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NASA Preps Shuttle for California Landing

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Iran Moves Ahead with Uranium Plans

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Iran Moves Ahead with Uranium Plans

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Who Has Gathered the Wind in His Fists?, for guitar James Piorkowski

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Flyin' Home Lionel Hampton and the Golden Men of Jazz

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The Impact of War

South, Midwest Drive Army Recruiting

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South, Midwest Drive Army Recruiting

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Width of the World Tin Hat Trio

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Width of the World Tin Hat Trio

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Education

Lessons of Florida's Pre-K Program

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Lessons of Florida's Pre-K Program

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Dawganova David Grisman Quintet

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Galapagos, Under Threat

Common Intruders Threaten Galapagos Species

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Common Intruders Threaten Galapagos Species

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Remembrances

John Johnson: A Pioneer's Passing

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John Johnson: A Pioneer's Passing

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Handful of Stars Russell Malone

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Well, You Needn't Frank Morgan & Rodney Kendrick Trio

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Economy

Increase in Short-Term Interest Rates Ahead

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Law

Wal-Mart Moves to Block Sex-Discrimination Case

by Sarah Varney

Wal-Mart Moves to Block Sex-Discrimination Case

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(i Still Am In Love With) a Girl Named Oli Logan Skelton

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El Manisero (The Peanut Vendor) Cuba L.A.

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The Mission of Space Shuttle Discovery

For Astronauts, Waiting Is the Hardest Part

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For Astronauts, Waiting Is the Hardest Part

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Middle East

Gaza Settlers Get Official Eviction Notices

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Gaza Settlers Get Official Eviction Notices

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Perpetual Dawn Ken Pedersen

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Politics

Critics: Energy Law Leaves Accounting Loopholes

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Critics: Energy Law Leaves Accounting Loopholes

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World

Canada Faces Decision on 'Daylight Savings'

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Canada Faces Decision on 'Daylight Savings'

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The Magic Box John Williams

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On the Road

Tennessee Co-Op Takes New Look at Education

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Tennessee Co-Op Takes New Look at Education

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News

Decisions Loom for Medicare, Birth Control

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Decisions Loom for Medicare, Birth Control

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Law

GOP Group Sues Tobacco for Medicare Costs

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GOP Group Sues Tobacco for Medicare Costs

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Blue Nude Reclining Tony Levin

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Cotton Tail Herbie Hancock

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The Impact of War

Soldier's Mother Holds Vigil Near Bush Ranch

by David Greene

Soldier's Mother Holds Vigil Near Bush Ranch

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The Impact of War

Ceremony Honors Fallen Ohio Marines

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Thanksgiving Craig Urquhart

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The Astronomer Craig Urquhart

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Shuttle Slows for Touchdown in California

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Shuttle Slows for Touchdown in California

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The Mission of Space Shuttle Discovery

Discovery Makes Safe Return to Earth

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Space

NASA Reviews Discovery Mission

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Commander Eileen Collins on Shuttle's Return

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Super Teller Takes Down Would Be Thief

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NYC Radio Station Smacked with Fine

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