Confessions of a prison librarian

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The Week in Pictures

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The propaganda smears on WikiLeaks

On the eve of a new leak, widely trumpeted Pentagon accusations about the whistleblowing site have proven false

Why science should shape morality

Sam Harris, the notorious atheist, explains his controversial stance on religion -- and his provocative new book

If Sarah Palin falls in a forest?

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Gibbs predicts Democratic majority retention

The White House spokesman projects House and the Senate control for his side

These are the Democrats' next national faces?

If Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid go, Democrats will need some new leaders. Hope you like old white guys

My best friend is down on his luck. How can I help

We grew up differently. I got great guidance from parents and friends. He kind of drifted. Now he's in a tough spot

Christine O'Donnell says GOP not helping her

The conservative Senate hopeful claims to get no aid from the National Republican Senatorial Committee

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Angelo Mozilo's slap on the wrist

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Teen who strangled brother gets life in prison

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Army to charge soldier in Afghan civilian killings

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Taylor Momsen angers the parentals, again

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Mitt Romney made everyone buy thousands of copies of his book

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