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Woman to Lead Muslim Service in New York

NEW YORK – Even as Amina Wadud was preparing to lead an Islamic prayer service, her plans drew sharp criticism from Muslim religious leaders in the Middle East. Wadud, a professor of Islamic studies at Virginia Commonwealth University (search), was scheduled to lead a two-hour service Friday at Synod House …

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Ex-WorldCom CFO Admits to Lies in Ebbers Trial

NEW YORK – Former WorldCom Inc. finance chief Scott Sullivan (search), who has become the star witness against Bernard Ebbers (search), admitted Wednesday to a history of lies, saying he had deceived shareholders, analysts and the board while his staff undertook an $11 billion accounting fraud. Sharply questioned by the …

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Doobie Brothers Drummer Knudsen Dies

SAN FRANCISCO – Keith Knudsen (search), the longtime Doobie Brothers (search) drummer who was part of the band during a string of hits that included “Taking it to the Streets” and “Black Water,” died of pneumonia Tuesday. He was 56. Knudsen had been hospitalized for more than a month, according …

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