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Air France crash: What is known so far
Two weeks after the flight disappeared, investigators have pieced together many clues but still need the black boxes.
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Obama looks for ways to pay for healthcare
The goal is to make reform deficit neutral, including trims in Medicare and Medicaid.
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New sanctions on North Korea: Will China enforce them?
Even if China doesn't follow through on its vote for economic sanctions, the UN resolution approved Friday may let other countries tighten the screws.
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Hate speech and the mainstreaming of extremism
The First Amendment protects the media or web messenger, but the message can have murderous consequences.
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With the Holocaust Museum shooting, the Army is eyeing recruits more closely for extremist and gang ties
Only a tiny minority are drawn to violent groups, but these economic and political times may raise the potential for such connections.
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If there’s a knock on Sotomayor, it’s not inexperience
With a date set for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings, the one thing GOP member's won't be able to criticize is her level of experience.
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Key health care senators have industry ties
Senator Chris Dodd, among other senators involved in upcoming health care legislation, have family ties or financial investments in the industry they are meant to reform.
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White House: US may confront ships near North Korea
In addition to UN sanctions, the US also wants to inspect ships believed to be carrying contraband to North Korea.
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Locations of high-risk US coal ash sites to remain secret
The Obama administration is not releasing the location of coal ash storage sites in the US, even though they could be dangerous to those who live around them.
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US House panel bars benefits for Gitmo detainees
Republicans vote to ensure Guantanamo Bay detainees do not receive US immigration benefits if they are released.
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Calls soar to hot lines helping smokers quit
The help centers are bracing for even more calls now that Congress has toughened tobacco regulation.
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Obama on healthcare reform: Mr. Flexible
His idea of a public insurance plan to compete with private ones is meeting resistance. Will the alternative of health insurance 'cooperatives' suffice?
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US Marines will exit Iraq by spring of next year
They'll head to Afghanistan, where the fighting seems more in keeping with the Marines' style of focused, shorter missions.
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Winners and losers in an all-digital TV world
The switch Friday could unleash television on mobile phones (good) and environmental pollution (bad).
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Did Air France Flight 447 break up midair?
Figuring out what caused the crash could shed light on the safety of composites – new materials replacing traditional metals in many aircraft.
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TV crews flee Hollywood for...Hoboken?
A first-of-its-kind study confirms that a key part of the TV industry – pilot production – is moving to other states, costing California millions.
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Holocaust Memorial shooting renews concern about military vets' ties to extremist violence
Experts say recent attacks back up the findings of a controversial Department of Homeland Security report.
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A shift in home economics
Family finances get healthier as people save more and spend less. But will that help the recovery?
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Senate finally says 'no' to Big Tobacco
The industry's influence staved off major regulations for nearly a half century. Thursday's vote changes that.
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New tobacco rules: What will they do?
Under legislation passed by the Senate Thursday, the FDA is likely to require warnings on the packs that take up much more space.
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