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UN raises Burma cyclone estimate
The UN sharply increases to 2.5m its estimate of those severely affected by Cyclone Nargis in Burma.
Edwards to back Obama in US race
US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is to be endorsed by former rival, John Edwards, his campaign says.
China quake toll close to 15,000
Nearly 15,000 people died and 25,000 are still trapped in the earthquake that hit China, official media say.
Fritzl's victims thank the public
The family of an Austrian man accused of imprisoning and raping his daughter in a cellar release their first message.
Lebanon revokes Hezbollah curbs
Lebanon has cancelled measures targeting Hezbollah that triggered a week of violence between political factions.
New deadline for Zimbabwe vote
Zimbabwe's government extends by 90 days the deadline a presidential run-off vote must be held.
Bombing at Iraq funeral kills 20
At least 20 people are killed and 35 wounded in a suicide bombing at a funeral in the Iraqi capital, officials say.
Bush praises close US-Israel ties
US President George W Bush praises close US-Israeli ties on a visit to the country on its 60th anniversary.
Curfew imposed after India blasts
A curfew is imposed in the historic old city in Jaipur in western India after a series of bombings killed 63 people.
Henin announces shock retirement
World number one Justine Henin quits tennis with immediate effect - at the age of 25.
Golf: Sorenstam to retire
Sweden's Annika Sorenstam announces she will retire at the end of the season.
Taylor's vice-president testifies
The war crimes trial of ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor hears evidence from his former deputy.
Somali surprise at Ethiopia aid
Ethiopian troops in Somalia's capital distribute food bought with their own salaries to city residents.
US inflation eases but food soars
US food prices jumped at the fastest pace for 18 years in April, figures show, but overall inflation eased.
Peru environment ministry created
Peru sets up its first environment ministry, ahead of a Latin American-EU summit focusing on climate change.
N Korea 'admits nuclear details'
A senior US diplomat says North Korea appears to have handed over full details of its plutonium programme.
Australian bank accepts takeover
Australian bank St George accepts a takeover offer worth A$19bn from its larger rival Westpac.
Eta blamed for Spain bomb death
One policeman is killed after a car bomb explodes outside barracks in the Basque region of Spain.
Italy PM called in rendition case
An Italian judge rules that Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi can be called as a witness in a trial over CIA rendition.
Four Palestinians killed in Gaza
Palestinian medics in Gaza say at least three militants and a civilian have been killed in Israeli incursions.
Kuwait in mourning for late emir
Kuwait announces three days of official mourning after the death of former Emir Sheikh Saad al-Sabah.
Pakistan in Taleban prisoner swap
Pakistan's army swaps prisoners with the Taleban and cuts troop numbers in a tribal area near Afghanistan.
Harbhajan banned from five ODIs
Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh is banned for five one-day internationals for slapping his team-mate Sree Santh.
'No regrets' for Mugabe opponents
Orla Guerin meets opponents of President Mugabe in Zimbabwe, who fear renewed violence.
Up the Congo without a helmet
The BBC's Mark Doyle fulfils a lifelong dream of travelling along the Congo and discovers much more than the cliches.
A Basque encounter with pirates
On a recent visit to the Spanish Basque country, Nick Rankin found himself on the fringes of a story involving piracy.
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Beijing reins in coverage of quake
Powerful propaganda officials stressed the importance of 'correct guidance of public opinion' and ordered a strengthening of political consciousness among journalists
Köhler attacks markets 'monster'
The German president,
a former head of the International Monetary Fund, called for tougher regulations and the reconstruction of a 'continental European banking culture'
Edwards to endorse Obama's presidential bid
Former Democratic US presidential candidate John Edwards will endorse Barack Obama's White House bid, giving a big boost to the Illinois senator in his effort to rally the party around his candidacy
Shuttle diplomacy aims to avert civil war
Delegation of Arab League ministers are working with Lebanon's warring politicians in an attempt to stem the country's slide into civil war
Act now to avoid inflation, warns Volcker
The Federal Reserve should forcefully tackle the risk of inflation and the weakness of the dollar now to avoid the stagflation experienced in the late 1970s, according to Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the US central bank
Credit crunch beginning to hit UK jobs
The first clear signs that the credit crunch and stuttering economic growth have begun to hit jobs emerged with official figures showing the number of people claiming unemployment benefit had risen for the third month in a row
Burma to allow in foreign aid workers
Burma has agreed to let 160 aid workers from four Asian countries assist its disaster relief effort, in the regime's first public acknowledgement that it needs international help in responding to the catastrophe.
