The Media's Crush on Apple

conq writes "BusinessWeek reports: "It's the first time in my memory that a product announcement by Steve Jobs has caused the AP to send an alert -- especially since this development was fully expected. And it says a lot about the intensity of media attention Apple generates. When is the last time a NewsAlert went out based on the words of Michael Dell or Bill Gates? Clearly, the AP's editors determined this news was important enough to warrant such action."

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Trial begins for 5 Democratic workers

[OakDragon]

Trial began Monday for five Kerry-Edwards campaign workers accused of slashing the tires of cars rented by Republican operatives in Milwaukee.

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