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The article reports on drug cartel-related violence in cities like Phoenix, Arizona, Birmingham, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia, where it has migrated from southern border towns. The many kidnappings in Phoenix are related primarily to drug trafficking and human smuggling. Mexican gangsters called "bajadores" are blamed for these crimes. Public debate is questioning if Mexico is a failed state and due for collapse. Phoenix police have created a kidnapping squad to address its problems.

The article reports on drug cartel-related violence in cities like Phoenix, Arizona, Birmingham, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia, where it has migrated from southern border towns. The many kidnappings in Phoenix are related primarily to drug trafficking and human smuggling. Mexican gangsters called "bajadores" are blamed for these crimes. Public debate is questioning if Mexico is a failed state and due for collapse. Phoenix police have created a kidnapping squad to address its problems.

The article focuses on former president Bill Clinton and his emotional responses during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign. Clinton has had several outbursts in the media while campaigning for his wife and candidate Hillary Clinton. He has also harshly attacked her opponent Barack Obama, which many say may end up hurting Hillary's campaign. Also, the fact that Hillary's staff has not helped much to soften her role either is discussed. Staffers Mandy Grunwald and Mark Penn are mentioned.

The article focuses on former president Bill Clinton and his emotional responses during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign. Clinton has had several outbursts in the media while campaigning for his wife and candidate Hillary Clinton. He has also harshly attacked her opponent Barack Obama, which many say may end up hurting Hillary's campaign. Also, the fact that Hillary's staff has not helped much to soften her role either is discussed. Staffers Mandy Grunwald and Mark Penn are mentioned.

The article focuses on 2008 U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. The article discusses the issues of race vs. gender and youth vs. experience brought up by the campaigns of Hillary and candidate Barack Obama. The change in her campaign after the New Hampshire primary is also discussed with commentary from Hillary on becoming more open to voters and having assumed voters knew her from previous time as First Lady.

The article focuses on 2008 U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. The issues of race vs. gender and youth vs. experience brought up by the campaigns of Clinton and fellow Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama are discussed. The change in Clinton's campaign after the New Hampshire primary is also discussed with commentary from her on becoming more open to voters and having assumed voters knew her from her previous time as First Lady.

The article discusses the political campaign of 2008 United States presidential candidate John Edwards. The author discusses Edwards's prospects on the eve of the Iowa caucus in January 2008, with Edwards trailing in public opinion polls. The author also offers biographical information concerning Edwards' character and political motivations.

The article discusses the political campaign of 2008 United States presidential candidate John Edwards. The author discusses Edwards's prospects on the eve of the Iowa caucus in January 2008, with Edwards trailing in public opinion polls. The author also offers biographical information concerning Edwards' character and political motivations.

The article focuses extensively on 2008 U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani, from his Catholic upbringing to his life in the present time. Particular attention to his political career is offered, beginning as a junior prosecutor to his position as mayor of New York City. Topics include his relationship with various NYC police commissioners, his failed attempt to shut down a Brooklyn art show that he found objectionable, and his career and personal life after mayor.

The article focuses extensively on 2008 U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani, from his Catholic upbringing to his life in the present time. Particular attention to his political career is offered, beginning as a junior prosecutor to his position as mayor of New York City. Topics include his relationship with various NYC police commissioners, his failed attempt to shut down a Brooklyn art show that he found objectionable, and his career and personal life after mayor.

The article discusses the lives of Muslim Americans after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. The author argues that in 2007, Muslims are one of American's greatest strengths, but they're vulnerable as never before. Particular attention is given to the anti-Muslim sentiment in the U.S., American's fear of another terrorist attack by Al-Qaeda, as well as religious extremism in the West. The experiences of various Muslims living in the U.S. are offered.

The article discusses the lives of Muslim Americans after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. The author argues that in 2007, Muslims are one of American's greatest strengths, but they're vulnerable as never before. Particular attention is given to the anti-Muslim sentiment in the U.S., American's fear of another terrorist attack by Al-Qaeda, as well as religious extremism in the West. The experiences of various Muslims living in the U.S. are offered.

The article discusses former U.S. President Harry Truman and his invocation by candidates running for U.S. President in 2008. Many of the candidates--including Barack Obama, Rudy Giuliani, and Hillary Clinton--have used Truman's characteristics of straight talking, perseverance, and integrity in their own campaign presentations. The author goes on to discuss how each of the candidates will need to display both political and moral courage, like Truman, in the election.

