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California, U.K. Enter Global Warming Pact

California and Great Britain agree to become partners in the fight against global warming. The deal was sealed at the port of Long Beach, where British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger promised to share clean-air technology and research.

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Young People and the Media

For Toddlers, a World Laden with Advertising

For many weary parents of preschoolers, television can be a godsend. And some of the programming might even be educational. But some experts say that even the most positive children's television can carry messages that aren't good for children.

For Toddlers, a World Laden with Advertising

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Unease in Chechnya

Chechnya Rebuilds Amid Atmosphere of Fear

After more than a decade of destruction, the Russian region of Chechnya is now being rebuilt. The new signs of stability are welcome to most Chechens, but human rights groups say the region's pro-Moscow government is using fear and corruption to govern a traumatized population.

Chechnya Rebuilds Amid Atmosphere of Fear

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Education

A Georgia District's Schoolkids Are Back in Class

Many students around the country still have weeks left of vacation, but for students in Rockdale County, Ga., the school year began today. The early start is part of a trend of shortened summer breaks in some pockets of the country. Susanna Capelouto of Georgia Public Broadcasting reports.

A Georgia District's Schoolkids Are Back in Class

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National

The Health Legacy of a Heat Wave

Heat waves like the one currently sweeping the nation have an impact on public health, especially among the poor and elderly. Michele Norris talks with Eric Klinenberg, author of Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago.

The Health Legacy of a Heat Wave

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Culture

Gibson Apologizes for Outburst After Arrest

Actor Mel Gibson has issued an apology for remarks he reportedly made after being arrested for driving under the influence early Friday. The arresting officer reported that Gibson unleashed an anti-Semitic rant and attempted to flee the scene.

Gibson Apologizes for Outburst After Arrest

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Middle East

International Aid Groups Rush to Lebanon

The United Nations and other aid agencies scramble to dispatch supplies to southern Lebanon, during what Israel says will be a 48-hour pause in airstrikes. The French and Iranian foreign ministers travel to Beirut, both voicing support for an immediate cease-fire -- and outrage over an Israeli attack that killed more than 50 civilians.

International Aid Groups Rush to Lebanon

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World

U.S. Hands Part of Afghanistan to NATO Control

With a symbolic changing of flags, the command of troops in southern Afghanistan shifted from United States to NATO control Monday. NATO will now lead forces from 37 countries in six southern Afghan provinces. The area has seen the worst fighting since the Taliban was overthrown in 2001.

U.S. Hands Part of Afghanistan to NATO Control

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Middle East

Olmert: 'No Cease-Fire' Until Security Assured

Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says there will be "no cease-fire" until the threat of Hezbollah attacks is removed. Israel launches new airstrikes in south Lebanon, despite an agreement to suspend air attacks for 48 hours.

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National

Census Bureau Adopts GPS to Find American Homes

If the budget allows, the Census Bureau will be out with GPS devices in 2009 to pinpoint every American dwelling. The collected data is confidential, but some private companies might challenge that law.

Census Bureau Adopts GPS to Find American Homes

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World

NATO Takes Charge in Southern Afghanistan

NATO forces take control of security forces in southern Afghanistan, which has been plagued by terrorism and violence. A U.S.-led coalition had previously controlled the area. Some 8,500 troops will be in the area when the NATO contingent is at full force.

NATO Takes Charge in Southern Afghanistan

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Photo Op: An Occasional Series

A Lyrical, Multimedia 'Journey Through Time'

A multimedia project by acclaimed photographer Frans Lanting, featuring an original orchestral score by composer Philip Glass, tells the compelling story of life from its earliest beginnings on Earth to the explosion of diveristy of species today.

A Lyrical, Multimedia 'Journey Through Time'

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The Impact of War

After Afghanistan: Amputee Rebuilds Life in America

Army Sgt. Tim Brumley says he had expected things to be pretty quiet in Afghanistan, where he was deployed last year after 10 months in Iraq. But he ended up losing his foot after being wounded in a major firefight with the Taliban.

After Afghanistan: Amputee Rebuilds Life in America

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Space

Search Is on for Original Apollo 11 Footage

The first moon landing was broadcast around the world. But very few people saw the best-quality tape -- and they could be the only ones to see this footage if the original tapes are not found. A group of retirees has made it their mission to search for the missing Apollo 11 tapes.

Search Is on for Original Apollo 11 Footage

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Photo Op

Visions of Two Lebanons

Photos from an American freelancer living in Beirut capture how the war between Hezbollah and Israel is affecting the largely Christian north and the Muslim south in very different ways — and also how the tragedy links both sides.

Visions of Two Lebanons

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