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June 30, 2005

Gaza Withdrawal

Israel is moving ahead with it’s settlement withdrawal plan, despite protests from settlers.

Overseas Adoptions

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Some countries have shut down their overseas adoption programs, stranding many kids in orphanages.

Time Will Turn Over Reporter’s Notes to Grand Jury

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The grand jury wants the notes for its investigation of who leaked the name of a CIA undercover agent to the media.

Armstrong Goes for Seven

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Only a Game’s Bill Littlefield talks about the chances of six time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, who’s going for number seven this weekend.

Books for the Beach

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Steve Almond has his picks for light but not vapid summertime reading.

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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Musician John Fullbright at Here & Now studios at WBUR in Boston. (Jesse Costa/Here & Now)

Okemah, Okla., is the birthplace of folk legend Woody Guthrie. It’s also the hometown of singer-songwriter John Fullbright, who at just 24, is already being compared with folk great Townes Van Zandt.

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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Florida's linebacker Michael Taylor (15) gets a hand full of jersey as he tries to bring down Quinton Dunbar (1) during the first half of the Orange & Blue football game  in Gainesville, Fla. (AP)

Division one universities spend a lot on their sports programs, but only a handful make enough money from sports to stay in the black.

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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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