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Playing the IRS card: Six presidents who used the IRS to bash political foes
Since the advent of the federal income tax about a century ago, several presidents – or their zealous underlings – have directed the IRS to use its formidable police powers to harass or punish enemies, political rivals, and administration critics. Here are six infamous episodes.
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IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
How the tables have turned: The Internal Revenue Service is the one under the microscope now, as revelations emerged Friday that the agency wrongly targeted conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. Here’s an accounting of what has happened, along with the ramifications.
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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports
Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
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Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013
Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.
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GMO, Organic, and seven other food labels you should know
A quick, easy guide to nine commonly seen (and misunderstood) food labels, from 'GMO' to 'grass-fed.'
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When the war comes back home
When veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan bring their troubles home, police and judges often are the first to deal with them.
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Why I buy things I shouldn't
It started with that wool scarf in Paris and now has escalated to buying a lifetime national parks pass and dining on sea slugs.
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Battling California fires, inmates find a chance at better role
About 2,500 trained inmate firefighters are providing vital help in the wildfire crisis.
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Manufacturers say they knew of FEMA trailer health risks
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Green architecture’s new goal: stylish sustainability
Ecologically friendly designs are shedding an ugly past for a sleeker, more integrated future.
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The field narrows for e-books
As Microsoft backs away from digitizing old texts, some worry that a single company could privatize world knowledge.
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Killer slugs and eco-friendly dog houses and birdhouses
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In Gaza, electric cars offer a way around Israel’s blockade
Palestinian engineers say it only costs $1.50 per fill-up. Israel is also going electric with hundreds of charging stations to be installed nationwide.
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Why I buy things I shouldn't
It started with that wool scarf in Paris and now has escalated to buying a lifetime national parks pass and dining on sea slugs.
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Garden siteseeing in the US
Garden blogs well worth a visit
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The Monitor's View: California's trial by fire
Will a longer wildfire season force states in the West to focus on prevention?
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Off-road-vehicle bans seem to please no one
Environmentalists say latest national-forest restrictions are too lax; ORV fans say they’re too strict.
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In Silicon Valley, an economic rebound
The innovation capital is prospering again, with more jobs and the nation’s highest wages.
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My favorite cookbook
Readers write in to share their favorite recipe collection.
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New botanical gardens give the flavor of Maine
One of the newest botanical gardens in the US has a rare waterfront location.
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For extreme sports fans, Olympics adds jumping cyclists
For the first time, the Summer Games will include BMX cyclists. Beijing wants some of the edginess that snowboarding added to the Winter Games.
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Reporters on the Job
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For extreme sports fans, Olympics adds jumping cyclists
For the first time, the Summer Games will include BMX cyclists. Beijing wants some of the edginess that snowboarding added to the Winter Games.
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With E-Verify, too many errors to expand its use?
Database aims to make it easy for employers to check worker immigration status. Critics say the accuracy rate is too low.
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