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Barry Bonds pleads not guilty to perjury
By PAUL ELIAS, Associated Press Writer
1 hour, 29 minutes ago
SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds let one of his six lawyers say the words: 'Not guilty.' No courtroom drama, no surprises. Flanked by an entourage of lawyers and family members, baseball's home run king smiled, waved and made eye contact with fans Friday as he made his first court appearance since being charged with lying under oath about using steroids.

Bonds' new lawyer entered a not guilty plea in U.S. District Court to the four counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice contained in the Nov. 15 indictment.

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The 'O factor' - and it's not Obama
By NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press Writer
1 hour, 14 minutes ago
DES MOINES, Iowa - Even before Oprah Winfrey adopts her familiar pose — microphone in hand — in the unfamiliar venue of the presidential campaign, Barack Obama is already reaping the benefits of her high-wattage celebrity backing.

Thousands of Iowans have flocked to his office, and have 1,385 signed up as volunteers to score tickets to see the talk show diva and magazine queen. The campaign declines to say how many tickets have been distributed for two events Saturday in Iowa but says no one will be turned away from the unique opportunity to attract new voters.

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