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China says quake toll could top 50,000
 The death toll from China's massive earthquake could reach more than 50,000, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday, quoting rescue headquarters.
Thu, 15 May 2008 11:47:33 GMT
Winding road becomes China lifeline
 The road leading to the epicenter of Monday's massive Chinese earthquake still wasn't clear of obstacles, but stretches of it have been transformed into major staging areas.
Thu, 15 May 2008 08:06:37 GMT
CBS to buy CNET for about $1.8 billion
CBS Corp said on Thursday it would to buy web media company CNET Networks Inc, for about $1.8 billion, in a deal that would broaden the television broadcaster’s reach online.
Thu, 15 May 2008 11:58:44 GMT
Edwards endorses Obama
 It would have meant more in February or March, but the former rival's endorsement for the Democratic presidential nomination was welcomed nonetheless by a politician eager to turn the page.
Thu, 15 May 2008 12:12:37 GMT
NYT: Clinton hopes may rest on rules committee
 Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s hopes for the presidential nomination may in large part rest on an obscure Democratic National Committee panel, a group of several allies, but not enough at this point to achieve her goal of counting the votes or delegates of Florida and Michigan.
Thu, 15 May 2008 03:30:54 GMT
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