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Health Care

Injured Troops Struggle to Get Health Care

by Joseph Shapiro

Injured Troops Struggle to Get Health Care

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National

General: Turn Disabled Ratings Over to VA

General: Turn Disabled Ratings Over to VA

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World

Nigeria Heads into Election Amid Questions

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Nigeria Heads into Election Amid Questions

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Election 2008

FEC Filings Trip Edwards; He's Not Alone

FEC Filings Trip Edwards; He's Not Alone

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Books

Powerful Yet Despised: Clarence Thomas' Story

Powerful Yet Despised: Clarence Thomas' Story

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National

New Mexico Urges OD Cases to Call 911 for Help

New Mexico Urges OD Cases to Call 911 for Help

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Law

Computers Sort Video Files to Find Criminals

by Ann Thompson

Computers Sort Video Files to Find Criminals

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Music Interviews

Andrew Hill, Jazz Pianist, Dies at 75

Andrew Hill, Jazz Pianist, Dies at 75

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Shooter Takes Deadly Toll at Virginia Tech

Cho's Family Breaks Silence with Apology to Victims

by Rachel Martin

Cho's Family Breaks Silence with Apology to Victims

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Law

Bush Administration Urges Changes to FISA

by Martin Kaste

Bush Administration Urges Changes to FISA

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National

Predator Drone Phased Out for Well-Armed Craft

by Mary Louise Kelly

Predator Drone Phased Out for Well-Armed Craft

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Religion

College Brings Footbaths, and Religious Worries

College Brings Footbaths, and Religious Worries

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SoundClips: Audio Experiences

The Time-Honored Sound of a Bailiff's Cry

The Time-Honored Sound of a Bailiff's Cry

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Music Interviews

Turtle Island Quartet Takes on 'A Love Supreme'

Turtle Island Quartet Takes on 'A Love Supreme'

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Opinion

It's Spring, Finally

by Julie Zickefoose

It's Spring, Finally

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Sports

NBA, NFL Try to Get Tough on Character Issues

NBA, NFL Try to Get Tough on Character Issues

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Sports

No Charges for Police Who Used Scalpers' Seats

No Charges for Police Who Used Scalpers' Seats

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