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...many here, the Detroit Lions' surprise victory over the Washington Redskins late Sunday affirmed a regional belief in redemption despite profoundly grim odds. Until that game, the Lions had tortured its most ardent fans with a 19-game losing streak that began in December 2007. Many Michigan residents had come to view the Lions' plight as a reflection of the state's own battle to overcome its economic crisis. So when when the team won 19-14, the relatively sparse crowd in the Detroit stadium roared, and the players wept...
...Some Arab Americans worry that the welcome mat is becoming frayed: grim economic times may make it harder for Iraqi refugees to find jobs, making them a long-term burden on the community. But the influx of Iraqis shows no sign of slowing. "These are people who are fleeing mass killings," says Imam Qazwini. "Economic depression is not a big concern for them...
...prospects for a nuclear-free Middle East may not be as grim as they seem. Several incentives could yet tempt Israel onto that path. For one thing, there's strong opposition in the U.S. and Europe to a military strike, which even in the best-case scenario would simply delay Iran's progress rather than end its nuclear program - possibly at the cost of a regional war. The U.S. might offer Israel extra security guarantees, like partnership with NATO. And then there's the fact that what the Iran threat represents is a changed game; Israel isn't the only...
...this grim, gray-faced man? Where are the smile, the twinkling eyes, the great white mane of hair? Virginia Duquette, CENTERVILLE, MASS...
Reaper, the Grim • Jim Carroll and Larry Gelbart and Henry Gibson and Jody Powell and Patrick Swayze and Mary Travers are claimed by, along with the world's oldest person...