tibetans old and young made the trek into India It's quiz time! March 5, 2009 at 1:06 pm It came from outer space. It's a... potato? 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US unemployment rate hits 8.1 percent - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com March 6, 2009 at 8:53 am New York Times US unemployment rate hits 8.1 percent The Star-Ledger - NJ.com by AP The nation's unemployment rate jumped to 8.1 percent in February from 7.6 percent in January, reaching the highest since late 1983, as cost-cutting employers slashed 651000 jobs. Unemployment rate soars to 8.1 percent Kansas City Star Unemployment Rate Balloons to 8.1 Percent, Highest Since 1983 ... ABC News CNN - CNNMoney.com - Forbes - San Diego Union Tribune all 721 news articles Millions endangered by Sudan aid group expulsions-UN agencies - Reuters March 6, 2009 at 8:52 am BBC Afrique Millions endangered by Sudan aid group expulsions-UN agencies Reuters By Jonathan Lynn GENEVA, March 6 (Reuters) - United Nations humanitarian agencies said on Friday Sudan's expulsion of 13 foreign aid organisations threatened the lives and health of millions of people. Fears grow for Darfur over aid agency expulsion AFP African states face warrant dilemma Aljazeera.net BBC News - The Age - CNN - ABC Online all 4,562 news articles Wells Slashes Dividend By 85% - CNNMoney.com March 6, 2009 at 8:48 am Reuters Wells Slashes Dividend By 85% CNNMoney.com NEW YORK (Dow Jones) -- Calling it a "very difficult decision," Wells Fargo & Co. on Friday slashed its quarterly dividend 85%, to 5 cents a share from 34 cents , in an effort to save $5 billion and help the company pay back the government's recent ... 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H&R Block Returns to Profit on Sales of Tax Services Bloomberg H&R Block profit tops estimates as tax fees rise Reuters MarketWatch - The Associated Press - TheStreet.com - SYS-CON Media all 187 news articles Kepler Mission Sets Out to Find Planets Using CCD Cameras - DailyTech March 6, 2009 at 8:40 am Telegraph.co.uk Kepler Mission Sets Out to Find Planets Using CCD Cameras DailyTech Humanity has wondered about the heavens above since before recorded history. Recently, the discovery of hundred of planets in other star systems has sparked extraordinary interest in determining the odds of extraterrestrial life. NASA Searches For Earth-Like Planets AHN Earth to Goldilocks … planet hunter to look at our cosmic neighbours Sydney Morning Herald CNN International - Los Angeles Times - Reuters - CNET News all 368 news articles Four children, woman killed in Ohio shooting spree - AFP March 6, 2009 at 8:30 am Seattle Post Intelligencer Four children, woman killed in Ohio shooting spree AFP CHICAGO (AFP) - Four children and an adult woman were killed and another child seriously wounded in a shooting rampage in the midwestern city of Cleveland, Ohio, police said. Police seek man in death of new wife, four kids CNN Coroner's office: 5 dead in Cleveland shooting The Associated Press WTTE - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Mansfield News Journal - Newswatch 50 all 613 news articles Seoul warns North Korea to withdraw airline threat - International Herald Tribune March 6, 2009 at 8:07 am Voice of America Seoul warns North Korea to withdraw airline threat International Herald Tribune By Mark Mcdonald HONG KONG: South Korea lashed out Friday at an ominous warning from North Korea that appeared to threaten civilian planes traveling though the region. * North Korea missile launch not imminent, says South Reuters Japan May Launch Interceptors to Counter North Korean Missile Test Voice of America Financial Times - The Associated Press - AFP - Times Online all 2,017 news articles AnnTaylor posts wider-than-expected loss - MarketWatch March 6, 2009 at 8:06 am AnnTaylor posts wider-than-expected loss MarketWatch By Andria Cheng , , ) said Friday that its fourth-quarter loss widened to $375.6 million, or $6.66 a share, from $6.67 million, or 11 cents, a year earlier. AnnTaylor reports far wider 4Q loss Forbes AnnTaylor Net Loss, HRB Sales Rise 123Jump.com RTT News - Chicago Daily Herald - StreetInsider.com (subscription) - Seeking Alpha all 17 news articles Clinton and Lavrov Meet in Geneva - Voice of America March 6, 2009 at 8:01 am ABC News Clinton and Lavrov Meet in Geneva Voice of America By VOA News US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov are meeting Friday in Geneva for their first formal talks since Clinton became the top US diplomat. Video: First impressions is vital RT Q+A: Why does US want Iran's