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Mom goes distance for son in Iraq: 6,436 miles
She is running the distance from her Illinois home to his post on front line
Looking at Lady Liberty from fresh perspectives
Recalling a memorable (and dizzying) visit to the Statue of Liberty in 1983
He adds names to lost graves of the mentally ill
Thousands lie in unmarked graves nationwide; he found lost cemetery
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  American Story with Bob Dotson
TODAY’s "American Story with Bob Dotson" focuses on the incredible things of which we are capable. These are people who may not run for mayor or go to the moon, who may never transplant a heart, but whose actions might touch one. Do you know someone outstanding? Tell Bob Dotson about people whose actions touch others.
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Striking Miners
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Why do we celebrate Labor Day? Ask Kitty
Columnist Kitty Schindler, 85, is a coal miner’s daughter whose grandfather and uncle both died young in the mines. For her, Labor Day is an occasion to remember American workers’ struggles for decent wages and safe working conditions.

The Week in...  
  
Image: A Philippine Eagle Owl is seen inside the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Rescue Center in Quezon City
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  Animal Tracks
A big-eyed bird, two baby pythons, a hungry horse and a balding bear  – plus more creatures great and small.
Image: Kalsoom, 6, who was fleeing a military offensive in South Waziristan, sits in a queue with others to receive food handouts at a distribution point for IDPs in Dera Ismail Khan
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  The Week in Pictures
Monsoon floods in Malaysia, darkened streets in Brazil and celebratory lights in Germany highlight this collection of noteworthy images.
Image: Jermaine Dupri & Pascal Mouawad's Nu Pop Movement Los Angeles Launch Party
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  The Week in celebrity sightings
Lindsay Lohan steps into the light for an event in West Hollywood, Eva Longoria is honored by Latino organization, Kelly Osbourne is on time and more.

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