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George H. W. Bush in his own words: 10 stories from the updated 'All the Best, George Bush'

"All the Best, George Bush" is a collection of the personal correspondence of George H. W. Bush from his first years in the Navy in 1942 all the way to 2011. Here are 10 excerpts from the book.
Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill

A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
Beyond SpaceX: Five companies seeking to change space travel

During the past 10 years, Presidents George W. Bush and Obama have directed NASA to turn the job of transporting cargo and crew to the space station over to the private sector. As that process gathers pace, here is a list of the key players.
Brazil's President Rousseff meets with Obama: 5 topics for talks

As the two largest economies in the Western Hemisphere, Brazil and the US have a lot of shared interests, but there are still areas of contention. Here are 5 possible topics on today's presidential agenda:
Leap Year: this day in the history of Feb. 29

We don’t mean to state the obvious, but Feb. 29 happens once every four years (usually) – and leap year is here again. That means a whole day's worth of news will tomorrow be added to this date's comparatively small archive.

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Obama's budget would scrap NASA's moon mission

President Obama's budget for NASA seeks to end its back-to-the-moon program, rely more heavily on private companies, and invest in new technologies for human space exploration.
The Monitor's View: Obama’s new hardball with China, Iran

The White House shifts from conciliatory diplomacy to get-tough actions, notably in arms sales to Taiwan and in stiffer sanctions on Iran for its nuclear deceit. Obama can no longer appear to be weak, but then again, there are risks to adopting a confrontational style.
Ethiopian airlines crash: Experts look at possible causes

An Ethiopian Airlines plane carrying 90 people caught fire and crashed into the sea just after taking off from Beirut early Monday. Experts speculate that an engine malfunctioned – possibly caused by a bird strike – shortly after take off.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner: What's in it for passengers

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, which had a successful first flight Tuesday, boasts next-generation aviation technology that's supposed to help it fly faster and farther. But it may also provide a more comfortable ride for passengers.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner poised for first flight

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner is set to attempt its first flight Tuesday after years of delays. The company's first new jetliner in almost 15 years, the plane is made of lightweight composite materials and supposed to reduce fuel costs by 20 percent.
Boeing 787: First flight lifts off today

The Dreamliner's first flight Tuesday will test the company's next generation of planes. Here's how to watch it online.
Five reasons Mark Sanford might last as South Carolina governor

South Carolina's embattled governor, Mark Sanford, could yet face impeachment, but he got a lift this week when most ethics charges against him were dropped.
Exit of GM's Fritz Henderson: Four messages

The unexpected departure of GM CEO Fritz Henderson signals the board's impatience with the pace of change – especially compared with Ford.
With Fritz Henderson gone, should an outsider head GM?

Outsider Whitaker is already GM's interim CEO after Fritz Henderson's departure.
Obama's job summit challenge: creating jobs on a budget

President Obama's job summit this week brings together CEOs and economists to brainstorm on how to bring down the unemployment rate. The challenge: creating jobs while trying to control record deficits.
S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford: momentum builds toward impeachment

A panel of the South Carolina House held a hearing into the potential impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford Tuesday. The state constitution gives lawmakers wide latitude to impeach Sanford, who left the state secretly in June to visit a lover in Argentina.
New Economy cities: A Seattle slew of advantages

With a vibrant entrepreneurial climate and deep pool of venture capital, Seattle capitalizes on high-tech, exports, and world health.
Women's Conference hails groundbreaking Shriver Report

The 2009 Women's Conference in Long Beach, Calif., highlighted the recently released Shriver Report, which found that women now make up half of all American workers.
Bid to impeach Gov. Mark Sanford begins Tuesday

A state Republican lawmaker will introduce a resolution Tuesday to begin impeachment proceedings against South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.
Air Force gets back tanker contract, Gates's confidence

The defense secretary, in allowing the service to procure its own plane, signals trust that his reforms are taking hold.
US-China trade dispute about more than tires

The US tariff on Chinese tires could have a ripple effect. Trade disputes have been rising among other nations.
Money Daily Brief: US crackdown on tax havens causes scramble
The Monitor's View: Boeing vs. Airbus – clash of the dwarfs?
Air Force One flyover fiasco - private emails compare it to Three Stooges
It's time for NASA to hail a space taxi, says panel
Aborted rocket test: A chink in Israel's anti-Iran armor?

The highly touted Arrow 2 is considered central to Israel's defense against an unconventional attack.
Clinton's India trip could net new defense pact

The deal would allow the US to sell India sophisticated military technology, and comes amid US efforts to boost ties with India.
Why did it take so long to catch spy for China?

For 27 years, a Boeing engineer sent documents on military projects to Beijing. He's been convicted, but the extent of the damage may never be known.
FAA wanted inspections of 737s. Did jet with hole get one?

In May, the FAA issued regulations requiring far more detailed inspections of Boeing fuselages like the one that developed a hole Monday.
What could have torn a hole in jet? Experts stumped.

Southwest Airlines has inspected all its 737-300 jets and found no problems. Fuselage damage of the sort that forced Flight 2294 to make an emergency landing Monday is very rare.