help on Afghanistan? Reuters Bloomberg - Xinhua - Aljazeera.net - AFP all 2,249 news articles CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta withdraws as surgeon general candidate - Chicago Tribune March 6, 2009 at 8:01 am FOXNews CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta withdraws as surgeon general candidate Chicago Tribune By Mike Dorning | Washington Bureau In this Oct. 8, 2007 file photo, Dr. Sanjay Gupta attends a screening of the environmental documentary "Planet in Peril," in New York. CNN's Gupta Decides Against Surgeon General Position, Cites 'Timing' Washington Post Transcript: Gupta talks to King about surgeon general decision CNN Boston Globe - FOXNews - ABC News - Atlanta Journal Constitution all 470 news articles Lee's slam leads South Korea past Taiwan in WBC - The Associated Press March 6, 2009 at 8:00 am Washington Post Lee's slam leads South Korea past Taiwan in WBC The Associated Press TOKYO (AP) - Lee Jin-young hit a grand slam in the first inning Friday to power South Korea to a 9-0 win over Taiwan in the World Baseball Classic. BASEBALL NOTEBOOK: WBC likely end of the line for Alou; Japan tops ... Chicago Sun-Times How to create more interest in the WBC ESPN MLB.com - USA Today - The Associated Press - USA Today all 646 news articles 'American Idol' Turns Top 12 Into Baker's Dozen - FOXNews March 6, 2009 at 7:48 am guardian.co.uk 'American Idol' Turns Top 12 Into Baker's Dozen FOXNews By Diane Macedo It was an action packed night on American Idol as the judges' wildcard picks returned for one more shot at making the finals. 'American Idol' recap: Boys gone Wild Card! Entertainment Weekly The Top 13 'Idol' Finalists Extra TV BuddyTV - Foxes on Idol - People Magazine - USA Today all 985 news articles Amy Winehouse Charged with Assault - People Magazine March 6, 2009 at 7:31 am MTV UK Amy Winehouse Charged with Assault People Magazine By Simon Perry So much for a quieter life. Amy Winehouse may have just returned from a sun-kissed Caribbean vacation and moved into a suburban home - but she faces more trouble on the horizon. US-ENTERTAINMENT Summary Washington Post Winehouse on fan assault charge BBC News Entertainment Weekly - The Associated Press - TMZ.com - CNN International all 278 news articles Is Craigslist the world's biggest bordello? - CNET News March 6, 2009 at 7:00 am Times Online Is Craigslist the world's biggest bordello? CNET News by Greg Sandoval Catherine is a 35-year-old sex worker in San Francisco who relies on Craigslist to reduce the physical risks often faced by a woman in her line of work. Video: Illinois Sheriff Sues Craigslist Over Sex Ads The Associated Press Craigslist sued over erotic ads BBC News Mediapost.com - Chicago Public Radio - ABC News - United Press International all 458 news articles Doctors say Alex Rodriguez's hip injury isn't steroid-related - New York Daily News March 6, 2009 at 6:59 am CBC.ca Doctors say Alex Rodriguez's hip injury isn't steroid-related New York Daily News BY Teri Thompson, Tracy Connor and Nathaniel Vinton How will the potential loss of Alex Rodriguez to start the season impact the Yankees? A-Rod will rest, hopes to avoid hip surgery Detroit Free Press A-Rod needs surgery to deflect other pain San Francisco Chronicle NBC Washington - Hartford Courant - Los Angeles Times all 748 news articles Rihanna: 9 Days Before Chris Apologized - FOXNews March 6, 2009 at 6:50 am Washington Post Rihanna: 9 Days Before Chris Apologized FOXNews By Roger Friedman AP Mar. 5: Chris Brown is seen during his arraignment on charges of assault in downtown Los Angeles. Mar. 5: Chris Brown is seen during his arraignment on charges of assault in downtown Los Angeles. Video: Chris Brown Appears in Court on Felony Charges The Associated Press Rihanna and Chris Brown's Fight Started Over A Text Message Radar Online MiamiHerald.com - People Magazine - WNCT - Reuters all 2,621 news articles Philips Stops Selling BPA Baby Bottles In N America -Media - CNNMoney.com March 6, 2009 at 6:47 am Globe and Mail Philips Stops Selling BPA Baby Bottles In N America -Media CNNMoney.com AMSTERDAM -(Dow Jones)- Royal Philips Electronics NV (PHG) has stopped selling its Avent baby products in North America , which contain the controversial chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, according to US press reports Friday. 