Republicans fear election juggernaut
Polls suggest the Democrats could increase their Senate lead from a 51-49 split to a safer 55-45 majority and add to their majority in the House of Representatives by 10 to 15 seats in the elections in November
Iran says it foiled attack on Russian consulate
Iran says it has foiled an attempt by an alleged US-sponsored 'terrorist' group to bomb the Russian consulate in Rasht in northern Iran.
Car bomb kills one in Spain's Basque region
A car bomb exploded at a police barracks in northern Spain's Basque Country early on Wednesday, killing one person and wounding four, police said.
Berlusconi may testify in CIA kidnap case
A Milan judge has ruled that Silvio Berlusconi can be called to testify in a trial of US and Italian spies, who are accused of kidnapping a terrorism suspect in Milan and flying him to Egypt.
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Colombia extradites 14 paramilitary commanders to US
Brazil Sun, Independent online news aggregator
Driver remanded in custody
Toronto Star, Liberal daily, Toronto, Canada
Security at Malacca Strait much better now : TNI Chief
Antara News, News agency, Jakarta, Indonesia
Unprovoked firing by Pak worrisome: Manmohan
India Express, News portal, Mumbai, India
Spain blames ETA for bomb attack that killed Spanish policeman
International Herald Tribune, Independent daily, Paris, France
Picture This: Back from the Dead
Spiegel International, Liberal newsmagazine, Hamburg, Germany
Bush: We must be firm in face of those who murder the innocent
Haaretz, Liberal daily, Tel Aviv, Israel
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China's Misery Grows With 15,000 Dead, 26,000 Entombed and 14,000 Missing
Helicopters drop aid to earthquake survivors; remarkable rescue buoys searchers.
Chinese Generosity in Face of Adversity
China rushes to help its own.
Cyclone Like Tsunami? 200K Feared Dead
Myanmar's military junta is still resisting foreign aid.
Bush to Wish Israel Happy 60th
The American president makes his second visit to Israel this year.
'Death and Fear in Jaipur': India Reacts To Bombs
Indian newspapers discuss Jaipur bombings.
Venice Police Get to the Bottom of Bridge Voyeur
Italian man caught filming the bottoms of unsuspecting female tourists.
An Adoption Nightmare: Kidnapped Girls
An American couple adopted Indian sisters, only to learn they'd been stolen.
Vatican: It's OK to Believe in Aliens
Vatican's chief astronomer says one can believe in God and ET.
Thousands in Need as Myanmar Blocks Aid
Myanmar's military has refused aid workers, while accepting some supplies.
Seals, Glaciers and Polar Bears
ABC News takes a journey into the Arctic.
Bush Says Gave up Golf in Solidarity With Iraq Dead
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Tuesday he quit playing golf in 2003 out of respect for the families of Americans killed in the war in Iraq. "I don't want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the Commander-in-Chief playing golf," Bush said in an interview with Yahoo and Politico.com. "I feel I owe it to the families to be as -- to be in solidarity as best as I can with them. And I think playing golf during a war just sends the wrong signal," he said. Bush said his last round of golf was in August 2003 when he was informed that a truck bomb had wrecked the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad, killing 22 people, including U.N. envoy Sergio Vieira de Mello. "They pulled me off the golf course and I said, it's just not worth it anymore to do," Bush said. (Writing by JoAnne Allen; editing by Todd Eastham)
Cease-Fire Holds in Sadr City After Deadly Clashes
Calm returns to Baghdad's Sadr City as cease-fire begins to take hold after deadly clashes
'At the End of the Wall Is the End of the Earth'
ABC News takes a look at "the front line" of fighting in Iraq.
