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Gay rights in America: How states stand on 7 hot-button issues

The tapestry of federal and state laws surrounding gay rights is enormously complex. Here is a look at each state's laws regarding issues ranging from gay marriage to hate crimes to hospital visitation.
Do you know the facts behind Arizona's immigration law? Take our quiz.

Arizona’s tough immigration enforcement law was designed to convince illegal immigrants to go home. The measure sparked protests against the state, and prompted the Obama administration to ask the courts to block the statute. On April 25, the battle goes to the US Supreme Court. What do you know about this pending legal showdown?
10 of TIME's 100 'most influential'

What does it mean to be influential today? TIME Magazine may not have a scientific answer, but they identified scores of people in their 2012 “100 Most Influential People in the World” list, released this week. Here is a sampling of 10 people from around the world who made the cut.
The Masters: 12 women candidates for Augusta National membership

The Augusta National Golf Club has steadfastly refused to alter its all-male membership. But circumstances may soon cause the gender barrier to break, and if it does there are several women who might be good fits for the club.
10 best cities to buy short sale homes

Foreclosures are tough: Homeowners lose their houses and ruin their credit, while banks get stuck with vacant, deteriorating real estate for months before selling it at a considerable loss. Increasingly, banks are finding another way: the short sale. Instead of waiting to foreclose, a bank preemptively sells a home at a deep discount and closes out the underwater mortgage, even if the house sells for less than the value of the mortgage. The result: Homeowners shed their mortgage debt, and banks unload properties more quickly and inexpensively. Here are the Top 10 metropolitan areas with the biggest average discounts on these pre-foreclosure homes, according to online foreclosure marketplace RealtyTrac. Can you guess which city is No. 1?

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Congress to begin work on a bill the next president would be willing to sign.
Children of polygamous sect to be reunited with parents

Texas Supreme Court's ruling will complicate state's investigation into sexual abuse, experts say.
Bob Barr is new piece in electoral puzzle

The Libertarian nominee could spell trouble for McCain if Ron Paul backers defect from the GOP.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about disaster aid and extremists' viewpoints of US presidential candidates.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about freedom of speech, Hinduism, and graduates' citizenship.
Both Obama, McCain start seeking No. 2

They need to pick running mates with strong résumés.
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Military culture, pragmatism shape McCain

John McCain's military experience and Senate record show a presidential candidate who values integrity and getting things done.
Can McCain overcome the G.O.P. brand?

House Republicans lose a third seat in special elections, as voters signal desire for change.
Despite Bush's opposition, Congress votes to halt stockpiling oil

The move, which passed the Senate and House Tuesday with a bipartisan majority, may reflect changing GOP ideas on energy.
Virtual schools see strong growth, calls for more oversight

Half of courses in Grades 9 to 12 will be delivered online by 2019, predicts a new report.
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McCain's climate triangulation
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Obama shifts sights to McCain and the general election

The nomination isn't his yet, but his aim now is to unify Democrats.
Over the hedge

Why's that lock placed so high on the door? A reader explains.
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Grand Canyon site of renewed mining rush
Media survey: Politicians rethink food-based ethanol

Drawbacks appear in a process once touted as an answer to global warming.
Arizona's solar aspirations in peril

The state aims to tap its 325 sunny days a year, but loss of an energy tax credit threatens its big plans.
Media survey: Politicians rethink food-based ethanol

Drawbacks appear in a process once touted as an answer to global warming.
States divided on approach to polygamous sect

Law officers in Arizona and Utah say their method of confronting the FLDS must differ from that of Texas.
McCain must separate himself from Bush, says strategist

Differences include control of federal spending and climate change, argues adviser Charlie Black
McCain must separate himself from Bush, says strategist

Differences include control of federal spending and climate change, argues adviser Charlie Black
Behind logjam over economic remedies, a values divide in D.C.

Bush and Democrats in Congress disagree on how much onus to put on individuals vs. financial, energy industries