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Tuesday      
August 5, 2003
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Indonesia Blast Kills at Least 13

A bomb went off outside the Marriott Hotel in Jakarta today, killing at least 13 people.

Gay Episcopal Bishop Vote Delayed

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A vote by Episcopal Church leaders on whether to confirm the church’s first openly gay elected bishop is on hold.

Economist Magazine Challenges Berlusconi

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Economist magazine openly challenges Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi about his business and political interests.

Ethanol Additives, Fuel Efficiency, and the Environment

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Ethanol additives can improve fuel efficiency, but what are the effects on the environment?

NYC Officials Review DNA in Sex Crimes

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Officials in New York City plan to review hundreds of unsolved sex crimes and possibly indict the unidentified attackers based on their DNA profiles.

Vaccine Insurance Policy

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The National Academy of Sciences is proposing an overhaul on insurance vaccine policies.

Chicago Officials Say Mobster’s Body Unearthed

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A dig near the Chicago White Sox stadium has turned up what officials think are the bones of Mob enforcer Michael Frank “Bones” Albergo.

Placebo

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We speak to the lead singer of the British rock band Placebo.

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