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Buffett Promises Fortune to Gates Foundation

Gates' Goal Shows High Hopes for Global Health

by Richard Knox

Gates' Goal Shows High Hopes for Global Health

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Analysis

The Rich History of Philanthropy

The Rich History of Philanthropy

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Technology

Tech Tycoons' Dream: My Own Private Spaceship

by Martin Kaste

Tech Tycoons' Dream: My Own Private Spaceship

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Middle East

Israeli Military Rolls into Southern Gaza Strip

by Eric Westervelt

Israeli Military Rolls into Southern Gaza Strip

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Media

Media Heavyweight Univision Sells for $13 Billion

by Felix Contreras

Media Heavyweight Univision Sells for $13 Billion

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Health Care

Medical Lesson: Learning to Relate to Patients

by Melissa Block

Medical Lesson: Learning to Relate to Patients

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National

States Find Local Use for Federal Land Profits

States Find Local Use for Federal Land Profits

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SoundClips: Audio Experiences

The Power Buzz in Los Angeles

The Power Buzz in Los Angeles

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World

Ramadi Battalion Not Ready to Stand Alone

by Philip Reeves

Ramadi Battalion Not Ready to Stand Alone

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World

A Sampling of Opinions on Iraq Troop Pullout

A Sampling of Opinions on Iraq Troop Pullout

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The War and the 2006 Vote: One View

The War and the 2006 Vote: One View

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Tour de France 2006

Tour DeFense: Armstrong Hits Media Circuit

Tour DeFense: Armstrong Hits Media Circuit

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Opinion

What's in a Team Name? Ask the Girls

by Lois Shea

What's in a Team Name? Ask the Girls

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Media

China Considers Fines for 'Sudden Event' Reports

China Considers Fines for 'Sudden Event' Reports

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Environment

China Races to Rescue Its Shrinking Wetlands

by Anthony Kuhn

China Races to Rescue Its Shrinking Wetlands

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National

Retrial Begins in Yates Child Drownings

Retrial Begins in Yates Child Drownings

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National

Heavy Rains Topple 100-Year-Old White House Tree

by Michele Norris

Heavy Rains Topple 100-Year-Old White House Tree

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National

Nathaniel Hawthorne, Family Reunited in Grave

by Nancy Cohen

Nathaniel Hawthorne, Family Reunited in Grave

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