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Katrina & Beyond

New Orleans Schools Struggle to Revive

New Orleans schools are struggling, right along with the rest of the city, to recover from Hurricane Katrina. How are they doing a year after the storm? There are problems. But there is also a high level of optimism.

New Orleans Schools Struggle to Revive

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Analysis

Democrats See Senate Gains in Election

The Democrats have a chance at winning control of the Senate. They need six more seats to take control. There are just enough vulnerable Republican seats to make a Democratic takeover possible. But Republicans are counting on using their organizational strength to counter the rising Democratic tide.

Democrats See Senate Gains in Election

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Books

'The Road' Travels a Desolate American Future

Cormac McCarthy's latest book, The Road, is a story about the journey of a father and son through a post-apocalyptic American landscape. But it may be a comment on conditions today.

'The Road' Travels a Desolate American Future

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World

Presidents of Afghanistan, Pakistan Dine with Bush

President Bush brought together two allies in the fight against terrorism over dinner at the White House on Wednesday night. The honored guests were President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan and President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan. The two men have recently been fighting their own war of words.

Presidents of Afghanistan, Pakistan Dine with Bush

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Technology

South Korean Conference Defines Wireless Future

An international conference on wireless communication in South Korea is drawing tech professionals from across the globe. South Korea is one of the most connected societies in the world, a place where innovations often emerge.

South Korean Conference Defines Wireless Future

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Economy

Curb Your Conspiracy Theories on Gas Prices

The big drop in gas prices so close to the November elections has many Americans wondering whether there might be some political manipulations afoot. Vijay Vaitheeswaran of The Economist says it's unlikely.

Curb Your Conspiracy Theories on Gas Prices

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Health Care

Aging Boomers Overtax Many Towns, Report Says

Many communities across the nation aren't prepared to deal with the future health and safety needs of aging baby boomers, according to a study sponsored by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging.

Aging Boomers Overtax Many Towns, Report Says

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Business

The 100 Best Companies for Working Moms

Abbott Labs, FannieMae, IBM and Bristol-Myers Squibb are high on the list of the 100 best companies for working mothers, according to Working Mother magazine. Carol Evans of Working Mother Media, the magazine's parent company, offers details on the report.

The 100 Best Companies for Working Moms

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Economy

U.S. Sinks in Global Competitiveness Survey

The United States has lost its edge in the global market, sinking from first to sixth place in economic competitiveness, according to a report card from the World Economic Forum. Switzerland now ranks as No. 1 , followed by Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Singapore.

U.S. Sinks in Global Competitiveness Survey

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Culture

Why Maurice Sendak Puts Kid Characters in Danger

Wild things usually lurk in Maurice Sendak's books, and his newest, Mummy?, is no exception. In Sendak's first pop-up book, a little boy encounters Frankenstein, the Mummy and other monsters as he searches for his mother. The acclaimed author and artist talks about why he creates worlds of danger for his young characters.

Why Maurice Sendak Puts Kid Characters in Danger

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Technology

Facebook.com Expands Amid Rumors of Buyout

A popular networking site for college students is about to open its doors to everyone. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg started the service while at Harvard. There are reports of a Yahoo! buyout offer.

Facebook.com Expands Amid Rumors of Buyout

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Sports

Saints Return to Superdome with Big Win

Football returns to the Superdome in New Orleans as the NFL's Saints post a 23-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The event featured former President Bush for the coin flip and musical performances by U2 and Green Day.

Saints Return to Superdome with Big Win

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Politics

Security Bills Eyed Ahead of Campaign Break

En route to a recess and the wrap-up of the mid-term campaign season, Republican leaders in Congress are trying to push through two national security bills. One involves the ongoing debate over how to handle enemy combatants; the other focuses on President Bush's domestic surveillance efforts.

Security Bills Eyed Ahead of Campaign Break

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World

Talabani Warns Iraq's Neighbors Against Interfering

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is blaming much of the violence in Iraq on outside interference from Syria, Iran and other Middle Eastern countries. If it doesn't stop, he says, Iraq may begin supporting opposition groups in those neighboring countries.

Talabani Warns Iraq's Neighbors Against Interfering

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