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An Afghan View Of The Surge Rangina Hamidi, CEO of Kandahar Treasures, which sells handmade embroidery, talks about the surge in Helmand province. She says that to defeat the Taliban, American troops must help Afghanistan build infrastructure and maintain security.
Marines Fan Out In Afghanistan Push Some 4,000 Marines, along with several hundred British and Afghan troops, are fanning out in the valley of Helmand province in southern Afghanistan, establishing small outposts. So far, there's been little fighting with Taliban militants, although Marines did meet stiff resistance in one area.
Alaska Gov. Palin To Resign Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who was Republican Sen. John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential campaign, says she will resign from office July 26.
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Wall Street opens lower, hit by jobs data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks opened lower on Thursday after payrolls data showed more Americans than expected lost their jobs in June, dimming hopes that the economy may be heading out of recession quickly.
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African Union in rift with court The African Union halts co-operation with the International Criminal Court over its war-crimes charges against Sudan's leader.
Alaska Governor Palin to resign Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.
Jackson tickets via internet draw Tickets for a memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles will be made available via the internet, organisers reveal.
Roadside bomb kills Canadian soldier in Afghanistan A Canadian soldier was killed Friday in Afghanistan by a roadside bomb that narrowly missed a vehicle carrying the commander of coalition troops in Kandahar.
Palin to step down as Alaska governor Sarah Palin announced Friday she is stepping down as governor of Alaska at the end of the month, fuelling speculation she could make a run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.
Family mourns sunken car victims A Montreal family was struggling to deal with its grief on Friday after four family members were found dead in a car in a Rideau Canal lock in Kingston, Ont.
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The Rebirth of the Cool: San Francisco's New Fillmore District
San Francisco's Fillmore District used to be known as 'the Harlem of the West.' But 40 years ago, redevelopment undermined the cultural fabric of the neighborhood. In this documentary, Evan Roberts explores the Fillmore's past to see what it may become in the future.
The House Hunters Edition
We take an in depth look at affordable housing options, and the lack thereof, in San Francisco, and we consider the pros and cons of inclusionary housing.
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Community Conversation: Bridging the Achievement Gap
Students, parents, teachers and administrators gather to discuss solutions to one of the most challenging problems facing America: why blacks and Hispanics perform more poorly than whites and Asians on achievement tests. In this brainstorming session held at Mills College, a wide variety of voices share perspectives on the root problems and potential solutions.
2008 State of the State Address
A Day Without Immigrants
On May 1, 2006, people throughout the nation marched for the cause of immigration. This special one-hour live program chronicles that event through produced and live reports, in-studio expert analysis, and live call-ins.
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