When I copy and paste printed text to news group post, the line breaks from the original publication are retained and result in
something like:
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POSTED 8:54 a.m. EST; UPDATED 9:21 a.m. EST, March 5, 2007

PACKERS CHASING BELL

Bell was acquired by the Lions last week as part of the Dre' Bly deal. As we've reported, both Bell and former Broncos tackle
George Foster are candidates to be traded again.

We're also told that the Packers contacted the Bears about the availability of running back Thomas Jones, but the Bears said that he
is not available. It remains to be seen whether the Bears would be willing to trade him to a team other than their intra-division
arch-rivals.

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I think it might have something to do with

Tools/Options/Send/News Sending Format

Can the off the automatic word wrap be disabled?