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July 9, 2003

Palestinian Leadership Experiences Setbacks

New strains within the Palestinian leadership threaten to derail the peace process.

Federal Workers Health Plan

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As Congress discusses Medicare, we’ll look at one group of American workers who need not worry about prescription drug coverage: retired federal workers.

The Kite Runner

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An Afghan-American novelist writes about the harsh realities of growing up in Afghanistan under the Taliban.

Airline Industry Hopes for Big Summer

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This is an important summer for many airlines. Are people flying enough to keep the airlines in business?

Smart Seats

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A new seat may be coming to passenger jets soon. It will turn off your reading light and could even measure your blood pressure.

Arizona Catfish

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The catfish is an endangered fish in Arizona and fires there threaten it even more.

Berry and Peach Cake

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Making the most of summer’s bounty, chef Kathy Gunst prepares a berry and peach cake.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Singer-songwriter Tom Rush. (Muffett/Flickr)

Ever since folk singer Tom Rush recorded his version of Murray McLauchlan’s “Child’s Song” about a young man leaving home, it’s become not only a concert staple for Rush but also a part of many graduation ceremonies.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Nurses Fatima Guillen, left, and Fran Wendt, right, give Kimberly Magdeleno, 4, a Tdap whooping cough booster shot, as she is held by her mother, Claudia Solorio, at a health clinic in Tacoma, Wash. (AP)

Health officials in Washington have declared a whooping cough epidemic, but the down economy isn’t helping treatment and vaccination efforts.

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Friday, May 11, 2012
Mark Zuckerberg

Some Wall Street investors were rankled when Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg showed up in his signature hoodie. They say it’s a sign of immaturity. But Business Insider CEO Henry Blodget says Zuckerberg has come into his own as CEO, and Facebook is a great buy for people who believe in Zuckerberg’s social mission.

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