6 firms stop sales of hard-plastic baby bottles San Francisco Chronicle 6 Makers Announce Decision on Chemical Washington Post Reuters - WFIE-TV - AHN - HealthKnowItAll all 447 news articles India takes services from liquor baron to get back Gandhi memorabilia - Xinhua March 6, 2009 at 6:12 am Washington Post India takes services from liquor baron to get back Gandhi memorabilia Xinhua NEW DELHI, March 6 (Xinhua) -- India took the services of one of the country's foremost liquor barons to get back the personal belongings of its legendary Independence leader Mahatma Gandhi from an auction in New York as an Indian court order prohibits ... Video: Ghandi items spark frenzy at New York auction - 06 Mar 09 Al Jazeera New Delhi says it helped in bid for Gandhi items The Associated Press Times of India - Bloomberg - Sydney Morning Herald - BBC News all 1,841 news articles Obama picks US information chief - BBC News March 6, 2009 at 6:10 am Washington Post Obama picks US information chief BBC News When Mr Kundra takes up his role, he will decide which technologies the Obama administration uses to govern and how they will be deployed. Vivek Kundra Named Federal CIO Government Technology 10 Questions Our New Federal CIO Needs To Answer InformationWeek RTT News - CNET News - Computerworld - Times of India all 185 news articles Opel 'should consider insolvency' - BBC News March 6, 2009 at 5:32 am Hürriyet Opel 'should consider insolvency' BBC News Modern insolvency law was "not set up for the destruction but for the preservation of economic assets", said Wolfgang Schaeuble. Opel aid talks 'to last weeks' AFP German EconMin-will take weeks to clarify Opel issues Reuters CNET News - Capital FM - Hürriyet - Monsters and Critics.com all 212 news articles Cowboys Make It Official, Cutting Owens and Safety Williams - Washington Post March 6, 2009 at 2:38 am Washington Post Cowboys Make It Official, Cutting Owens and Safety Williams Washington Post Of the Owens move, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a written statement released by the team: "Terrell Owens was a very productive player who performed at a very high level for all three of his years here in Dallas. Cowboys release Owens Sports Network 49ers not interested in Owens San Francisco Chronicle USA Today - Kansas City Star - Atlanta Journal Constitution - Fort Worth Star Telegram all 1,382 news articles California Court Weighs Same-Sex Marriage Ban - Washington Post March 6, 2009 at 1:47 am China Daily California Court Weighs Same-Sex Marriage Ban Washington Post SAN FRANCISCO -- As thousands demonstrated outside, California Supreme Court justices on Thursday weighed whether voters' decision to ban same-sex marriage was a denial of fundamental rights or within what one justice called the people's "very broad ... Video: Calif. Justices Weigh Gay Marriage Ban KSBW Prop. 8 debates flare at Civic Center viewing San Francisco Chronicle Los Angeles Times - MSNBC - Seattle Times - Reuters all 1,860 news articles BlackBerry App World: Thumbs Up or Down? - BusinessWeek March 6, 2009 at 1:25 am MobileGuerilla.com BlackBerry App World: Thumbs Up or Down? BusinessWeek BlackBerry maker Research In Motion is inching closer to opening up its new mobile applications store. The company unveiled a new storefront last night. Ustream Launches Mobile Video Broadcasting Apps Washington Post RIM unveils the BlackBerry Curve 8900 Smartphone ABS CBN News PC Magazine - ChannelWeb - USA Today all 275 news articles Obama steadfast on healthcare - Boston Globe March 6, 2009 at 12:42 am Voice of America Obama steadfast on healthcare Boston Globe By Lisa Wangsness WASHINGTON - President Obama yesterday presented his goal of fixing the healthcare system as a political imperative, as well as a moral and economic one: Americans, he said, will no longer stand for soaring costs that have bankrupted ... 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From behind his desk in the Oval Office, Barack Obama can usually rely on the members of his party to follow his lead. Limbaugh: A deliberate distraction or de facto leader? CNN International White House enemy No. 1: Rush Limbaugh Reuters MyFox Houston - FOXNews - Washington Post - U.S. News & World Report all 1,889 news articles Justices seem to be leaning in favor of Prop. 8 - San Francisco Chronicle March 5, 2009 at 8:12 pm China Daily Justices seem to be leaning in favor of Prop. 8 San Francisco Chronicle (03-05) 17:10 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- The California Supreme Court, which last year declared the right of gays and lesbians to marry, appeared ready Thursday to uphold the voters' decision to overrule the court and restore the state's ban on same-sex ... Video: Justices Consider Challenge To Prop. 8 KCRA.com Gay marriage backers grilled by California judges Reuters