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3 new novels about young people on a mission
Characters wonder if they're the right ones for the job in these talked-about new novels.
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10 best books of April, according to Amazon
Amazon picks the 10 best books of April
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Change Agent Rural electric co-ops go green
Electric cooperatives have served rural Americans for generations. Some are taking advantage of their member-owned status to begin weaning their regions off of fossil fuels.
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What 'Accidental Racist' says about evolution of Southern identity (+video)
The Brad Paisley song 'Accidental Racist' is an attempt to reconcile Southern pride with past racism and slavery. Southern music has returned to the theme repeatedly over the years.
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Change Agent How to curb invasive species? Eat 'em
Karen Monger says there's a more sustainable alternative to culling, pulling, or poisoning invasive plants: Put them on the dinner table.
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Jesus portrait taken down at Ohio school due to lawsuit fears
Jesus portrait taken down: The superintendent of Jackson City Schools said the decision was made after the district's insurance company declined to cover litigation expenses.
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Wary of petting, dog relents in company of former, current master
Patti is more like a wild dog than a pet to the families she's belonged to. The shepherd mix is a recluse — refusing to be petted, running away from humans. Until one weekend, during an exchange that would send Patti back to her original masters, she surprisingly let down her guard.
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Energy Voices State of the Union address: Why no mention of coal? (Sponsor content)
President Obama made no mention of coal during the State of the Union address last night, Miller writes, which in turn has caused one collective bipartisan question: Why not?
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Decoder Wire Rand Paul slams Ashley Judd as too liberal for Kentucky. Is he right? (+video)
Actress/activist Ashley Judd has adopted causes that, however worthy, are national as opposed to Kentuckian in scope. Sen. Rand Paul (R) talked about her activism in a radio interview Wednesday.
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3 new novels about young people on a mission
Characters wonder if they're the right ones for the job in these talked-about new novels.
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Readers Write: The real definition and drivers of poverty
Letters to the Editor for the weekly print issue of November 5, 2012: Poverty is American hardly compares to poverty in Africa – in attitude and in hardship. The real cause of poverty in the US is job-killing free trade and oligarchic rule that widens the gap between rich and poor.
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Coal state Dems diverge on Obama policies
Obama's moves on clean air and fossil fuels have complicated the lives of Democrats in coal-rich states that count on mining for jobs and economic growth, with incumbents and candidates adopting drastically different strategies to ensure their own political survival.
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Editor's Blog How poor is poor? How rich is rich?
Everyone from the US Census Bureau to the United Nations has a definition of poverty. A reasonable income is unquestionably important. But income alone doesn't determine whether someone is poor. Or rich.
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'War on coal'? Why Obama might not be industry's worst enemy.
Environmental regulations by the Obama administration come at a cost to coal plants and mines, but the rise of cheap natural gas appears to be a greater threat.
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Top Picks: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, country musician Kathy Mattea's new album, and more
Time answers classic childhood questions, PBS's 'American Masters' examines the life of Carl Sandburg, and more top picks.
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'Hatfields and McCoys': Is History Channel miniseries fact or fiction?
The family feud between the Hatfields and McCoys is brought to life in a new History Channel series. But history and folk legend blur as the show follows the lead of cable TV's more mature fare.
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Decoder Wire Obama loses 42 percent of Kentucky, Arkansas primary vote. Should he worry? (+video)
No and yes. The key issue here may be whether the Kentucky and Arkansas primaries are a portent of trouble for President Obama in North Carolina, a crucial swing state.
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Cover Story With all this natural gas, who needs oil?
It's home-grown, plentiful, and touted as the best way to wean the US off Mideast oil. But there are limits to how far the US can tilt toward a natural gas economy.
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10 best books of April, according to Amazon
Amazon picks the 10 best books of April
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The Hunger Games: movie review
'The Hunger Games' has echoes of some great films of its type: the reality-show forerunners.
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The Vote Beyond Super Tuesday: Will calendar be kinder to a battered Mitt Romney?
Barring a major upset, Mitt Romney is still on track for the nomination. But Super Tuesday could have been a lot better for him, and the path ahead is daunting.
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Origins of America's favorite Christmas carols
An intrepid researcher tracks down the stories behind America's best-loved Christmas carols.
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Top Picks: The return of Bob Seger, New York City Ballet's Nutcracker, and more
A Reelz miniseries ponders if a woman ever became Pope, the band Crooked Still wins over listeners with a rich folk sound, James Lee Burke's new novel mixes violence and wonder, and more top picks.
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Oka!: movie review
'Oka!' is fascinating despite a messy narrative structure.
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Is Obama dragging his feet on environmental issues to get reelected?
The Obama administration's recent record on environmental issues is uninspired, critics say. But the president faces more immediate problems with the economy and record-high unemployment.
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Six Southern cookbooks
A round-up of recent cookbooks featuring new twists on traditional Southern tastes.
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Rural America: 'If government's the problem, shoot it.'
The grand American tradition of disregard for the law – especially rural lawlessness – still thrives. This antigovernment flouting of the law may seem harmless, but it is corrosive and destructive, dismantling society rivet by rivet.
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