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Bush Calls on Veterans to Back Iraq Surge

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World

Scanning History for Analogies to Iraq War

Scanning History for Analogies to Iraq War

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Culture

World's Oldest Hominid Now World's Oldest Tourist

by Jason Beaubien

World's Oldest Hominid Now World's Oldest Tourist

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The Impact of War

Grief Camp Helps Children Cope with War Losses

by Howard Berkes

Grief Camp Helps Children Cope with War Losses

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Health Care

Medicare to Cut Payments for Avoidable Errors

by Julie Rovner

Medicare to Cut Payments for Avoidable Errors

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Election 2008

Testing the Waters: Time Up for GOP's Thompson?

by Peter Overby

Testing the Waters: Time Up for GOP's Thompson?

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World

Cambodia's Tenor a Symbol of Its Re-Emergence

by Rachel Louise Snyder

Cambodia's Tenor a Symbol of Its Re-Emergence

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National

Vote Keeps Public Nudity Legal in Vermont Town

Vote Keeps Public Nudity Legal in Vermont Town

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Election 2008

Democratic Hopefuls Adjust Iraq Rhetoric

by David Greene

Democratic Hopefuls Adjust Iraq Rhetoric

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Politics

Americans Call for a Primary Makeover

Americans Call for a Primary Makeover

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Health

Study Finds Many Older Americans Sexually Active

by Joseph Shapiro

Study Finds Many Older Americans Sexually Active

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Opinion

Mature Love Trades Passion for Other Good Stuff

Mature Love Trades Passion for Other Good Stuff

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National

Gangs Find New Source of Revenue: Mortgage Fraud

by Dina Temple-Raston

Gangs Find New Source of Revenue: Mortgage Fraud

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Environment

South Florida's Wetlands Serve Many Purposes

South Florida's Wetlands Serve Many Purposes

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Food

Chicago Restaurants Duck a Foie Gras Ban

by Adriene Hill

Chicago Restaurants Duck a Foie Gras Ban

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Movies

Hollywood's Dog Days, Less Shaggy Than Ever

by Bob Mondello

Hollywood's Dog Days, Less Shaggy Than Ever

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You Must Read This

Fiercely Unlovely 'Loser' Doesn't Need to Please

by Claire Messud

Fiercely Unlovely 'Loser' Doesn't Need to Please

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