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Black History Month: Five major events and figures
Black History Month is the annual celebration of the struggles, achievements and overall contribution African-Americans have made to the US.
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'Extensive' porn stash: Three ways US has tried to sully bin Laden's image
For years, Osama bin Laden has been portrayed as the world’s worst terrorist – mastermind of the deaths of thousands of people, including nearly 3,000 on US soil in 9/11. Since US Navy SEALs killed him last week, however, the image of the Al Qaeda leader – now a martyr to his followers – has taken several calculated hits. Here are three attempts by the Obama administration to recast the perception of Mr. bin Laden.
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Top 10 investment trends to watch in 2011
The bull market is entering its third year, historically a time when investors grow wary. They’ll have good reason for caution in 2011, given the potential for higher interest rates, federal budget struggles, a surge in commodity prices, and the challenges corporations may find in churning out higher and higher profits. These stresses won’t necessarily end the party on Wall Street, just change it. Here are 10 investment trends to watch for in 2011:
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In Pictures: Conan O'Brien
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Chapter & Verse
An unusually candid picture of Sonia Sotomayor is reported to emerge from her memoirSonia Sotomayor's memoir "My Beloved World," scheduled for release in January, tells her rags-to-riches stories in more personal detail than might be expected from a Supreme Court justice.
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Stocks edge lower after weak manufacturing report
A surprisingly weak manufacturing report sent stocks lower Monday. December is historically the best month for stocks.
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Chapter & Verse
More sad news on 'Three Cups of Tea' with death of co-author David Oliver RelinDavid Oliver Relin's family said that Relin was hurt, emotionally and financially, by the controversy over fabrications in 'Three Cups of Tea,' the book he co-authored with Greg Mortenson.
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Chapter & Verse
CBS will air a sneak peek at Steven Spielberg's new biopic 'Lincoln''Lincoln' is loosely based on Doris Kearns Goodwin's 2005 biography 'Team of Rivals.'
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Chapter & Verse
'CBS This Morning Reads' kick off with ‘Team of Rivals’'CBS This Morning' launched their new interactive book club, 'CBS This Morning Reads.'
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Robert Reich
Presidential debate: Obama is backPresident Obama seemed steady and relaxed in last night's presidential debate, Reich writes, a departure from Obama's rigid and passive performance in the first presidential debate.
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Opinion: Politics around Benghazi tragedy distract us from bigger issues in Middle East
Deflecting some of the heat the Romney campaign has aimed at President Obama and Joe Biden for the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton claimed responsibility for the security of US diplomats. America’s blind focus on avenging terrorism diverts us from asking hard questions about its historical roots – and our dubious alliances today.
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Mitt Romney's 14 percent tax bite: your guide to deciphering what's 'fair'
Many millionaires pay an effective tax rate much closer to Mitt Romney's 14 percent than to the official 35 percent top bracket. Preferential rates for investment income, including capital gains, are the reason. Is it time to change that?
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Arnold Schwarzenegger: rebuilding a career – and battered reputation (+video)
The former California governor is on a media blitz to promote his memoirs, a second film career, and a new public policy institute with global aspirations. But first, he needs to win back a little respect.
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Terrorism & Security
Another insider? Uniformed Afghan suicide bomber kills 14 (+video)After a heavy weekend of violence, a suicide bomber wearing a police uniform attacked NATO and Afghan forces, killing at least 14 on Monday in the southeastern town of Khost.
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Where did the mammoth US budget deficits come from?
Let's go back about a decade, when budget surpluses were predicted for the foreseeable future. Somehow, the math went terribly wrong, by trillions of dollars. Here's an accounting of what happened.
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Romney tax plan: Is it 'mathematically impossible' or not?
One study said Mitt Romney's tax-reform numbers don't add up. Another says they do. The reality: It depends a lot on the assumptions made about how deeply Romney is willing to cut tax breaks for the rich, including incentives for investment.
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In UN speech, Netanyahu expected to repeat call for 'red lines' on Iran (+video)
Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to make a case against Iran, calling for 'red lines' that will trigger a US attack on the Islamic State.
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Vox News
Why Obama, Romney gravitate to '60 Minutes' and 'The View' (+video)Audiences don't trust the news media in general, polls show, but do trust the coverage of shows they like. That is steering Obama and Romney toward softer, 'friendlier' shows to a level unprecedented in a presidential campaign.
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Decoder Wire
Obama and Romney on '60 Minutes': What were the defining moments? (+video)Both President Obama and Mitt Romney tried to give detailed answers to tough questions in separate '60 Minutes' interviews. If you're an undecided voter, you should watch the whole program.
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Energy Voices
Qatar – rich and dangerous – eyes SyriaFaced with a glutted market for its liquefied natural gas, Qatar eyes development of Syrian gas fields as a huge opportunity, if Assad can be forced from power.
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Decoder Wire
Egypt embassy protests: Will Mitt Romney's comments matter in November? (+video)Gaffes spoken in haste on the campaign trail can fade. But an inaccurate statement, geared for political advantage at a time of national crisis, could have a longer impact on the presidential race.
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Did 'No Easy Day' author compromise US security on '60 Minutes'?
The author of 'No Easy Day' explained the raid to kill Osama bin Laden in detail on '60 Minutes' Sunday. Some media experts applaud him, while others say he has helped the enemy.
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How credible is the author of 'No Easy Day'?
In his book and in a TV interview, the author of 'No Easy Day' describes the killing of Osama bin Laden and the efforts to identify the body. Fellow SEALs call the book account 'first hand.'
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Is the end of late-night TV as we've known it near?
Two staples of late-night TV – 'The Tonight Show' and 'Nightline' – received bad news this month, suggesting that a recasting of the late-night order might not be far off.
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Neil Armstrong: modest man, large footprint in time and space
Neil Armstrong's walk on the moon July 20, 1969, marked the high point of US manned spaceflight, but the commander of the Apollo 11 mission was wary of the celebrity that came with it.
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Decoder Wire
Mitt Romney says Obama 'robbed' Medicare of $716 billion. True?Mitt Romney is hammering President Obama with the allegation that he's robbed Medicare to pay for Obamacare. But analysts suggest that's not an accurate appraisal of Obama's plan.
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Paul Ryan: Which campaign gets the bigger boost?
Both Democrats and conservative Republicans are seeing Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan as a potential game-changer for their team. But only one can win.
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Republicans, Democrats scramble to frame Paul Ryan’s political persona
With Rep. Paul Ryan, the GOP now has a full presidential ticket. Bold move or potential disaster for Americans? Republicans and Democrats try to shape Ryan's image to their own advantage.
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Oprah charts comeback with big-name interviews (+video)
Oprah Winfrey is working to revive her OWN channel with more celebrity interviews, including the Kardashians. But Katie Couric is also vying for big-name interviews.
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