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Looking back: The Monitor's coverage of 9/11

A selected archive of The Monitor's coverage of 9/11 and beyond.
Nancy Grace, Chaz Bono cast in Dancing with the Stars Season 13

Monday night, the cast for season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars was revealed. The show opens on Sept. 19. Who are the contestants?
Who are Forbes' 10 most powerful women?

Every year, Forbes releases a list of the world’s most powerful woman, influential in everything from politics to technology to culture.
Top 8 Putin moments: From Harley-riding bad boy to Formula One driver

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is known for his displays of athletic prowess and daring feats, as well as the occasional croon before an audience. His visit this week to a Russian youth camp did not disappoint. Here are some of his most notable romps throughout Russia.
Betty Ford to Michelle Obama: How seven first ladies have changed the office

Since her husband's presidency, Betty Ford has passed the mantle of first lady to six other women. Here are the contributions each made:

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Change Agent
She shows Mexican-Americans a traditional way to eat better

In a poor area of El Paso, Texas, Rubí Orozco has pushed aside the junk food and reintroduced fresh, nutritious traditional Mexican dishes.
Chris Christie sources say he still may run

After issuing many denials, Chris Christie still may enter the GOP presidential nomination race, several people close to him tell the AP. If he does, conservatives may not be entirely happy with his record.
The Vote
Chris Christie electability: Would his girth be a campaign issue?

Chris Christie hasn't even entered the GOP presidential race, but pundits (and comedians) are already suggesting his weight would be the, um, large gray big-eared mammal in the room.
Ricki Lake tops, Bono flops on 2nd week of 'Dancing'

Ricki Lake wins 23 points: Judges' scores are combined with viewer votes to determine who is ousted each week. Basketball star Ron Artest, now known as Metta World Peace, was the first contestant to go.
Economist Mom
Obama's deficit reduction plan: Worse than nothing

Doing nothing (other than letting the Bush tax cuts expire on schedule) would be better than the current plan
Looking back: The Monitor's coverage of 9/11

A selected archive of The Monitor's coverage of 9/11 and beyond.
Nancy Grace, Chaz Bono cast in Dancing with the Stars Season 13

Monday night, the cast for season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars was revealed. The show opens on Sept. 19. Who are the contestants?
Who are Forbes' 10 most powerful women?

Every year, Forbes releases a list of the world’s most powerful woman, influential in everything from politics to technology to culture.
Chapter & Verse
Should six-year-olds be dieting?

"Maggie Goes on a Diet" - a glorified tale of weight loss aimed at young girls - is stirring a storm of criticism.
Top 8 Putin moments: From Harley-riding bad boy to Formula One driver

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is known for his displays of athletic prowess and daring feats, as well as the occasional croon before an audience. His visit this week to a Russian youth camp did not disappoint. Here are some of his most notable romps throughout Russia.
Whole Foods charity: Get healthy food to kids

Whole Foods is targeting children with its new charity. Whole Foods Foundation will work with schools and others to improve kids' food choices.
Are Happy Meals doomed? 19 restaurant chains pledge healthier kids' meals

The fight against childhood obesity has gained new allies. Some 15,000 restaurants from 19 chains have agreed to offer low-calorie, lower-fat meals for children and adults.
Betty Ford to Michelle Obama: How seven first ladies have changed the office

Since her husband's presidency, Betty Ford has passed the mantle of first lady to six other women. Here are the contributions each made:
Change Agent
Another role for the Obamas: social entrepreneurs

Barack backs StartupAmerica, which reduce barriers to smale-scale business innovation. Michelle's ChooseMyPlate promotes healthier eating habits.
The Simple Dollar
The things you don’t want to hear

When you get into conversations that make you defensive or irritated, it's often because somebody is saying something to you that you don't want to hear, but need to listen to
Nutritional coup: 'My Plate' replaces USDA food pyramid

The USDA and Michelle Obama team up to launch a new nutritional diagram. Obama says 'My Plate' should help Americans visualize what they need to eat better than the food pyramid did.
Chocolate milk may be banned from Los Angeles schools

Chocolate milk, with all of its added sugar, has become a new target for people concerned with childhood obesity in Los Angeles. Most of the milk consumed in schools is chocolate milk.
Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of May 2, 2011

Readers write in about changing the dominant two-party political system in the US, concerns over nuclear power, and the relationship between obesity and the American food stamp programs.
Bestselling books the week of 4/28/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
Obesity's hidden factor: high cost of healthy meals

Obesity isn't entirely – or even primarily – a question of willpower, but has a lot to do with socioeconomic status. Federal policy should address this by making healthy foods cheaper.
Michelle Obama will write a book on her White House garden

Michelle Obama will write about what inspired her garden and will also share favorite Obama family recipes.
Tax deductions for bingo? One of five strange IRS write-offs.

Tax deductions ... er, income taxes are on Americans' minds as the April filing deadline approaches. Here are five of the more offbeat tax deductions the IRS allows you to include. Hey, maybe you even qualify!
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Video: Mike Huckabee hits fellow conservatives for criticizing Michelle Obama

Mike Huckabee, Fox News Channel program host and potential Republican presidential candidate, says fellow conservatives have criticized Michelle Obama 'unfairly' for her anti-obesity program.
Soda tax may be getting the axe in Colorado

Soda tax repeal: A proposed repeal of the soda tax in Colo. could save soda drinkers 2.9 percent but cost the state $12.3 million.