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Gay Marriage: Respecting Choice, Protecting the Institution

by Robert Siegel , Barbara Bradley Hagerty

Gay Marriage: Respecting Choice, Protecting the Institution

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Gay Marriage: Historical Context

by Margot Adler

Gay Marriage: Historical Context

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Gay Marriage Commentary: A Rebuttal

Gay Marriage Commentary: A Rebuttal

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National

FDA Draft Report Backs Cloned Food

by Jon Hamilton

FDA Draft Report Backs Cloned Food

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Science

Dolly's Creator Weighs in on Human Cloning

Dolly's Creator Weighs in on Human Cloning

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Candidate Closeup: John Edwards

by Michele Norris

Candidate Closeup: John Edwards

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World

German Chemical Firm Accepts Museum's Rebuff

by Emily Harris

German Chemical Firm Accepts Museum's Rebuff

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Berlusconi's Musical Side Resurfaces

by Sylvia Poggioli

Berlusconi's Musical Side Resurfaces

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National

Senators Press for Iraq Data

Senate Committee Presses White House for Data

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World

U.S.: Saddam Guides Attacks

by Peter Kenyon

U.S. Military Believes Saddam May Be Guiding Attacks

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World

Gift to Mexican College Could End in Donor's Eviction

Gift to Mexican College Could End in Donor's Eviction

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National

White House Calls for Drug Testing in Schools

White House Calls for Drug Testing in Schools

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Study: Halloween Treat-Tampering Overblown

by Robert Siegel

Study: Halloween Treat-Tampering Overblown

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Wary Residents See Fires Abate

by Robert Siegel

Wary Residents See Fires Subside

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Backers of 'Healthy Forests' Bill Call Fires Preventable

by Scott Horsley

Backers of 'Healthy Forests' Bill Call Fires Preventable

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High-Profile NBA Season Under Way

by Michele Norris

High-Profile NBA Season Under Way

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Culture

'Candy: The Sweet History'

by Michele Norris

'Candy: The Sweet History'

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