The article discusses former U.S. President Harry Truman and his invocation by candidates running for U.S. President in 2008. Many of the candidates--including Barack Obama, Rudy Giuliani, and Hillary Clinton--have used Truman's characteristics of straight talking, perseverance, and integrity in their own campaign presentations. The author goes on to discuss how each of the candidates will need to display both political and moral courage, like Truman, in the election.

The article focuses on the shootings at Virginia Teach in Blacksburg, Virginia in April 2007, and the shooter Cho Seung-Hui. A videotaped manifesto that Cho sent to NBC news in New York is mentioned. Cho's background is described; his parents were Korean immigrants. Classmates and others who knew Cho describe him as a loner and "affectless." His writings included violent themes. He had been stalking two female students, and received an order from the court for psychiatric treatment.

The article focuses on the shootings at Virginia Teach in Blacksburg, Virginia in April 2007, and the shooter Cho Seung-Hui. A videotaped manifesto that Cho sent to NBC news in New York is mentioned. Cho's background is described; his parents were Korean immigrants. Classmates and others who knew Cho describe him as a loner and "affectless." His writings included violent themes. He had been stalking two female students, and received an order from the court for psychiatric treatment.

The article presents the story of former U.S. Republican Congressman Mark Foley. Information about his personal life is highlighted as it pertains to the scandal surrounding his inappropriate correspondence with underaged capitol pages. The article speculates about how the scandal, as well as Foley's sexuality in general, might impact the Republican party whose voters include a large number of conservative evangelical Christians.

The article presents the story of former U.S. Republican Congressman Mark Foley. Information about his personal life is highlighted as it pertains to the scandal surrounding his inappropriate correspondence with underaged capitol pages. The article speculates about how the scandal, as well as Foley's sexuality in general, might impact the Republican party whose voters include a large number of conservative evangelical Christians.

The author focuses on the rebuilding of New Orleans, Louisiana one year after Hurricane Katrina and the role of New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin. Nagin's personal qualities and his history are discussed. His behavior during the Hurricane and immediately after are mentioned as is his creation of the Bring New Orleans Back Commission. The conditions in New Orleans' Ninth Ward are mentioned.

The author focuses on the rebuilding of New Orleans, Louisiana one year after Hurricane Katrina and the role of New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin. Nagin's personal qualities and his history are discussed. His behavior during the Hurricane and immediately after are mentioned as is his creation of the Bring New Orleans Back Commission. The conditions in New Orleans' Ninth Ward are mentioned.

The article focuses on controversial immigration reform legislation that has been proposed in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Rather than being clearly distinguished as legal and illegal, many Mexican immigrant families are a complicated mixture of Americans by birth, legalized citizens, temporary workers with a variety of government issued visas, and illegal immigrants. The plight of Mexican workers who don't make it to the U.S. and details of 2006 legislation are discussed in detail.

The article focuses on controversial immigration reform legislation that has been proposed in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Rather than being clearly distinguished as legal and illegal, many Mexican immigrant families are a complicated mixture of Americans by birth, legalized citizens, temporary workers with a variety of government issued visas, and illegal immigrants. The plight of Mexican workers who don't make it to the U.S. and details of 2006 legislation are discussed in detail.

The article reports on problems faced by Houston, Texas six months after it welcomed the largest number of evacuees from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Nearly 150,000 people settled in Houston after the hurricane, and the city responded by granting generous rent and utility vouchers, welcoming children in schools, and providing medical care. However, it has seen an increase in violent crimes including murder, clashes between students at high schools, and in infection rates for sexually transmitted diseases.

The article reports on problems faced by Houston, Texas six months after it welcomed the largest number of evacuees from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Nearly 150,000 people settled in Houston after the hurricane, and the city responded by granting generous rent and utility vouchers, welcoming children in schools, and providing medical care. However, it has seen an increase in violent crimes including murder, clashes between students at high schools, and in infection rates for sexually transmitted diseases.

