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Guidelines Push Back Age for Cervical Cancer Tests

New guidelines for cervical cancer screening say women should delay their first Pap test until age 21, and go for screening less often than had been previously recommended.

• Well: Now Rethinking Pap Tests
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Culture Clash in Medicine

New recommendations on breast and cervical cancer screening have been met with anger and confusion, not to mention a measure of political posturing.

U.S. Reviews Air Defenses to Thwart Terror From Skies

The commander of military forces protecting North America has ordered a review of the costly air defenses intended to prevent another Sept. 11-style terrorism attack.

• Times Topics: September 11, 2001

Easy Loans in Expensive Areas

An effort by the F.H.A. to prop up real estate prices amid rising defaults has put taxpayers increasingly at risk.

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For Bruno, How Albany Works Is Also on Trial

A jury will decide whether the dealings of Joseph L. Bruno, the former Senate leader, were illegal. But testimony has already exposed an unseemly way of doing business in Albany.

A Crown Jewel of Education Struggles With Cuts

Students and faculty worry that deep budget cuts are pushing the University of California into decline.

Oprah Bets on Her Future With Cable

Oprah Winfrey will end her daytime talk show in 2011 as she prepares to start a cable channel of her own.

• Question for Oprah: Broadcast or Cable?
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