News Headlines
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U.S. and Russia reach landmark agreement to cut nuclear arsenals by two-thirds over the next 10 years
Enron investigated for hiding debt and misrepresenting earnings
Corporate reform bill signed by President Bush in response to corporate scandals (Enron, Arthur Andersen, Qwest, Global Crossing, Adelphia)
Department of Homeland Security created
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Economy
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| Median Household Income |
$43,493 |
(In Current $) |
30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage
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7.16% |
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| Auto Finance Company Auto Loan |
Avg. Loan Amount |
$23,436 |
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Avg. Term Length |
58 Months |
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Avg. Rate |
6.43% |
| Avg. Price Per Gallon Unleaded Gas |
$1.358 |
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Sports
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| Super Bowl Champion |
New England Patriots |
| Kentucky Derby Winner |
War Emblem |
| World Series Winner |
Anaheim Angels |
| NCAA Basketball |
Maryland |
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Entertainment
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| Oscars given to (Awarded this year): |
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Best Picture |
A Beautiful Mind |
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Best Actor |
Denzel Washington – Training Day |
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Best Actress |
Halle Berry – Monster’s Ball |
| Top Tunes (Billboard Hot 100): |
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“How You Remind Me” |
Nickelback |
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“Foolish” |
Ashanti |
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“Hot in Herre” |
Nelly |
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“Dilemma” |
Nelly/Kelly Rowland |
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“Wherever You Will Go” |
The Calling |
| Popular Television (Emmy Nominees): |
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Comedy |
Drama |
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Curb Your Enthusiasm |
24 |
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Everybody Loves Raymond |
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation |
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Friends |
Law & Order |
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Sex and the City |
Six Feet Under |
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Will & Grace |
The West Wing |
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