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Monday

Sports

Djokovic, Sharapova Win Australian Open Tennis

Last week he knocked tennis superstar Roger Federer out of the Australian Open. Sunday, Novak Djokovic went on to win his first Grand Slam title. On the women's side, Maria Sharapova grabbed the crown.

Djokovic, Sharapova Win Australian Open Tennis

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Friday

Election 2008

Obama v. Clinton(s): Harsh Words

In the days leading to Saturday's Democratic primary in South Carolina, the battle between Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama has gotten nasty and personal, fueled in part by comments from former President Clinton.

Obama v. Clinton(s): Harsh Words

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Political Turmoil In Pakistan

Imran Khan Brings Anti-Musharraf Effort to U.S.

A former cricket star who leads one of Pakistan's minority parties spent time in Washington this week meeting with lawmakers and speaking out against U.S. support of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.

Imran Khan Brings Anti-Musharraf Effort to U.S.

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Thursday

World

U.S., Iraq Ponder Long-Term Treaty

The U.S. and Iraq are negotiating an arrangement that would permit U.S. forces to continue to operate in Iraq for many years — possibly decades. Critics says the Bush and Maliki governments are colluding on a deal that would require no legislative approval.

Guy Raz Explores Implications of the Talks

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Wednesday

Analysis

Easy Didn't Do It for Thompson Presidential Bid

Fred Thompson's withdrawal from the Republican presidential race ends a White House bid that never really took off. The former Tennessee senator's relaxed leadership style failed to ignite meaningful support from voters.

Easy Didn't Do It for Thompson Presidential Bid

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Middle East

Wall Breached, Palestinians Stream Into Egypt

After masked men destroyed much of a seven-mile-long wall that separated the Gaza Strip from the Egyptian town of Rafah, tens of thousands of Palestinians poured across the border. They are seeking supplies made scarce by an Israeli blockade of Gaza.

Wall Breached, Palestinians Stream Into Egypt

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Tuesday

Environment

White House May Go Beyond Stimulus Plan

Markets around the world have plunged since Friday, when President Bush proposed help for the U.S. economy. Now the White House says it won't rule out additional measures to strengthen the U.S. economy.

White House May Go Beyond Stimulus Plan

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Economy

Volatile Day for U.S. Markets

Anxiety over a potential U.S. recession is driving active trading, despite a dramatic move by the Federal Reserve to cut a key interest rate. It's a roller-coaster ride for the American financial sector.

Volatile Day for U.S. Markets

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Monday

Election 2008

Republicans Look Ahead to Florida

With the South Carolina and Nevada contests behind them, the Republican presidential candidates are turning their attention to Florida. But there still isn't a clear frontrunner in the race. Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Mitt Romney each have two wins. And Mike Huckabee is vowing to continue his bid for the country's highest office, while Rudy Giuliani also plans to make a stand in Florida.

Republicans Look Ahead to Florida

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World

Pakistani Military Launches Strikes

The Pakistani military launched a series of strikes against a pro-Taliban stronghold in a tribal region on its border with Afghanistan. One of the key targets is a Taliban leader who the Pakistani government says masterminded last month's assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto. This weekend, Pakistani authorities made the first significant arrests for the murder of Bhutto.

Pakistani Military Launches Strikes

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Technology

Surgery Trainees Warm Up Using Video Games

A study involving eight doctors in training showed trainee surgeons who played Nintendo Wii before going into a virtual surgery training test performed almost 50 percent better on the exam.

Surgery Trainees Warm Up Using Video Games

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National

Jena Demonstrations Planned

A white supremacist group in Jena, La., home of the Jena Six, plans to demonstrate Monday in opposition to the celebration of the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. They are also against the Jena Six, the black teenagers accused of beating a white schoolmate shortly after a noose was hung on a tree at their high school. Others may protest against the demonstrations.

Jena Demonstrations Planned

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Friday

Election 2008

Presidential Candidates Face Uncertain Economy

The economy is emerging as a big issue in the presidential campaign. Presidential contenders in both parties are touting their economic plans for reviving the ailing economy. Upcoming contests will be critical for some candidates.

Presidential Candidates Face Uncertain Economy

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