The day in numbers: 75 CNN.com
75: The age of Abbey Road Studios in London where The Beatles and Pink Floyd recorded some of their seminal albums, breaking with the traditional recording techniques of the time. It was originally called EMI studios before changing its name in the 1970s.
Highlights from the world's press CNN.com
After papers around the world on Wednesday almost unanimously agreed that U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld had to go, President George W. Bush announced that Rumsfeld would indeed resign.
The insider's guide to Donald Rumsfeld CNN.com
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has been forced out of the Pentagon after almost six years in charge. Here's all you need to know about his departure.
Gaza to bury the dead from Israeli strike AFP via Yahoo! News
Gaza is preparing to bury victims of an Israeli strike that killed mostly women and children as the Jewish state braced for revenge suicide bombings threatened by Palestinian militants.
Defense nominee can do the job without 'having rocks thrown at him' USA Today
Defense Secretary nominee Robert Gates served 27 years in the CIA, has served on corporate boards and done a stint as a presidential adviser on national security affairs.
Breaking down the AL MVP race USA Today
The case for and against in the American League's Most Valuable Player race between Justin Moreau and Derek Jeter:
Gadgets of the Week: Webcam zaps unwanted noise International Herald Tribune
With Webcams, what you see is often interrupted by what you hear - extraneous noise the microphone picks up. That noise makes it harder for people to hear what you are saying, especially if you are in a coffee shop or an airport.
Breaking down the AL rookie race USA Today
The case for and against in the American League's Rookie of the Year race between Justin Verlander and Jonathan Papelbon:
'Good' boy Crowe throws out the theatrics USA Today
Will A Good Year prove a good move for Russell Crowe? Promoting his first project since pleading guilty last year to third-degree assault after throwing a malfunctioning phone at a hotel concierge, the Aussie actor with the embattled rep has been on his best behavior while making appearances on behalf of his romantic comedy that opens Friday.
Federline seeks cash, custody of the kids USA Today
The Spears/Federline divorce turned ugly Wednesday. Federline's lawyer, Mark Kaplan, filed a response in L.A. Superior Court, with Federline seeking custody of the children and spousal support. A statement from Kaplan says Spears' "hurriedly filed" divorce papers may have been a pre-emptive strike, and Spears was anticipating Federline to file for custody of their children.

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