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ACLU Suit Says Boeing Unit Profited from Torture

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing a subsidiary of Boeing, for helping the CIA fly suspected terrorists as part of its "extraordinary rendition" program. The ACLU says this is a first for them — to accuse a blue-chip American company of "profiting from torture." The lawsuit claims the company, Jeppesen Dataplan, provided planes and logistical help for at least 70 flights.

ACLU Suit Says Boeing Unit Profited from Torture

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Middle East

Standoff Continues at Palestinian Camp in Lebanon

An Islamist group inside a refugee camp in Lebanon has been battling government troops for a week. This week, Lebanon's army fired artillery shells into the camp and the militants responded with mortars. The government says it won't compromise with terrorists, but also says it will give mediation a chance.

Standoff Continues at Palestinian Camp in Lebanon

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World

Bush Steps Up Pressure on Sudan over Darfur

President Bush announces new sanctions aimed at pressuring Sudan to stop the violence in Darfur. He ordered a range of U.S. sanctions against Sudanese companies and individuals and will pursue stronger sanctions at the United Nations, as well.

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Middle East

U.N., Iran Hold Talks on Iraq Security

U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker says four hours of talks with his Iranian counterpart showed both sides in broad agreement on policy. Iran did not respond to U.S. complaints that it has supplied militias fueling sectarian violence.

U.N., Iran Hold Talks on Iraq Security

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Religion

Critics Assail Creation Museum

Ken Ham's $27 million Creation Museum project was built entirely with private money. Yet it was bound to attract skeptics and detractors. And protesters will be out in force Monday. What might people find objectionable about the exhibits?

Critics Assail Creation Museum

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Analysis

Pluses, Minuses for Democratic Congress

What has Congress accomplished in the five months since Democrats took control of the Senate and House? On the war in Iraq, less than many voters hoped. On other issues, some progress can be cited. And partisanship remains prevalent.

Pluses, Minuses for Democratic Congress

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Middle East

Truce Holds in Lebanon; Ordeal Hard on Refugees

A truce between Lebanon's army and Islamist militants is mostly holding at a Palestinian refugee camp outside Tripoli, Lebanon. But three days of fighting took a toll on many who live at the camp.

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Sports

Cavs, Jazz Face Uphill Battle in NBA Playoffs

The San Antonio Spurs and the Detroit Pistons seek to advance to the NBA finals against opponents who appear to be outmatched. The Spurs and Pistons lead their series' with the Utah Jazz and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Cavs, Jazz Face Uphill Battle in NBA Playoffs

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The Immigration Debate

Presidential Candidates Weigh Immigration Issue

Those running for president are paying close attention to a Senate bill that would overhaul immigration policy. Party politics shape their opinions. All of them acknowledge the benefit of a guest worker program as well as the importance of family unification.

Presidential Candidates Weigh Immigration Issue

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News

Pentagon Studies Long-Term Commitment in Iraq

The White House and Pentagon are under increasing pressure from Congress and the public to end U.S. military involvement in Iraq. But the Pentagon is considering maintaining a core group of forces in Iraq, possibly for decades.

Pentagon Studies Long-Term Commitment in Iraq

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Opinion

Analysis

Nuclear Proliferation: An Optimistic View

Matthew Bunn, an expert on nuclear proliferation at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, says it's possible that many nations that could pursue nuclear arms will choose not to do so.

Nuclear Proliferation: An Optimistic View

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Politics

GOP Presidential Candidates Set for Second Debate

The Republican presidential candidates are due for their second debate in South Carolina Tuesday night. But they aren't fairing well on issues concerning the Iraq war.

GOP Presidential Candidates Set for Second Debate

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Environment

Japan Plans Its Own Green Fuel

This could be the next arena in the competition between General Motors and Toyota. Japan is hoping Sake, a strong, fermented rice wine — Japan's national drink and an essential accompaniment in sushi restaurants — will also fuel cars one day soon.

Japan Plans Its Own Green Fuel

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Chrysler to Go Private

Why Buy Chrysler?

Chrysler would be the first major automaker to become a private company. The big question is what will Cerberus do with the ailing car maker? Colin Blaydon, professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business, talks about the deal.

Why Buy Chrysler?

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