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The little woman behind a very big war

A Q&A with David S. Reynolds, the author of "Mightier than the Sword: Uncle Tom’s Cabin and the Battle for America," about Harriet Beecher Stowe's influence on the Civil War.

Nuclear safety: Five recent 'near miss' incidents at US nuclear power plants

Fourteen safety-related events at nuclear power plants required follow-up inspections from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the NRC reported in 2010. These "near-miss" events "raised the risk of damage to the reactor core – and thus to the safety of workers and the public," concluded a new report, "The NRC and Nuclear Power Plant Safety in 2010," by the Union of Concerned Scientists. Here are five of these 14 "near miss" examples:

Haiti one year later: Got trash? Make thread.

One year after Haiti's devastating earthquake, Pittsburgh entrepreneurs aim to help Haitians turn garbage into high-performance fabric.

Top 5 most stressful jobs

JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater – who quit and made a dramatic exit down an aircraft emergency slide on Aug. 9 – is the latest symbol of stress on the job. But he's hardly alone. With more employees electronically tethered to their jobs 24/7, greater competition in the workplace for fewer jobs due to a sluggish economy, and other factors may create more job-related anxiety. On the other hand, some of the jobs considered most stressful are also the most coveted. Here's a short list of the most stressful jobs of 2010, based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Careercast.com.

'Tea party'-backed platform sails through Maine GOP convention

Maine is known for GOP moderates, but over the weekend, conservative activists succeeded in passing a platform that’s backed by tea party groups.

Obama jobs summit: Do you need a purpose-driven job?

After President Obama's jobs summit remarks, here are the top 7 purpose-driven jobs.

Colleges turn students' trash into cash for charity

With tax credit, consumers give turbines, solar panels a second look

The stimulus package allows buyers to claim a 30 percent tax credit for renewable-energy products.

Barbecue, North Carolina style

Different regional flavors inspire lifelong devotees.

GOP centrists give Obama a majority – barely

This week’s Senate vote on the economic stimulus package could set the pattern in Congress.

Buoys help ships steer clear of right whales

Far inland, scientists listen for slow, shallow swimmers.

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When political lawn signs shout too loudly

The size of the political message has become an issue, pitting freedom of speech vs. local codes.

When political lawn signs shout too loudly

The size of the political message has become an issue, pitting freedom of speech vs. local codes.

One man's crusade to stop the world from complaining

The Rev. Will Bowen, a minister in Kansas City, encourages people to wear a bracelet that he hopes will remind them not to grouse or gossip for 21 days.