U.S. Military: Clashes in Baghdad Continue
U.S. military: 3 Shiite militants killed in Baghdad clashes despite cease-fire.
China May Invite Dalai Lama to Olympics
MP from Tibet's parliament-in-exile says China may invite Dalai Lama to Beijing.
Heading to Olympics? Maybe Not
Traveling to and through China is now tougher, government admits for first time.
Olympic Flame on Top of the World
Chinese climbing team carries Olympic flame to summit of Mt. Everest.
Secrets of the Sistine Chapel
Did Michelangelo embed forbidden messages in the frescoes of the famous ceiling?
In China, New Outlook Emerges Amid Traditions
Despite government controls, Wang Qian, 21, embraces new ideas, like his peers.
Teens Toil in 'the Mountain That Eats Men'
Each day boys as young as 15-years-old struggle to support Bolivian families.
India's Future: Balancing Old and New Worlds
Young adults break down barriers while juggling traditions.
Foreign Politicians: Good to Be Bad?
Finnish foreign minister's approval ratings rise after steamy texts released.
Ready, Set, Jump! Daredevils Visit Chile
Canyoning is part of the latest trend for sporty thrill seekers.
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Rescuers at China quake epicenter, digging by hand
(AP)
 AP - Soldiers rushed to shore up a dam cracked by this week's powerful earthquake, and rescuers came by helicopter and ship Wednesday into the isolated epicenter but still were forced to dig for survivors with their bare hands.
Lebanese Cabinet reverses decisions
(AP)
 AP - A Lebanese minister says the Cabinet has reversed measures against Hezbollah militants that triggered the worst violence since the country's 15-year civil war.
Swiss man soars above Alps with jet-powered wing
(AP)
 AP - A Swiss pilot strapped on a jet-powered wing and leaped from a plane Wednesday for the first public demonstration of the homemade device, turning figure eights and soaring high above the Alps.
Red Cross: Up to 128,000 may have died in Myanmar
(AP)
 AP - The Red Cross estimated Wednesday that the cyclone death toll in Myanmar could be as high as 128,000 a much higher figure than the government tally. The U.N. warned a second wave of deaths will follow unless the military regime lets in more aid quickly.
UN chief convening donors to get aid to Myanmar
(AP)
 AP - A frustrated U.N. chief convened a meeting of key donors and Myanmar's neighbors Wednesday to weigh options for speeding aid to cyclone victims, including a possible international summit.
Car bomb blamed on Basque militants kills policeman in Spain
(AP)
 AP - Suspected Basque separatists bombed a village police barracks housing officers and their families on Wednesday, killing one person and wounding four. Spain's government described it as an attempted massacre.
Gaza rocket strikes Israeli city, 14 wounded
(AP)
 AP - A rocket fired from Gaza exploded in a shopping center in this southern Israeli city Wednesday, wounding at least 14 people, as President Bush wrapped up talks in Jerusalem with Israel's prime minister.
Chavez again to seek hostage release
(AP)
 AP - President Hugo Chavez said Wednesday he will try to re-establish contacts with Colombian rebels to try to win freedom for more hostages held by the guerrillas.
Chad urges world to make Sudan 'see reason' on Darfur
(AFP)
 AFP - Chad's foreign minister risked alienating his country even further from Sudan on Wednesday by urging the international community to arm-twist Khartoum into resolving the Darfur crisis.
Two arrested after India bomb blasts kill 63
(AFP)
 AFP - Indian police on Wednesday arrested two men after eight near-simultaneous bombings killed 63 people and wounded 216 in the Rajasthan tourist city of Jaipur, the state's chief minister said.
Australia mulls court action against Iran president over Israel: PM
(AFP)
 AFP - Australia is considering taking Iran's president to the International Court of Justice for inciting violence against Israel, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said Wednesday.
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A Huge Rise in Teach for America Recruits
TFA will have 3,700 new teachers next fall, up from 2,900.
Hillary Clinton Tells Us Why She’s Staying In
In an E-mail to supporters, Clinton says she is in the homestretch.
Blog Buzz: Mississippi, West Virginia, and Where Do We Go From Here
GOP's big Miss, Obama's potholed country road, and looking ahead
Where the Lights May Go Out This Summer
An electric association forecasts a decent outlook, but with trouble spots.
