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After Musharraf, Uncertainty

19. August 2008 - 22:23
Pakistan's civilian government tries to reshape the legacy of nearly nine years of military rule.

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In Pakistan, a Grim Reminder

19. August 2008 - 19:24
Bombing kills at least 26 people, underscoring the challenges facing country's new leadership.

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A Clash of Seismic Proportions

19. August 2008 - 18:57
The Trail | AT VFW forum, debate between Obama and McCain over U.S. policy in Iraq gets personal.

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The Secret Lives of Car Tires

19. August 2008 - 18:36
As Americans try to squeeze every last mile out of a gallon of gas, fuel efficiency comes to the fore.

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Obama-Watchers Kept Guessing

19. August 2008 - 18:36
As convention nears, choice for running mate sets political world in zone of fevered speculation.

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'Tis the Season for Monsters

19. August 2008 - 18:36
America's awash in creature sightings, be it the Mexican goat sucker or Bigfoot. What's it mean?

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Extraditions Concern Colombia

19. August 2008 - 18:36
Efforts to unravel the paramilitary movement are threatened when officers face drug charges in U.S.

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Disputing an Unfair Advantage

19. August 2008 - 18:36
Minister's spokesman says both candidates were given early look at questions in last week's forum.

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Taliban Forces Ambush French Troops, Kill 10

19. August 2008 - 17:39
In coordinated operation, dozens of fighters attack patrol near Kabul; at least 13 militants killed.

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NATO Decries Russian Force

19. August 2008 - 17:35
NATO says alliance will not resume contact with Moscow until troops withdraw from Georgia.

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Wholesale Inflation Surges

19. August 2008 - 16:07
Figures show prices for past year rising at fastest pace in 27 years; housing starts fall.

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Man Found, Family Not Notified

19. August 2008 - 15:11
D.C. police failed to notify family of relative in hospital, who later died.

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Doing Good, With Federal Help

19. August 2008 - 15:11
Some nonprofits work to increase ties to federal government to maximize philanthropy.

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A Bank for the Cheapskates

18. August 2008 - 18:58
Tightwad Bank may be quirky and unproven, but it is a genuine bank with real bankers in charge.

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VP Speculation Hits Fever Pitch

18. August 2008 - 18:36
The Trail | Obama rewrites conventional wisdom, moving announcement closer to the convention.

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Kaine: Va. Budget Cuts Coming

18. August 2008 - 18:06
Governor says economic slowdown could force a reduction in spending on schools, transportation.

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Russians Remain Despite Pledge

18. August 2008 - 17:19
Troops still control key city, even as officials say that a withdrawal from Georgia has begun.

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Contractors' Conflicts of Interest

18. August 2008 - 15:46
Consultants sometimes gain insider knowledge and help draft rules that could benefit their firms.

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Militancy Feared in Kashmir

18. August 2008 - 15:46
Nonviolent leader of a controversial separatist movement worries tensions will lead to violence.

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Obama Looks to New Va. Voters

18. August 2008 - 15:46
State has added nearly 250K voters since 2004, which strategists say could tilt it to the Democrat.

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