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A chart accompanying an Aug. 14 story about a Firestone tire recall included an incorrect heading for a set of figures. It should have referred to total claims, not claims per million tires. Two Kazakhs Accused of Bloomberg Extortion Bid
By Lynne Duke, Page A02
A cyber-extortion scheme that hopscotched from Kazakhstan in central Asia to London to New York to target Bloomberg L.P. has been thwarted with the arrests of two Kazakh men whose plot seemed straight from a bad post-Soviet Union thriller. Alarm Sounded Over Asbestos in Insulation
U.S. Cites W.R. Grace & Co.'s Zonolite Brand
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Insulation produced from a W.R. Grace & Co. mine in Montana is a danger to workers or homeowners who handle it because of the asbestos it contains, federal health officials said. ValuJet Crash Penalty Set at $11 Million for Repair Firm
By Catherine Wilson, Page A02
A defunct jet repair company was ordered Monday to pay $11 million in fines and restitution for hazardous waste violations in the fiery ValuJet crash that killed 110 people in 1996. Flood-Battered N.J. Towns Await More of Rains' Wrath
By Lynne Duke and Christine Haughney, Page A03
With rivers in northwest New Jersey near cresting and dams nearly full as more rain fell on the region Monday, officials were cleaning up from the weekend floods and watching nervously to see what further damage awaits them. FINDINGS
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A tiny study suggesting that caffeine is added to colas not for flavor but to hook consumers prompted a giant response Monday from the soft drink industry, which called the results flawed and irresponsible. NATION IN BRIEF
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New Wildfire Grows Quickly House Member, Taiwan Leader Meet in L.A.
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Defying the Clinton administration, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) said today he met informally with Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian during an overnight stop in the United States and told Chen he had broad support and should "be strong" in the face of challenges from Beijing. U.N. to Create Genocide Tribunal
Court Will Prosecute Rebel Leaders Who Led Violence in Sierra Leone
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The Security Council voted unanimously today to create a special court to prosecute rebel leaders responsible for killing and maiming tens of thousands of people during Sierra Leone's civil war. Researchers Transform Bone Marrow From Adults
Nerve-Like Cells Result; Evidence Is Incomplete
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Adult bone marrow cells can be coaxed into becoming what appear to be nerve cells, and might provide replacement neurons for patients with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and spinal cord injuries, according to research being published Tuesday. Tropical Storm Brings Gulf Hurricane Warnings
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Tropical Storm Beryl formed in the western Gulf of Mexico today and strengthened quickly, prompting hurricane warnings for the Texas and Mexico coasts. Algerian Pleads Not Guilty in Bomb Plot
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An Algerian man believed to be a key figure in a plot to detonate bombs at millennium celebration sites in the United States pleaded not guilty today to charges he allegedly provided support to terrorists. Extra Credit
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* LAX STANDARDS Grading Teachers Is No Passing Fancy
School Officials and Lawmakers Grow More Willing to Give Parents and Students a Voice in Evaluating Educators
By Jay Mathews, Page A08
Many teachers believe that parents and students are not qualified to judge them. As a result, most efforts to give them a role in teacher evaluations have ended in failure. But that is changing. Hymning Jesus And Lieberman
Some Evangelical Christian Groups Embrace Jewish Roots and Rituals
By Hanna Rosin, Page A10
Over the last two decades evangelical Christians have exhibited an increasing interest in Israel and all things Jewish. And while it is unclear how that might affect actual voting, it at least scrambles the conventional assumptions. Clinton's Winning Way
Though Difficult to Describe, It's What Faithful Feel
By David Von Drehle, Page A10
In his speech to the Democratic convention Monday night, President Clinton passed his legacy to the party he has led for eight years. Excerpts of President Clinton's Address
'America Is More Confident . . . More Secure'
