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The Challenge of Policing Iraq

Competent Police Force is Key to Iraq Peace

by Steve Inskeep

Competent Police Force is Key to Iraq Peace

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Middle East

Experts Question U.S. Policy on Hamas

by Mike Shuster

Experts Question U.S. Policy on Hamas

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Law

Zacarias Moussaoui Requests a New Trial

by Laura Sullivan

Zacarias Moussaoui Requests a New Trial

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Law

Victims' Families Testify at Band Manager Sentencing

Victims' Families Testify at Band Manager Sentencing

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The Future of Fuel

Gulf Energy Purveyors Get Second Wind

by Christopher Joyce

Gulf Energy Purveyors Get Second Wind

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Business

Businesses Await U.S. Report on Chinese Currency

by Adam Davidson

Businesses Await U.S. Report on Chinese Currency

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Your Money

Drivers Are Parking the SUV in Favor of a Scooter

by Melissa Jaeger-Miller

Drivers Are Parking the SUV in Favor of a Scooter

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National

Questions Still Hover Over Wiretapping Program

by Mary Louise Kelly

Questions Still Hover Over Wiretapping Program

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National

Next CIA Director Faces Plenty of Challenges

Next CIA Director Faces Plenty of Challenges

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World

Mexican Migrants Leave Kids, Problems Back Home

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Mexican Migrants Leave Kids, Problems Back Home

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Research News

Study Questions Safety of Estrogen Therapy

by Allison Aubrey

Study Questions Safety of Estrogen Therapy

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Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

Rice Downplays Letter from Iran's President

by Renee Montagne , Michele Kelemen

Rice Downplays Letter from Iran's President

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The Challenge of Policing Iraq

U.S. General Sees Progress in Training Iraqi Police

U.S. General Sees Progress in Training Iraqi Police

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Pop Culture

Warhol-Signed Soup Can: Art or Memento?

by Kitty Eisele

Warhol-Signed Soup Can: Art or Memento?

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National

Blaine Fails to Reach Underwater Record

Blaine Fails to Reach Underwater Record

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National

Violence Can't Keep Couple from Marrying

Violence Can't Keep Couple from Marrying

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