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5 memoirs to add to your 2013 reading list
A new crop of memoirs takes readers to the worlds authors once knew.
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Presidential libraries: from Boston to Honolulu ... or maybe Chicago
Presidential libraries can be found coast to coast, and may even go beyond that once a site is selected for President Obama's future repository of documents and artifacts. To quickly hopscotch around to the 13 official presidential libraries and museums overseen by the National Archives, plus that of Abraham Lincoln, check out this library list.
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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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12 electrifying memoirs and biographies you might have missed
Check out these 12 recent memoirs and biographies that might have escaped your notice.
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Thanksgiving Day by the numbers: 10 mind-stuffing facts
Data from the Census and other sources provide some numerical insights into Thanksgiving, arguably the most cherished national holiday.
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Focus Election 2012: Ballot initiatives reflect nation's mood
The 174 propositions on state ballots point to evolving opinions on marijuana, same-sex marriage, health care, and more. Do the initiatives show the power of direct democracy or lack of legislative leadership?
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Focus Can GOP survive its 'minority problem'?
Polls show that the GOP continues to be 'the party of old, white men' – and that could be decisive in the 2012 presidential election. Demographics suggest that the party must change, and soon.
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Toronto International Film Festival: Fewer political movies, more literary adaptations
A new version of a Henry James novel and a Shakespeare adaptation by Joss Whedon were standouts.
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Hurricane Isaac storm surge reversed flow of Mississippi River
Hurricane Isaac was only a Category 1, but its storm surge and slow pace led to inland flooding and reversed the Mississippi for 24 hours. Scientists are working to better forecast these effects.
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Isaac leaves lots of water and power outages in its wake
The storm that first hit Louisiana Tuesday is moving into the nation's heartland, as of Friday. Thousands have been washed out of their homes and left in the dark.
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Rain persists as Isaac heads toward Arkansas, Missouri
Tropical Storm Isaac winds are dying but heavy rain continues over Louisiana, causing flooding. Isaac's rains may help drought-struck Midwestern states on Friday.
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Hurricane Isaac: New Orleans braces for test of its storm preparations (+video)
With maximum winds from Hurricane Isaac expected to be 80 miles an hour, the storm's main threat is posed by water. The new New Orleans surge barrier has been closed for the first time.
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Could tropical storm Isaac actually help break US drought?
Tropical storm Isaac is bearing down on the Gulf Coast, but once it gets inland, it is expected to bring much needed rain to drought-hit farmlands.
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Todd Akin rape remarks highlight divide in GOP over abortion
Todd Akin's 'legitimate rape' comment has highlighted the differences between Mitt Romney and Sen. Paul Ryan on abortion. And Republicans would rather talk about the US economy than abortion.
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Deadline intensifies pressure on Rep. Todd Akin after rape remarks (+video)
Congressman Todd Akin vowed to fight on despite the storm over his comments that women's bodies can prevent pregnancies in cases of 'legitimate rape.' He was once seen as a strong challenger to incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill in Missouri.
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Mitt Romney campaign rebukes Akin's 'legitimate rape' remark
Congressman Todd Akin (R) of Missouri said he opposes abortion in rape cases because women's bodies can prevent pregnancies in "a legitimate rape" and that conception is rare in such cases. A Romney-Ryan administration would not oppose abortion in instances of rape, said a Mitt Romney spokeswoman.
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Did girls' petition help Candy Crowley land gig as a debate moderator?
CNN's Candy Crowley was named Monday as a presidential debate moderator, the first woman in that role in 20 years. Three students who campaigned for a woman were 'exuberant, thrilled, excited.'
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Focus Drought: Farmers dig deeper, water tables drop, competition heats up
A drier 'new normal' is forcing US farmers to dig deeper wells. That affects water tables and municipal supplies, and, if climatologists are right about global warming, it could also mean more competition for less water in the future.
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Distracted walking: Smartphone-wielding pedestrians stumble into danger
On city streets, in suburban parking lots and in shopping centers, there is usually someone strolling while talking on a phone, texting with his head down, listening to music, or playing a video game. The problem isn't as widely discussed as distracted driving, but the danger is real.
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Is your vote secure? Many digital systems lack paper backups, study says.
Computerized systems in 16 states – including some swing states – have no paper backup ballots or other paper trails ‘in some or all counties,’ leaving the vote vulnerable, a national study says.
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Two more states granted waivers from No Child Left Behind, for total of 26
Washington State and Wisconsin were approved Friday for No Child Left Behind waivers. The Obama administration has argued that children can’t wait for Congress to revise the federal law.
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Death Valley heat in Kansas? How the end of June got so hot.
Norton Dam, Kan., hit 118 F. on Thursday, and 32 communities from Colorado to Indiana just posted their highest temperatures ever. Forecasters say back-to-back La Niñas are partly to blame.
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Fighting Western wildfires: Does Forest Service have enough air power? (+video)
With huge wildfires scorching the West, the US Forest Service chief says the aging and depleted fleet of air tankers is just one part of the firefighting mix. But he has secured extra aircraft for the season.
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What recovery? Top 10 cities losing jobs
For some regions of the US, talk of an economic recovery is more wishful thinking than reality. Here are the top 10 metropolitan areas that continue to struggle with unemployment, from the Carpet Capital of the World to the home of an Ivy League university.
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Wounded aide wins Giffords' seat in Arizona election
Ron Barber, who was wounded in the shooting, won the special election on Tuesday night.
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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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Romney sweeps Kentucky, Arkansas
He is now just 89 delegates short of the total needed to clinch the nomination; they are expected to come next week in Texas.
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EPA official resigns over 'crucify' flap
Al Amerdariz, the top EPA official for Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, has drawn fire for referring to Roman crucifixions in saying he'd make examples of environmental offenders.
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Decoder Wire Ron Paul beat Mitt Romney in 10 states! Kind of.
Ron Paul fell short in the vote count, but he has edged out Mitt Romney in campaign contributions in at least 10 states – and counting. From the start, the GOP 'money primary' has been a two-man race.
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Culture Cafe Levon Helm: An appreciation
Levon Helm and The Band provided sweet relief in the 60s and 70s from the pummeling of British supergroups.
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