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Following are excerpts the White House released from the speech President Clinton prepared to deliver last night at the Democratic National Convention: POLITICS
After Fundraiser Flap, a Steamed Sanchez Bows Out of Convention Speech
By Ben White, Page A14
After all the bickering and back and forth, Rep. Loretta Sanchez announced this morning that she won't speak at the Democratic National Convention. Long Day Of Protest Is Mostly Peaceful
Demonstrators, Police Clash After Concert
By Rene Sanchez, Page A14
Thousands of demonstrators who closed and clogged downtown Los Angeles streets Monday at times seemed to be daring the massive police force to show less restraint. Gore's 'Battle for the Future'
Running Mates Rally Halfway to L.A. With New Campaign Theme
By Ceci Connolly, Page A15
Vice President Gore and Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman met Monday in St. Louis for a boisterous rally before they continue on separate paths to the Democratic convention. Hometown Notebook
In L.A., Gilmore Says He'll Keep Democrats Honest
By Lori Montgomery, Page A15
Virginia Gov. James S. Gilmore III (R) arrived in Los Angeles this weekend, ready for his close-up. His role: Republican attack dog for the Democratic National Convention. Robb Seems Unfazed in Hot Seat for GOP Attacks
By Robert E. Pierre, Page A17
A Democratic senator in a Republican state, Virginia Sen. Charles S. Robb this week is touting his party ties at the Democratic National Convention. Clinton Reviews Foreign Policy Actions, Hopes
Bipartisan Effort Is Urged To Address Nonmilitary Risks
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Protecting and promoting democracy depends on "far more than our military power," President Clinton said Monday in calling for his successor to adopt his commitment to Africa, the Balkans, India and a global fight against AIDS. Violence Festers in Indonesian Province
Despite Cease-Fire, Conflict Between Military, Separatist Rebels Continues in Aceh
By Chris McCall, Page A18
Despite a headline-making truce and cease-fire agreement between the Indonesian government and rebel leaders of the Free Aceh Movement, violence continues to plague the Indonesian region on the island of Sumatra. Monsoon Season Floods Hitting Hard in S. Asia
300 Dead; Millions Forced From Their Homes
By Rama Lakshmi, Page A18
This year's monsoon season has inundated northern India, Bangladesh and the Himalayan region with floods resulting in destruction worse than years past. Putin Makes Mark In First 100 Days
Russian Alters Country's Power Balance
By Daniel Williams, Page A18
President Vladimir Putin completed his first 100 days in office Monday, and the assessment of Russian political observers was virtually unanimous: The former KGB spy has radically changed the balance of power in Russia. Aboard Kursk, 'Submariner's Worst Nightmare'
Nuclear Sub's Plunge, Failure to Deploy Escape Mechanisms Baffle Western Experts
By Steven Mufson and Kathy Sawyer, Page A19
Whatever problem sank the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk on Sunday, it had to be big and that could complicate rescue efforts for more than 100 crew members trapped in the icy waters of the Barents Sea. World In Brief
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ASIA Sainthood Granted to Last Czar And Family
Romanovs Called 'Passion Bearers'
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The Russian Orthodox Church decided today to canonize Russia's last czar and his wife and children, who were brutally executed in 1918 at the order of the Bolshevik government shortly after the triumph of the Russian Revolution. Group Cites Decline in Attacks on Land Officials
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Attacks against federal land managers dropped sharply last year after rising steadily since the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, according to a nonprofit group. The Ideas Industry
A $1 Million Boost to Study Globalization
By Richard Morin and Claudia Deane, Page A21
The left-leaning, number-crunching Economic Policy Institute has received nearly $1 million from the Ford Foundation to link labor market researchers worldwide and direct their attention to the effects of globalization. Joining the Ranks
For Five Civilian Winners, Contest Is a Military Dream Come True
By Robert Burns, Page A21
A stint in the military has never been like this: Five civilians who competed for "fantasy careers" in the military won the right to spend a few days living the role of soldier, sailor or airman.
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