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Corruption Ignored, Deplored In Afghanistan

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Brhaspati Hafez Modir & Zaman 8

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Rahu Hafez Modir & Zaman 8

Books

McMurtry's 'Literary Life': Not Simple, But Practical

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Theme music from "Hud" Elmer Bernstein

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Pick Up the Phone The Notwist

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Asia

Verdict For Chinese Dissident Expected Friday

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Verdict For Chinese Dissident Expected Friday

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Xiao Yue Er Gao (High Little Moon) Wu Man

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Jiu Kuang (Wine Mad) Yao Bingyan

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'American Idol' And The Making Of A Star

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The Decade In Music: '00s

'American Idol' And The Making Of A Star

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'American Idol' And The Making Of A Star

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Chanel

Art & Design

31 Rue Cambon: Coco Chanel's Fabulous Paris Flat

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31 Rue Cambon: Coco Chanel's Fabulous Paris Flat

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Infra 5 Max Richter

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memoire d'anna Jacques Pellarin

Business

Ford Moves Closer To Selling Volvo Unit

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Economy

Report: November New Home Sales Are Higher

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Report: November New Home Sales Are Higher

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Business

Silk Scarves Combat Sex Trade

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Silk Scarves Combat Sex Trade

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Business

Tinsel Sales Glitter This Holiday

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Ding Dong Merrily on High Canadian Brass

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Silver Bells Canadian Brass

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On Health Bill, Reid Proves The Ultimate Deal Maker

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Tracking The Overhaul

On Health Bill, Reid Proves The Ultimate Deal Maker

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On Health Bill, Reid Proves The Ultimate Deal Maker

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World

Penalties Imposed For Soldiers Who Get Pregnant

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Penalties Imposed For Soldiers Who Get Pregnant

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Lost Take Dosh

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Um, Circles and Squares Dosh

Secret Santa's Legacy Lives On

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Secret Santa's Legacy Lives On

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Media

Liz Smith Recalls When Gossip Columns Ruled

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Remembrances

Actor Known For Nerdy Roles Dies At 91

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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear [Instrumental] Various Artists

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Performing Arts

'Black Nativity' Shepherds Sing Michael Jackson Songs

by Lisa Morehouse

'Black Nativity' Shepherds Sing Michael Jackson Songs

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May The Lord God Bless You Real Good The Lorainne Hansberry Theater

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Business

Flying For The Holidays? Pack Light, Bring Cash

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Flying For The Holidays? Pack Light, Bring Cash

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FAA Looks To Technology To Train Air Controllers

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National

FAA Looks To Technology To Train Air Controllers

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FAA Looks To Technology To Train Air Controllers

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Circuits and Clay Bookmobile

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Ellens Gesang III ("Ave Maria"), song for voice & piano, D. 839 (Op. 52 Eaken Piano Trio

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Television

When Reality TV Intrudes Into Real Life

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Sweetness And Light

Peyton Manning Makes The Cut As TV Pitchman

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Peyton Manning Makes The Cut As TV Pitchman

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Joy to the World Skafish

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You Go To My Head Kurt Rosenwinkel Trio

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Diversions

Kazakhstan's President Touts Extreme Weather

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Diversions

Snowed-In Shoppers Spend Night At Store

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