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Poling on the river: He’s the last of the ferrymen
But maybe not for long; pole-powered river barge in peril from budget cuts
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
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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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Courtesy Kitty Schindler
Holidays can be happy in tough times: Ask Kitty
At age 86, columnist Kitty Schindler is old enough to remember Thanksgiving during the Great Depression — but far from depressing, her memories are happy ones of family members pitching in to make the holiday bright, even though they didn't have much.

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Image: Don't Badger Me
Zuma Press
  Animal Tracks
A nosy badger, a baby alligator, a hungry panda, a growing giraffe – plus more images of cute critters.
Image: Steam billows from the cooling towers of Jaenschwalde coal power station near Cottbus
Reuters
  The Week in Pictures
A giant praying mantis, Festival of Sacrifice, bubble in space, Bhopal, military farewell, Afghanistan marine, Italian justice and more news and feature images from around the world.
Image: Meg Ryan, Cheryl Hines
AP
  The Week in celebrity sightings
Meg Ryan and Cheryl Hines get “Serious,” Paris Hilton plays Santa, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie take Maddox to the movies and more.

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