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Wednesday June 14, 2006 By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Two smokers can't bring a class action lawsuit against Philip Morris USA Inc. over the way the tobacco giant markets ``light'' cigarettes, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. The smokers had argued that Richmond, Va.-based Philip Morris knew cigarettes it marketed as having less tar and nicotine would be as dangerous as regular cigarettes. The tobacco giant contended that Ohio law requires a more specific warning from the state on a company's marketing practices before allowing lawsuits to apply beyond individuals to an entire class....