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The G-8 Summit: Serious Business and a Berlusconi Sideshow

By JEFF ISRAELY

Italy's last one, in Genoa in 2001, was a violent debacle. And it came on the eve of the 9/11 attacks

Clinton Helps Push Honduran Foes to Negotiations

By TIM PADGETT

The U.S. Secretary of State enlists an outside mediator to help resolve the standoff surrounding the coup in Honduras

Could Abortion Coverage Sink Health Care Reform?

By KAREN TUMULTY / WASHINGTON

A move to exclude abortion from any government-backed health insurance plan could cause problems for the pending legislation

Michael's Tribute: A Strange, Gaudy, Moving Farewell

By JAMES PONIEWOZIK

The coverage of Michael Jackson's memorial began early on cable news this morning, with nonstop helicopter video footage from a "private" ceremony for Jackson's family, while commentators vamped for time

Greenberg Win is Another Setback for AIG

By STEPHEN GANDEL

A federal jury's decision that the former AIG subsidiary controlled by former AIG chief Maurice "Hank" Greenberg did not steal billions from the insurance giant when the companies split four years ago is yet another blow to the insurer

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The G-8 Summit: Serious Business and a Berlusconi Sideshow

Italy's last one, in Genoa in 2001, was a violent debacle. And it came on the eve of the 9/11 attacks

Quotes of the Day

"The presidential election was the freest election around the globe."
Iranian President MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD,
making his first televised address since the disputed June 12 vote
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Trying Times for Russia's Nesting Dolls

By John Wendle / Sergiyev Posad

As the financial crisis rolls on, Russia's handicrafts industry is struggling because of a drop in exports and a dip in tourism. The government is planning a $28.4 million bailout, but will that be enough to save Russia's iconic nesting dolls?

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