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Friday

National

Denver Airport Is Home to Stranded Travelers

Travelers at Denver International Airport have been forced to make themselves at home in the airport after a snow storm shut it down, canceling nearly 2,000 flights.

Denver Airport Is Home to Stranded Travelers

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Your Money

Transfer Charitable Donations Directly from IRAs

Until the end of the year, some Americans can take advantage of a law that lets them donate money directly from their IRA without paying any tax on it. It's a pilot program, but an idea that's been around for years.

Transfer Charitable Donations Directly from IRAs

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World

Russia's Putin Makes Trip to Neighboring Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin makes his first visit to Ukraine in nearly two years. It's a sign that relations are warming between the two countries. Just last year Moscow shut off natural gas supplies to Ukraine during a bitter winter cold spell.

Russia's Putin Makes Trip to Neighboring Ukraine

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World

Turkmenistan Rudderless After President's Death

The death of Turkmenistan President Saparmurat Niyazov, also known as Turkmenbashi, or "Father of all Turkmen," leaves a power vacuum in an energy rich nation built around a cult of personality. Niyazov died at age 66, after more than two decades in power.

Turkmenistan Rudderless After President's Death

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Key Players in Iraq

Autonomy, Oil Money Underlie Kurdish Goals in Iraq

Iraq's Kurdish leaders, once fierce rivals, have been working together to achieve autonomy for their oil-rich northern region. But, for now, Jalal Talabani and Massoud Barzani realize they must work under a central Iraqi government.

Autonomy, Oil Money Underlie Kurdish Goals in Iraq

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Thursday

Key Players in Iraq

In the Minority, Iraq's Sunnis Lack Clear Leadership

Of all the major factions in Iraq, the Sunni minority is remarkable for its lack of an obvious leader. The Sunnis are split between those who are part of the political process and those who refuse to enter the process.

In the Minority, Iraq's Sunnis Lack Clear Leadership

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Wednesday

Politics

President Seeks to Increase the Size of the Military

President Bush holds a wide-ranging news conference in Washington at which he says he wants to increase the size of the U.S. military. The president also emphasized a willingness to work with the Democratic Congress to pass legislation the public wants.

President Seeks to Increase the Size of the Military

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Politics

President Considers Increasing Iraq Troop Levels

Robert Gates, the new secretary of defense, makes his first official visit to Iraq on the same day that a story in The Washington Post says President Bush is considering adding troops to the fight in Iraq.

President Considers Increasing Iraq Troop Levels

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Tuesday

Key Players in Iraq

Maliki's Ties to Sadr Complicate U.S. Mission in Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki came to power as a compromise candidate with the help of Muqtada al-Sadr, the radical anti-American cleric whose followers are behind much of the sectarian violence that continues to plague Iraq.

Maliki's Ties to Sadr Complicate U.S. Mission in Iraq

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Tuesday

Politics

Shift in Washington to Affect Emissions Debate

For most of the last six years, the government has rejected limits on carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants. But with Democrats taking over both houses in Congress, the dynamic is shifting.

Shift in Washington to Affect Emissions Debate

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Friday

Morning Edition

Mingle All the Way Through Holiday Parties

'Tis the season for parties. For many they're a joyful occasion. But for some they're a terrifying experience. You walk into the room. Then what? Have no fear. Learn conversation-survival techniques from a mingling maven.

Mingle All the Way Through Holiday Parties

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Thursday

Bipartisan Study Group Releases Its Plan for Iraq

Iran Reacts to the Iraq Study Group Report

Reaction in Iran to the Iraq Study Group report has been one of mild satisfaction. Analysts in Iran are pleased to see a recognition of Iran's role in bringing security to Iraq. But the Iranian government is divided over how to approach relations with the U.S.

Iran Reacts to the Iraq Study Group Report

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Tuesday

Bipartisan Study Group Releases Its Plan for Iraq

Iraq Panel Puts Baker in the Spotlight Again

A trusted adviser to President Reagan and the first President Bush, James Baker now serves as co-chairman of the Iraq Study Group. His close relationship to the current president has heightened interest in the group's findings.

Iraq Panel Puts Baker in the Spotlight Again

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Monday

Politics

Bolton Resigns as U.N. Ambassador

U.N. Ambassador John Bolton will be leaving his post when his recess appointment ends in the next few weeks. The White House had sought to keep Bolton in the job, but could not rally enough support in Congress to have him confirmed.

Bolton Resigns as U.N. Ambassador

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Opinion

Sports

Florida Awarded Chance to Play for Football Crown

It was decided this weekend that Florida will play Ohio State in college football's national championship game. But the system that decides who will play where has come in for more criticism after another year in which there is more than two legitimate contenders for the sport's crown.

Florida Awarded Chance to Play for Football Crown

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