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White Candidate's Run Stirs Debate in Majority-Black Brooklyn District

In a district drawn to strengthen black voting, residents are debating a white politician's campaign for Congress.
New York Times - June 24, 2006
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Gay Brother, Straight Brother: It Could Be a Play

The relationship between a playwright and his brother follows the arc of the culture war raging over gay rights.
New York Times - June 24, 2006

Bush's Immigration Plan Stalled as House G.O.P. Grew Anxious

The decision by the Republican House leadership to defy the president over passage of an immigration bill amounted to a rebuke of Mr. Bush.
New York Times - June 24, 2006

3 U.S. Soldiers Die; Cleric Is Freed After Protests

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 24 — Two American soldiers were killed in combat here, and a third died from injuries unrelated to fighting, the military said Saturday, bringing the number of American soldiers killed in Iraq this month to 45.
New York Times - June 24, 2006

The Way We Live Now: The Only Exit Strategy Left

In Iraq, can politics succeed where force has failed?
New York Times - June 24, 2006

U.S. General in Iraq Outlines Troop Cuts

A plan projects sharp reductions in the U.S. military presence in Iraq by the end of 2007, with the first cuts coming this September.
New York Times - June 24, 2006

Depression risk with Parkinson's

Over 80% of people with Parkinson's disease frequently experience depression, a European survey finds.
BBC News - June 24, 2006

Dodo skeleton find in Mauritius

Part of a dodo skeleton is found, the first fully preserved bones of the extinct flightless bird.
BBC News - June 24, 2006

Eriksson tells team to grab glory

England Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson tells his players not to waste the best chance of World Cup glory they may ever have.
BBC News - June 24, 2006

Argentina 2-1 Mexico

Maxi Rodriguez's wonder goal in extra-time against Mexico sends Argentina into a last-eight meeting with Germany.
BBC News - June 24, 2006

Brazil's Lula seeks re-election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says he will seek a second term in office at elections in October.
BBC News - June 24, 2006

Humans 'destroying coastal life'

Human activity has had a devastating effect on coasts since Roman times, research suggests.
BBC News - June 24, 2006

Palestinian leaders hold meeting

The Palestinian president and prime minister hold talks in a bid to resolve differences between rival factions.
BBC News - June 24, 2006

Woman cleric hails 'breakthrough'

The controversial new head of the US Anglican church tells the BBC her election is a victory for women.
BBC News - June 24, 2006

England fans held by riot police

Police are taking away up to 200 England supporters after a confrontation between England and German fans.
BBC News - June 24, 2006

CNN	Iraqi cleric freed after U.S. raid
	U.S. forces release a revered 70-year-old Sunni cleric, hours after detaining him, Iraqi officials said. CNN - June 24, 2006

The Winding Road to Grasso's Huge Payday

Richard A. Grasso's enormous payout shines a light on flawed governance practices and clashing egos at one of America's most august financial institutions.
New York Times - June 24, 2006

Agassi Says He'll Retire Following U.S. Open

His eyes occasionally welling with tears, Andre Agassi announced today that the end of his tennis career is near.
New York Times - June 24, 2006

Youth Soccer Has Grown Intricately Adult. Just Ask the I.R.S. Auditor.

An audit raises a question: Are youth sports clubs growing too fast for their parent managers to keep up?
New York Times - June 24, 2006

Brothers' Path to Reconciliation: It Could Be a Play

The relationship between a playwright and his brother in some ways follows the arc of the culture war raging over gay rights.
New York Times - June 24, 2006

In Brazil, Unpaved Path to Excellence

In a country with millions of poor who are passionate about soccer, the game is always on display amid privation.
New York Times - June 24, 2006

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