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American History
American History Series: John Adams Is Elected Nation's Second President
Jackie Cochran Traveled With the Wind and Stars
American History Series: How a Dispute Helped Lead to Party System
American Life
For Jenna Bush, a Texas Wedding Beats a White House Ceremony
Beyond Country Roads: Exploring the Wild and Wonderful of West Virginia
Greg Mortenson Builds Schools, and Hope, in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Arts & Entertainment
Isaac Stern, 1920 - 2001: One of the Most Honored Musicians in the World
Charlton Heston, 1923-2008: An Actor Famous for Playing Heroic Roles
Five Building Designers Who Are Redefining Modern Architecture
Disasters and Accidents
UN Seeks $187 Million in Aid for the Victims of Cyclone in Burma
Economy
Honey Bee Losses Still a Problem in US
Why Oil Continues Its Climb
Using Charcoal to Make Soil Into Black Gold
Education
From Forester to National Teacher of the Year
Applicants Ask Colleges: Why Should I Accept You?
Your Reaction to the Idea of Paying Students
Environment
At the Indiana Dunes, the Hills Are Alive With the Music of the Sand
Seven Win Goldman Environmental Prize
Health & Medicine
Secret of DEET Could Lead to New Insect Products
How to Do Hands-Only CPR
Deaths in Blood-Thinner Patients Bring Calls for Answers
Human Interest
Bella Abzug, 1920-1998: Activist for Women¡¦s Rights Was Known for Her Large Hats and Strong Opinions
Human Rights and Law
40th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr¡¦s Death
Young Tibetans, Tired of Calls for Nonviolence, Want More Action
Politics
Coming Down to the Finish Line for a Race That Is About to Begin
Pennsylvania Win Helps Clinton Raise Millions, Adds to Obama Questions
Religion
Pope Says World Must Intervene If Nations Do Not Protect Human Rights
Science & Technology
Museum Aims to Keep African Archeological Treasures in Africa
Science Talent Searches: One Way to Earn Money to Go to College
Curriki.org: A Place for Teachers to Share Materials
Sports
Lou Gehrig, 1903-1941: The Great Baseball Player Considered Himself 'The Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth'
War and Conflict
Terrorism Deaths Rose in 2007, Including a Big Jump in Pakistan
Bush Gives General 'All the Time He Needs' to Decide on Iraq Troop Reductions
World Issues
Learning Words, Donating Rice
World Food Crisis Could Push Millions of People Into Poverty
Five Women Honored in Washington for Global Leadership
