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October 8, 2003
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California’s New Governor

Arnold Schwarzenegger faces a vast array of challenges as California’s new governor. One of them will be navigating the wide gulf between voters in the state and the liberal legislature.

Group Wants Dean’s Archives

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A group wants to open the archives in Vermont that contain the papers of Howard Dean.

Iraq Council Opposes Turkish Troops

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The Iraqi Governing Council opposes Turkey’s decision to send tropps to Iraq.

Storyteller’s Daughter

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Saira Shah talks about her new book, “The Storyteller’s Daughter.”

Capitol Hill Debates Sanctions for Syria

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A bill that would impose economic sanctions on Syria is being debated in Washington. The White House had blocked that bill, but this week, the State Department took a neutral position, saying the Bush administration was not taking a position on it.

Middle East Reporters’ Notebook

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Cameron Barr and Nicole Gaouette cover the Middle East for the Christian Science Monitor.

Fans Dream of Red Sox, Cubs in World Series

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The baseball season is in the home stretch. Will Chicago Cubs fans see a pennant? Will the Red Sox beat their archrival, the New York Yankees?

Untangling My Chopsticks

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Victoria Abbott Riccardi talks about her year in Japan and her book, “Untangling My Chopsticks.”

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