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February 23, 2002

QUOTE OF THE DAY
"I promise you that the terrorists did not defeat my husband no matter what they did to him, nor did they succeed in seizing his dignity or value as a human being."
MARIANE PEARL,wife of the slain journalist Daniel Pearl.

NATIONAL
Crematory Case Highlights Gaps in Oversight of Funeral Business
Funeral home directors and regulators said the discovery of bodies near a Georgia crematory was far from an isolated incident.

Historian Says Borrowing Was Wider Than Known
The historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, under fire for plagiarism, disclosed that her borrowings were far more extensive.

New Incentive to Join Army: Direct Sign-Up in Green Berets
Thanks to a new Army initiative, young men can walk in right off the street and sign up for the Green Berets.

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Get a glimpse into an unforgettable era in baseball history as Glory Days of Baseball brings to life the mythical period New York baseball from 1947-1957 through original New York Times articles and photos available for the first time in digital form.

INTERNATIONAL
Israelis Weighing Arafat's Release
Acknowledging that Yasir Arafat has arrested three key militants, Israel is considering releasing the Palestinian leader from his West Bank confinement.

Suspect Says Reporter Was Slain in January as Part of Wider Plot
The chief suspect in the Daniel Pearl case has told investigators that the reporter was killed as part of a plot that was to have included further attacks.

Angola Says Soldiers Have Killed Savimbi, Longtime Rebel Leader
The rebel leader Jonas Savimbi, who fought for power in Angola for more than 30 years, was killed on Friday, opening new possibilities for peace in the country.

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BUSINESS
Agency Files Suit for Cheney Papers on Energy Policy
The General Accounting Office sued Vice President Dick Cheney on Friday for failing to provide access to records of meetings of the national energy task force.

Napster Wins One Round in Music Case
A federal judge allowed Napster to seek evidence that record companies colluded to monopolize the digital music market.

Another Twist at Global as Chairman Quits a Board
Global Crossing's Gary Winnick resigned from the board of a Singapore investment firm that has links to investors who want to buy the company.

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TECHNOLOGY
Napster Wins One Round in Music Case
A federal judge allowed Napster to seek evidence that record companies colluded to monopolize the digital music market.

Another Twist at Global as Chairman Quits a Board
Global Crossing's Gary Winnick resigned from the board of a Singapore investment firm that has links to investors who want to buy the company.

Northrop Grumman Bids $5.9 Billion for TRW
Northrop Grumman announced an unsolicited $5.9 billion stock offer Friday for TRW in the hope of becoming the nation's leading satellite and missile contractor.

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POLITICS
Agency Files Suit for Cheney Papers on Energy Policy
The General Accounting Office sued Vice President Dick Cheney on Friday for failing to provide access to records of meetings of the national energy task force.

U.S. and China Stay Positive, but Make Little Progress
While there were plenty of meetings replete with expressions of respect and hope, no major diplomatic agreements were reached during President Bush's trip to China.

U.S. to Give Colombians Data to Help Fight Rebels
The Bush administration plans to provide military intelligence to the Colombian government for its campaign against Marxist rebels.

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SPORTS
U.S. and Canada Will Clash for Gold
The U.S. reached the gold medal match by surviving a furious Russian comeback in the third period to prevail by 3-2.

For Hughes, Perfection Is a Standard
Sarah Hughes craves perfection, a trait that led to her surprise gold medal performance in women's figure skating.

Fast-Paced Nets Too Much for Knicks
The Nets' rout of the Knicks provided the latest evidence of how good and how bad things are for the local teams.

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ARTS
Penetrating the Mind by Metaphor
While the conventional wisdom in market research says to take consumers at their word, Gerald Zaltman seeks to converse directly with their brains instead.

In Failed States, Can Democracy Come Too Soon?
A growing group of experts caution against introducing too much democracy too fast in failed states.

Capturing for Generations the Agony of a Single Day
Someday, a teenager may visit a museum, gaze at a dirt-encrusted briefcase found near ground zero and, for the first time, feel chilled by the reality of Sept. 11, 2001.

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NY REGION
First Tower to Fall Was Hit at Higher Speed, Study Finds
The passenger jet that hit the World Trade Center's south tower had been flying about 100 miles an hour faster than the other hijacked plane.

Man Held in Shooting Is Described as a Recluse
John W. Mabie, a retired Newark policeman accused of a mass shooting, pled not guilty to charges that could incur the death penalty.

Redeveloping Ground Zero: Questions Grow on Oversight
Larry A. Silverstein hopes his new proposal for rebuilding his office tower at 7 World Trade Center will address all objections.

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OP-ED
Arise, Ye Prisoners of Starvation
By BILL KELLER
One way to measure Russia's slow recovery from the 70-year coma of Communism is to count lobster tanks and sushi bars.

Daniel Pearl's Essential Work
By ANN COOPER
The profession that Danny Pearl chose, the one he pursued with great energy and curiosity, is neither popular nor safe.

Warming Up to China, Neglecting Democracy
By BEI LING and ANDREA HUSS
There is much to be thankful for in this new year of the horse. There is also much that should not be forgotten.

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