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Politicians In Spotlight, Too

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Cast Of Characters Set For Supreme Court Tussle

Live from the Capitol, Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings promise high political theater this week, beamed to the world in dramatic, historic, perhaps comedic, glory.

Scientists In Search Of Giant Worms

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The giant Palouse earthworm has taken on mythic qualities in this vast agricultural region that stretches from eastern Washington into the Idaho panhandle — its very name evoking the fictional sandworms from "Dune" or those vicious creatures from the movie "Tremors."

Palin: Charge Proves Alaska Needs New Policy

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she hopes the latest ethics complaint filed against her is a "wake-up call" for a new ethics policy in the state.