Crowded field of presidential hopefuls eyed for 2008 debate
The article lists eight Democratic contenders and a larger GOP slate, with Joe Biden Hillary Clinton Barack Obama and others among the Democrats and Sam Brownback Rudy Giuliani Mitt Romney John McCain and more on the Republican side. It notes the South Carolina debate as a first glimpse into the race and anticipates Iraq war issues and intra party tensions shaping the contest before Election Day 2008.
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Delaware
Hillary Clinton
New York
Chris Dodd
Connecticut
John Edwards
North Carolina
Mike Gravel
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Ohio
Dennis Kucinich
Barack Obama
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New Mexico
Tommy Thompson
South Carolina
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United States
Rice dismisses Russian fears of European missile defense threats
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice calls the idea that 10 interceptors and radar in eastern Europe could threaten the Soviet strategic deterrent ludicrous and insists Washington plans pose no danger to Moscow's nuclear arsenal.
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Europe
Condoleezza Rice
Washington
Moscow
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First Amendment text as law statement
The quoted clause states Congress shall make no law respecting establishment of religion or prohibiting free exercise, or abridging freedom of speech or press, or right to assemble peacefully and petition for grievances.
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Death of a book editor signals culture erosion in newspapers
Opinion argues that cutting book sections and editors, seen as signs of a dying literary culture, reflects a broader decline in reading. It notes NEA data on reduced book and literary reading, explores advertising shifts, and laments loss of reviews as part of a community’s human dialogue and identity.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Teresa Weaver
Republic
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Washington Post
San Francisco Chronicle
Chicago Tribune
San Diego Union-Tribune
New York Times
Los Angeles Times
Barnes & Noble
National Endowment For the Arts
NEA
Florence King
Oprah
Local governments lead climate action push nationwide
Scientists warn global warming is real and manmade. IPCC May 4 report urges rapid emissions cuts. Examples from Arlington, Miami-Dade, Chicago, Albuquerque show energy savings and cleaner fleets. Local leaders say action must be joined by individuals, businesses, and federal policy, with ICLEI USA directing efforts.
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United States
Washington
Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change
IPCC
Congress
California
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Newsweek
Arlington
Texas
Miami-Dade County
Chicago
Albuquerque
Coolmayors.org
Virginia Tech tragedy shown through Hokie spirit and unity
Charley Reese praises Virginia Tech and Blacksburg for remarkable composure courage and community after the April 16 mass shooting. He highlights student actions saving lives a candlelight vigil and swift administrative response while noting limits of predicting danger and mental health treatment. Reese urges admiration for the campus and its people.
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Quentin Tarantino
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