Local TV Broadcasts Coming Soon to Hand-helds
LG and Samsung abandon their format war. Stations will be able to send signals to mobile devices.
Evidence Mounts That Blu-ray Will Struggle
Winning a format war doesn't mean it will beat out standard DVDs and newer competitors.
Linux Burrows Into Cellphones
Verizon says a version of the open-source system will run many of its phones starting next year.
Best of the Blogosphere: May 14, 2008
Aid to Africa, nuclear power, rich farmers, a housing bailout
Plouffe to Obama: Not So Fast
When is Barack Obama going to declare victory?
A Big Disconnect: Calories In, Calories Out
The first step is to calculate how much you can eat. Here's how.
Harry Reid Works It for Charity
Woodward waits in line at the Nevada senator’s book party.
10 Worst Foreclosure States
Report says foreclosure filings jumped nearly 65 percent in April.
Housing Starts
Today's housing headlines.
Greenspan: Home Prices to Bottom Next Year
Former Fed chief says the market needs to absorb excess inventory first.
Danny DeVito's Condo for Sale
Hollywood star puts his penthouse on the market.
America's Recessionproof Cities
Oklahoma City and San Antonio tops 'Forbes' list.
Bailout Effort Dealt a Setback
Negotiations between Republicans and Democrats fall apart.
Saving Too Much for Retirement
Once you hit the annual 401(k) limit, you may lose the company match.
Audio: Couples and Money
Tips on how to start talking about finances.
The Government's Role in Retirement
Americans expect less help than residents of Scandinavia and Europe do.
Parents Say Money Isn't the Most Valuable Inheritance
Survey finds that most would rather pass on their perspective on life.
Feeling Strapped? Save on Your Prescriptions
Drug prices are climbing along with those for food and gas. Here are a few ways to cut back.
A Clinton Win, China Quake Impact, and More
Hillary Clinton handily won the West Virginia primary last night.
Investor Outlook Brightens, if Only Slightly
Merrill Lynch: Recession worries fade, inflation looms
Huckabee Veep Momentum Is Growing
Plus, the Ultimate McCain Running-Mate Poll.
Today in History, May 14: Smallpox, Lewis and Clark, Skylab
1804—Capt. Meriwether Lewis and Lt. William Clark leave St. Louis and begin their expedition west.
John McCain Goes Green
He’s not just talking about the environment; McCain even has eco-clothing.
It’s Only an HBO Movie, but Gore Still Lost the 2000 Election
Despite some whining, Democrats and Republicans portrayed in HBO’s Recount say it’s fine, which may be why Bushie James Baker and Democrat Jimmy Carter are hosting a screening.
Employees Sign Workplace 'Love Contracts'
Employers are asking dating coworkers in consensual relationships to put it in print.
Mississippi Burning
Loss of GOP House seat is another sign of things to come.
IPO Watch: ePocrates
Healthcare IT company is going public after partnering with Apple.
Clinton Wins in Landslide in West Virginia
Her win doesn't bring her much closer to 2,025 delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination.
Confidence Makes a Leader
Sure, other qualities are important to leadership, but confidence rules.
Marijuana Linked to Heart Disease and Depression
Pot may raise cardiovascular risk; the government is concerned about the drug's psychiatric effects.
8 New Ways to Save on Gas
With prices high, drivers turn to more creative methods.
Employers Still Want You, Just for Less Money
Take the job, although the salary may disappoint. You’ll get more when the economy picks up.
Business Buzz: Inflation Edges Up, and Other Business News
The top business news from this morning.
Racism in the Presidential Race
Democrats need to consider the monster behind the curtain.
Health Buzz: Mammograms, Privacy Breaches, and Other Health News
The risk of heart disease by marijuana users, and healthcare reform
I Want My E-mail Back
President Bush most looks forward to getting his E-mail account back.
How One Hospital Fends Off 'Code Blues'
A fast heartbeat, or a nurse's concern, can quickly bring a team to check on an ill patient.
