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Six countries where Edward Snowden could get asylum
Edward Snowden, the contractor identified as the source of leaks about the US electronic surveillance program, may face extradition to the US wherever he goes. Here are six places that have proven that extradition to the US isn't easy.
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The 20 best TV sitcoms of all time – readers' choice
What did Monitor readers choose as the best sitcom in the history of television?
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: 12 quotes on his birthday
Here are 12 quotes from America's 35th President.
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Commencement 2013: A sampling of advice to this year's college grads
Here are some memorable excerpts from this spring's college commencement addresses.
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10 quotes from "E.B. White on Dogs"
In "E.B. White on Dogs," the famed author and essayist discusses man's best friend. Here are a few choice samples of White's writing on dogs.
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USA Update Dreamliner completes crucial test flight. How big a deal?
The FAA still needs to approve the results of the test flight and certify the battery system. Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has been grounded since mid-January because of smoldering batteries.
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Victims' groups cool to Pope Francis's first comments on abuse scandal
On Friday, the new pope addressed the child abuse scandal for the first time since his election, calling for a continuation of his predecessor's unpopular approach.
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Jobs report for March a disappointment. What happened?
The US economy created only 88,000 jobs last month. Possible factors include the increase in payroll taxes, which went into effect at the beginning of the year, and the tailing off of repairs from superstorm Sandy.
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At a West Bank seder, Jews commemorate a modern quest for freedom
For Jews living in the West Bank, a Passover seder is an opportunity to discuss how one of history's most famous liberation stories can apply to freedom struggles today.
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Energy Voices Nissan Leaf sales soar in record month for plug-in cars
March car sales showed growth in electric vehicles, with a dramatic jump in Nissan Leaf sales. March 2013 will probably be one of the best months ever for the electric vehicle industry, although it's still a small sliver of the automotive market.
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Stock market's record bull run shows few signs of slowing down
Stock market averages are hitting record highs routinely, and there are few red flags to indicate they are about to peak. Instead, historical data suggest a continued upward trend.
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Saving Money Tax time is near. Seven commonly overlooked deductions.
Taxes are almost due, and the IRS tax code is full of little-known (yet legal) deductions that you could and should use. Seven pointers from a CPA.
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Chapter & Verse Gardner heist: Journalist Ulrich Boser discusses the history behind the famous theft
Will the paintings stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum ever reappear? Boser addresses these and other questions about the heist, including the plan the thieves may have had and why Boston takes the theft so personally.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner: 5 books about the world's most audacious art theft
These five books – fiction and nonfiction – share a connection to the notorious March 18, 1990, theft of 13 masterworks from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
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23 years after $500 million art heist, a breakthrough
FBI says it knows who pulled off the 1990 art heist at Boston's Isabella Steward Gardner Museum. The stolen Rembrandt, Manet, and other art works were taken to Connecticut and Philadelphia after the heist.
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Boeing: Two weeks to wrap up 787 battery tests
Boeing shows off its fixes to keep its 787 batteries from burning, including nonconductive tape and a glass shield. Boeing hopes to finish its battery testing in two weeks and get its grounded 787 Dreamliners flying again.
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Stir It Up! New England boiled dinner
Boiled corned beef with root vegetables is a classic New England dinner, as well as a cherished St. Patrick's Day supper.
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Louis Agassiz: Creator of American Science
A new biography sheds light on some of the 'undelightful' aspects of the life and work of eminent Swiss zoologist, glaciologist, and paleontologist Louis Agassiz.
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How to successfully grow ferns indoors
Ferns look lovely indoors, but they can be fussy to grow. What's the secret of success?
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Election of Pope Francis fuels hopes for Catholic reform (+video)
The election of Francis is being interpreted as a victory for reform-minded cardinals, and may herald sweeping changes for the scandal-beset Catholic Church.
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Steubenville rape trial: Where were 'courageous bystanders'? (+video)
The Steubenville rape trial has highlighted the widespread problem of students not intervening to stop dating and sexual violence among peers. But awareness is growing.
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Global News Blog Pope Francis: A prelate who has preached against 'huge inequities'
The first pope from Latin America has highlighted in recent years the region's yawning gap between rich and poor.
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Iran plans to sue makers of 'Argo': Could lawsuit succeed?
Iran's wants to sue the makers of 'Argo,' the Oscar-winning film about the 1979 hostage crisis. But legal experts say Iran will have a hard time finding any legitimate court to take the case.
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Global News Blog Why Pope Francis is something of a surprise
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina - now Pope Francis - was not widely considered the top candidate heading into this week's conclave.
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Habemus Papam? No. In the meantime, more papal speculation
Cardinals in Rome remain locked in deliberations to determine the next leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
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After three votes in Rome, no pope chosen yet
Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel for the third time Wednesday. Cardinals voted twice Wednesday morning and two more votes are expected in the afternoon.
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L.A. archdiocese settles sex abuse cases for $10 million
The archdiocese of Los Angeles, its former leader Cardinal Mahony, and an defrocked priest have agreed to pay $10 million to settle four child sex abuse cases.
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An American pope? What could help, or hinder, two cardinals' chances.
The US cardinals' experience dealing with the sex abuse crisis is seen alternately as a strength and a weakness. But other factors make any American a dark horse candidate to be the next pope.
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Who's on the short list to be the new pope?
As the cardinals seal themselves away in St. Peter's Basilica to begin their deliberations over the next leader of the Catholic Church, a handful of frontrunners have emerged.
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NTSB: Dreamliner battery fire more serious than first thought
NTSB released new documents indicating that a battery fire on a 787 Dreamliner took an hour and 40 minutes to extinguish. The smoke reduced visibility to zero and the heat was so intense it melted a stainless steel casing for Dreamliner's lithium-ion batteries, according to the NTSB.
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