State: Florida Party: Republican Candidate: U.S. House of Representatives Current Office: Representative (R-FL 6th) Born: 4/16/1941, Washington, DC Religion: Presb. Marital Status: Married, Joan Education: BS George Washington Univ., 1963 Previous Political Experience: No prior elected office Campaign Web Site: http://www.cliffstearns.net Click here for the Fox News Election Map
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JERUSALEM – Israeli troops tracked down the suspected ringleader of a deadly Palestinian shooting spree at an Israeli kibbutz, forcing him to strip to his underwear and surrender Thursday in the West Bank town of Tulkarem. In a separate army action in the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces carried out an …
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This is a partial transcript from “Hannity & Colmes,” Jan. 14, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. Watch “Hannity & Colmes” weeknights at 9 p.m. ET! SEAN HANNITY, CO-HOST: Welcome to “Hannity & Colmes.” Thank you for being with us. I’m Sean Hannity. And Pat Halpin is in tonight, …
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Concluding a visit to his native Haiti (search), hip-hop star Wyclef Jean (search) said the Caribbean country is too divided and violent to hold credible elections. General elections are planned later this year. Government and United Nations (search) peacekeeping officials insist they will do all they can …
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ATLANTA – Appliance maker Maytag Corp. (MYG) on Friday reported worse-than-expected quarterly results as sales of Hoover vacuums (search) fell and steel costs rose, and slashed its 2005 outlook on an expected loss of sales at key retailers. The maker of Jenn-Air (search), Maytag and Amana appliances posted a net …
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BANGKOK, Thailand – Pop stars from around the world will appear live or contribute taped performances to a Feb. 3 concert sponsored by MTV to support tsunami relief work. Performers at the MTV Asia Aid (search) benefit, to be held in Bangkok’s IMPACT Arena, will include Good Charlotte (search), Kelly …
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SAN FRANCISCO – Shares of eBay Inc. (EBAY) posted their biggest one-day drop since November 2000 Thursday after its quarterly profit missed Wall Street expectations and raised “red flags” about growth prospects at the online marketplace. Compounding the blow was eBay’s 2005 forecasts, which lowered expectations rather than bumping them …
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WASHINGTON – The government has begun testing a computerized screening system that compares airline passengers’ names with those on terrorist watch lists (search), a Transportation Security Administration (search) official said Thursday. Called “Secure Flight,” (search) it’s meant to replace a plan that never got to the testing stage because of …
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – A Shiite Muslim was ambushed as he drove through this once serene Himalayan tourist destination Saturday, sparking a rampage of sectarian violence and arson that left at least 11 people dead, including a family of six that was burned alive in its home. Pakistan (search), a key …
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TAMPA, Fla. – With their legal options dwindling, the parents of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo (search) renewed a plea to their son-in-law and legal adversary: divorce our daughter and give up the fight. Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it would not intervene in the dispute, attorneys for Schiavo’s …
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