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December 12, 2005
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Iraqis Go to the Polls

All eyes are on disempowered Iraqi Sunnis who mainly boycotted the previous two national elections this year.

Lawyers Seek Stay for Former Gang Leader

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A team of lawyers for convicted killer, Stanley “Tookie” Williams is busy with a last ditch appeal to get his execution called off.

The White House Conference on Aging

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The White Conference on Aging convenes today. Among the topics: the retirement of the baby boomers.

Richard Pryor Remembered

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Earlier this year we spoke with Gene Wilder about his film partner Pryor, the man who taught him to improvise.

Buried at School

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We speak with Reverend William Seetch of Notre Dame about a plan to allow graduates to be buried on campus.

Undiscovered Gems from Motown

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A new compilation of Motown hits has been released.

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