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FEATURES

NATIONAL
A look at the hurricane's long-term economic, social, and political impact.

NATIONAL
High-tech prosthetics for amputees.

INTERNATIONAL
In Africa, famine strikes the world's second-poorest nation.

TIMES PAST
1960: African Independence
In 1960, 17 African nations won their freedom from colonial rule.

DEPARTMENTS

NEWS & TRENDS
Power jewelry, Iraqi reality TV, clueless science, and more.

OPINION
Excerpts from New York Times columnists

VOICES
Colin Lieblich, 18, on his eye-opening trip to Spain.

DEBATE
Does nuclear energy make environmental sense?

CARTOONS
Some lighter looks at what's in the news