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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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2 excellent new novels, both set during the Korean War
"Home" by Toni Morrison and "The Coldest Night" by Robert Olmstead both argue for greater attention to the Korean War.
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10 sequels based on a classic book
10 authors who wrote a novel based in another author's literary world.
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Beyond Boston: 9 tea parties you probably haven't heard about
Boston's may be the most famous, but there were nine other tea party protests around the country. Here are their stories.
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10 best novels about the US Civil War
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Colbert Busch trades jabs with Sanford in S.C. debate
During tonight's debate, Stephen Colbert's sister, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, criticized ex-Gov. Mark Sanford's policies as a member of Congress. Mr. Sanford pointed out that she contributed to his post-congressional campaign for governor, so "I don't think it must have bothered her that much."
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Stir It Up! Country Captain with coconut rice
Country Captain is an old Southern recipe inspired by the Indian spice trade. Serve up slow-cooked chicken pieces flavored with spices and veggies, next to a pile of sweet coconut rice.
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West Virginia sheriff shot; suspect in custody
Sheriff Eugene Crum, known for his work in cracking down on drug dealers, was shot and killed in his police cruiser on Wednesday. The sheriff had just taken office in January.
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Shain Gandee and the appeal of the 'reckless redneck'
The death 'Buckwild' star Shain Gandee will confirm backwoods stereotypes for some, but it also points to such shows' deeper appeal – a glimpse into a life lived with less anxiety.
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SC's ex-Gov. Sanford wins runoff, will face Colbert Busch (+video)
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has taken another step toward the congressional seat he held for three terms.
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Why South Carolina special election is no big deal
With a quirky cast of characters, the special election in South Carolina for a seat in the US House is more idiosyncratic than most – but it's still likely to go Republican.
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Vox News From political 'House of Colbert', a South Carolina candidate called Lulu
Elizabeth Colbert Busch, also known as 'Lulu,' is running to fill a vacated South Carolina congressional seat. Does it help that her little brother is Stephen Colbert?
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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Former SC Gov. Mark Sanford eyes US House bid
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who left public life two years ago after mysteriously disappearing to visit his then-mistress in Argentina, is poised to re-enter the political arena.
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Who is Tim Scott? Black senator-to-be should make tea party proud.
Rep. Tim Scott has been appointed to the seat held by retiring Sen. Jim DeMint. As a Republican African-American, Scott is a historic choice – and one likely to please the tea party.
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West Virginia natural gas explosion wipes out homes and I-77 (+video)
West Virginia explosion of a natural gas line wiped out a wide swath of Interstate 77 and flattened homes. No deaths were caused by the West Virginia natural gas explosion, and federal and state authorities are investigating the cause.
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Culture Cafe 'Falling Skies': The survivors find Charleston isn't what they imagined
'Falling Skies' finds the group of survivors confronting a city that's trying to avoid the enemy rather than engage it.
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With power out and heat on the rise, mid-Atlantic states swelter
After strong winds and storms on Friday, residents in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, and West Virginia struggle with massive power outages and hot weather.
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Good Humor shortage: Heat wave exhausts ice cream supply
Good Humor shortage has hit the Northeast – a result of a sweltering heat wave combined with the closing of one of the ice cream maker's manufacturing plants. The Good Humor shortage mainly affect's the brand's popular toasted almond bar.
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2 excellent new novels, both set during the Korean War
"Home" by Toni Morrison and "The Coldest Night" by Robert Olmstead both argue for greater attention to the Korean War.
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Is West Coast ready for a tsunami? Oregon towns hold tsunami drill
Three towns in Oregon are holding a tsunami drill Thursday. The 2011 tsunami in Japan prompted preparation efforts in Oregon.
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Change Agent Coalition helps the Connecticut River become the first National Blueway
Between 40 and 50 local and state entities, both public and private, from four states will work together to preserve the 410-mile-long Connecticut River and its watershed.
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Subtropical Storm Beryl: Dixie beachgoers batten down for big Memorial Day soak
It’s not the way Memorial Day event organizers from South Carolina to Florida wanted the unofficial summer kickoff to go, with Subtropical Storm Beryl bearing down, threatening beach barbecues, but sparing the big NASCAR race.
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Ouch! Obama loses 41 percent of W.Va. primary vote to federal inmate.
Meet Keith Judd, who's incarcerated in Texas for extortion. He's also a serial presidential candidate, and in West Virginia's Democratic primary Tuesday, he grabbed 41 percent of the vote from President Obama. Republicans are gleeful.
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Clamoring for the future, Savannah has to first deal with the wreck of the CSS Georgia
A scuttled Civil War battleship at the bottom of the Savannah River is just one of many complicating factors in Savannah’s bid to become a port able to handle 1,200-foot mega tankers expected to start moving through the Panama Canal in 2014.
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Edwards trial: Interior designer testifies about money funneling scheme
Bryan Huffman described receiving checks in excess of federal contribution limits and then passing them on to the campaign.
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'Torture memos' author can't be sued for harsh interrogations, court rules
José Padilla, who claims he was tortured while being detained on allegations of terror-related activity, was suing John Yoo, the Bush aide whose memos set out broadly permissive standards for inflicting physical and mental harm during interrogations.
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10 sequels based on a classic book
10 authors who wrote a novel based in another author's literary world.
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Beyond Boston: 9 tea parties you probably haven't heard about
Boston's may be the most famous, but there were nine other tea party protests around the country. Here are their stories.
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The hidden issue in South Carolina primary: labor union clout
Mitt Romney in particular has used the South Carolina primary to test anti-labor union policies as a campaign issue. His pitch to expand right-to-work laws could lead to Wisconsin redux.
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