Former Financial Adviser Gets 87 Months
Man solicited investments from seniors and used proceeds for cars, gambling, and nightclubs.
Blog Buzz: Booming Barr, McClimate McChange, and Cons Bitter Over Obama and Israel
A boomlet, no thaw, and sore feelings.
Why the U.S. Slashed Bounty on a Terrorist
The military says he's no longer as valuable.
How to Improve the Law School Rankings
The push for more consideration of federal clerkships and ethics education.
FHA Chief Criticizes Rescue Plan
Head of key agency in the recently passed legislation opposes the effort.
Realtors, Tucker Carlson Loves You
NAR rolls out old “Crossfire” duo for conference, hoping to laugh troubles away.
Homes Prices Fall 7.7 Percent
The most recent quarterly NAR survey shows the market plunge continues.
The Evangelical Manifesto: What It Means
An important new statement says theological principles should trump policy preferences.
By a Nearly 2-to-1 Margin, Israelis Want Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to Resign
With VIPs in town for Israel's 60th birthday, Olmert's latest money scandal comes at an awkward moment.
You Might Need an Ultrasound With That Mammogram
In women with dense breasts, mammograms alone do a lousy job of finding cancer.
Who Will Be McCain's Vice Presidential Candidate?
The list includes former presidential candidates Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Portman
This is one of the candidates we imagine might be on McCain's list of running mates.
Will Mississippi Come Through For Tom Cole?
House Republican election boss Rep. Tom Cole makes his final stand in Mississippi.
Fire Destroys Wisconsin Fraternity House
The school has given each of the affected students $500 in emergency funds.
Healthcare Reform, by the Commonwealth Fund
Insurance for everybody, and lower premiums, too. Sounds great, but can it work?
McCain and Climate Change: Sci-Fi as Policy
His plan to fight global warming makes no economic sense without radical breakthroughs.
The Best of the Blogosphere
Global gas prices, immigration and innovation, presidential climate plans.
Hewlett-Packard Deal Highlights Life in the Economy
Recession or not, HP’s purchase of EDS shows that at least one sector is hot.
Retail Sales Fall
Poor auto sales drive decrease.
The Cost and Benefit of Health Technology
Video: A panel of experts explore the thorny issue of health technologies.
The New Frontier
These days, everyone's blogging. Is it time for your business to join the club?
Good as New
Whether it's the love of a bargain or the shaky economy, shoppers are flocking to resale shops.
In a Pinch
Better safe than sorry, right? Here's how to safeguard your business from customers' credit woes.
Stimu-less
Government checks won't bail out retail.
How to Move On After a Bad Day
A look at what Internet sages have to say about making mistakes.
Help, My Student-Loan Check Bounced!
Hundreds of students are being affected by a credit-crunch bankruptcy.
Fresh Perspective
Feeling stale? Head into uncharted territory to see opportunities with new eyes.
3 Mistakes to Avoid With Your 401(k)
Older and low-paid employees make the most errors with retirement accounts.
Podcast: Why We Shop
A consumer psychologist explains what makes us buy too much and how to stop.
Reporter's Query: Leaving a Legacy
Did your family pass on wealth in a creative way?
News Buzz: China's Quake, West Virginia's Vote, and More
A day after the massive 7.9-magnitude earthquake in China, the death toll has soared.
A McCain-Huckabee Ticket? The Right Reacts
Economic conservatives balk at the idea of such a pairing.
'Far From Normal'
Banking and credit are still in trouble.
That's Life
For most entrepreneurs, quality of life will be a key consideration in any relocation decision.
Wal-Mart Surges as Economy Sinks
Earnings and sales are up as strapped consumers look for lower prices.
Business Buzz: HP to Buy EDS and Other Business News
The top business news from this morning.
Health Buzz: Celebrex, Naproxen, and Other Health News
Heart disease, autism, and the dangers of air pollution
Sales Is Not a Dirty Word
College professors don't teach it, young people think it's, like, the worst. But learn it and you'll always have a job.
Today in History, May 13: Confederates, Churchill, and Velcro
1846—The Mexican-American War officially begins when Congress declares war on Mexico.
