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	Border injustice By Alfredo Garcia Two border patrol agents received harsh sentences for shooting a convicted felon despite the fact that jurors reported coercion in their verdict See Politics section >>
	Massacre in Fallujah By Abdul Azeem The attack on Fallujah city by U.S. forces led to massacre of hundreds of Iraqi civilians in 2004. The massive U.S. bombing has reportedly damaged 60 percent of the city's buildings, with 20 percent totally destroyed %#x2014; including 60 of the city's mosques. See Politics section >>
	Depression hurts the one with the disorder By Dinorah L. Hollingsworth Suicide, closely linked to depression, is the third leading cause of death in 10 to 24 year olds. According to a report from the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 18.8 million Americans over the age of 18 suffer from major depression. See Health and Fitness section >>
	A look at nursing homes By Ashley Kennedy Rebecca Larson did not want to put her mother in the nursing home but she could no longer take care of her. She did not want her mother to feel unloved, and she feared neglect and abuse at the hands of the nursing home staff. See Social Issues section >>
	Intelligent Q & A: Alternative to Darwinism explained By Hannah Joseph-Alvarado Much of America is asking, "What is Intelligent Design and why should we care?" As the debate continues over ID, many scientists question evolution at its core. Darwinists stand by their claim that evolution is the only way life could have happened. However, is there another side to the story? See Science section >>
	'Lord God' bird may still exist By Pamela Whitton As the large, bright bird flew overhead, awed witnesses ducked to the ground and shouted, "Lord God, what a bird!" And so the ivory-billed woodpecker, or the "Lord God Bird," got it's first nickname. See Features section >>
	Freelancing vs. full-time job By Tedjo "Yogi" Liman Many have argued whether freelance or full-time work can be more beneficial for companies or individuals. Both have advantages and disadvantages. See Business section >>

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