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Dissent growing inside Iran

Opinion: In Tehran Uni-versity’s huge prayer hall, the Islamic regime’s most powerful clerics deliver heated


U.S. Marines winning over the people of Afghanistan

Opinion: KHANSHIN, Afghanistan — It’s not often that the arrival of foreign troops is welcomed by local


Congress should increase funding for troops, vets

Miami Herald: Four years ago, the Department of Veterans Affairs was facing a $1 billion shortfall.


Bonuses won’t enhance teaching

Opinion: TUCSON, Ariz. — Lately we have seen increased interest in paying teachers based upon “merit” rather


China’s influence up in Latin America

Opinion: The latest figures showing that China is emerging from the global crisis sooner — and more


Clinton’s conciliatory stance in India reflects U.S. concern

Editorial: Although the frontline of America’s war on global terrorism is Pakistan and Afghanistan, India’s


Affirmative action coming to an end

Opinion: SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, skin color, ethnicity,


More money equals better grades

Opinion: WASHINGTON — In nearly every sector of the American economy, human nature and financial incentives


Notable and Quotable

Opinion: “We hope and pray for our son’s safe return to his comrades and then to our family, and we


Cronkite, a role model across generations

Opinion: Walter Cronkite was born in Missouri, educated in Texas and grew up to become the most trusted man


Ban pythons; they’re a threat

Ban pythons; they’re a threat Miami Herald: As a Senate hearing so aptly pointed out recently, the


GREAT BRITAIN

GREAT BRITAIN The Times, London, July 15:Knighted for his services to music, a child prodigy


We’re going backward

Opinion: We’re going backward EDITOR: I am not a college graduate, just high school, although our kids


Latest slap at West Side comes from postal service

Opinion: Latest slap at West Side comes from postal service EDITOR: I wonder what the powers that be


By now, court consolidation should be seen as inevitable

Editorial: By now, court consolidation should be seen as inevitable The first reaction might well be “what