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Tests And Tales Of Becoming A U.S. Citizen

Hector Colon (left) and Victor Duran, both of the Dominican Republic, wave American flags after being sworn in during a naturalization ceremony in Atlanta on Tuesday. David Goldman/AP hide caption

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Tests And Tales Of Becoming A U.S. Citizen

Swearing-in ceremonies for new citizens are traditional on Independence Day in America. What does U.S. citizenship mean to those who choose to naturalize?

Celebrating A Star-Spangled Anthem ... That's Really Hard To Sing

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Celebrating A Star-Spangled Anthem ... That's Really Hard To Sing

Celebrating A Star-Spangled Anthem ... That's Really Hard To Sing

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Safety Changes Are Small Comfort When Oil Trains Pass

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Safety Changes Are Small Comfort When Oil Trains Pass

Safety Changes Are Small Comfort When Oil Trains Pass

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Tests And Tales Of Becoming A U.S. Citizen

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Tests And Tales Of Becoming A U.S. Citizen

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Tests And Tales Of Becoming A U.S. Citizen

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Graffiti Artist Sprays Brazil's Turmoil Across Its City Walls

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Graffiti Artist Sprays Brazil's Turmoil Across Its City Walls

Graffiti Artist Sprays Brazil's Turmoil Across Its City Walls

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Chicago Students Enroll As Boys, And Graduate As College-Bound Men

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Chicago Students Enroll As Boys, And Graduate As College-Bound Men

Chicago Students Enroll As Boys, And Graduate As College-Bound Men

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From Axes To Razors, The Stuff That Makes You Feel Manly

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From Axes To Razors, The Stuff That Makes You Feel Manly

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From Axes To Razors, The Stuff That Makes You Feel Manly

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As A Husband Becomes Caregiver To His Wife, A Marriage Evolves

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As A Husband Becomes Caregiver To His Wife, A Marriage Evolves

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As A Husband Becomes Caregiver To His Wife, A Marriage Evolves

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