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NEWS | http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat29-0 ************************************************************************ Latest results suggest Chavez survives recall vote --------------------------------------------- President Hugo Chavez appeared to have survived a popular referendum to oust him, according to early results Monday, while Venezuela's opposition swiftly claimed fraud. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat35-0 Report: French-American journalist kidnapped in southern Iraq --------------------------------------------- A French-American journalist has disappeared along with his Iraqi translator in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah, a deputy governor said, and the pan-Arab television station Al-Jazeera reported he was kidnapped. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat37-0 Non-Arab recruits scout for al-Qaeda --------------------------------------------- Al-Qaeda allies are believed to be scouting U.S. targets, and the terror organization is using non-Arab recruits to avoid detection, U.S. law enforcement and intelligence officials say. It is unclear how many al-Qaeda scouts are in the USA. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat31-0 MONEY | http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat21-0 ************************************************************************ Kelly must build on success --------------------------------------------- A month ago, Gary Kelly was a mild-mannered 49-year-old accountant. Now, he's CEO of the USA's most successful large airline. He's also positioned to be the guy at Southwest Airlines for a long time once Herb Kelleher, the airline's iconic 73-year-old co-founder and chairman, leaves the scene. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat61-0 Storm insurance issues may be less chaotic --------------------------------------------- Florida policyholders probably won't see the chaos, cancellations and shocking rate increases that followed Hurricane Andrew, because insurers were better prepared for Charley. Insurers learned much after Andrew, and they will apply it as they handle the latest hurricane. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat26-0 7Up hopes Plus adds bubble to sales --------------------------------------------- Cadbury Schweppes on Tuesday will introduce 7Up Plus, the latest in the industry's trend toward better-for-you soft drinks. The company hopes the low-calorie drink with fruit juice, calcium and vitamin C and pink coloring and berry flavor can help revive a struggling 7Up brand. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat25-0 SPORTS | http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat43-0 ************************************************************************ Singh outlasts Leonard, DiMarco in PGA playoff --------------------------------------------- The only birdie Vijay Singh made all day was the only one that mattered. All but counted out of the PGA Championship with a putter that failed him, Singh took advantage of a late collapse by Justin Leonard to get into a three-way playoff Sunday at Whistling Straits, then made the only birdie over the three extra holes to win the final major of the year. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat44-0 South Africa swims record 400 free relay, spoiling Phelps' attempt at eight golds --------------------------------------------- The U.S. men's Olympic swimming team, touted as the country's best since the 1970s, got a shocking dose of humility in the Athens pool Sunday one that makes Michael Phelps' quest to match Mark Spitz's 1972 Olympic medal haul of seven golds look like a long shot. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat45-0 Koskie's homer lifts Twins over surging Indians --------------------------------------------- Corey Koskie hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Minnesota Twins overcame a two-run deficit to beat Cleveland 4-2 Sunday and prevent the Indians from pulling within a percentage point of the AL Central lead. Minnesota, which had lost eight of 10, boosted its lead to two games over the second-place Indians, who had won 10 of 11. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat38-0 LIFE | http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat13-0 ************************************************************************ Phish works fans into frenzy --------------------------------------------- Jumping, singing and dancing, more than 60,000 fans basked in the music as Phish performed for the last night Sunday at a festival in northeastern Vermont, the jam band's home state. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat15-0 Report: Michael Jackson not 'manhandled' --------------------------------------------- The state attorney general's office has concluded that Michael Jackson was not "manhandled" by sheriff's deputies who took him into custody last year on child molestation charges, CBS News reported Sunday. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat18-0 Smorgasbord of fans --------------------------------------------- Julia Child's fearless approach and infectious spirit inspired several generations to explore food and wine, and her disciples continue to spread the message. Friends and fans offered these tributes: http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat17-0 TRAVEL | http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat59-0 ************************************************************************ Kelly must build on success --------------------------------------------- A month ago, Gary Kelly was a mild-mannered 49-year-old accountant. Now, he's CEO of the USA's most successful large airline. He's also positioned to be the guy at Southwest Airlines for a long time once Herb Kelleher, the airline's iconic 73-year-old co-founder and chairman, leaves the scene. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat61-0 US Airways troubles heighten union talks --------------------------------------------- US Airways pilots have accelerated wage concession talks, but airline CEO Bruce Lakefield remains frustrated by slow progress. "I think it's silly we are wasting so much time when we could be working together to fight off the competition," Lakefield told employees Friday. http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat60-0 TECH | http://e.usatoday.com/a/tBBIIWmAQc5yPASdmI3ASc-fFZA/usat54-0 ************************************************************************ Computer games teach nutrition to needy, young --------------------------------------------- The Fantastic Food Challenge is a package of four computer games designed to teach people who get nutrition aid such as federal food stamps how to make better use of their food. The logic? 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