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World

Lines Grow as Iraqis Learn of Refinery Closure

by Jamie Tarabay

Lines Grow as Iraqis Learn of Refinery Closure

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World

Teen Travels on Own to Iraq for Class

Teen Travels on Own to Iraq for Class

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Technology

Microsoft Working to Fix Windows Security Glitch

by Laura Sydell

Microsoft Working to Fix Windows Security Glitch

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78th Annual Academy Awards

Bob Mondello's Top Films for 2005

by Bob Mondello

Bob Mondello's Top Films for 2005

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Law

Judge Rules Catholic Church Owner of Parish Assets

Judge Rules Catholic Church Owner of Parish Assets

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Politics

Memorable Moments on the Senate Floor

Memorable Moments on the Senate Floor

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National

Miami Mayor Brings Building Boom, Criticism

by Phillip Davis

Miami Mayor Brings Building Boom, Criticism

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National

Texas, Oklahoma on Alert for Weekend Wildfires

by Cheryl Corley

Texas, Oklahoma on Alert for Weekend Wildfires

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Poetry

End-of-Year Reflections from Ted Kooser

by Melissa Block

End-of-Year Reflections from Ted Kooser

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NSA Questioned on Scope of Domestic Spying

Justice Department Confirms Hunt for Spy-Story Source

by David Folkenflik

Justice Department Confirms Hunt for Spy-Story Source

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World

Russia Takes Reins of G-8 Amid Criticism of Putin

by Gregory Feifer

Russia Takes Reins of G-8 Amid Criticism of Putin

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World

Deadline Looms for Aid Groups to Leave N. Korea

by Michele Kelemen

Deadline Looms for Aid Groups to Leave N. Korea

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Analysis

Links Between the Iraq War and 'The Next Attack'

Links Between the Iraq War and 'The Next Attack'

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Katrina & Beyond

Congress Launches New Red Cross Inquiry

by Howard Berkes

Congress Launches New Red Cross Inquiry

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Sports

Sports Wrap: Bowl Game Preview, Year in Review

Sports Wrap: Bowl Game Preview, Year in Review

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Steam Engine Fires Up for Annual New Year's Run

Steam Engine Fires Up for Annual New Year's Run

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Obituaries

Remembering Those Who Died in 2005

Remembering Those Who Died in 2005

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