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February 2002
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Crackdown!
When bombs terrorized America, the Attorney General launched the "Palmer Raids"
Digging Ditches
Narrow, humble irrigation ditches called acequias sustain an endangered way of life but for how long?
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Give the Devil His Due
Blame Bugs Bunny and a nasty yawn for the Tasmanian devil's bad rap
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Any Bonds Today?
When Uncle Sam passed the hat in World War II, Americans came up with $185 billion to buy U.S. bonds
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Boss
The New York City courthouse that caused his downfall has been returned to its former glory, and Tweed's odious reputation has been refurbished
Trouble in Paradise
The idyllic Mediterranean retreat of Corsica also harbors homegrown terrorists, bent on achieving the island's secession from France
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Gods and Moguls
After the events of September 11, even historical fiction takes on new meaning. Just ask Ted Turner