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...capital of the West African nation, Abidjan, was seized by street violence again Thursday despite a popular victory on the streets the previous day, in which General Robert Gueï was forced to flee the country in the face of massive demonstrations just days after fraudulently proclaiming himself election victor. Now the protests are directed not against Gueï, but at his opponent, election victor Laurent Gbagbo. More than 50 people have died in clashes between demonstrators and troops since the election, and turmoil on the streets has shown no sign of abating. Following Gueï's hasty departure Wednesday...
...seven games--have a daunting task ahead of them as they attempt to tackle the $112 million payroll empire of the New York Yankees. The Padres tried and failed in 1998, the Braves in 1999, but along with the new millennium, we hope to see a new World Series victor this year at last...
...remain on the ballot despite his death. If he were somehow to defeat Ashcroft - the race had been very close - a series of odd but formidable events would unfold. On Jan. 3, Ashcroft's Senate term would expire. Missouri law requires the seat to be declared "vacant," since the victor in the election would be dead. The state's interim Governor, Roger Wilson, who took office last week upon Carnahan's death, would appoint an interim Senator, who would stand for re-election in two years. On Jan. 8, a new Governor will be sworn in as well...
...debate where students from both parties said they were looking for one candidate to take the lead in an otherwise neck-and-neck race, many said no clear victor emerged...
...million, one of several signs this year that the teen high-school comedy had been tapped out. But "Bring It On" brought in more than $17 million its opening weekend, and has since grossed over $60 million. When its theatrical run ends, it will leave the field a victor. At a cost of about $10 million, it will ultimately bring in close to $70 million at the domestic box office, making it one of the most profitable films...