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February 27, 2002

QUOTE OF THE DAY
"We're at war against terrorists. You can't spend all your time fighting with your friends."
EDWARD W. HAYES,on a plan to distribute money in the Twin Towers Fund.

NATIONAL
Disturbing Finding on Young Drinkers Proves to Be Wrong
A report that under-age drinkers consumed a quarter of the nation's alcohol was inaccurate, according to the organization that issued it.

Baby Spared Mother's Fate by Genetic Tests as Embryo
A baby who was genetically screened as an embryo will not suffer the likelihood of developing a rare form of Alzheimer's disease.

Man Pleads Guilty to Diluting Drugs
A Missouri pharmacist pleaded guilty to 20 federal counts in an agreement with the government that would avoid trial.

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INTERNATIONAL
Bush Welcomes Saudi Proposal on Mideast Peace
A plan for Israel to withdraw from the West Bank and Gaza in return for normalization of relations with Arab nations received the president's praise on Tuesday.

U.S. May Send G.I.'s to Ex-Soviet Area in Training Mission
The possible deployment to Georgia would open a new front in America's war on terrorism, building on the current operations in Afghanistan and in the Philippines.

Pakistan Willing to Turn Over Kidnapping Suspect, but Not Yet
Pakistan agreed in principle on Tuesday to surrender the chief suspect in the killing of Daniel Pearl to the United States, but only after it concluded its investigation.

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BUSINESS
The World According to Enron's Ex-Chief
Jeffrey K. Skilling proclaimed his innocence again on Tuesday, but in the process he joined in the chorus of people who believe that something was rotten at Enron.

Ex-Chief of Enron Takes Defiant Tone in Testimony Before Senate
Jeffrey K. Skilling said at a contentious Senate hearing that he did not lie to Congress earlier this month about his role in Enron's collapse.

Enron Hid Big Loans, Data Indicate
Even as executives were warned that huge corporate debts were being hidden from investors, the company entered into a series of deals that appear to have disguised more than $350 million in new loans.

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TECHNOLOGY
Congressional Broadband Fight Intensifies
The House is expected to approve a bill to deregulate the high-speed Internet market that is largely shaped by the huge campaign contributions it has generated.

Big British Phone Company to Cut Prices for Broadband
The BT Group said that it would reduce the price of high-speed Internet connections, a move that may signal the new management team's willingness to tackle problems that have long plagued the company.

At Hewlett, New Anger in Run-Up to the Vote
In its final weeks, the Hewlett-Packard proxy fight is becoming increasingly tough and increasingly personal.

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POLITICS
Room, but Not to Maneuver, for Foes of Campaign Bill
Senator Tom Daschle is allowing a few more days for discussions over the campaign finance bill before trying to bring it to the Senate floor.

Bush Welcomes Saudi Proposal on Mideast Peace
A plan for Israel to withdraw from the West Bank and Gaza in return for normalization of relations with Arab nations received the president's praise on Tuesday.

Bush Urges Work and Marriage Programs in Welfare Plan
President Bush called for even stronger work requirements and $300 million annually to promote marriage and strengthen families among the poor.

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SPORTS
Devils' Offense Heats Up as Fleury Melts Down
The Devils rallied for a victory over the Rangers, who lost Theo Fleury in the final minutes of the game because of a misconduct call.

Knicks' Downfall Began With Ewing Trade
The Knicks' decision to trade Patrick Ewing was the first in a series of questionable moves that has put the team on the verge of missing the playoffs for the first time in 15 years.

Knee Surgery Puts Jordan's Season in Jeopardy
The Wizards' Michael Jordan will have surgery on his injured right knee, leaving his status for the rest of the season uncertain.

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ARTS
Black Actors Are Still Keeping Their Eyes on the Prize
For only the second time in Academy Award history, 3 of the 10 acting nominees in lead roles are black. But does that mean the problem has been solved?

Transcending Form in the Name of Humanity
"V" is a life-affirming new dance by Mark Morris, not only one of his best pieces in many years but also one of the few great works that modern dance has produced in a decade.

In a Modern 'Medea,' Jason Feels Free in the Arms of a Prince
A production of "Medea" in which Jason runs off with the king's son has gained instant renown in Paris, with one French critic calling it "the first explicitly homosexual opera."

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NY REGION
In a Twin Towers Charity Shift, Giuliani to Give Money Quickly
Rudolph W. Giuliani agreed to distribute the $100 million remaining in the city's Twin Towers Fund to the families of the rescuers killed on Sept. 11.

Tax Agency Was Suspected for a Decade
The indictment of 18 former and current city tax assessors on Monday was, it turns out, years in the making.

Trustee Ends His Oversight of District 37; Chief Chosen
The trustee who has run District Council 37 for three years in an effort to cleanse it of corruption announced that he was ending the trusteeship.

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OP-ED
1 Country, 2 Futures
By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN
I've concluded that there are two possible models for Saudi Arabia's future. I call them the "Soviet school" and the "China school."

Mean, Nasty and Missing
By MAUREEN DOWD
If schools are overrun with alpha girls, why isn't America run by alpha women? Besides Oprah, it's hard to even think of alpha women who are still soaring.

Only Buffer Zones Can Protect Israel
By DORE GOLD
The only realistic diplomatic option for the future is a long-term interim agreement that leaves Israel with vital security zones in the West Bank.

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