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  2. Sean Goldman: Home by Christmas?
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  4. Why Obama Has to Worry About Polls
  5. In Germany, a Disturbing Rise of Right-Wing Violence
  6. Lindsey Graham: New GOP Maverick in the Senate
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  8. Israel vs. Hizballah: Drumbeats of War
  9. The Pentagon Prepares for a Missile Attack from 'Iran'
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  1. How Panera Bread Defies the Recession
  2. In Germany, a Disturbing Rise of Right-Wing Violence
  3. Holland's Plan to Tax Every Kilometer Driven
  4. Lindsey Graham: New GOP Maverick in the Senate
  5. Rehabilitating Joseph Stalin
  6. Domestic Terror Incidents Hit a Peak in 2009
  7. Sean Goldman: Home by Christmas?
  8. In Cleveland, Worker Co-Ops Look to a Spanish Model
  9. A Pariah No More: Serbia Bids to Join the E.U.
  10. Will Your Next Car be Made in India?