TELEGRAPH: Iran Frees American Hiker
Comments (0) | Evin Prison, hikers, Iran, Nation and World, Sarah Shourd
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One of three American hikers imprisoned in Iran for more than a year on espionage charges has been released.



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Is The 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Ruling A Bigger Victory For Women?
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One writer argues that "don't ask, don't tell" affects gay women more than gay men.



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San Jose Mercury: San Bruno Explosion And Fire Kills 4, Destroys 38 Homes
Comments (0) | California
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A large fire broke out in the hills near San Bruno, California.



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One Cop's View: Nonlethal Weapons, Not Such A Bad Idea
Comments (0) | Los Angeles and Region
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One high-ranking LAPD official wants to see the use of more nonlethal weapons.



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Flames Engulf Oil Rig In Gulf; 13 Workers Rescued
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Coast Guard helicopters are on the way to help put out the blaze.



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BBC: Who Answered Glenn Beck's Call To Rally In Washington?
Comments (0) | Nation and World
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Washington Memorial (BBC Image)

Conservatives spread across Washington on the 47th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech.



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Tales From The Unemployment Line
Comments (0) | @editor, @local, Los Angeles, Los Angeles
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Contributors

Three people tell their stories of looking for work.

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