Beyond Nebraska's Prairies
To many, Nebraska conjures an image of flat prairies, stretching to the horizon. But tucked in a north-central patch of the state is the Niobrara River Valley, filled with wildlife, rolling hills and waterfalls.
Explosion Kills 7 Russians in South Ossetia
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'Rudd-speak' confuses Germans, Aussies
TRANSLATORS scramble for German equivalent of "detailed programmatic specificity".
36 Hours in Milwaukee
Beyond the beer and bratwurst, this city has 95 miles of bike lanes, lush parks lacing the shores of Lake Michigan and a revitalized riverfront.
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Bailout Plan Wins Approval; Democrats Vow Tighter Rules
Even as President Bush signed the $700 billion economic bailout into law, lawmakers said it was only a first step and pledged to make a sweeping overhaul of financial regulation.
Obama and '60s Bomber: The Crossed Paths
Records of a school reform project suggest Barack Obama has played down contact with Bill Ayers, left, a founder of the Weathermen, but they do not seem to have been close
Confronting Taliban, Pakistan Finds Itself at War
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To Fans, Older Stadiums Feel Like Home
The best way to illustrate the scope of revolution in ballpark design is to look at the playoff series between the Cubs and the Dodgers, whose stadiums are the two oldest in the National League.
As Need Grows, County Bus Service Lags
Taking the bus in Westchester is no simple matter. Land use patterns, topography and suburban mind-sets keep many behind the wheel.
Seeing the Show Without Breaking the Bank
There are plenty of ways to go to the theater -- and even get great seats to Tony Award-winning Broadway shows -- for under $50.
Explosion Kills 7 Russians in South Ossetia
MOSCOW - A car bomb in the South Ossetian capital of Tskhinvali killed seven Russian peacekeepers and two others on Friday, raising tensions in the separatist enclave days before a scheduled pullback of Russian troops from Georgian territory.