November 9, 2009

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High Court Weighs Life Terms For Minors

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Is it unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment to send a juvenile away to prison for life, without the possibility of parole, for a non-homicide crime? The Supreme Court on Monday will examine two cases, including that of Joe Sullivan, who was convicted of rape when he was 13 years old.

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The Shootings At Fort Hood

At Fort Hood Area, A Day Of Reflection

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Science

Researchers Get Dirty To Clean Up Chesapeake

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Bug; 'Gadfly'

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Bug; 'Invernessence'

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After The Fall: 20 Years After The Berlin Wall

The Night The Wall Fell: Freedom, Fatherhood Collide

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L' Archibudelli; 'Quintet for Strings No. 1 in A Major, Op. 18: Allegro con moto'

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L' Archibudelli; 'Quintet for Strings No. 1 in A Major, Op. 18: Scherzo. Allegro di molto'

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Sports

Kansas Favorite In College Hoops

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Various; 'Morning Edition Button'

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LCD Soundsystem; '45:33 [Runaway Remix]'

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Your Health

With A Nerve Freed By Surgery, A Facial Pain Ends

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Your Health

Study Clears Most Antibiotic Use In Pregnant Women

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Marcos Ariel; 'Chovendo Na Roseira [Children's Games]'

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Paul Meyers; 'Panama'

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Business

Comcast, GE Agree On NBC Universal Valuation

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Europe

French Police Seek Suspect In Armored Truck Heist

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Business

Hotel Building Boom Focuses On Boutique Brands

[3 min 41 sec]

by Curt Nickisch

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Business

Computerized Hamster Is Hot Toy For Holidays

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Jack Wilkins; 'Lauro's Waltz'

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Keith Oxman ; 'For Darcy and Lenny '

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Follow The Legislation

Health Care Passes House With Abortion Amendment

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Health Care

What's Next For Health Care Overhaul

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John Moulder; 'Watch Your Step'

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Marius Butch Nordal; 'School Days'

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Law

High Court Weighs Life Terms For Minors

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Jascha Heifetz; 'Sonata No. 3 in G Minor: Allegro vivo'

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Jascha Heifetz / Emanuel Bay; 'Menuet (from Sonatine In F-sharp)'

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Sports

In New Orleans, Undefeated Saints Go Marching On

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by Melanie Peeples

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Ahmed Zahir; 'No information '

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The Budos Band; 'Ghostwalk'

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The Shootings At Fort Hood

Investigators Probe Suspected Fort Hood Shooter

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Law

High Court To Weigh Ex-Enron CEO's Appeal

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Sufjan Stevens & Osso; 'Year of the Rat'

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Jared Gold; 'Makin' Do'

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Author Interviews

From Kingsolver, The Fiction Of A Split Psyche

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Ahmed Zahir; 'No information '

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Houston Person; 'In a Mellow Tone'

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Kraft Launches Hostile Bid For U.K.'s Cadbury

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Around the Nation

After 35 Years, A Stolen VW Truck Recovered

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Around the Nation

Paralyzed Man Trapped 30 Hours Survives Crash

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