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10 richest members of Congress
The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot?
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Educators
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/20
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Eight ways $100 oil may affect you
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In Pictures: Cherry blossoms
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Report: Chinese hackers targeted big oil companies, stole data
Several oil companies were targets of hackers seeking 'proprietary' data about global oil finds, cyber security firm AcAfee reported Thursday. All evidence points to cyber spies in China, it says.
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State budget woes: How much will they drag down US economy?
Cutting employees, raising taxes, and delaying payments to vendors could slow economic recovery, experts say, but perhaps only slightly.
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Hikers and other alleged spies: which Americans travel to Iran, and why
Iran state media reported Thursday that an American in Iran was detained for having espionage equipment in her mouth. For Americans – be they hikers or businessmen – Iran can be a forbidding destination if the visitors are perceived as potential spies.
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Did WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange commit a crime?
The US Justice and Defense departments are investigating whether they can press charges against Australian citizen and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, possibly under the Espionage Act.
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Qantas A380 engine failure possibly caused by oil fire, European official says
Qantas A380 engine failure was possibly caused by an oil fire, according to Europe's top air safety official. The Qantas A380 flight last week had to make an emergency landing, due to the engine failure.
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In California midterm election's tight races, voter turnout is key
Voter turnout will be especially important for Democrats in the midterm elections. The higher the overall turnout, the more likely Democrats will benefit. Both parties are appealing energetically to independents and the undecided.
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Zachary Adam Chesser, linked to 'South Park' threats, pleads guilty
Zachary Adam Chesser pleaded guilty to threatening the creators of 'South Park' for lampooning the Prophet Mohammed. He also admitted to attempting to support Somali terrorists.
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Charities: Donations fall by record amount for top nonprofits
Charities' donations in 2009 fell 11 percent for the largest 400 US charitable groups.
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Americans flock to do business in Vietnam - Asia's next economic tiger?
American Jim Okuley is one of many who have recently opened a business in Vietnam not far from where Viet Cong guerrillas once fired rockets.
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Zachary Chesser and Paul Rockwood: latest US citizens linked to al-Awlaki
Zachary Chesser and Paul Rockwood are two American Muslims charged with plotting to commit acts of violent jihad. Both had alleged connections with Anwar al-Awlaki, the radical cleric in Yemen who may have motivated November's Fort Hood rampage.
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Spy swap reportedly underway between US and Russia
Spy swap would have ten people arrested in the US exchanged for a number of people in Russian jails, convicted of spying for the West.
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Russia-US spy swap in the works? Three famous swaps
Russia and the US reportedly are working out a deal to swap spies, according to the brother of a nuclear researcher convicted of spying in Russia. It's a tactic honed during the cold war.
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Chicago to allow handgun ownership under revised gun law
Chicago's longtime ban on handguns looked poised to be shot down after this week's ruling by the US Supreme Court. A new gun law proposed Thursday allows handgun ownership but requires multiple steps to obtain permits.
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Pakistani court convicts 5 American terrorists to 10 years in jail
A Pakistani court sentenced five Americans on charges of criminal conspiracy and funding a banned terror organization. They grew up together in Alexandria, Virginia, and were arrested in December in Pakistan.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/04
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Air Force to launch X-37 space plane: Precursor to war in orbit?
The Air Force is to launch the first test flight of the X-37 pilotless space plane Wednesday. It's meant to stay aloft for months, but its mission is secret, leading some to worry about its purpose.
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'Tea Party' eyes big prize: the 2010 midterm elections
The year-old tea party movement is growing. But it’s fractious, and that may undercut conservative strength for the midterm elections.
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How lawyers plan to defend five Americans held in Pakistan terrorist plot
Lawyers defending five Americans charged with hatching a Pakistan terrorist plot say that police planted the evidence. The five men, they say, were in Pakistan to attend a wedding.
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Michelle Obama, at Pentagon, honors armed forces and their families
First lady Michelle Obama has made a point of calling attention to the sacrifices of the armed forces and their families. She was at the Pentagon Friday to thank them. Should she do more?
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Michelle Obama expands the White House garden
Last year's White House garden wasn't big enough, Michelle Obama decided. So she expanded it this year. Already, the first lady and schoolchildren have begun planting vegetables in the popular plot.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/30
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International adoption: A big fix brings dramatic decline
International adoption has fallen sharply under tougher scrutiny caused by issues like Haiti's post-quake orphan scandal as well as stricter global regulations.
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In Pictures: WASPs: Female pilots in World War II
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As snow piles up, concern grows about roof collapses
In the mid-Atlantic region, many roofs are straining under the weight of record snow. On Wednesday, part of a roof for a storage building owned by the Smithsonian Institution collapsed.
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In Pictures: Snowmageddon
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