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The Impact of War

Army Answers to Family Problems from War

Dolores Johnson, director of Family Programs for the Army, says the Army is taking measures to help families better cope with the stresses of deployment and to prevent abuse. A new study shows an increase in the rate of child abuse when one parent is deployed.

Army Answers to Family Problems from War

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Law

Groups Call for Alaska Senator to Leave Committees

Two Congressional watchdog groups Tuesday called on Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) to step down from his seats on the Senate's Commerce and Appropriations committees. The senator is being investigated as part of a political corruption inquiry.

Groups Call for Alaska Senator to Leave Committees

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Diversions

Family's Plane-Watching Hobby Spans Generations

Have you ever seen those people sitting in lawn chairs and watching the planes come and go at your local airport? One man started watching planes with his father 40 years ago. These days, he brings his own sons out to the Baltimore airport when he goes plane watching.

Family's Plane-Watching Hobby Spans Generations

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The Impact of War

Report: Strained Military Resulting in Abuse, Neglect

The ongoing U.S. war on terrorism continues to strain military servicemembers and families. A Journal of the American Medical Association study released Tuesday finds that deployments have resulted in increased rates of child abuse and neglect.

Report: Strained Military Resulting in Abuse, Neglect

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Politics

Federal Panel on Voter Fraud Scrutinized

The Election Assistance Commission, a small group with the responsibility of finding good voting technologies and distributing federal funds, is being examined by congressional committees. It drew Democratic complaints when it reported that the amount of vote fraud is unclear. Democrats point to the commission consultant's report, which says there is little fraud. It's an issue that splits along the Democratic/Republican divide.

Federal Panel on Voter Fraud Scrutinized

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Rice, Gates Hold Talks with Arab Officials

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates hold a day of talks with Arab officials in Egypt and Saudi Arabia to seek support on Iraq and try to revive the Mideast peace process.

Rice, Gates Hold Talks with Arab Officials

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Technology

Wireless Auction to Change Cell Phone Pay Structure

The Federal Communications Commission has approved rules that will clear the way for the opening of the most important airwaves auction to date. The event will affect the pay structure on cell phones and other mobile devices.

Wireless Auction to Change Cell Phone Pay Structure

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Sports

Bonds Feels the Love in San Francisco

Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants take on their archrivals, the Dodgers, Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The harsh treatment Bonds can expect in that city is a far cry from the "Barry love" he receives at home in San Francisco.

Bonds Feels the Love in San Francisco

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Law

Lawmaker Ted Stevens' Home Searched by Agents

On Monday, federal agents reportedly searched the home of Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), just outside Anchorage. The subject of the probe is a 2000 renovation job that was overseen by an executive from a prominent local oil services company.

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FCC Takes Up Wireless Licensing

The Federal Communications Commission votes Tuesday on the rules governing wireless licenses. The decisions they make could radically alter the U.S. cell phone industry, changing the kinds of cell phones you can use and what kinds of software you have on them.

FCC Takes Up Wireless Licensing

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Environment

Cities Take On Kyoto Challenge to Cut Emissions

More than 600 mayors across the nation have pledged to try to meet the target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions set by the Kyoto Protocol. Observers say it won't be easy with the soaring emissions rates of the last decade.

Cities Take On Kyoto Challenge to Cut Emissions

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Scared to Death: Program Takes Kids To Funeral Homes

A California football coach decided the only way to teach kids the severity of death is to show them the realities of dying. Coach Todd Walker's Restoring Inner-city Peace (R.I.P.) program brings kids from the streets to funeral homes. The coach and an athlete discuss how the program affects youths.

Scared to Death: Program Takes Kids To Funeral Homes

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The Tastes of Summer

Summer Food: Blueberries, Texas Caviar, Tomatoes

For many listeners, summer food is epitomized by fruits of the vine, tree, bush and stalk. They share stories about grandmothers and "blueberry slump," gardens and "Texas caviar," and a bittersweet tale of tomatoes, champagne and a light bulb.

Summer Food: Blueberries, Texas Caviar, Tomatoes

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The Immigration Debate

In Deadly Desert, Border Crossers Opt for Capture

U.S. officials say increased border security has resulted in fewer immigrants entering the country illegally. But a large number are dying as they attempt to get in. Recently, one group survived an attempt to cross the scorched terrain — mostly because they got caught.

In Deadly Desert, Border Crossers Opt for Capture

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