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Food

U.S. Growers Say China's Grip on Garlic Stinks

With more than a billion mouths of its own to feed, China has not been a major exporter of human food to the U.S. But one item in the grocery store that is likely to come from China is garlic. That's worrisome to the California town that has become synonymous with the pungent plant.

U.S. Growers Say China's Grip on Garlic Stinks

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National

U.S. Diplomat Gets 'Constructive Dissent' Award

When Michael Zorick was a U.S. diplomat based in Nairobi, Kenya, he sent word back home that it was a mistake to fund warlords in Somalia. Now, he is getting the "Constructive Dissent" award given out by the U.S. State Department's professional union.

U.S. Diplomat Gets 'Constructive Dissent' Award

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World

Vehicle Rams Glasgow Airport, Britain on High Alert

Scotland's largest airport grounded all flights Saturday after two men rammed a flaming vehicle into the main terminal. This comes just one day after authorities thwarted two potential bombings in London.

Vehicle Rams Glasgow Airport, Britain on High Alert

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Education

Court Ruling Ends Era of School Desegregation

This week, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that bans the use of race as a factor in assigning students to public schools. It is the end of an era. Since 1954, schools across the country have been under court orders to desegregate.

Court Ruling Ends Era of School Desegregation

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National

Intelligence Post Seen as Thankless Job

The number two job in U.S. intelligence has been vacant for more than a year. In that time, a number of candidates have been approached, but there is still no word of an announcement. Intelligence watchers say the perception that it is a thankless job may be the reason for the delay.

Intelligence Post Seen as Thankless Job

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Environment

Scientists Use Elephant Seals to Monitor Oceans

Elephant seals live at sea for months at a time, diving several thousand feet below the surface and swimming from northern California to Russia and back again. Now, the amazing creatures are being recruited by scientists.

Scientists Use Elephant Seals to Monitor Oceans

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Economy

Group Working on Plan for Cell Phone Banking

In developing parts of the world, cell phone usage is increasing rapidly, but there are still many people who do not have bank accounts. A group associated with the World Bank is developing a system that will allow poor people to use their cell phones to save and transfer money.

Group Working on Plan for Cell Phone Banking

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National

Delays Plague Homeland Security ID Project

The Department of Homeland Security was supposed to issue secure identification cards for workers at 10 seaports by July 1. But officials now say cards will not be available until the fall.

Delays Plague Homeland Security ID Project

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World

Putin and Bush Look to Lower Tensions with Meeting

When Russian President Vladimir Putin visits President Bush at the Bush family summer home in Maine this weekend, they will try to revive some of the personal rapport the two seemed to have early in their relationship.

Putin and Bush Look to Lower Tensions with Meeting

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Detainees at Guantanamo Bay

Court Case Could Have Big Impact on Detainees

The Supreme Court's surprise decision this week to hear another case involving the rights of Guantanamo Bay detainees could have a profound impact on hundreds of prisoners there, and for U.S. policy on detaining enemy combatants.

Court Case Could Have Big Impact on Detainees

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Law

The Supreme Court Shifts Direction

The Supreme Court wrapped up its term this week with a bang that pleased many conservatives. The court delivered decisions that limit voluntary school desegregation plans, curb student free speech rights and struck down a key provision of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law.

The Supreme Court Shifts Direction

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World

British Police Pursue Leads in Foiled Bombings

British police stepped up patrols in London on Saturday after the discovery a day earlier of two car bombs packed with gasoline, propane and nails in the West End theater district.

British Police Pursue Leads in Foiled Bombings

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Environment

Bald Eagles Viewed Differently in Alaska

The bald eagle was taken off the threatened species list this week. In Alaska, bald eagles outnumber people in some places, and are not viewed with the respect they get in the continental United States.

Bald Eagles Viewed Differently in Alaska

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