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Justice Dept.'s Hiring Tactics Illegal, Report Says

Justice Dept.'s Hiring Tactics Illegal, Report Says

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Economy

Federal Deficit Heads Toward Record High

Federal Deficit Heads Toward Record High

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World

Blasts Remind Iraqis Of Fragile State Of Security

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Blasts Remind Iraqis Of Fragile State Of Security

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The Impact of War

Archaeologists Seek To Preserve German U-Boats

by Adam Hochberg

Archaeologists Seek To Preserve German U-Boats

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From Our Listeners

Letters: Retail Health Clinics, McCain, Math

Letters: Retail Health Clinics, McCain, Math

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Radio Diaries

The Day A Bomber Hit The Empire State Building

by Joe Richman

The Day A Bomber Hit The Empire State Building

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Pop Culture

Librarians Harvest New Manga Titles At Comic-Con

by Beth Accomando

Librarians Harvest New Manga Titles At Comic-Con

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Books

Cashin, 'Agitator's Daughter,' Has New Memoir

Cashin, 'Agitator's Daughter,' Has New Memoir

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Election 2008: Issues

McCain, Obama Focus On Economy

by Mara Liasson , Melissa Block

McCain, Obama Focus On Economy

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Election 2008

Evangelicals Eye Presidential Race

Evangelicals Eye Presidential Race

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National

Bill's Passage Means Little For Affordable Housing

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Bill's Passage Means Little For Affordable Housing

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Environment

Miss. River Oil Spill Hits Environment

Miss. River Oil Spill Hits Environment

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Research News

Beer-Drinking Tree Shrews: Sober As Judges

by Michelle Trudeau

Beer-Drinking Tree Shrews: Sober As Judges

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Election 2008: Issues

McCain, Obama Offer Dueling Education Plans

by Larry Abramson

McCain, Obama Offer Dueling Education Plans

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This I Believe

Courage Comes With Practice

by Theresa MacPhail

Courage Comes With Practice

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Political Turmoil In Pakistan

Bush Meets With Pakistan's Leader

by Michele Kelemen

Bush Meets With Pakistan's Leader

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Music Interviews

Guillermo Klein And His Band Of Devotees

by Tom Vitale

Guillermo Klein And His Band Of Devotees

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