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The Impact of War

Sanchez, Former Top Army General, Retires

Former Army Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, once the top commander in Iraq, retired Thursday. Lingering questions remain about his role in the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal and about some of the early decision-making about how many U.S. troops were needed. Sanchez, a 33-year veteran, blames political partisanship for his ouster.

Sanchez, Former Top Army General, Retires

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Former DeLay House Seat May Fall to Democrats

At the peak of his power, Tom DeLay was able to engineer the redrawing of the Texas congressional map. Now, not only has DeLay resigned his seat and found himself under an ethics cloud, but a Democrat may win his former seat.

Former DeLay House Seat May Fall to Democrats

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Law

Skilling to Be Sentenced for Enron Conviction

Jeffrey Skilling's sentencing for his part in the Enron collapse takes place in Houston. Skilling is the former CEO of Enron, and is accused of pushing the company to bankruptcy in 2001.

Skilling to Be Sentenced for Enron Conviction

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World

U.S. Families Find Own Meanings in Iraq Deaths

U.S. combat deaths in Iraq are on pace to rank it as one of the deadliest months yet. The people who have felt the impact the most are the families and communities the victims come from.

U.S. Families Find Own Meanings in Iraq Deaths

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Business

Enron's Fastow Seeks -- and Receives -- Leniency

Enron's former finance chief, Andrew Fastow, is sentenced to six years with an additional two years under supervised release. Fastow had worked out a plea deal with prosecutors back in 2004 under which he agreed to a prison term of up to 10 years. However, Fastow asked Federal Court Judge Kenneth Hoyt for a shorter sentence.

Enron's Fastow Seeks -- and Receives -- Leniency

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Business

Critics Blast Texas Plans for New 'Dirty' Coal Plants

Texas utility companies have proposed building 17 new power plants over the next four years. The Lone Star State is already the nation’s leading polluter of the air.

Critics Blast Texas Plans for New 'Dirty' Coal Plants

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Katrina & Beyond

Houston Shines in First Year with Katrina Evacuees

Much of the city of New Orleans, perhaps two-thirds of its population, evacuated to Houston when Hurricane Katrina struck. The Texas city received many New Orleans residents who didn't get out until after the levees broke. Horrified by the rescue effort, Houston embraced its forlorn neighbors.

Houston Shines in First Year with Katrina Evacuees

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Law

Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Asbestos Lawsuits

Thousands of lawsuits against major companies have been dismissed over potentially fraudulent medical diagnoses of the lung disease silicosis. Now defense lawyers want thousands of asbestos cases dismissed for the same reason.

Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Asbestos Lawsuits

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Obituaries

Fraud Conviction Changed Lay Personality

Wade Goodwyn, who covered the Enron trial for NPR, reacts to the unexpected news that Enron founder Ken Lay has died of a heart attack. Goodwyn tells Lynn Neary that Lay was a changed man after his conviction for fraud related to the collapse of Enron.

Fraud Conviction Changed Lay Personality

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World

U.S. Soldiers Believed to be Held Captive in Iraq

The Pentagon has publicly named two soldiers who have been missing in Iraq since Friday. An umbrella group of Iraqi insurgents claims that it is holding the two hostage. U.S. officials are trying to determine what happened.

U.S. Soldiers Believed to be Held Captive in Iraq

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Guilty Verdicts Reached at Enron Trial

Ex-Employees Fight for Shreds of Enron Pensions

Most of the 5,000 people turned out of work in the Enron collapse found new jobs and managed to land on their feet. But many had put their retirement money into Enron stock, and they're now at the back of a long line of creditors.

Ex-Employees Fight for Shreds of Enron Pensions

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Guilty Verdicts Reached at Enron Trial

Jurors Weigh In on Enron Trial Testimony

After finding former Enron executives Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling guilty on several counts in their conspiracy and fraud trial, the jury of eight women and four men met with reporters to explain their thinking.

Jurors Weigh In on Enron Trial Testimony

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Guilty Verdicts Reached at Enron Trial

Jury Declares Lay and Skilling Guilty of Fraud

Former Enron Corp. chiefs Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling are convicted Thursday of conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud in a case born from one of the biggest business scandals in U.S. history. The pair now face lengthy prison sentences.

Jury Declares Lay and Skilling Guilty of Fraud

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Guilty Verdicts Reached at Enron Trial

Enron Trial Jurors Hold Fate of Lay, Skilling

The jury in the trial of former Enron executives Jeff Skilling and Ken Lay on fraud and corruption charges began deliberations Wednesday morning. The two face prison for their part in the collapse of what was once the dominant player in the energy trading market.

Enron Trial Jurors Hold Fate of Lay, Skilling

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