Focuses on the costs associated with the Hurricane Katrina rebuilding effort and the political implications of the rebuilding efforts for U.S. President George W. Bush. Review of how Bush has committed his administration to not only rebuilding New Orleans and the regions effected by the storm but promised to make them better than they once were; Discussion of how Bush must renew its financial case for the Iraq war against the backdrop of desperate Americans; Comments from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice regarding the issue; History of government rebuilding projects; Reactions to Bush's proposed plan by lawmakers.

Focuses on the costs associated to the Hurricane Katrina rebuilding effort and the political implications of the rebuilding efforts for U.S. President George W. Bush. Review of how Bush has committed his administration to not only rebuilding New Orleans and the regions effected by the storm but promised to make them better than they once were; Discussion of how Bush must renew its financial case for the Iraq war against the backdrop of desperate Americans; Comments from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice regarding the issue; History of government rebuilding projects; Reactions to Bush's proposed plan by lawmakers.

The article focuses on U.S. President George W. Bush's response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina on the United States Gulf Coast. How the president of the United States could have even less "situational awareness," as they say in the military, than the average American about the worst natural disaster in a century--is one of the more perplexing and troubling chapters in a story that, despite moments of heroism and acts of great generosity, ranks as a national disgrace. The war in Iraq was a failure of intelligence. The government's response to Katrina--like the failure to anticipate that terrorists would fly into buildings on 9/11--was a failure of imagination. On Tuesday, within 24 hours of the storm's arrival, Bush needed to be able to imagine the scenes of disorder and misery that would, two days later, shock him when he watched the evening news. Liberals will say they were indifferent to the plight of poor African-Americans. It is true that Katrina laid bare society's massive neglect of its least fortunate. The inner thoughts and motivations of Bush and his top advisers are impossible to know for certain. Though it seems abstract at a time of such suffering, high-minded considerations about the balance of power between state and federal government were clearly at play. It's also possible that after at least four years of more or less constant crisis, Bush and his team are numb.

Examines why the U.S. government was so slow to respond to Hurricane Katrina. Questions over why President George W. Bush was unaware of the severity of the storm and that state and local government had been overwhelmed; Suggestion that the government's response to the hurricane was a failure of imagination; Actions of Bush and his top advisers; Escalation of problems as officials failed to anticipate and react in time; How Bush's leadership style and the bureaucratic culture combined to produce a disaster within a disaster; Efforts of Ray Nagin, mayor of New Orleans, and Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco to cope with the catastrophe; Details of the confusion following the hurricane; Ways that the federal response failed.

Examines the influence of Latino politicians in U.S. politics as of May 30, 2005. Comments of Antonio Villaraigosa on his election as the mayor of Los Angeles, California; Report that Villaraigosa's campaign motivated Latinos to vote in record numbers and created a multiethnic political coalition; Impact of the Latino community on the success of the Democratic Party; Discussion of the impact of Latino voters on the 2004 U.S. Presidential election; Description of campaigning among Latinos by President George W. Bush and the Republican Party during the 2004 campaign; Impact of religion on the voting behavior of Latinos; Planning among Democratic leaders to effectively campaign in Latino communities; Impact of relations between Latinos and African Americans on the political influence of each group.

Examines the influence of Latino politicians in U.S. politics as of May 30, 2005. Comments of Antonio Villaraigosa on his election as the mayor of Los Angeles, California; Report that Villaraigosa's campaign motivated Latinos to vote in record numbers and created a multiethnic political coalition; Impact of the Latino community on the success of the Democratic Party; Discussion of the impact of Latino voters on the 2004 U.S. Presidential election; Description of campaigning among Latinos by President George W. Bush and the Republican Party during the 2004 campaign; Impact of religion on the voting behavior of Latinos; Planning among Democratic leaders to effectively campaign in Latino communities; Impact of relations between Latinos and African Americans on the political influence of each group.

Focuses on the presidential campaigns of George W. Bush and John Kerry and voting preparations in Ohio. The importance of swing states like Ohio; How the state was divided between the Republicans and Democrats in 2000; How the two candidates have tried to distinguish themselves and appeal to voting segments; The factors contributing to a close race; Statistics from the Newsweek Poll; Themes of the Bush and Kerry campaigns; Their stance on various issues, including stem-cell research; The status of Ohio and Florida on the Electoral College map; Objection of Democrats to voters' entitlement to provisional ballots in Ohio.

