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U.S. Passports To Be Mandatory

1Americans will need passports to re-enter the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, Panama and Bermuda by '08 as part of a tightening of U.S. border controls. Sec'y of State Condoleezza Rice said the change is needed to screen out "people who want to come in to hurt us." Some companies and the travel industry worry the changes could hurt business. More on this page

Oil Falls On Greenspan Speech

2May crude fell 87 cents to $56.04 a barrel. Fed chief Alan Greenspan said high oil prices are straining energy markets, but expects market forces to spur conservation and production. He said prices are "modestly" curbing oil demand …