What happened on August 23, 2009

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The war for Afghanistan's women By Malcolm Potts, Malcolm Potts is a UC Berkeley professor and the chairman of the university's Bixby Center for Population, Health and Sustainability. His latest book is "Sex and War: How Biology Explains Warfare and Terrorism and Offers a Path to a Safe World."
'Truth' vs. 'facts' from America's media By Neal Gabler, Neal Gabler is the author, most recently, of "Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination."
A California constitutional convention for all
Where Bush missed, Obama has a shot By Doyle Mcmanus
Death panels By Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the Lexington Herald-Leader in Kentucky. His work is also published by USA Today.
Music did a number on me By Mark Steinberg, Mark Steinberg is a retired attorney and served in the State and Justice departments during the Clinton administration.
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Who is protecting the children?
Someone's going to lose at UC

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Peru and Bolivia clash -- over claims to 'Devil's Dance' By Andrew Whalen, Whalen writes for the Associated Press.
In Haiti, HIV/AIDS is no longer a death sentence By Jonathan M. Katz, Katz writes for the Associated Press.
High fashion from a land of conflict By Zeina Karam, Karam writes for the Associated Press.
Poland's first openly gay rabbi focuses on the future By Vanessa Gera, Gera writes for the Associated Press.
Under Saudi veil, nips and tucks By Donna Abu-nasr, Abu-Nasr writes for the Associated Press.
Russians revisit Nazi pact By Lynn Berry, Berry writes for the Associated Press.
Palestinians in West Bank craving joy By Mohammed Daraghmeh, Daraghmeh writes for the Associated Press.
From Our Blogs By Deborah Bonello In Mexico City; Bettina Boxall; Jeannine Stein; Amro Hassan In Cairo
Early 'birthers' targeted Chester Arthur By John Curran, Curran writes for the Associated Press.
Wright restoration met with 'naysayers' in quest for funds By Amy Lorentzen, Lorentzen writes for the Associated Press.
The pen doctor is in . . . Washington's trade show By Michael S. Rosenwald, Rosenwald writes for the Washington Post.

What happened on August 23, 2009

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Erasing a chemical arsenal in the Kentucky woods By Bob Drogin

In 'Hillary: The Movie' case, Supreme Court considers major shift in election law By David G. Savage

CIA staged mock execution, wielded power drill in interrogations, secret report says By Greg Miller

Pentagon will give detainee information to Red Cross Washington Post

Colorado Springs police might sell firearms By Nicholas Riccardi

The cost of healthcare reform By Noam N. Levey

Recession is latest curse to check in at Boulder Dam Hotel By Ashley Powers

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'Vegan fashion' is not an oxymoron By Susan Carpenter

She used to shop for a living -- at the highest end of the market. Now the former 'luxury lifestyle consultant' is letting her creativity fly. By Booth Moore, FASHION CRITIC

Rachel Rachel Roy collection debuting at Macy's By Max Padilla

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How many razor blades for a great shave? It's a close decision By Adam Tschorn

Studs and spikes make a fashion statement for fall By Melissa Magsaysay

Vegan beauty care: When going natural isn't enough By Susan Carpenter

WORLD

In Mexico, no jail time for small amounts of drugs By Tracy Wilkinson and Richard Marosi

A Christian on the run in Egypt By Jeffrey Fleishman

Pakistani Taliban names new leader By Alex Rodriguez and Zulfiqar Ali

Taliban cut off Afghan voters' ink-stained fingers, election observers say By Laura King

Lead poisonings spark investigation Associated Press

Greece battles dozens of wildfires Associated Press

Report of secret burials in Iran brings call for inquiry By Borzou Daragahi

In Iraq's capital, fear of violence makes for a quiet Ramadan By Liz Sly

North Korean defectors network fears crackdown By John M. Glionna

Britons let their guard down, atop a 30-foot high pedestal By Henry Chu

Obama to visit China in mid-November By Barbara Demick

FBI chief condemns Lockerbie bomber's release By Josh Meyer

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Dallas Cowboys' video board at new stadium is in punters' line of fire By Sam Farmer

Red Sox pound Yankees for a change Associated Press

Carlos Pena has a big game for Rays Associated Press

Monday through Wednesday: Tigers at Angel Stadium Thursday through Aug. 30: Athletics at Angel Stadium By Bill Shaikin

Vladimir Guerrero's homer leads Angels to 7-3 win over Blue Jays By Mike Digiovanna

Bobby Abreu has had an effect on Angels' offense By Mike Digiovanna

Florida atop Associated Press preseason poll Associated Press

Marlins had a good stretch By Phil Rogers

Despite new guys, this victory has old, familiar feel By Grahame L. Jones

Internallyflawless wins Grade I, $350,000 Del Mar Oaks Associated Press

Tuesday through Thursday: Rockies at Denver Friday through Aug. 30: Reds at Cincinnati By Bill Shaikin

Charlie Haeger's knuckleball baffles Cubs By Dylan Hernandez

Matt Kemp's home run impresses Charlie Haeger By Dylan Hernandez

Chris Dufresne's preseason top 25: No. 12 Boise State By Chris Dufresne

Dwight Phillips wins gold in long jump By Philip Hersh

Brett Favre's decision to play for Vikings splits town By Sam Farmer

David Beckham returns but it doesn't lead to goals Associated Press

Solheim Cup is all even Associated Press

IndyCar seems to be the place for Danica Patrick By Jim Peltz

Inter Milan coach objects to preseason prediction By Grahame L. Jones

Kyle Busch remains in the hunt Associated Press

Roger Federer defeats Andy Murray at Cincinnati Masters Wire Reports

Jay Cutler shows off for the fans in Chicago Associated Press

Ian Stewart, Todd Helton give Rockies a boost Associated Press

Chris Carpenter wins ninth consecutive decision Associated Press

Dodgers' bullpen sees a role reversal By Bill Plaschke

Philadelphia Eagles not interested in money from mayor's office By Mark Medina

Book still open on steroid era By Bill Shaikin

Manny Ramirez is only fooling himself By T.J. Simers

Sol's championship hopes are dashed By Grahame L. Jones

Up next for Sparks: Sunday at Atlanta By Mark Medina

Offensive line struggles during scrimmage By Chris Foster

Scrimmage produces little excitement By Gary Klein

Trojans have plenty of tailbacks to go around By Gary Klein

Mistakes, injuries plague U.S. sprint relay teams By Philip Hersh

Down The Line By Bill Shaikin

On The Nfl By Sam Farmer

OPINION

The war for Afghanistan's women By Malcolm Potts, Malcolm Potts is a UC Berkeley professor and the chairman of the university's Bixby Center for Population, Health and Sustainability. His latest book is "Sex and War: How Biology Explains Warfare and Terrorism and Offers a Path to a Safe World."