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Analysis

Washington Honors Ford, Prepares for Change

Washington Honors Ford, Prepares for Change

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Politics

Democrats to Push for Medicare Changes

by Julie Rovner

Democrats to Push for Medicare Changes

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Politics

Lobbyists Recast Their Tools for Democrats

by Peter Overby

Lobbyists Recast Their Tools for Democrats

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World

Somalia's Islamist Forces Vacate Last Stronghold

Somalia's Islamist Forces Vacate Last Stronghold

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Food

For the French, New Year Means Good Oysters

by Eleanor Beardsley

For the French, New Year Means Good Oysters

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Music

Trio Plays Music for a Nordic Winter Wonderland

by Melissa Block

Trio Plays Music for a Nordic Winter Wonderland

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The Immigration Debate

New Year Brings New Immigration Rules in Colorado

New Year Brings New Immigration Rules in Colorado

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National

Denver Cornerback Killed in Drive-By Shooting

Denver Cornerback Killed in Drive-By Shooting

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U.S. Troop Fatalities in Iraq

With 3,000 U.S. Personnel Dead, Impact Is Wide

With 3,000 U.S. Personnel Dead, Impact Is Wide

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U.S. Troop Fatalities in Iraq

Losing a Son in Iraq, and Trying to Keep Another

Losing a Son in Iraq, and Trying to Keep Another

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World

A Former Prisoner of Saddam's, on His Execution

A Former Prisoner of Saddam's, on His Execution

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Culture

Top 10 Movies of 2006 — and the Also-Rans

by Bob Mondello

Top 10 Movies of 2006 — and the Also-Rans

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Environment

Massive Florida Algae Bloom Leads to Accusations

Massive Florida Algae Bloom Leads to Accusations

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National

UFO Is Reported at O'Hare; Feds Are Silent

UFO Is Reported at O'Hare; Feds Are Silent

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Opinion

Forming a Bond With a Wild Box Turtle

by Julie Zickefoose

Forming a Bond With a Wild Box Turtle

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Diversions

Banned: Irresistible, Over-Used Words of 2006

Banned: Irresistible, Over-Used Words of 2006

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Krulwich Wonders...

Quarks Don't Have Time to Celebrate the New Year

by Robert Krulwich

Quarks Don't Have Time to Celebrate the New Year

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