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Pope praised, but visit’s impact unclear
Pope Benedict XVI’s U.S. visit left behind the impression of a compassionate and candid leader who has made a successful transition from professor to pope.
Parents sought help for bomb plot suspect
Ryan Schallenberger's parents took him to a hospital three days before his Saturday arrest after he made a 4-inch indentation in the wallboard, prosecutor Jay Hodge said at a court hearing.
Activists sue for lynx protection
A coalition of conservation and animal protection groups on Monday sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to force it to extend federal protection to Canada lynx in New Mexico.
Schools trying to avoid special ed
Schools across the country are rapidly adopting similar early intervention programs, hoping that steering a child away from expensive special education classes later will save money.
NYT: U.S. military groomed TV analysts
The Pentagon has groomed many U.S. military analysts used as commentators on Iraq by television networks, leaving some feeling they were manipulated, The New York Times reports.
Pentagon chief rips Air Force over war
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday the Air Force is not doing enough to help in the war effort, complaining that some military leaders are "stuck in old ways of doing business."
Pope laments U.S. 'injustices'
Pope Benedict XVI praised America as a land of opportunity and hope Thursday as he celebrated the first public Mass of his U.S. pilgrimage, but he lamented that the nation's promise fell short for Indians and blacks.
Pope praised, but visit’s impact unclear
Pope Benedict XVI’s U.S. visit left behind the impression of a compassionate and candid leader who has made a successful transition from professor to pope.
Economy takes toll on relief agencies
The same sagging economy that is throwing thousands of Americans into poverty and homelessness is making it harder to help the needy as donations to charities and food banks dry up.