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Middle East

Defying Bush, Senator Meets with Syrian Leader

by Deborah Amos

Defying Bush, Senator Meets with Syrian Leader

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World

In Iraq, Soccer Provides a Short-Term Salve for Violence

by Corey Flintoff

In Iraq, Soccer Provides a Short-Term Salve for Violence

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Middle East

Iranians Vote for Assembly of Experts

by Mike Shuster

Iranians Vote for Assembly of Experts

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Technology

Nintendo Offers a Do-Over on Balky Wii Strap

Nintendo Offers a Do-Over on Balky Wii Strap

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Culture

'Dreamgirls' Does Justice to a Cinematic Musical

by Bob Mondello

'Dreamgirls' Does Justice to a Cinematic Musical

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Religion

Church Group Recalls Life Before Sex Abuse Charges

by Doualy Xaykaothao

Church Group Recalls Life Before Sex Abuse Charges

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National

Florida Suspends Executions for Medical Review

Florida Suspends Executions for Medical Review

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The Impact of War

Trips for Killed Soldiers' Families Questioned

by Howard Berkes

Trips for Killed Soldiers' Families Questioned

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The Impact of War

Spending Your Christmas in a War Zone

by Ed Palm

Spending Your Christmas in a War Zone

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Analysis

Worst-Case Scenarios in Iraq, and Solutions

Worst-Case Scenarios in Iraq, and Solutions

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Politics

House Democrats Prepare to Usher In New Era

by Brian Naylor

House Democrats Prepare to Usher In New Era

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Health Care

Breast-Cancer Drop Attributed to Less Hormone Therapy

Breast-Cancer Drop Attributed to Less Hormone Therapy

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Religion

Atheist Brigade Takes Arguments to the Tolerant

by Brooke Gladstone

Atheist Brigade Takes Arguments to the Tolerant

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Health Care

Powerful Antibiotic May Bring Death in Some Cases

Powerful Antibiotic May Bring Death in Some Cases

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National

For Sailors During Christmas, a Network of Gifts

by Matt Hackworth

For Sailors During Christmas, a Network of Gifts

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Music Reviews

The Klezmatics: 'Happy Joyous Hanukah'

by Robert Christgau

The Klezmatics: 'Happy Joyous Hanukah'

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Law

U.S. Judge: California Executions Unconstitutional

by Judy Campbell

U.S. Judge: California Executions Unconstitutional

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