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February 27, 2004

Haiti Rebels Close in on Capital

Rebels take another town in Haiti and close in on Port au Prince. President Aristide’s government seems to be losing the support of two key allies, the U.S. and France.

Scalia Scandal

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New reports surface that Justice Scalia went hunting with Kansas officials and lawyers involved in cases before the high court.

French Anti-Semitism

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A journalist details a rise in French anti-Semitism and how it’s reshaping the Jewish community there.

Church Report Criticizes Bishops

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A report about the abuse of children by Catholic priests in the United States is critical of bishops for failing to stop the abuse. The report says the leaders’ performance were “shameful to the church.”

Springfield Bishop Faces Abuse Allegations

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New allegations surface about abuse by the former bishop of Springfield, MA.

Smith and Wesson ChairMan Resigns

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The Chairman of the Smith and Wesson company resigned after it was revealed that he was once an armed robber.

The Passion of the Christ

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We review the Mel Gibson film, “The Passion of the Christ.”

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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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