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Security Firm Blackwater Under Scrutiny

Iraq Victims, Witness Recount Blackwater Shooting

by Dina Temple-Raston

Iraq Victims, Witness Recount Blackwater Shooting

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Obituaries

'Sky Soldier' Michael Gabel Killed in Afghanistan

'Sky Soldier' Michael Gabel Killed in Afghanistan

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National

Senate Crafts New Rules on Warrantless Spying

Senate Crafts New Rules on Warrantless Spying

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Election 2008

Influential Iowa Newspaper Backs McCain, Clinton

Influential Iowa Newspaper Backs McCain, Clinton

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Election 2008

Can Endorsements Help a Campaign?

by Mara Liasson , Melissa Block

Can Endorsements Help a Campaign?

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The Spotlight on Steroids and Sports

Comparing Human Growth Hormone, Steroids

Comparing Human Growth Hormone, Steroids

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Health Care

Congress Looks to Require Electronic Prescriptions

by Julie Rovner

Congress Looks to Require Electronic Prescriptions

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This I Believe

Navigating Turbulent Waters

by Jimmy Liao

Law

Late-Night Shows to Resume Without Striking Staff

by Kim Masters , Michele Norris

Late-Night Shows to Resume Without Striking Staff

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Education

Private Takeover of L.A. Schools Gets Results

by Claudio Sanchez

Private Takeover of L.A. Schools Gets Results

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World

S. Korea Elections Could Bring Political Overhaul

by Mike Shuster

S. Korea Elections Could Bring Political Overhaul

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Opinion

Oil Makes Chavez's Rhetoric Scarier Than Castro's

Oil Makes Chavez's Rhetoric Scarier Than Castro's

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Environment

Norway Buries Its CO2 Under the Sea

by Christopher Joyce

Norway Buries Its CO2 Under the Sea

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News Analysis

CIA Interrogations Under Scrutiny for Years

by Daniel Schorr

CIA Interrogations Under Scrutiny for Years

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Election 2008

Ron Paul's $6 Million Haul Makes History

by Robert Smith

Ron Paul's $6 Million Haul Makes History

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Movies

Ridley Scott Refines His Vision of 'Blade Runner'

Ridley Scott Refines His Vision of 'Blade Runner'

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