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News & Notes for September 20, 2007

Maj. Gen. Gaskin on the State of Iraq

Maj. Gen. Gaskin on the State of Iraq

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Thousands Rally for the "Jena 6"

Thousands Rally for the "Jena 6"

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Segregation Growing in American Schools

Segregation Growing in American Schools

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What's the Impact of School Segregation?

What's the Impact of School Segregation?

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Examining the Psychology of Rape

Examining the Psychology of Rape

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Responding to Your Letters

Responding to Your Letters

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News & Notes for September 19, 2007

Clinton Healthcare Plan a GOP Target

Clinton Healthcare Plan a GOP Target

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Jena 6 Coverage Grows Online

Jena 6 Coverage Grows Online

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Bloggers' Roundtable: Too Much O.J.?

Bloggers' Roundtable: Too Much O.J.?

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Coltrane's Home Now a Historical Site

Coltrane's Home Now a Historical Site

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Inspired by a Child's Bravery

Inspired by a Child's Bravery

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Leaving Is on His Mind

Leaving Is on His Mind

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News & Notes for September 18, 2007

Philadelphia Asks Men to Patrol Streets

Philadelphia Asks Men to Patrol Streets

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Safeguarding Hometown Security

Safeguarding Hometown Security

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Africa Update: Severe Flooding Hits Africa

Africa Update: Severe Flooding Hits Africa

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Film Depicts Rape as Weapon of War

Film Depicts Rape as Weapon of War

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Fake News Show in Real War Zone

Fake News Show in Real War Zone

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Hendryx Stays True to Her Experimental Roots

Hendryx Stays True to Her Experimental Roots

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StoryCorps Griot: A First Love

StoryCorps Griot: A First Love

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News & Notes for September 17, 2007

"Jena 6" Teen Has Verdict Vacated

"Jena 6" Teen Has Verdict Vacated

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Patience Urged in W.Va. Torture Case

Patience Urged in W.Va. Torture Case

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Desperate for a Grade-A Education

Desperate for a Grade-A Education

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Inside O.J. Simpson's Latest Legal Run-In

Inside O.J. Simpson's Latest Legal Run-In

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A Recession on the Way?

A Recession on the Way?

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News & Notes for September 14, 2007

Reporters' Roundtable: Iraq, Sept. 11 Recollections

Reporters' Roundtable: Iraq, Sept. 11 Recollections

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Will 50 Cent Retire?

Will 50 Cent Retire?

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YouTube Finds Rapper on the Rise

YouTube Finds Rapper on the Rise

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Jackie's Legend Lives on Through Education

Jackie's Legend Lives on Through Education

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Pink Martini: The United Nations of Music

Pink Martini: The United Nations of Music

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Snapshots: Southern Culture Shock

Snapshots: Southern Culture Shock

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