Mark Bergin | Al Gore's latest book tour has less science than politics and less polish than the movie version
John Dawson | Candidates in both parties offer a glimpse into their fundamental beliefs
Lynn Vincent | A gymnastics star is testimony to a mom who never saw saving her son or herself as a "choice" when illness threatened
Learning from children two hard lessons: faith and humility
Jamie Dean | Like vultures over a dead body, criminals ravage post-Katrina New Orleans, but the National Guard and federal agents are making a difference
Russ Pulliam | Family comes first for Tony Dungy, and his Super Bowl champion Colts team has not suffered for it
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