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Obituaries

Molly Ivins Dies at 62 After Bout with Breast Cancer

Syndicated columnist and best-selling author Molly Ivins has died of breast cancer at the age of 62. As editor of the Texas Observer during the 1970s, Ivins became famous for her biting wit. Her book about President Bush was titled Shrub.

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National

Los Angeles Cracks Down on Gangs, Once Again

After years of wrangling with the issue, Los Angeles is launching new strategies for combating violent street gangs, with help from the federal government. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has a message for gang leaders: "We're coming with everything we have. And we're putting you out of business."

Los Angeles Cracks Down on Gangs, Once Again

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Media

Misconstrued Publicity Stunt Shuts Down Boston

Commuters were re-routed and terrorism fears rose in Boston when a publicity stunt for the cable TV show Aqua Teen Hunger Force went wrong. Authorities shut down roads and a part of the Charles River, fearing "suspicious" objects.

Misconstrued Publicity Stunt Shuts Down Boston

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National

Rally Urges Funds for Ailing Ground Zero Responders

The son of one worker who died last week is seeking a personal meeting with Mr. Bush. The Bush administration has just announced that it will propose more funding for health programs for Sept. 11 first responders in this year's budget.

Rally Urges Funds for Ailing Ground Zero Responders

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World

German Court Orders Arrests in Rendition Case

A German court issues arrest warrants for 13 people who are believed to be CIA agents or contract employees. Those named were allegedly involved in kidnapping a German citizen three years ago and taking him against his will to Afghanistan for questioning.

German Court Orders Arrests in Rendition Case

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Politics

On Wall Street, Bush Declares Economy Healthy

President Bush visits the Wall Street economic hub, where he shook hands on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The president said that healthy macro-economic numbers are a tribute to his tax-cutting programs.

On Wall Street, Bush Declares Economy Healthy

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The Lewis Libby Case

Reporter Says Libby, Rove Told Him of Plame's Work

At the Lewis Libby trial in Washington, D.C., a second journalist testifies under subpoena about conversations with his secret sources. One of those sources was Libby. Another was Bush aide Karl Rove. The reporter, Time magazine's Matt Cooper, said he talked with both Libby and Rove about the identity of undercover CIA operative Valerie Plame.

Reporter Says Libby, Rove Told Him of Plame's Work

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Politics

California Considers Moving Primary to February

California is thinking about moving its June presidential primary to Feb. 5, so that voters in the Golden State will have more say in picking the nominees. The national impact could be enormous. But critics say it could result in a candidate that hasn't really been tested.

California Considers Moving Primary to February

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Your Money

Miami's Condo Developers Adapt to Oversupply

Miami's market for condominiums has been a frenzy of buying and building. But now that it has cooled a bit, developers are learning how to move the units by new means.

Miami's Condo Developers Adapt to Oversupply

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Law

Attorney General Promises to Detail Spying Program

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales tells Congress that he will hand over some legal documents describing the Bush administration's domestic surveillance program. The pledge ends a two-week standoff between Congress and the White House.

Attorney General Promises to Detail Spying Program

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National

Sen. Dodd: Troop Increase Continues 'Failed Policy'

Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT) says President Bush's plan to increase troops in Iraq is a "continuation of a failed policy." Dodd, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008, discusses the Iraq war and his presidential aspirations.

Sen. Dodd: Troop Increase Continues 'Failed Policy'

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National

Judge to Rule on N.H. Drug-Marketing Law

In New Hampshire this week, a federal judge will rule on a new state law restricting how pharmaceutical companies can market drugs to doctors. The law's goal is to control rising prescription drug costs.

Judge to Rule on N.H. Drug-Marketing Law

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Day to Day

South Dakota to Consider Revised Ban on Abortion

South Dakota voters rejected a ban on abortions last November. Now, a bipartisan group of lawmakers plans to introduce a modified version of the ban that would make exceptions for rape, incest and the health of the pregnant woman.

South Dakota to Consider Revised Ban on Abortion

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World

Britain Arrests Nine Terror Suspects

Nine men allegedly involved in a kidnapping and murder plot have been arrested in England. Authorities have not released many details, but sources have reported that the plan was to kidnap, torture and behead a British Muslim soldier.

Britain Arrests Nine Terror Suspects

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Economy

Economy Shows Solid Growth at End of 2006

The government's latest figures on the economy show that the gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006, a stronger showing than many analysts had expected.

Economy Shows Solid Growth at End of 2006

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