Two men peek through a United Nations tent during elections to select delegates for the upcoming loya jirga, or grand council, near Pashta Dolwat, Afghanistan, Wednesday. Voting went smoothly and with few reports of intimidation or vote-buying, observers said, as southern Afghanistan chose delegates to the national council that will select a new national government later this month. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
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| Hijacker’s Roommate Kept From U.S. Four Times, Then Went Undetected As He Funneled Money to Attackers WASHINGTON (AP) _ The government kept hijacking ringleader Mohammed Atta’s roommate from entering the United States on at least four occasions but didn’t track his money transfers that led directly to the eventual hijackers, law enforcement officials say. More of this story Stars Come Out on Capitol Hill, and One Senator Has Had Enough Congress to Confront FBI Director and Minnesota Agent As Terrorist Investigation Enters Public Phase After Beating the Nets 99-94, Lakers Say Finals Have Little Drama |
Sports |
| Lewis Trainer Disses Tyson TUNICA, Miss. (AP) _ If this were the Mike Tyson of years ago, Emanuel Steward might be a little more worried. More of this story Irbe Stands Up to Stanley Cup Pressure |
Business |
| Dow Ends Up 109, Nasdaq Gains 17 NEW YORK (AP) _ Wall Street had its first winning session in more than a week Wednesday, after mildly encouraging news from Oracle launched a last-minute technology rally. The Dow Jones industrials surged more than 100 points. More of this story Feds Work With Companies to Fill Jobs |
Technology |
| Reporter Subpoenaed in Hacking Probe WASHINGTON (AP) _ Without required approval, U.S. prosecutors sent a subpoena to MSNBC demanding a reporter’s notes, e-mails and other information as part of an investigation into a nomadic young hacker who acknowledged breaking into computers at The New York Times earlier this year. More of this story AOL Expects Ad Revenues to Rebound |
Entertainment |
| Michael Jackson Joins New Coalition NEW YORK (AP) _ Michael Jackson, considered to be among the best-compensated artists in the recording business, has become the latest star to call for “justice” in the way music labels treat their artists. More of this story Singer R. Kelly Indicted for Porn |
