This week in history: December 8-14

Supreme Court halts Florida ballot counting in presidential election; Ford approves austerity loan to NYC; US military ...
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Chairwoman of civil rights panel criticizes Florida secretary of state

Chairwoman of civil rights panel criticizes Florida secretary of state. TALLAHASSEE, Florida (CNN) -- Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris' description of her role in the N ...
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Gore detours from campaign trail with stop on Letterman show

Gore detours from campaign trail with stop on Letterman show. NEW YORK (CNN) -- Taking a televised break from the routine of the presidential campaign trail, Al Gore clowned aroun ...
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A funeral for a handshake?

A moment in former Vice President Dick Cheney's funeral at the National Cathedral brought me to tears. Not for the departed ...