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1. Being black in Hollywood still exception, not the rule
Numerical minority of black population remains unchanged.
2. Olympic official feels like Web ban 'fall guy'
Always imagined himself more like TJ Hooker.
3. Airport luggage mess
"Looks like the tasmanian devil packed these things," says TSA worker Jim Feldstein.
4. Bush surprises woman, 91
His mom, now supremely tired of these games after 6 decades.
5. Total eclipse stirs hearts in Russia
Once upon a time they were falling in love, now they're only falling apart.
6. 100 Black Men robotics program
Programed to take it to the man.
7. Astrologer recounts earthquake
Makes stunning prediction of yesterday's events.

Six and the city

1. Economic rebound not as energetic as hoped for
Dennis Rodman sought as new Treasury Secretary.
2. Lawyer: Britney wants no contact with Sam Lutfi
Mr Lufti wants to spoon.
3. Astronaut technology could prevent elderly falls
But only if elderly sent into space.
4. Newly discovered Beatles tape up for sale
Loud clunks between songs, and the occasional DJ voice-over may hurt value.
5. Bush says coal part of his "sprint to the finish"
Actually powering Dick Cheney's pacemaker.
6. Text of Bush's remarks on progress in Iraq war
Written using wingdings for clarity.

Connect Four

1. Orioles finally end 15-Sunday losing streak
Still struggling through 31 game Thursday north of the Mason-Dixon Line losing streak.
2. Iowa case raises question: Is stripping an art?
Maybe not, but then Nude Descending Staircase #2 never gave me an erection.
3. Report: Empty prison in Iraq a $40M 'failure'
Apparently not empty as a result of drop in crime rate.
4. Bruckner unveiled as Austria coach
Spent previous week huddled quietly under fabric.