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Groups Protest Drug Czar's Campaigning in Local Elections

WASHINGTON – Faced with accusations that taxpayer money was used illegally in the last election to fight pro-pot referenda in several states, lawmakers are trying to give the White House drug czar cover to run anti-drug ads during elections without being accused of political partisanship. But groups supporting reforms in …

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P. Diddy: 'Pray for Me'

P. Diddy: ‘Pray for Me’ | Quentin and Uma | Anatole Broyard P. Diddy: ‘Pray forMe’ Sean “P. Diddy/Puff Daddy” Combs is running the New York City marathon today. But last night at a private dinner for about 300 people, he told the assembled guests: “Pray for me. I mean …

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Suit Could Reap Refunds on CDs for Consumers

NEW YORK – If a massive class-action lawsuit against the music industry is successful, millions of CD consumers stand to get a little extra cash — up to $20 perperson. That’s because lawyers arguing for the $143 million settlement say that record labels pressured retailers to engage in price fixingfrom …

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