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Monitor Articles for June 11, 2012
Commerce secretary will take leave of absence after hit-and-runs
Recession took American wealth to 1992 levels, Fed says
Greek election: leftist leader has opposition history
Kings beat Devils for first-in-franchise Stanley Cup win (+video)
Obama reaches out to Hispanic voters with new ads
Romney campaign reluctant to let the press in
Mubarak's health worsening in prison
After Spanish bailout, troubled markets
Apple announcements: Google loses, Facebook wins (+video)
The Circle Bastiat
He's a fan: One man's defense of Ron Paul
Too good to last: Relief over Spain bank rescue fades quickly
Arizona special election: About Gabrielle Giffords or President Obama? (+video)
Tony Awards put Broadway's booming box office on display
The Daily Reckoning
Zombie apocalypse? Economic zombies thrive off of state spending
Military drone aircraft crashes in Maryland; no injuries
War on religion? North Dakota Measure 3 aims to strike back.
Klan Highway: Is the KKK now a litter bug club?
Kenya chopper crash takes out key foe of Al Shabab
Latin America Monitor
Documentary paying homage to Augusto Pinochet incites anger, protests in Chile
Iran nuclear talks are on, but both sides frustrated, say diplomats
Euro rally fades after Spain bank rescue
US halts talks with Pakistan on supply routes. Could ties get any worse?
Sandusky case: Can prosecutors explain long gap between abuse and charges? (+video)
Horizons
Latest MacBook Pro gets retina display – and a hefty price tag
Wildfires burn out of control in New Mexico and Colorado
The Simple Dollar
Air sealing your home stops pesky leaks, trims the energy bill
Stir It Up!
American Grown by Michelle Obama
Saving Money
Credit scores: Can another card user hurt your credit rating?
Latin America Monitor
Peasants fighting for land in Honduras attract international attention
The stakes are high for NASA's new, huge Mars rover
The Monitor's View:
Just kidding
2 excellent new novels, both set during the Korean War
Change Agent
Country star switches from feudin' to healin'
Consumer Energy Report
'Race for the Arctic' exposes need for US to ratify UN treaty
Supreme Court declines case accusing Donald Rumsfeld of torture
Reader recommendation: The Mormon People
Key Senate Democrat resists push to renew Bush tax cuts before election
Supreme Court deals blow to Guantánamo prisoners challenging their detention
GOP bid for Giffords's seat to focus on Obama (+video)
Iran nuclear talks in Moscow may be delayed, say diplomats
Apple expected to showcase new Macs and fresh software at WWDC
Obama gaffe: why judging the economy is a no-win (+video)
Scott Walker: Wisconsin brat summit will be closed to media
Russian police raid activists' homes on eve of massive anti-Putin protest
Job interviewer asks for Facebook password. Should you give it?
Latin America Monitor
Mexico's presidential debate: Candidates faced easy questions as protesters filled streets
In Gear
Looking for a high MPG car this summer? Get in line
Modern Parenthood
David Cameron left daughter at pub. Hey, been there done that
Modern Parenthood
Father's Day gifts: Skip the grill and let your kids get creative
The Simple Dollar
Father's Day: cheap, memorable gifts for Dad
Culture Cafe
'True Blood' season premiere is too stuffed with storylines
Former UK PM Gordon Brown: Murdoch tabloid undermined war, personally attacked him
Modern Parenthood
Amber Portwood: MTV 'Teen Mom' a role model for better or worse?
Diggin' It
Grow the roses that starred in Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee celebration
Jamie Dimon to testify on huge JPMorgan Chase loss
Whipping by belt: California official resigns for beating stepson (+video)
LeBron leads Heat to NBA Finals with Game 7 win over Celtics
Opinion:
One way to force compromise in Congress: No budget, no pay
Tony Awards: 6 memorable moments
The Reformed Broker
Boost China. Bail out Spain. Save the US?
China's first manned space lab mission coming within days
Jerry Sandusky trial could hinge on testimony of alleged victims
Terrorism & Security
In bid for unity, Syrian opposition group picks Kurd to lead
Opinion:
Spanish bailout, Greek elections make June a make-or-break month in debt crisis
'Once' completes its Cinderella story with a best-musical Tony
France headed toward undivided leftist government
Rafael Nadal takes record seventh French Open title
Stefan Karlsson
What Greece can learn from Finland
US Secretary of Commerce cited for felony hit-and-run car accidents (+video)
Wildfires in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming force evacuations (+video)
Joe Paterno's will sealed from the public. Strange move?
Modern Parenthood
Youth sports: The problem, say kids in a new poll, is adults
Vince Lombardi: 12 quotes on his birthday
Afghanistan: why peace and stability are possible
OPEC may cut oil surplus. Higher prices to follow?
Creflo Dollar: Megachurch pastor denies choking daughter (+video)
Stock market rescue? Spain's bailout buoys stocks.
Stir It Up!
Meatless Monday: Mushroom and tomato thyme stew with polenta gnocchi