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Major gay marriage cases in federal court and where they stand

Battles over same-sex marriage have been raging in the federal courts for several years. Two could reach the US Supreme Court within a year: one challenging California's ban on gay marriage under Proposition 8, and the other seeking to invalidate the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Here are the cases to follow.
3 new novels grapple with questions of mortality

Three new works of fiction address themes of mortality, including a ghost – in an Anne Tyler novel.
How 5 young black men see the Trayvon Martin case

The Monitor approached, at random, five young black men in Boston, Los Angeles, Coral Gables, Fla., and Louisville, Ky., and asked them to talk about the Trayvon Martin case, race relations, hoodies, and, of course, their own life experiences. Here's what they had to say.
'Game Change': 5 revelations from the book

As the bestselling book 'Game Change' becomes an HBO movie, here are the 5 most interesting stories from the book.
From Wilt Chamberlain to Jeremy Lin: 10 NBA 'firsts'

Jeremy Lin's rise on the NBA radar provides the impetus to look back at Wilt Chamberlain's highest-scoring game and nine other NBA 'firsts.'

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If inflation is up 3.9 percent, why does it feel worse?

One reason: Wages aren't keeping up with price rises.
Whales inspire better blade designs

The bumps on a whale’s fins inspire a new line of green-tech blades for turbines, fans, and maybe the home.
More Mail Bag matches

Readers relate experiences with the Monitor's old pen pal column.
China moves quickly in quake zone

The country's deadliest quake in three decades hit central China Monday.
Telecommuters: Invisible workers?

Those who work from home struggle with isolation. But few would give up the arrangement.
'Oil Shockwave' scenario: How the U.S. might deal with a terrorist strike

Prices suddenly shoot up to $160 a barrel. Former US officials gathered at Harvard University discuss how they'd respond.
Now it's easier to play green

Parents who want nontoxic toys for their kids are finding more choices.
Diggin' It
Romantic lilacs
Will taxpayers be on the hook for subprime crisis?

Federally linked entities like Fannie Mae now back 98 percent of home loans sold by banks.
Bright Green
Hello, world!
California museums tell the history of computing

Bit by bit, they gather and display gadgets from the computer revolution.
California museums tell the history of computing

Bit by bit, they gather and display gadgets from the computer revolution.
More Mail Bag matches

Readers remember pen pals they found through the Monitor.
I was tortured in a Chinese prison. Now I'm marching for freedom.

When it comes to human rights, silence is not golden.
I was tortured in a Chinese prison. Now I'm marching for freedom.

When it comes to human rights, silence is not golden.
Vacations with kids: the 'stay-cation'

Staying home can give kids and parents time to unplug and take in the sights close to home.
College grads face tougher job market

Entry-level pay rises, but offers are less plentiful.
One urban dweller's aversion to national parks

If it doesn't have a multiplex and espressomaker, I don't want to go there.
Blacks wrestle with Obama-Wright rift

Many understand, but some may doubt Obama's 'blackness.'
We didn't compromise the biscuit's integrity?

With a little dressing up, the restaurant biscuit became a delectable delight.
'Small wind' power plants are blowing strong

Climate concerns, rising utility costs, better technology, and new laws are making home units more attractive.
'Small wind' power plants are blowing strong

Climate concerns, rising utility costs, better technology, and new laws are making home units more attractive.
Over the hedge

One way to make indoor cacti feel right at home
Iraqis see red as U.S. opens world's biggest embassy

The 104-acre, 21-building enclave was cleared for occupancy recently and will open next month.