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Justice | 01/16/09
After a decline in the number of labs in the US, amounts of the addictive drug have gone up.
Economy | 01/16/09
Amid doubts about government efforts, Congress was expected to vote on reserving $50 billion in TARP funds to help with home losses.
01/16/09
There are fewer military pilots to draw from, plus economic difficulties in the industry.
01/16/09
Andrew Wyeth, who died today, was one of the best-known American artists of the 20th century. His intuition and allusive paintings were the focus of this 1976 exhibit review.
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The city won $5 million in cash damages against a gang in the first verdict under a new law.
Foreign Policy | 01/15/09
The Iraq war dominated his presidency, but it isn't the only signature foreign-policy event of his tenure.
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