Focuses on the presidential campaigns of George W. Bush and John Kerry and voting preparations in Ohio. The importance of swing states like Ohio; How the state was divided between the Republicans and Democrats in 2000; How the two candidates have tried to distinguish themselves and appeal to voting segments; The factors contributing to a close race; Statistics from the Newsweek Poll; Themes of the Bush and Kerry campaigns; Their stance on various issues, including stem-cell research; The status of Ohio and Florida on the Electoral College map; Objection of Democrats to voters' entitlement to provisional ballots in Ohio.

Looks at the number of Hispanics in the United States and how the influx may change the country. Belief of Samuel P. Huntington in "The Clash of Civilizations" that the most serious challenge to America's identity comes from the immense and continuing immigration from Latin America and especially from Mexico; Reaction from Mexican author Carlos Fuentes and from conservative columnist David Brooks; Questions on whether the force of Hispanics in the U.S. will redefine the meaning of mainstream; Belief that Hispanic could attain majority status in California by 2018; Comparison of the poverty and education of Hispanics as compared to white immigrants; How the purchasing power of Hispanics is changing advertising and big business; Belief that the millions of Hispanics are assimilating while putting their stamp on what assimilation will mean for future generations. INSET: Hispanic Amerca: A Nation Within a Nation.

Looks at the number of Hispanics in the United States and how the influx may change the country. Belief of Samuel P. Huntington in "The Clash of Civilizations" that the most serious challenge to America's identity comes from the immense and continuing immigration from Latin America and especially from Mexico; Reaction from Mexican author Carlos Fuentes and from conservative columnist David Brooks; Questions on whether the force of Hispanics in the U.S. will redefine the meaning of mainstream; Belief that Hispanic could attain majority status in California by 2018; Comparison of the poverty and education of Hispanics as compared to white immigrants; How the purchasing power of Hispanics is changing advertising and big business; Belief that the millions of Hispanics are assimilating while putting their stamp on what assimilation will mean for future generations.

Examines the campaign of John Edwards as he tries to win the Democratic Party nomination for president. Edward's ability to charm and claim to speak for the everyday American; Focus on jobs and outsourcing as hot topics which earned him a strong second place finish in the Wisconsin primary; How Bush is likely to use the topic in his bid for reelection; Low ebb of popularity for Bush at this time; Edwards who has latched onto the NAFTA issue; Kerry's strengths in the upcoming elections.

Examines the campaign of John Edwards as he tries to win the Democratic Party nomination for president. Edward's ability to charm and claim to speak for the everyday American; Focus on jobs and outsourcing as hot topics which earned him a strong second place finish in the Wisconsin primary; How Bush is likely to use the topic in his bid for reelection; Low ebb of popularity for Bush at this time; Edwards who has latched onto the NAFTA issue; Kerry's strengths in the upcoming elections.

Examines John Kerry in the wake of his come-from-behind victory in Iowa. Nature of Kerry's "electability"; History of the Kerry campaign; Nature of Kerry's personality and demeanor; Details of Kerry endorsements; Outlook for Kerry for the rest of the campaign.

Examines John Kerry in the wake of his come-from-behind victory in Iowa. Nature of Kerry's "electability"; History of the Kerry campaign; Nature of Kerry's personality and demeanor; Details of Kerry endorsements; Outlook for Kerry for the rest of the campaign.

Discusses the success of Operation Iraqi Freedom because of the speed and precision of United States forces and the ineptitude of the Iraqi Army. How psychological warfare operators used cultural stereotypes to defeat the undisciplined Fedayeen; Role of the U.S. special forces in looking for leadership targets and gathering intelligence data; View that Saddam Hussein and his commanders were ignorant about military science; Indication that bribery and surprise attacks were effective weapons; Ease of instant battlefield communication to Central Command in Doha, Qatar; Impact of superior air power and heavy bombing; Statement that what is left of the war is the detective work involved in finding Saddam and his top lieutenants, and the arsenals of chemical and biological weapons.

Discusses the success of Operation Iraqi Freedom because of the speed and precision of United States forces and the ineptitude of the Iraqi Army. How psychological warfare operators used cultural stereotypes to defeat the undisciplined Fedayeen; Role of the U.S. special forces in looking for leadership targets and gathering intelligence data; View that Saddam Hussein and his commanders were ignorant about military science; Indication that bribery and surprise attacks were effective weapons; Ease of instant battlefield communication to Central Command in Doha, Qatar; Impact of superior air power and heavy bombing; Statement that what is left of the war is the detective work involved in finding Saddam and his top lieutenants, and the arsenals of chemical and biological weapons.

