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 Bush hails spirit, compassion of former spokesmanPresident Bush led a poignant tribute on Thursday to his friend and former spokesman, Tony Snow, who lost his public fight with cancer but never surrendered the spirit that defined his life.
Popular authors sign on for National Book Festival
Salman Rushdie and Tiki Barber are among the 70 authors scheduled to participate in the 2008 National Book Festival.
Bush praises former spokesman Tony Snow
President Bush on Sunday fondly recalled Tony Snow, his former spokesman who died after a spirited fight against cancer.  Bush celebrates 62nd birthday on the flyWedged between America's Independence Day and a summit of world leaders, President Bush's 62nd birthday got shortchanged this year.
Poll: McCain bests Obama in battle of wives
Americans tend to dislike Barack Obama’s wife, Michelle, and admire John McCain’s wife, Cindy, according to a new poll that could prove problematic for the Democratic ticket.  Spud farmer returns to roots to help AfghansTo help poor Afghani villagers make money on potatoes instead of opium poppies, Idaho farmer Pat Rowe used a little old technology: root cellars.  China leaders praise US help on quakeChina's top leaders said they were thankful for U.S. help after Sichuan's devastating earthquake, with Premier Wen Jiabao saying Monday he was impressed that the first foreigners he saw providing help when he toured the province were Americans.
ID spud farmer returns to roots to help Afghans
To help poor Afghani villagers make money on potatoes instead of opium poppies, Idaho farmer Pat Rowe borrowed a root cellar design common across his home state's famous potato country in the 1930s and 1940s.
Bush visits Vermont _ Laura Bush, that is
This may be as close as Vermont gets to having President Bush make an appearance - his wife has stopped by for a visit.
First Lady Bush in Boston for an environment program
First Lady Laura Bush visited Boston to launch a program designed to teach urban children how to protect fragile ecosystems and create gardens in their neighborhoods. |
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