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Bank of America Acquires Countrywide for $4 Billion

by Elaine Korry

Bank of America Acquires Countrywide for $4 Billion

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Business

Cleveland Sues Big Banks Over Subprime Fallout

by Mhari Saito

Cleveland Sues Big Banks Over Subprime Fallout

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World

Many Think Mafia Involved in Naples Trash Crisis

by Sylvia Poggioli

Many Think Mafia Involved in Naples Trash Crisis

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Books

Foreign Policy Experts Ponder Geopolitical Future

Foreign Policy Experts Ponder Geopolitical Future

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Middle East

Bush Arrives in Kuwait for a Thank-You Visit

by Michelle Kelemen

Bush Arrives in Kuwait for a Thank-You Visit

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Middle East

America's Past, Present and Future in the Gulf

America's Past, Present and Future in the Gulf

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Middle East

U.S., Iran Release Videos of Hormuz Incident

Space

Gas Cloud Headed for Milky Way Collision

by Richard Harris

Gas Cloud Headed for Milky Way Collision

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Music Interviews

Extra Golden Members Stranded in Kenya

Extra Golden Members Stranded in Kenya

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FBI Agent: Lack of Expertise Stymies War on Terror

FBI Agent: Lack of Expertise Stymies War on Terror

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The Spotlight on Steroids and Sports

Disgraced Marion Jones Sentenced to Six Months

Disgraced Marion Jones Sentenced to Six Months

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Election 2008

What's Next in Campaign 2008

by Mara Liasson , Michele Norris

What's Next in Campaign 2008

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Election 2008

With Recent Triumph, Clinton Heads West

With Recent Triumph, Clinton Heads West

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National

Local Police Taking On Immigration Enforcement

by Jennifer Ludden

Local Police Taking On Immigration Enforcement

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National

Homeland Security Unveils 'Real ID' Regulations

Homeland Security Unveils 'Real ID' Regulations

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Sports

NFL Fans Ready for Playoffs This Weekend

NFL Fans Ready for Playoffs This Weekend

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Movies

'Cloverfield' Release Will Be Test of Online Hype

'Cloverfield' Release Will Be Test of Online Hype

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Performing Arts

'The Little Mermaid,' Heeling Hard to Broadway Port

'The Little Mermaid,' Heeling Hard to Broadway Port

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