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Headlines for 19 November 2004

New York’s currently: a great place to raise your children TO LIVE IN CONSTANT FEAR

 Powell’s news on Iranian missiles stuns White House, Europeans; intel comes from single, unvetted source, not meant to be shared with allies.

 Following Vioxx scandal, drug inspector says FDA can’t protect America from bad drugs.

 Ukraine’s Sunday election to set region’s direction: aimed at Moscow, or pointing to Europe?

 Hot and sneaky: Knopf will send you a free advance copy of Cast of Shadows, the first novel by TMN’s Kevin Guilfoile.

 Fascinating interview with Israel’s chief interrogator, with details of psychological warfare.

 NY Schools Chancellor says nine out of 10 city high schools are hellholes; cops bust Long Island gang responsible for breaking woman’s face with a turkey.

 Afghan poppy cultivation hits country’s and world’s highest recorded levels.

 Goats are deceitful and can hide just about anywhere. The Childhood Goat Trauma Foundation, for people who were scarred in petting zoos.

 What the color of your stool says about your health.

 Lily Tuck’s The News From Paraguay wins National Book Award.

 Photos: Don Hong-Oai; Jona Frank; Chloe Potter; thank you junior bonner.

 Speculation on delay in Iraq’s January elections.

 The story of how a tiny LA boutique became the star of celebrity product placement.

 In pictures: Truck extracting car from water rescued by other truck.

 100 images of the moment.

 Addictive star-counting game to help waste your Friday.

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