For other uses, see Independence (disambiguation)

Independence is self-government of a nation, country, or state by its residents and population, generally exercising sovereignty.

The term independence is used in contrast to subjugation, which refers to a region as a "territory" —subject to the political and military control of an external government. The word is sometimes used in a weaker sense to contrast with hegemony, the indirect control of one nation by another, more powerful nation.

Independence can be the initial status of an emerging nation (often filling a political void), but is often an emancipation from some dominating power. It can be argued that independence is a negative definition: the state of not being controlled by another power through colonialism, expansionism or imperialism. Independence may be obtained by decolonization, or by separation or dismemberment.

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In an Evolving Harlem, Newcomers Try to Fit In
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:50:35 -0000
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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:03:40 -0000
The plane, owned by the New York Power Authority, has been used for years to transport governors and State Police officials, sources said.

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Scalpers now influence cost, availability of tickets for top Rochester-area events
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:24:00 -0500
New York lawmakers changed anti-scalping laws to free up tickets for the public, but some lament the cost of resold tickets.
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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:24:00 -0500
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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:25:00 -0500
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The Buffalo News: Latest Local News

Lackawanna woman feared kidnapped
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:49:58 -0400
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Review our live Bills vs. Seahawks chat from The Ralph
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:26:33 -0400
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Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:43:16 -0400
PITTSBURGH -- The University at Buffalo wanted to continue to establish itself as an up-and-coming program Saturday night against Pittsburgh and prove that last season's success was not fleeting. Those hopes lasted until the fourth quarter.

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