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Jury Selection Begins in Michael Jackson Trial

Jury selection begins in Santa Maria, Calif., for the trial of Michael Jackson. The challenge for the court will be to find jurors who can remain impartial in the high-profile molestation case.

Jury Selection Begins in Michael Jackson Trial

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Business

SBC Finalizes Acquisition of AT&T

San Antonio-based SBC finalizes a deal to acquire its former parent company AT&T in a deal valued at $16 billion in stock and cash. The companies have not said what will become of the AT&T name, but acknowledged its value as a brand.

SBC Finalizes Acquisition of AT&T

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Sports

Kentucky Considers Medication Limits for Racehorses

Critics say racehorses in Kentucky receive too many drugs on race day, jeopardizing their health and the sport's integrity. The state is considering new medication limits, but some in the racing industry argue that the drugs are necessary.

Kentucky Considers Medication Limits for Racehorses

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Income Growth Seen on Native American Reservations

A new Harvard University study says incomes for Native Americans living on reservations are rising much faster than incomes for the overall population. These gains are being seen even on reservations without gambling.

Income Growth Seen on Native American Reservations

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Law

U.S. Judge Rules Against Guantanamo Tribunals

A federal judge says the U.S. government must provide detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with a fair opportunity to challenge their incarceration. U.S. District Judge Joyce Hens Green says Defense Department hearings do not satisfy last year's Supreme Court ruling on the matter. The ruling is a setback for the government, but the detainees may face a long legal battle before they get what they want.

U.S. Judge Rules Against Guantanamo Tribunals

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'I Don't Like Mondays': School Shooting and Gun Policy

NPR's Mike Pesca re-examines a notorious school shooting 26 years ago, and how the incident still resonates in current gun policy. In 1979, Brenda Spencer opened fire with a rifle at the Grover Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego, Calif., killing two adults and injuring nine children. She later explained her actions with the statement, "I don't like Mondays."

'I Don't Like Mondays': School Shooting and Gun Policy

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Sports

Serena Williams Wins Australian Open

Sports commentator John Feinstein talks about the Australian open finals. Serena Williams won her first Grand Slam title in a year and a half. Martin Safin beat Layton Hewitt for his first big victory in four years.

Serena Williams Wins Australian Open

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The Michael Jackson Trial

Jury Selection Begins in Michael Jackson Trial

In a process that may take up to a month, prospective jurors will file through a Santa Maria, Calif., courtroom as the trial of Michael Jackson begins. Jackson faces multiple counts of child molestation. In a video statement released Sunday, Jackson asked people to keep an open mind.

Jury Selection Begins in Michael Jackson Trial

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Cities Strain to Cover Budget Gaps

Many American cities are struggling with budget shortfalls. Their financial troubles are likely to get worse if expected cuts are made in domestic federal spending. Don Durfee, research editor of CFO magazine points to Pittsburgh and Buffalo as cities in acute financial crises, and Atlanta, San Diego, and Chicago as others with growing budgetary problems.

Cities Strain to Cover Budget Gaps

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Coast Guard Rolls Out Safety and Security Teams

The Coast Guard has been creating maritime security teams as part of a post-Sept. 11 shift. The creation of these teams reflects a significant retooling of the Coast Guard's mission.

Coast Guard Rolls Out Safety and Security Teams

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