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Father of Kidnapped Israeli Soldier Receives Message From Son

JERUSALEM – Israel is making progress in its efforts to secure the release of a soldier captured by Palestinian militants last June, diplomatic and security officials said Sunday, in the first sign from Israel that a deal could be worked out with the serviceman’s captors. As part of the contacts, …

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Hewlett-Packard General Counsel Resigns Amid Spy Scandal

PALO ALTO, Calif. – The general counsel of Hewlett-Packard Co. announced her resignation Thursday, shortly before the company’s CEO and former chairwoman were expected to tell Congress they had not been advised that HP’s spying probe involved illegal tactics. Ann Baskins had been with HP for 24 years, including the …

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Andre Agassi Wins Thriller at U.S. Open to Extend Career

NEW YORK – How about that? Andre Agassi, 36 years old and burdened by a bad back, held up better than the kid across the net in a thriller that will be talked about for years. Buoyed by a cortisone injection, along with a raucous, sellout crowd that boosted his …

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