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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.

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  Animal Tracks
A fetching pooch, two kittens in kindergarten, a pair of polar bears and a bunny beauty contest – plus many more cute critters.
Image: Performers from a group called Nomad Dance do somersaults during a training session at Yoff beach in Senegal's capital Dakar
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  The Week in Pictures
Fiery soccer celebration, Ground Zero, big yellow taxis, meteor shower, the Taj Mahal reflected and more news and feature photos from around the globe.
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  The Week in celebrity sightings
Natalie Portman attends the “Brothers” premiere, Susan Boyle performs on the TODAY show, Katie Holmes and Suri go shopping in New York and more.

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