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13 September 2003

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  Who's Who in Washington? Russians Consult the Cards   (Los Angeles Times)
  • The "United Cards of America," Russia's answer to the U.S. military's "Iraqi most-wanted" playing card gallery, features a 36-card round-up of key figures in Washington.


    •   Other Jesus Film Gets Less Play   (Associated Press)
  • Mel Gibson take note: There's another new film about the life of Jesus that also depicts Jews' involvement in the events leading to the Crucifixion. But this one has several Jewish producers and has attracted much less controversy.


    •   Confederate Flag Leads to Forfeiture of High School Football Game   (Chicago Tribune)
  • Officials at the Longwood campus of Chicago International Charter School informed officials at Southern High School in Stronghurst that Longwood would forfeit the away game because of Southern's custom of carrying a Confederate flag near the end zone after each of its team's touchdowns.


    •   U.S. Comic Unveils Star-Spangled Penis   (Reuters)
  • A comedian failed to win over his audience when he unzipped his pants on stage and exposed his penis — painted red, white and blue like the American flag.


    •   Tandoori-Flavoured Cheddar on Its Way   (Reuters)
  • The public, who have adopted Chicken Tikka Masala as their national dish, are about to sample another Indian-inspired culinary delight — tandoori flavoured Cheddar cheese.


    •   Fans Await Murdered Rapper's Return   (Toronto Star)
  • For years, fans have claimed that Tupac Shakur, known as 2Pac, will return today — seven years after his death. The theories often centre on the number seven and so-called hints in many of his albums, movies and music videos.


    •   N.C. Judge Says He Expects to Be Asked to Step Down Over Ethnic Jokes He E-Mailed   (Associated Press)
  • A judge said he expects to be asked to step down over jokes about Jews, blacks and other ethnic groups he e-mailed to fellow judges, lawyers and friends.


    •   HP Didn't Deceive Public With Half-Full Ink Cartridges, Jury Says   (Associated Press)
  • A state jury determined that Hewlett-Packard Co. did not try to fool consumers into believing ink cartridges packed with its printers were full.
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