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Up Close: Tangled Roots Up Close: Tangled Roots When the black David Wilson met the white David Wilson, they discovered a shared past and a bright future. The good news about race in modern America.
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Should a Soccer Mom Go Back to Jail Must Read Should a Soccer Mom Go Back to Jail A woman escaped from prison at 20 and led a law-abiding life for the next 32 years. Should she be required to serve out her sentence?
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Political Blog: Loose Cannon Political Blog: Loose Cannon In his Loose Cannon blog, Carl Cannon examines the economic stimulus package and the Obama administration's first 100 days.
America's Dumbest Lawsuits America's Dumbest Lawsuits Have crybaby clients and lawyers led Lady Justice astray?
Extra Innings Extra Innings Major-League baseball player Dave Valle helps the impoverished start businesses in Dominican Republic.
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Business Growth Blog Business Growth Blog Dream about running your own business? Get insider tips from Nell Merlino, who's on a mission to help entrepreneurs succeed.
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Learn about the Make Mine A Million $ Business RACEEnter the RACE!
4 Ways of Looking at Rope 4 Ways of Looking at Rope Cords, cables, lines, and lassos, from high above Manhattan to the waters off Japan.
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Four Ways of Looking at IceFour Ways of Looking at ShoesFour Ways of Looking at Eggs
Heroes: In the Nick of Time Heroes: In the Nick of Time When his father got pinned under the family car, this pre-teen didn't think twice about jumping in a forklift and getting the car off his dad--saving his life.

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Not Your Mother's Jeans
Not Your Mother's Jeans
Lisa Rudes Sandel had a nasty run-in with a pair of jeans in a dressing room. Here's how it inspired a successful business.
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon
The actress talks about movies, motherhood, manners and morals.
America: Count on Us
America: Count on Us
From our earliest days, we've been known as a nation of helpers.
His Own Medicine
His Own Medicine
Dr. Eugene Alford had operated on thousands of patients. When an accident left him paralyzed, he learned about healing from the other side.
11-year-old Hero
11-year-old Hero
As Maddie McRae struggled to reach the shore after an icy plunge, she had only one thought: "I Have to Save My Family--Now."
Jungle Escape
Jungle Escape
Oscar Lizcano's eight-year nightmare and the story of an unlikely friendship.
Dreamers: Hunks of Junk
Dreamers: Hunks of Junk
Two college kids cart trash to make some cash--and end up creating an empire.
Top Chef: Paula Deen
Top Chef: Paula Deen
The secret behind Paula Deen's success? A down-home attitude, a warm laugh, and a whole lot of butter.
4 Ways of Looking at Eggs
4 Ways of Looking at Eggs
Egg-cellent ovals, from the White House lawn to a Paris auction house.
The Lottery
The Lottery
If your recession-survival plan includes buying scratch-off lottery tickets, you've got company.
Memos to President Obama
Memos to President Obama
We asked 18 leaders to offer President Obama their best advice.
Repaying His Service
Repaying His Service
After an enemy bullet left Staff Sergeant Matt Keil paralyzed, an army of volunteers found a way to repay his sacrifice.
Q&A with Rascal Flatt's Gary LeVox
Q&A; with Rascal Flatt's Gary LeVox
The band's lead singer talks about gospel, becoming a star, and staying a family man at heart.
Quick Study: Income Taxes
Quick Study: Income Taxes
Hard times mean a hard look at taxes—how much we pay, who skates through loopholes and more. Learn about the impact on your return.

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