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The 25 best musicians of the Rock era
Who took the top slots for the best artists in the Rock-and-Roll era? Check out the full list.
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Mitt Romney's five sons: What's their role in the campaign?
There’s no “Mitt Mobile” or Five Brothers blog like there was in 2008, but Mitt Romney’s five sons – Tagg, Matt, Josh, Ben, and Craig – still play a vital role in the presidential campaign. Here's a quick look at the Romney Five and what each brings to the campaign.
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Colombia - FARC peace talks: 4 things you need to know
Colombia has ample experience holding peace talks – though over the past 50 years, it’s seen little peace. But in early September, President Juan Manuel Santos announced peace talks with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Here are four things you need to know about the landmark peace process.
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10 amazing stories about the Olympics
As the 2012 Olympics play out in London, David Wallechinsky’s latest book The Complete Book of the Olympics, 2012 Edition, provides some great finds about past Games.
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Mexico's high-stakes presidential vote: 4 questions answered
The next Mexican president will inherit a country torn by drug violence. Tackling deep-seated democratic and economic challenges is key to progress.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 06/08
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Ann Curry perseverance pays off at 'Today' show
Ann Curry, who has been the top-rated morning show's news anchor since 1997, officially ascends to the top spot alongside Lauer on Thursday, the day after Meredith Vieira signs off.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 06/06
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A morning with Oscar
An 'occasional' gardener, he shows up to coax beauty out of winter-ravaged beds.
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Mexico's stable economic outlook a rare piece of good news
Amid drug violence, Mexico's slow but steady growth - and low inflation rate - is setting it apart from other economies in the region.
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Peru, Colombia, and Chile merge stock markets
The market alliance of the three right-leaning nations spanning most of South America's Pacific coast gives investors better exposure to assets linked to the region’s natural resources and its rising middle class.
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Opinion: How exposing corrupt regimes can serve US security
Foreign corruption undermines development, US interests, and ultimately US security. The fight against foreign corruption and the success of US policy are linked. That's why the US needs to implement country reports on corruption to increase transparency and encourage change.
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Exhumation of former Chilean President Salvador Allende set to clear up doubts over his demise
His remains will be studied to determine whether he was killed or killed himself, as the official story goes.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/22
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Latin America's middle class grows, but with a tenuous grasp on status
Although 56 million households have joined Latin America's middle class, many lack the benefits and job security to ensure stability.
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Wal-Mart uncertainty rises with gas prices
Wal-Mart is in a bright spot, for now. But Wal-mart is concerned that high gas prices will cause customers to spend less.
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Difference Maker Bob Hentzen walks to help poor children across Latin America
Bob Hentzen is walking nearly 8,000 miles across Latin America to find sponsors for needy kids and the elderly.
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Why many Venezuelans scoff at Chávez's minimum wage hike
President Hugo Chávez said he will raise the minimum wage by 26.5 percent in increments starting May 1, but that doesn't keep pace with annual inflation projected at 30 percent.
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Chile's pensions system: a model for the world
Chile's system gives people a choice in how to save and has had great success
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The Monitor's View: Arab uprising: What to do with dictators?
Immunity or prosecution for the dictators of Yemen, Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya? Trends favor prosecution, but it must be justly carried out.
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Spread of drone programs in Latin America sparks calls for code of conduct
At least nine Latin American nations are developing drone programs, raising calls for a code of conduct that will assuage concerns over potential misuse.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/20
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Are we entering an age of major earthquakes?
A study of more than a century of global seismic records has prompted some scientists to say that major earthquakes have tended to occur in clusters. Others disagree.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Currents
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Like the once mighty Incas, we have lost our leaders
This spring, market leaders that we used to count on for good performance, like Apple, Silver Wheaton, and Goldman Sachs, are starting to slip
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Opinion: Democracy pushback in Egypt: revolution was the starting point, not finish line
Democracy activists in Egypt are on the defensive after a series of authoritarian crackdowns. Pushback is a common trait of democratic transitions. Yet democratic reforms are vital if Egypt is to achieve real social and economic progress. Reformers must organize quickly, for the long-term.
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The Monitor's View: In budget cutting, how to make foreign aid less vulnerable
Current foreign aid models don't fit 21st-century needs, a World Bank report suggests. Ending people's fear of their own rulers – through better governance – is the key to development.
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Mexico, long lagging in gender equality, nominates first female attorney general
Following the resignation of Mexico's attorney general Thursday, Marisela Morales was quickly nominated to fill the post. Michelle Obama recently lauded her 'unfailing drive.'
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/23
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Brown dwarf star likely the coldest star yet discovered
Brown dwarf: Located some 75 light years from Earth, the failed star dubbed CFBDSIR 1458+10B is likely the coldest star yet discovered, with a temperature about that of boiling water.
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