April 19, 2006

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World

Militant Bombing Plot Foiled, Egyptians Say

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Economy

President Hu: China Hopes to Balance Trade Surplus

by Wendy Kaufman

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World

Chinese Tradition of Petitioning Strong, Despite Few Returns

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The Modern Mandolin Quartet; 'Cool'

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Education

Short of Teachers, New York Tries a Housing Lure

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Crowsong; 'Dark Comes Light'

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Environment

The Environmental Record of Bush's Pick for Interior

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Badly Drawn Boy; 'Silent Sigh'

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Ry Cooder & Manuel Galbán; 'Caballo Viejo'

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'Radio Diaries'

Out of Hiding, Into the World: Thembi's AIDS Diary

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Tuatara; 'Breaking the Ethers/Serengeti'

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Politics

McClellan Out as White House Shake-Up Continues

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Analysis

The Tough Job of Being the Face of the White House

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News Analysis

Redacting a Journalist's Papers: A New Level

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Garage a Trois; 'Amanjiwo'

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PENGUIN CAFE ORCHESTRA; 'CUTTING BRANCHES FOR A TEMPORARY SHELTER'

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World

Scandals Ignite Debate on Vietnam's Free Press

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Commentary

Reconciling Communist Modernity in China

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Law

Insanity Defense Tested in Supreme Court

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Business

On Stand, Skilling Accused of Hiding Millions in Losses

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World

Agency: Xenophobia Removes Safety Net for Refugees

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Garage a Trois; 'Merpati'

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PAUL GALBRAITH; 'SONATA NO. 1'

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Environment

Environmentalists: Nature in Crossfire of Border War

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Commentary

It's 4/20; Where Are All My Co-Workers?

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Suba; 'Segredo [Secret]'

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The Modern Mandolin Quartet; 'Empress of the Pagodas'

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