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Bush Issues 16 Pardons

WASHINGTON – President Bush issued 16 pardons on Thursday, including one for a Louisiana man, and commuted the sentence of an Iowa man who was convicted on drug charges. Seven of the 16 received no prison or jail time, instead getting probation or a reduction in their military pension. The …

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Newer Cell Phone Signal Detected in Search for Hikers

COOPER SPUR, Ore. – One of three stranded climbers lost somewhere amid ice, billowing snow and gale-force winds on Mount Hood has been turning off and on his cell phone, authorities said Thursday, raising hopes for his rescue. T-Mobile received a signal from Kelly James‘ cell phone late Tuesday night, …

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Inventories Rise More Than Expected in January

WASHINGTON – U.S. business inventories rose a stronger-than-expected 0.4 percent in January as stocks of autos and building materials grew, a Commerce Department report showed on Tuesday. Wall Street analysts polled by Reuters had forecast a 0.3 percent rise in inventories at retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers after an upwardly revised …

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