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Readings from the Declaration of Independence

Readings from the Declaration of Independence

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This I Believe

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

by Andrew Sullivan

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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Religion

United Church of Christ Votes on Gay Marriage

by Jason DeRose

United Church of Christ Votes on Gay Marriage

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Space

NASA Space Probe Reaches Comet

by David Kestenbaum

NASA Space Probe Reaches Comet

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Views of the Economy from Ohio Swing Voters

by Robert Smith

Views of the Economy from Ohio Swing Voters

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Analysis

Justice O'Connor's Complex Jurisprudence

by Douglas Kmiec

Justice O'Connor's Complex Jurisprudence

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Business

Qualcomm Founder's Son to Assume Control of Company

by Scott Horsley

Qualcomm Founder's Son to Assume Control of Company

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National

Increasingly, U.S. Fireworks Come from Overseas

by Renee Montagne

Increasingly, U.S. Fireworks Come from Overseas

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Analysis

Looking Ahead to a Post-O'Connor Court

by Cokie Roberts

Looking Ahead to a Post-O'Connor Court

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Middle East

Syrian Authorities Crack Down on Democracy Group

by Deborah Amos

Syrian Authorities Crack Down on Democracy Group

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National

Military Academy Applications Down from Last Year

by Anthony Brooks

Military Academy Applications Down from Last Year

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Analysis

Two Three-Time Winners at Wimbledon

by John Feinstein

Two Three-Time Winners at Wimbledon

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National

Needle Exchange Programs Blocked in New Jersey

by Nancy Solomon

Needle Exchange Programs Blocked in New Jersey

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Obituaries

Earth Day Founder Gaylord Nelson Dies

by Chuck Quirmbach

Earth Day Founder Gaylord Nelson Dies

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The Fourth of July

'The American Revelation' Defines a Nation's Spirit

'The American Revelation' Defines a Nation's Spirit

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