San Jose Mercury News - ABC News - The Associated Press - Christian Science Monitor all 1,635 news articles Obama sets cooperative tone on health reform - Salt Lake Tribune March 5, 2009 at 8:06 pm National Post Obama sets cooperative tone on health reform Salt Lake Tribune By Matt Canham WASHINGTON » Trying to avoid the pitfalls of failed health reform efforts of the past, President Barack Obama gathered a wide spectrum of politicians, industry representatives and consumer groups Thursday at the White House. Video: Obama hosts health care forum UPI Critics Say Obama's Focus-Group Approach More Style Than Substance FOXNews Washington Post - Reuters - The Associated Press - Newsweek all 2,228 news articles CNN's Gupta withdraws name for US surgeon general - Reuters March 5, 2009 at 8:02 pm ABC News CNN's Gupta withdraws name for US surgeon general Reuters WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta has withdrawn as a possible choice for US surgeon general, an official in President Barack Obama's administration said on Thursday. 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USA Today By Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY The Dallas Cowboys' stunning release of Owens fuels a wide range of speculation regarding the market for an aging, mercurial and now-unemployed receiver with a track record for fostering poor locker room chemistry. The Terrell Owens era with Dallas Cowboys has finally been ended The Canadian Press When Jerry Jones Thinks Your Past Is a Problem ... Washington Post Sports Network - Dallas Morning News - DallasCowboys.com - New York Daily News all 1,118 news articles Box Office Preview: 'Watchmen' will be No. 1, but how much will it ... - Entertainment Weekly March 5, 2009 at 7:03 pm MTV.com Box Office Preview: 'Watchmen' will be No. 1, but how much will it ... Entertainment Weekly Watchmen opens this weekend, in case you haven't heard. Word of the comic-based film's long-awaited debut did get out around Hollywood, apparently: The competition is completely steering clear. 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CNET News by Caroline McCarthy Earlier this week, Facebook unveiled a few notable product revamps: "fan pages" for brands that look and act more like regular member profiles, and a redesigned home page that emphasizes a real-time version of the site's iconic ... Facebook Makeover Mimics Twitter InformationWeek Facebook mimics Google's 'poor man's email' Register PC Magazine - BetaNews - NetworkWorld.com - Computerworld all 526 news articles GM Auditors Raise Doubt On Auto Maker's Viability - CNNMoney.com March 5, 2009 at 6:18 pm Washington Post GM Auditors Raise Doubt On Auto Maker's Viability CNNMoney.com By Sharon Terlep General Motors Corp.'s (GM) auditors cast doubt Thursday on the Detroit auto maker's ability to survive without more US government loans, in a foreboding assessment of the company's financial plight. General Motors Crash Warning Forbes GM and the bankruptcy option MarketWatch Houston Chronicle - Detroit Free Press - Buzzle - Bizjournals.com all 1,094 news articles Stock Markets: When Will the Bull Return? - BusinessWeek March 5, 2009 at 6:05 pm TVNZ Stock Markets: When Will the Bull Return? BusinessWeek This bear market is unusually hard to read, but signs point to more pain to come. Still, opportunities are emerging for the very long-term investor By David Henry The stock market is crashing—slowly, and in plain view of the people who count on it most ... Dow Rises 150 as Markets Snap Five-Day Dive FOXBusiness Stocks Slide Into The Close Forbes The Associated Press - The Age - AFP all 1,802 news articles Giants not fazed by Dodgers signing Ramirez - USA Today March 5, 2009 at 6:04 pm Globe and Mail Giants not fazed by Dodgers signing Ramirez USA Today SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - San Francisco had a ho-hum reaction to Manny Ramirez's return to the rival Los Angeles Dodgers, considering it inevitable. Happy Manny: No more suffering Boston Globe Manny changes Dodgers' personality Los Angeles Dodgers MLB.com - The Associated Press - The Braves Show - FOXSports.com all 875 news articles Beatles Rock Band Debut Set for September - PC World March 5, 2009 at 5:39 pm The Age Beatles Rock Band Debut Set for September PC World It's official: The Beatles will come together digitally this September for their much anticipated Rock Band debut. MTV Games has announced a September 9 launch date for the worldwide release of the Fab Four's interactive adventure, to be titled The ... 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