Examines U.S. military strategy in the 2003 Iraqi War. Background on Operation Iraqi Freedom; Worries over guerrilla fighters and their weapons; Speculation on an extended Middle East war; Suicide bomber attacks; Setbacks; The President George W. Bush administration's defense of military strategy; Risks of urban warfare in Baghdad: Role of Bush; Remarks by military commanders; Strategy of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein; Outlook for the war.

Examines U.S. military strategy in the 2003 Iraqi War. Background on Operation Iraqi Freedom; Worries over guerrilla fighters and their weapons; Speculation on an extended Middle East war; Suicide bomber attacks; Setbacks; The President George W. Bush administration's defense of military strategy; Risks of urban warfare in Baghdad: Role of Bush; Remarks by military commanders; Strategy of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein; Outlook for the war.

Describes how the United States government discovered where Saddam Hussein would be on March 19, 2003, which led to aerial bombing of the secret bunker in Baghdad. Details of the attack which was organized by General Tommy Franks at Central Command headquarters in Doha, Qatar; Use of mind games by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in their propaganda campaign against leaders of the Iraqi regime; Role of psychological warfare, U.S. Special Forces, and infantry soldiers in Operation Iraqi Freedom; Expected resistance from Saddam's Republican Guard units.

Describes how the United States government discovered where Saddam Hussein would be on March 19, 2003, which led to aerial bombing of the secret bunker in Baghdad. Details of the attack which was organized by General Tommy Franks at Central Command headquarters in Doha, Qatar; Use of mind games by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in their propaganda campaign against leaders of the Iraqi regime; Role of psychological warfare, U.S. Special Forces, and infantry soldiers in Operation Iraqi Freedom; Expected resistance from Saddam's Republican Guard units.

Discusses the early political career of United States Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott of Mississippi, who is under scrutiny for remarks made in which he appeared to uphold segregationist views. Context in which he made the remarks; Segregationist views of Southern politicians prior to the modern era of U.S. politics which followed the Civil Rights era; Biographical details, including his childhood, education and early career in this setting; His efforts to keep blacks segregated; Segregation and Republicans; His denial of racism, which contrasts with certain comments and policies.

Discusses the early political career of United States Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott of Mississippi, who is under scrutiny for remarks made in which he appeared to uphold segregationist views. Context in which he made the remarks; Segregationist views of Southern politicians prior to the modern era of U.S. politics which followed the Civil Rights era; Biographical details, including his childhood, education and early career in this setting; His efforts to keep blacks segregated; Segregation and Republicans; His denial of racism, which contrasts with certain comments and policies.

Profiles John Allen Muhammad and John Lee Malvo, the men who allegedly shot thirteen people in the sniper attacks in the Washington D.C. area. How the criminals converted a Chevy Caprice as a killing machine; Role of police chief Charles Moose from Montgomery County, Maryland in the media coverage; How Muhammed was stationed at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Washington; Investigation conducted by police in Maryland; Views from criminal psychiatrists about the case; Significance of a murder and robbery in Montgomery, Alabama.

Profiles John Allen Muhammad and John Lee Malvo, the men who allegedly shot thirteen people in the sniper attacks in the Washington D.C. area. How the criminals converted a Chevy Caprice as a killing machine; Role of police chief Charles Moose from Montgomery County, Maryland in the media coverage; How Muhammed was stationed at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Washington; Investigation conducted by police in Maryland; Views from criminal psychiatrists about the case; Significance of a murder and robbery in Montgomery, Alabama.

Focuses on the use of weblogs, or personal Web sites with brief articles or links to other items or articles on the Internet, arranged chronologically, by Internet users. Amount of so-called blogs; Appeal of blogging; Creation of blogging technology; Privacy issues related to blogging; Contents of blogs.

Focuses on the use of weblogs, or personal Web sites with brief articles or links to other items or articles on the Internet, arranged chronologically, by Internet users. Amount of so-called blogs; Appeal of blogging; Creation of blogging technology; Privacy issues related to blogging; Contents of blogs.