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10 biggest US foundations and what they do
What are the 10 biggest foundations in the United States? Here they are in ascending order, based on their assets, along with a little bit about what social problems each addresses.
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Top 10 states for clean tech
Clean Edge, a clean-tech research and advisory firm based in San Francisco and Portland, has ranked states for their leadership in clean tech. Here are its Top 10 picks:
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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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Briefing IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
The Internal Revenue Service is under the microscope now, as revelations have emerged 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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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about funding infrastructure and teaching language skills.
05/20/2008 01:00 am -
A husband-and-wife team in Montana studies the elusive wolverine
Steve Gehman and Betsy Robinson brave frostbite, avalanches, and bears to track the imperiled animal in the northern Rockies.
05/20/2008 01:00 am -
Recovery's worker bees bring different flavor to Gulf Coast
Mississippi's new moneyed class prefers monster trucks and jet skis to fine art.
05/20/2008 01:00 am -
USA
05/19/2008 01:00 am -
How to catch a wave in just a weekend of trying
Our Little Kahuna investigates the best way to sample surf if you've never done it before: skimboarding, bodyboarding, or surfing.
05/19/2008 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the pro-Israel lobby and military humanitarian efforts.
05/19/2008 01:00 am -
California high court overturns gay marriage ban
Thursday's ruling makes it the second state to legalize same-sex marriage.
05/16/2008 01:00 am -
California high court overturns gay marriage ban
Thursday's ruling makes it the second state to legalize same-sex marriage.
05/16/2008 01:00 am -
Who are these 'famous' people, anyway?
One man flips through the supermarket tabloids – and recognizes none of the celebrities.
05/16/2008 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about 'A New Earth' and the Falun Gong.
05/16/2008 01:00 am -
Housing woes lure back bold buyers
From California to Florida, investors snap up distressed properties, hoping to profit.
05/16/2008 01:00 am -
Creative writing for extraterrestrials
A college class, funded by a NASA Space Grant Consortium, contemplates what to say to E.T.
05/15/2008 01:00 am -
Clinton’s huge West Virginia win changes little
The delegate math still favors Obama despite her better than 2-to-1 victory Tuesday.
05/15/2008 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Israel-Palestinian relations 60 years after Israeli independence.
05/15/2008 01:00 am -
Cameroonian joins global quest for clean water
Tantoh Nforba promotes watershed preservation by education and example.
05/15/2008 01:00 am -
Barcelona floats creative solution to water crisis
This week, it began importing potable water by ship as part of a broader effort to meet needs. Its reservoirs are down to 20 percent capacity.
05/15/2008 01:00 am -
USA
05/14/2008 01:00 am -
Los Angeles in a stew over taco trucks
A new law could levy fines and jail time for taco-truck proprietors who idle.
05/14/2008 01:00 am -
Virtual schools see strong growth, calls for more oversight
Half of courses in Grades 9 to 12 will be delivered online by 2019, predicts a new report.
05/14/2008 01:00 am -
Creative writing for extraterrestrials
A college class, funded by a NASA Space Grant Consortium, contemplates what to say to E.T.
05/14/2008 01:00 am -
Horizons The Phoenix’s risky landing
05/14/2008 01:00 am -
High fuel prices curtail RV trips – just a little
For millions of Americans, towing the vacation home or traveling around the country in an RV is a way of life, even with the high cost of fuel.
05/13/2008 01:00 am -
More Mail Bag matches
Readers relate experiences with the Monitor's old pen pal column.
05/13/2008 01:00 am -
USA
05/12/2008 01:00 am -
In congressional races, Republicans are losing ground
GOP leaders urge a new agenda after several key losses.
05/12/2008 01:00 am
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