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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.

Molly Ivins Dies at 62 After Bout with Breast Cancer

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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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Wolfowitz's Socks and More Amazing Tales

Last weekend, Paul Wolfowitz, the current head of the World Bank, removed his shoes before entering a mosque in western Turkey, and revealed his two big toes sticking out of a dark pair of socks. Guest Eric Dezenhall, CEO of a crisis management firm, talks about other stories of embarrassing gaffes made in public.

Wolfowitz's Socks and More Amazing Tales

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Research News

Study Finds Key to Hallucinogenic Response

People have been taking hallucinogenic drugs for thousands of years. Now scientists think they've figured out a key mechanism that allows tiny amounts of substances like LSD to have a powerful effect on the brain.

Study Finds Key to Hallucinogenic Response

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Analysis

Analysis

New Leaders in Congress Show Some Old Tricks

Before they took over the House of Representatives, Democrats promised to run a very different show than Republicans. But as the House takes up the continuing resolution — which will fund most of the federal government through the fiscal year — the new party in power is freezing out the old.

New Leaders in Congress Show Some Old Tricks

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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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Law

PBS Launches Documentary on U.S. Supreme Court

The PBS documentary series The Supreme Court presents a detailed view of how the nation's top court has helped to shape American history. Law professor Jeffrey Rosen has written a book to complement the series, which begins tonight.

PBS Launches Documentary on U.S. Supreme Court

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Politics

Second by Law: New Hampshire's Primary

In New Hampshire, it's more than a tradition to hold the nation's first presidential primary; it's the law. Since 1975, New Hampshire's secretary of state has been required to set a date for the primary that comes before any other contests. Iowa is the sole exception.

Second by Law: New Hampshire's Primary

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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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