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Sectarian Strife Fuels Gun Sales in Baghdad

More Iraqis than ever have been buying weapons, adding an unnerving level of firepower to the streets.

Labor Shortage in China May Lead to Trade Shift

Shortages at hundreds of factories have led experts to conclude that the economy is undergoing a profound change.

New York City Losing Blacks, Census Shows

New York City's black population declined for the first time since the draft riots during the Civil War.

Frist Revamps Image as He Looks to 2008
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Frist Revamps Image as He Looks to 2008

As Senator Bill Frist plots a possible 2008 presidential bid in his waning days as majority leader, he is walking a perilous path.

In Death of Bronx Charter School, a Wider Problem

Charter schools' greatest assets — freedom and flexibility — can allow operators to get in over their heads.

Prosecution of Midwife Casts Light on Home Births

A baby's death prompted charges against a midwife in Indiana, one of 10 states with laws restricting midwifery.

Merger Deal Is Reached With Lucent and Alcatel

Lucent and Alcatel say they reached an agreement to merge in $13.4 billion deal.


 

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