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Reporter's Notebook: The Bizarre Trial of Rep. Fossella

WASHINGTON – As courthouses go, the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in downtown Washington is what Yankee Stadium is to baseball. If you’re a big name and get in trouble here, chances are you’ll wind up at Prettyman in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol. That’s where Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) …

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The Secret to Longevity: A Little Science and Lots of Healthy Living

Scientists continue to study the secrets to living a long life. While many may have their own ideas, it’s clear that there’s no silver bullet. For 94-year-old Marion Downs, it comes down to attitude. Her advice: “Shut up and live!” That also happens to be the title of her book …

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Johnny Depp to Blame for Surge in Piracy

So each day, pirates hijack another ship. Today, it’s a Saudi supertanker with over $100 million worth in oil — a prize that’s pushed global oil prices up by a buck. Now I hear they’ve also grabbed a Danish ship, an attack that’s also driven up the price of Danish. …

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