January 17, 2007

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Health

Deaths from Cancer Dropped Two Years in a Row

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Analysis

Promising Therapies Are Cutting Cancer Mortality

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SoundClips: Audio Experiences

The Pumping Sounds of Chemotherapy

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Kenny Wheeler, Bill Frisell et. al.; 'Past Present'

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American Brass Quintet; 'Ballade, Pastorale and Dance: II. Pastorale'

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Iraq

Baghdad Professor: School Invited Sunni Attacks

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World

Gates, Saudi King Meet at Airport

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Tord Gustavsen; 'Melted Matter'

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Nyle Frank; 'Scenes From the Gilded Age 2: the Great Columbian Exposition'

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Analysis

Experts: Middle East Turmoil Defined by U.S., Iran

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Analysis

America's 'Al Qaeda Homegrown' from Oregon

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GRASSY KNOLL; 'EVERY THIRD THOUGHT'

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Pearl Django; 'Under Paris Skies'

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World

Chirac's Plans Are in the Air; So Is the Presidency

by Eleanor Beardsley

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World

Beyond the Chunnel: Did France, Britain Nearly Join?

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London Salon Ensemble; 'Amour et Printemps Waltz for orchestra'

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Pearl Django; 'La Rive Gauche'

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Politics

Senators Air Their Ideas on the Plan for Iraq

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Law

Justice Dept. Reverses Stance on Domestic Spying

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News Analysis

Doomsday Clock Moves Closer to Midnight

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Education

House Approves Plan to Cut Student Loan Rates

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Around the Nation

Boxer Muhammad Ali Turns 65

by Davis Miller

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Nyle Frank; 'Catalpa Waltz'

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U.S.

Ice Storms Lead Oklahoma Church to Offer Shelter

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Commentary

A Perfect Powder Day — for Helping a Stranger

by Michelle Nijhuis

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Tord Gustavsen; 'Where Breathing Starts'

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U.S.

Comair Crash: Pilots Discussed Dark Runway

by Kathleen Schalch

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The Bergonzi String Quartet; 'Vivacissimo from String Quartet No. 1, Op. 20'

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pell mell; 'REVIVAL'

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Music Interviews & Profiles

Band Tries to Make It Big Without Going Broke

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Please Check Back In a Few Days; 'Bioshock: Welcome to Rapture'

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Emile Prud'Homme & Le Chanteur Sans Nom; 'Dede de Montmatre'

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