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Sunday

Reclusive Philanthropist Steps into Spotlight

Once hailed as one of the richest men alive, Chuck Feeney transferred his billions to a foundation, which is giving it all away. The reclusive founder of the world's largest duty-free retail chain flew under the radar for years. But at 76, he's stepping into the spotlight.

Reclusive Philanthropist Steps into Spotlight

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Politics

Democrats Unable to Overcome GOP on Iraq Plans

September was supposed to be a turning point in congressional Democrats' push for a change of course in Iraq. But their Republican counterparts have stuck with the president in the days following a progress report from Gen. David Petraeus.

Democrats Unable to Overcome GOP on Iraq Plans

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Politics

Michigan Struggles to Avoid Shutdown

State legislators in Michigan are scrambling to eliminate a budget deficit to avoid a shutdown of much of the state's government on Monday. Lawmakers have been meeting throughout the weekend.

Michigan Struggles to Avoid Shutdown

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Politics

Alaska Senator Pushes Through Ferry Project

Intense public pressure ended plans for the infamous "bridge to nowhere," a congressional project championed by Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens that would have served only a few people in Alaska. But it seems Stevens had an alternate plan: a ferry that will cost $84 million.

Alaska Senator Pushes Through Ferry Project

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World

Organization Tries to Get Laptops to Third World

Engineers have figured out a way to create $100 laptops for children in the developing world. Now, the challenge is how to get the computers into the hands of the children after a few world leaders changed their minds about orders for a million of the machines apiece.

Organization Tries to Get Laptops to Third World

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World

U.N. Envoy Meets with Myanmar Leaders

U.N. envoy Ibrahim Gambari spent the weekend in Myanmar, in an effort to find a peaceful solution to the military government's crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. He met with detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Sunday and separately, with Burmese military rulers.

U.N. Envoy Meets with Myanmar Leaders

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Law

Previewing the Supreme Court's New Session

The Supreme Court returns to session on Monday. Among the cases on the docket: a test of the chemical cocktail used in lethal executions. The court's return coincides with the publication of Justice Clarence Thomas' new memoir.

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Politics

GOP Lawmakers Fear Backlash from SCHIP Veto

This week, President Bush is expected to veto legislation that would add $35 billion to the State Children's Health Insurance Program. That's causing problems for vulnerable Republicans in Congress, who fear being on the wrong side of a popular issue.

GOP Lawmakers Fear Backlash from SCHIP Veto

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World

Ukraine Holds Critical Parliamentary Vote

Ukrainians head to the polls Sunday to vote for a new parliament in elections they hope will break years of political crisis. The leaders of the country's Orange Revolution say they want to reunite after bitter infighting split them apart. But whether their side will win is still unclear.

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Saturday

Education

New Hampshire Split Over High School Cheating

A small town in New Hampshire is coming to grips with a scandal at the public high school. Nine students face criminal charges for allegedly breaking into a classroom and stealing advance copies of final exams.

New Hampshire Split Over High School Cheating

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Books

Justice Clarence Thomas' Memoir Unveils Bitterness

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' autobiography hits bookstores Oct. 1, coinciding with the court's new term. He received a $1.5 million advance for the memoir. He offers vivid, and at times, seething details about events surrounding his nomination.

Justice Clarence Thomas' Memoir Unveils Bitterness

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Election 2008

Giuliani Supporter Admits Funding Calif. Referendum

A top fundraiser for presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani admits he was the financial backer of a controversial California ballot measure that could have tilted the presidential election in Giuliani's favor.

Giuliani Supporter Admits Funding Calif. Referendum

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Race

Black Students Face Harsher Discipline

Government data shows black students face much harsher discipline and are put out of school more often than any other ethnic group for similar offenses. Chicago Tribune reporter Howard Witt analyzes the report.

Black Students Face Harsher Discipline

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Books

Clarence Thomas Book Portrays a Tortured Soul

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's new autobiography has just been published. Titled My Grandfather's Son, it covers his life up to his swearing in as a member of the high court.

Clarence Thomas Book Portrays a Tortured Soul

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World

Police Break up Protest by Lawyers in Pakistan

Lawyers opposed to Gen. Pervez Musharraf's candidacy in next week's presidential election engaged in running battles with police Saturday in Islamabad.

Police Break up Protest by Lawyers in Pakistan

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