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Petraeus scandal: Did anything illegal happen? Five questions so far.
An investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation has now called into question the private lives and careers of two of the nation’s top national-security officials. Here is an accounting of what is known so far.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on jobs
Whether Mitt Romney or Barack Obama occupies the White House in January, one of them will have to deal with more than 12 million jobless Americans, or a little over 8 percent of the total workforce. Where do the candidates stand on issues relating to jobs?
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Bill Clinton: 5 reasons he is helping Obama
Four years ago, former President Clinton got his knuckles rapped for calling Sen. Barack Obama's presidential aspirations a "fairy tale." Now the 42nd president is appearing on the stump with No. 44. Here are five reasons for Mr. Clinton to go all out for the newest member of the Presidents Club.
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Everyday heroes: 11 tales of American heroes
Charles Ramsey answered a call for distress and discovered a house of horrors. Victor Perez stopped the abduction of an 8-year-old girl. Two teenage boys rescued a couple from a burning car wreck in Florida. New Yorker Kashmir Singh goes the extra mile to help a Swiss couple. Here are 11 stories of everyday American heroes who responded to trying circumstances with extraordinary grace and courage.
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Walter Payton: 10 things I learned from his new biography
From the new biography 'Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton' by Jeff Pearlman, here are 10 memorable stories about the football star.
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$6 gas? Could happen if dollar keeps getting weaker.
Under the right conditions, gas could cost as much as $6 per gallon by the summertime
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In Pictures: Glenn Beck's career
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How to fix America's worst schools
One school in Chicago shows the promise and pitfalls of a federal effort to turn around the nation's bottom-tier schools.
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In Pictures: NCAA fans
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Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia
Nearly a century after Lawrence of Arabia’s fame, many of his ideas about the Middle East remain prescient.
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Janet Napolitano questioned over airline stowaway on Capitol Hill
Janet Napolitano, Secretary for US Homeland Security, faced tough questioning over a runaway teen's fatal airplane ride last year. A Massachusetts congressman asked Janet Napolitano about airport security in the wake of the deadly stowaway incident.
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Verizon vs. AT&T vs. Sprint vs. T-Mobile: Who's best in your city?
Find out the best carrier for each of 26 American cities. Who really has America's best network? Verizon? AT&T? Sprint? T-Mobile?
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In Pictures: Winter storm: Northeast braces for snow
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Checking account fees tested by Bank of America
Checking account fees will come in tiers that customers can choose from in a three-state pilot program.
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Unemployment rate drops to 9.4 percent, but little cheer in jobless report
The unemployment rate is at its lowest level since May 2009, but this partially reflects some people giving up on job searches.
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In 2011, better economic outlook – for some
Pundits predict healthy growth in 2011 and fewer unemployed. But housing and state budgets may struggle.
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US house prices fall in October, set to tumble further still
A study of 20 US cities shows that house prices fell in all 20 in October. Atlanta was hit the hardest. Overall, house prices fell by 1.3 percent in the month.
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Snow storm: Who will get a white Christmas?
Atlanta could have its first real white Christmas since 1882. But whether the snow storm pummels major East Coast cities is still up in the air.
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WikiLeaks army 'Anonymous' eyes Bank of America with 'Operation BOA Constrictor'
Anonymous, the loosely knit association of WikiLeaks supporters, is seeking to rally the online faithful to attack Bank of America with 'Operation BOA Constrictor.'
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The Confession
John Grisham does not disappoint in his latest thriller about an innocent man hours away from execution on death row.
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Five mistakes to avoid on your college application
College application deadlines are looming for millions of high school seniors, and younger students are already thinking ahead. The Monitor checked in with counselors and admissions officers to get their take on some of the most common mistakes students make when preparing for and applying to college.
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New research: If you love your town, prosperity follows
When people are passionate about the place they live, the local economy blossoms, according to a Gallup survey of 26 US cities.
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House prices: Latest US index falls, a signal of weakness
Reversing four months of gains, a key US house price index fell modestly in August, and some economists see more declines ahead. But the index is still well off the recession's low point.
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Bank of America posts $7.7B loss on special charge
Bank of America said it will change its consumer banking strategy to focus on providing customers with incentives to do more business with the bank instead of generating revenue through penalty fees such as overdraft charges.
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Bank of America will restart foreclosures despite accusations of flawed documents
Bank of America will resume home foreclosures in 23 states despite claims that documents used in the process were flawed.
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Classic review: The Only Game in Town
A sparkling, eclectic collection of sports profiles from the pages of the New Yorker.
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Countrywide CEO Mozilo settles with SEC for $67.5M
Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo has agreed to a $67.5 million settlement to avoid trial on fraud and insider trading charges that alleged he profited from risky mortgages he signed off on before the collapse of the housing market.
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How Victor Perez saved abducted girl: four tales of everyday heroes
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday honored Victor Perez, the man behind the improbable car chase that resulted in the recovery of an 8-year-old girl abducted in Fresno, Calif. 'This guy is a true action hero,' said the governor. Here is his story and the stories of three other everyday heroes who responded to trying circumstances with extraordinary grace or courage.
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Banned Books Week: 5 books almost anyone might want to ban
Even ardent opponents of censorship could hesitate when it comes to titles like these.
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Southwest-AirTran merger: What will it mean for ticket prices?
The $3.4 billion Southwest-AirTran deal would give Southwest access to the Caribbean and more of the eastern US. It could also mean increased competition for Delta and JetBlue.
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