You've Heard This Before: Read to Your Child
But it's how you read to them that makes a difference in their readiness for school.
Michael Jackson Dodges Foreclosure
Private-equity firm buys loan to the pop star's Neverland Ranch.
‘We Will Vote You Out’
Bloggers express distaste for a housing bailout.
Housing Starts
A round-up of recent housing news.
The Perp Walk
A roundup of the latest reports on white-collar crime.
Vote on the Alpha Consumer Challenge Winner
Answers to the $1,000 question were fun as well as practical.
BlackBerry Is No Bold Answer to the iPhone
Despite the name, a new phone is hardly a bold step forward.
The $1,000 Debate
Bloggers critique each other's spending choices.
Facebook and Google Tout Portable Profiles
They join MySpace in letting social networkers move data, but the devil is in the details.
Weekly Blog Roundup
Bloggers give tips on shopping and share lessons from mom.
White Valedictorian Makes Morehouse History
His classmates at the black college nicknamed him "Tom Cruise."
MIT Grad Students Labeled ‘Security Threats’
Two oceanography graduate students at MIT have been labeled "security threats" by the Department of Homeland Security
McCain Campaign Eyes California
Sen. John McCain's team is considering playing big for the state in the fall election.
The Joy of Raising Teens Like, Whatever
An optimistic look at handling the drinking, drugs, sex, and discipline.
'Obamacan' Wins MoveOn.Org's Ad Contest
MoveOn, which announced the winner this morning, has pledged to spend $200,000 to air the ad.
Particulate Air Pollution Damages Veins, Too
It's tough to avoid breathing polluted air, but there are some ways to reduce exposure.
Pethokoukis vs. Ritholtz: the Brawl to End 'Em All
These two blogging behemoths bet on whether the economy is in recession.
Blog Buzz: Fighting Out of Iraq, Media Out of Debates, Never Out of Paul, and the McCain-Newsweek Spat
Stories and topics lighting up the Internet today.
How Plastic Surgery Can Boost Your Career
More Americans go under the knife to move up the corporate ladder—and some say it makes sense.
What Your Car Color Reveals About Your Psyche
The color of your car hints at how confident—and moody—you are.
Jenna Bush Wedding Pictures Tell the Story
The Bushes give out just enough on the weekend wedding to Henry Hager to please news groupies and the very private new couple.
How Do You Live on a Teacher's Salary?
An E-mail I read this morning prompts that interesting question.
Iraq Contractor Case Opens New Legal Terrain
The military is court-martialing the first civilian contractor in Iraq.
Will Bush Join the Housing Bailout Bunch?
Mortgage legislation keeps moving forward as the White House threatens a veto.
The U.S. Quietly Slashes the Reward Posted for the Leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq
The bounty for a most wanted terrorist is reduced from $5 million to $100,000.
A Clinton Win in West Virginia Over Obama Could Be Too Little, Too Late
Obama is close to the 2,025 delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination.
Ranking the Politics of Supreme Court Justices
Four of the five most conservative justices since 1937 are on the bench today.
Today in History, May 12
Alcoholics Anonymous, Computer vs. Human
IndyMac Predicts 2008 Losses
Mortgage lender reports red ink as mortgage-based securities fall in value.
7 Funds for Your Portfolio
CNNMoney's mix includes blue chips, small companies, and TIPS.
News Buzz: Killer China Quake, West Virginia Primary, and More
An earthquake struck China today with early reports that 7,600 people died in Sichuan province alone.
Source: Huckabee Tops McCain's Veep List
The former Arkansas governor would be a controversial pick for vice presidential nominee.
Another Horse-Sports Tragedy
Equestrian events cry out for rules changes.
The Job Interview Starts From the First E-mail
Perfect résumé plus sloppy E-mail equals big mistake.
4 Ways to Beat Office Stress Before It Starts
One E-mail can trigger your body’s stress response in no time, but follow these tips to slow down and keep calm.
The Edwards Irrelevance
The former N.C. senator's time has passed.
6 Ways Firms Can Solve Collection Problems
For small businesses, friendliness and firmness go hand in hand.
Health Buzz: Hep C, the Flu and Other Health News
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