Democrat Urges G.O.P. to Withdraw Bush Ad
Date: 23 November 2003
By Brian Knowlton, Br / International Herald Tribune
Brian Knowlton
Senator Tom Daschle called on Republicans to drop an advertisement that he said unfairly depicted Democrats of undercutting the fight against terrorism.
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MediaTalk; Wagering on Who Will Land Celebrity Interviews
Date: 24 November 2003
By David Carr
David Carr
Offshore sports gambling site called BeverlyHillsBookie.com allows visitors to place bets on which big-name journalist will be first to interview celebrities in the spotlight (S)
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MediaTalk; Not Need to Know But Nice to Know
Date: 24 November 2003
By David Carr
David Carr
Henry Blodget, former analyst for Merrill Lynch who paid $4 million in fines and accepted ban on working in securities industry after he came under investiation, is covering Martha Stewart trial for Slate magazine, and his first article is accompanied by 1,021-word disclosure statement warning readers of 'dozens of reasons' to view his coverage with skepticism; photo (M)
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Under Pressure to Change, Saudis Debate Their Future
Date: 23 November 2003
By Neil MacFarquhar
Neil MacFarquhar
Saudi Arabia, once extremely isolated, is re-examining way it is run, following series of deadly bombings clearly intended to destabilize rule of House of Saud, combined with rare street protests and grudging recognition of heavy involvement of Saudis in 9/11 terror attacks; idea of reshaping kingdom's religious and tribal form of monarchy remains tentative, but there have been signs of change; topics once forbidden, such as elections, can be discussed, even in newspapers, without anyone being fired or charged with crime; analysts believe most important shift is fact that religious doctrines prevalent in kingdom can now be openly discussed in way unthinkable even two years ago; prohibitions have not entirely disappeared, so demand for free speech is one of strongest; photos (M)
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Donovan's Goals Lead San Jose to Second M.L.S. Title
Date: 24 November 2003
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
San Jose Earthquakes defeat Chicago Fire, 4-2, to win MLS Cup; photo (M)
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Michael Jackson, In Perspective
Date: 24 November 2003
Sandra Buchholz letter on Nov 21 articÿ
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NEWS SUMMARY
Date: 24 November 2003
INTERNATIONAL A3-11 President of Georgia Relinquishes His Post President Eduard A. Shevardnadze resigned in the former Soviet republic of Georgia, driven out by protests over corruption and economic collapse. The parliamentary speaker, Nino Burdzhanadze, who is also an opposition leader, stepped in as acting president. A1
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Date: 23 November 2003
INTERNATIONAL 3-18 Multiple Attacks in Iraq Leave at Least 14 Dead A civilian airplane was forced into an emergency landing after it was hit by a missile in Baghdad, American military officials said, and suicide attackers exploded bombs at two police stations, killing at least 14 people, including two young girls. 18
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A Potential Contender In a Post-Couric Derby
Date: 23 November 2003
By Warren St. John
Warren St
CAMPBELL BROWN'S awakening to the peculiarities of anchoring morning news television came a few weeks back when her producer uttered a single unnerving word: Rockettes. On Sept. 25, Ms. Brown, the former NBC White House correspondent, took over as co-host, with Lester Holt, of ''Weekend Today,'' the off-peak version of NBC's wildly successful weekday morning program ''Today.'' In her old job, a day's work might have included hammering away at President Bush in news conferences (he once shushed her for interrupting) or interviewing heavy hitters like Condoleezza Rice and Yasir Arafat. But morning television these days is more Oprah than Brokaw. So, Ms. Brown's producer wanted her to do a cheerful segment on a dance class for aspiring Rockettes. Her assignment: take the class.
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