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2nd large quake in month hits off N. Calif coast SAN FRANCISCO - Residents of Northern California's Humboldt County were rocked by a magnitude-5.9 earthquake Thursday, but officials said there were no immediate reports of major injury or damage from the second large temblor to hit the area within a month. Apple takes a bruising over iPad name SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - As Apple takes a bruising over the moniker of its latest creation some technology analysts are shrugging off the fuss over the name to focus on what's inside the iPad: a speedy new chip. Calif. Senate approves single-payer health care SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Senate approved creating a government-run health care system for the nation's most populous state on Thursday, ignoring a veto threat from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Winnie Mandela angry over biopic JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was never consulted about a new movie on her turbulent life and marriage to Nelson Mandela, her lawyers told the film-makers in a letter leaked Tuesday to South African media. Baseball star McGwire admits steroid use LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Disgraced ex-baseball star Mark McGwire said on Monday he used steroids during his record-breaking home run season, dealing another blow to the drug-tainted image of America's national past-time.
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