NPR News Is Replacing Morning Host
Date: 24 March 2004
By Lynette Clemetson
Lynette Clemetson
NPR News, seeking to update program, reassigns news anchor Bob Edwards, who hosted Morning Edition for nearly 25 years; Edwards, surprised by decision, accepts new position as senior correspondent; replacement is not yet named; photo (M)
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Watchdogs Worry That Ethics Group Has Been Hobbled
Date: 24 March 2004
By Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper
New York State Lobbying Commission is itself subject of conversation at commission's own press conference after it placed rule of silence on outspoken executive director David M Grandeau; commission called conference to announce report on ethical concerns over special interest groups' increased spending, but is also forced to answer questions about agency infighting (M)
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World Briefing | Europe: Britain: 'Lotto Lout' Sentenced To Drug Treatment
Date: 24 March 2004
By Sarah Lyall (NYT)
Sarah NYT
Michael Carroll, 20, who won $18-million British lottery jackpot, is ordered to undergo counseling after conviction for drug possession; photo; Carroll, called 'Lotto Lout' by tabloid newspapers, has long history of disorderly conduct (S)
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Above-Average Economy in the Swing States Has Few Rejoicing
Date: 23 March 2004
By David Leonhardt
David Leonhardt
Economic situation appears to be improving in swing states like Minnesota, but uneasiness among voters over jobs allows Sen John Kerry to focus on economy in campaign; New York Times/CBS News poll suggests many Americans disapprove of Bush's handling of economy and are pessimistic about economic and employment growth in coming year; map indicates how states are likely to vote; chart measures economy in likely swing states; photo (M)
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US ONCOLOGY AGREES TO $1.3 BILLION ACQUISITION
Date: 23 March 2004
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
US Oncology Inc, manager of cancer treatment centers, is acquired for $1.3 billion by leverage buyout firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (S)
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HSBC APPLIES FOR CHARTER TO EXPAND IN UNITED STATES
Date: 23 March 2004
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
HSBC Holdings applies for national charter for its US bank operations to expand sales in country; new unit, HSBC Bank USA NA, will be based in New Castle, Del (S)
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GENENTECH AND XOMA SHARES FALL ON RAPTIVA TRIALS
Date: 23 March 2004
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Genentech Inc and Xoma Ltd say Raptiva, their drug for skin disorder psoriasis, failed to ease symptoms of arthritis in study (S)
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FIRST NATIONAL BANKSHARES OF FLORIDA BUYS BANK
Date: 23 March 2004
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
First National Bankshares of Florida Inc acquires Southern Community Bancorp for $226 million (S)
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IRISH COMPANY TO BUY 2 U.S. BEVERAGE BUSINESSES
Date: 24 March 2004
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Kerry Group acquires Oregon Chai and Extreme Foods for total of $96 million to help expand its coffee flavoring and beverage business in US (S)
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