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Sichuan Quake Claims 12,000; Rescuers Scrambling
Rescue workers in central China were trying to clear rubble from schools and flattened homes Tuesday as they searched for survivors from the deadliest earthquake to hit the country in three decades. At least 12,000 are reported dead and 19,000 more are feared buried under debris.

Chinese Quake Survivors Cope in Gui Xi
The mountain village of Gui Xi in Sichuan province is one of many Chinese communities coping with the aftermath of Monday's powerful earthquake. Survivors huddled under tarps Tuesday in a steady rain, telling their stories.

N. Korean Papers Detail Nuclear Program
A U.S. official says a preliminary review of thousands of documents shows North Korea has fully accounted for its plutonium development program. But the papers may not convince skeptics that the disarmament process is moving ahead.

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Don't Count on a Doctor on Board
As many as three out of four flights have a doctor, nurse or paramedic on the passenger list. But one doctor advises passengers with chronic medical conditions to make sure they're taking all necessary precautions.

The Insatiable SUV
Millions of Americans are faced with a dilemma: What to do with that nice, big, comfortable and highly inefficient SUV? You could continue to drain your bank account to fill the thing with gas, or you could try a few other suggestions.

Are College Degrees a Waste of Money?
Author and career coach Marty Nemko argues that when kids are not adequately prepared for college, they are simply wasting their time and money on four years of college-level course work. He calls the bachelor's degree "America's most overrated product."

Hating on Mother's Day
The holiday is a manufactured obligation that causes stress on moms, kids and husbands, says mom and columnist Emily Yoffe. She offers advice on how to minimize the pressure and maximize the fun.

Is There a California Dream?
Fame, health, satisfaction, blue sky or innovation — what defines your version of the California Dream? Is the economy forcing that dream to change? Even if you've never set foot in the Golden State, we want your Cali thoughts and stories in 300 words or less.

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