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World

Yanukovich Camp Grim

by Lawrence Sheets

less than 1 min

Yanukovich Camp Grim

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Hidden Kitchens: The Kitchen Sisters

More Stories from the 'Hidden Kitchens' Hotline

by The Kitchen Sisters

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More Stories from the 'Hidden Kitchens' Hotline

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Sports

Shaq, Kobe Showdown Set for Christmas Day

by Renee Montagne

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Shaq, Kobe Showdown Set for Christmas Day

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Analysis

Effects of Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Loom Large

by Renee Montagne

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Effects of Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Loom Large

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Culture

'Hotel Rwanda' Tackles Horror of Genocide

by Kenneth Turan

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'Hotel Rwanda' Tackles Horror of Genocide

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Your Money

Big Paycheck Jumps Unlikely

by Renee Montagne

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Big Paycheck Jumps Unlikely

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Claus, Inc.: The Business of Being Santa

by Scott Horsley

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Claus, Inc.: The Business of Being Santa

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World

Shady Dealer Got Iraq Contract

by Michele Kelemen

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Shady Dealer Got Iraq Contract

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World

Iraq Travel Ban Unpopular with Filipino Workers

by Michael Sullivan

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Iraq Travel Ban Unpopular with Filipino Workers

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Obituaries

Modesto, Calif., Mourns Marine Killed in Fallujah

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Modesto, Calif., Mourns Marine Killed in Fallujah

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'Morning Edition' Returns: No Holiday Feast in Space

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'Morning Edition' Returns: No Holiday Feast in Space

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The Impact of War

Amid Iraq Chaos, Voices of Military Chorale Echo

by Renee Montagne

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Amid Iraq Chaos, Voices of Military Chorale Echo

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Business

Foreign Shoppers See U.S. Stores as Bargain Bin

by Jim Zarroli

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Foreign Shoppers See U.S. Stores as Bargain Bin

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Immigrants' First American Christmas

Immigrants' American Christmas: Little Ethiopia

by Renee Montagne

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Immigrants' American Christmas: Little Ethiopia

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Christmas Has Long History as Day for Role Reversal

by Renee Montagne

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Christmas Has Long History as Day for Role Reversal

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David Sedaris

Sedaris Returns as Crumpet the Elf on NPR

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Sedaris Returns as Crumpet the Elf on NPR

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