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Afghan official says American support won't falter after U.S. election
Both parties are concerned about underinvestment in the war effort there, says Ambassador Jawad.
Under pressure, Bush stops adding to US petroleum reserve
But oil prices fail to react, climbing more than $2.50 a barrel Friday.
Can competitions raise 'cool' factor of math, science?
Math bees and science smackdowns for teen brainiacs are on the rise, along with efforts to fuel interest in those fields.
Volunteer makeover for a colorful school
The remodeling effort in Providence, R.I., was one of 17 simultaneous projects spearheaded by the state chapter of Rebuilding Together.
Housing woes lure back bold buyers
From California to Florida, investors snap up distressed properties, hoping to profit.
Pentagon scales back AFRICOM ambitions
Opposition in Africa means the new command's headquarters will more likely be in US or Europe.
California high court overturns gay marriage ban
Thursday's ruling makes it the second state to legalize same-sex marriage.
As food prices shoot up, so do backyard gardens
Gasoline and food price spikes have had what could be called a 'Miracle-Gro' effect on the backyard garden movement.
Phoenix rushes to help its 'sister' Chengdu
It's mobilizing aid for its sister city, the capital of China's earthquake-stricken Sichuan Province.
Who are these 'famous' people, anyway?
One man flips through the supermarket tabloids – and recognizes none of the celebrities.
Will air travel be better this summer?
Airlines move to reduce problems of 2007's dismal season, with a focus on New York area traffic.
Despite Bush's opposition, Congress votes to halt stockpiling oil
The move, which passed the Senate and House Tuesday with a bipartisan majority, may reflect changing GOP ideas on energy.
As civic woes pile up, San Diego loses its usual cool
Budget cuts, lawsuits, and worsening services are fraying tempers in the run-up to mayoral elections.
If inflation is up 3.9 percent, why does it feel worse?
One reason: Wages aren't keeping up with price rises.
Can McCain overcome the G.O.P. brand?
House Republicans lose a third seat in special elections, as voters signal desire for change.
Senate passes veto-proof farm bill
Congress poised to override President Bush for only the second time.
Los Angeles in a stew over taco trucks
A new law could levy fines and jail time for taco-truck proprietors who idle.
Low hopes for Bush Mideast trip
He'll celebrate Israel's 60th anniversary, but meet with Israel's Olmert and Palestinian territories' Abbas separately.
On track toward record spring for tornadoes
The highest US total is from 1999, which had 676 tornadoes from January to mid-May.
One town uses the arts to revive after hurricane Katrina
Bay St. Louis, Miss., taps painters and the cultural community nationwide to become a rare post-Katrina success story. Why are residents yelling 'Stellaaaaaaa?'
Virtual schools see strong growth, calls for more oversight
Half of courses in Grades 9 to 12 will be delivered online by 2019, predicts a new report.
Creative writing for extraterrestrials
A college class, funded by a NASA Space Grant Consortium, contemplates what to say to E.T.
Supreme Court declines to hear asylum case involving forced abortion
Unresolved: Can spouses of victims of China's population control claim harm if they weren't officially married?
High fuel prices curtail RV trips – just a little
For millions of Americans, towing the vacation home or traveling around the country in an RV is a way of life, even with the high cost of fuel.
U.S. high court allows apartheid claims against multinationals
The suit argues that by doing business with South Africa, the companies abetted the racist former regime.
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