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Utah, Ariz. Prosecutors Vow Not to Raid Polygamists
The attorneys general of Utah and Arizona say they won't do what Texas did. They won't raid polygamist groups in their states, even though the polygamists targeted in Texas last month are based on the Utah-Arizona border. The officials spoke at a town meeting on polygamy Thursday night in Utah.

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China's Underground Submarine Base Scrutinized
An underground nuclear submarine base on China's Hainan Island is drawing scrutiny from the United States and India. According to satellite imagery on the Web sites of Jane's Intelligence Review and the Federation of American Scientists, the base has a sea entrance wide enough to allow submarines to enter the underground facilities. The photograph reveals what appears to be a ballistic missile submarine moored to one of the piers outside.

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France Plans Lucrative Champagne Expansion
A century-old law restricted champagne production to 370 villages in northeastern France, but with demand now outstripping supply, the official body that determines wine laws is admitting 40 more communities — a lucrative move for those joining the exclusive club of champagne producers.

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Connecticut legislature ends regular session

The Connecticut legislature ended it regular session at midnight Wednesday night with Governor Jodi Rell once again refusing to give her traditional closing address to the General Assembly.
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Eight Mile River to get federal preservation

President Bush Thursday signed a law to give Connecticut's Eight Mile River "Wild and Scenic" preservation status.

CT commissioner: average age to start drinking is 11
Courtney wants more sub funding
Bush says he'll veto Dodd's foreclosure bill
Special session called in Hartford
NY considers gas tax holiday


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U.S. economic anxiety hits women harder: study
Wedding bells for Bush's daughter Jenna draw near
Kick the oil habit and make your own ethanol
U.S. man jailed for 20 years for eco-bombing plot
Migrant smuggler gets life for deadly U.S. crash

Hezbollah routs pro-government gunmen; controls Beirut
Big powers say nuclear treaty at risk, cite Iran
Olmert defies calls to resign over bribe probe
Rocket hits BBC office in Baghdad, no one hurt
Sri Lanka military captures town, 31 rebels dead


Business
Citigroup aims to sell $400 billion of assets

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc , the largest U.S. bank, said on Friday said it aims to shed $400 billion of assets over the next two to three years, in a drive to become more efficient.
U.S. crude sets record high of $125.98 a barrel
Wall Street set to stumble on AIG loss


Arts and Culture

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Remaining "Lost" seasons extended by two hours
Book lifts lid on star of eerie first Dracula film
Portia de Rossi cast in comedy pilot
Oliver Stone making a comedy? Maybe, with Bush film


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Unaccustomed Earth

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The Flight of the Red Balloon

Studio 360: Girls on Film




Commentary
Commentary: Who are you, when the nest empties?

Commentator Betsy Stone, a psychologist and educator living in Stamford, Connecticut, reflects on some advice she has given her kids, and her search for advice for herself.


WSHU Commuting Series

WSHU's series on commuting

WSHU's series on commuting- ideas for easing highway congestion, what towns and cities are doing to lure commuters out of their cars and into public transportation, how changing what people pay for their rides can improve traffic flow, and how travelers build strong bonds with each other during their daily ferry, train and bus commutes.

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Australian platypus genome a link to evolution

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's unique duck-billed platypus -- an egg-laying, furry animal with web feet that spends most of its time underwater -- is in fact part bird, part reptile and part mammal according to its gene map.

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Burma impounds UN aid deliveries

The UN World Food Programme halts its aid to Burma after the first delivery is impounded by the government.

Hezbollah takes over west Beirut

Gunmen from militant group Hezbollah drive out government supporters from western Beirut, stoking fears of civil war.

Judge prolongs Fritzl's custody

The Austrian man accused of locking his daughter in a cellar for 24 years is to be held for another month.


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