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Who handled Major League Baseball’s ceremonial first-pitch honors in 2013?
One of the most anticipated moments of any baseball season occurs when ceremonial first pitches are thrown at each of 30 major-league ballparks. Often the identity of the persons or persons doing the honors is kept a secret until the last minute. Here’s the lineup of the 2013 VIPs:
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How much do you know about gay rights in America? Take the quiz!
Throughout much of the 20th century, an admission of homosexuality could result in a felony conviction and a lengthy prison sentence. Even as late as 1970, Connecticut denied a drivers license to a gay man on the basis of his sexual orientation. Today, gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people get considerably more legal protection. Twenty-one states plus Washington, D.C. outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation, and nine states plus Washington, D.C. recognize same-sex marriage. But 39 other states prohibit same-sex marriage, either in their state constitutions or by statute. And LGBT people in every state still face bullying that can range from taunting to physical violence.How much do you know about the history of gay rights in America? Take our quiz to find out!
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Income taxes: Five changes for 2012
Here are new income tax provisions to watch for as you work through your 1040 form:
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Roe v. Wade at 40: Six questions about abortion rights
On Tuesday, the United States marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the historic US Supreme Court decision that granted women the right to an abortion. Here is a look at the state of abortion rights in America today.
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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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Battle over the baby bottle: Should containers with bisphenol A be banned?
A number of states are moving to curtail the sale and use of bottles that have this chemical. But industry groups say BPA's risks are overblown.
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Sotomayor on tape: What she said in firefighter race case
She asked probing questions of each side in the reverse-discrimination suit. But the circuit court's 135-word summary order rubbed some the wrong way.
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Impeached
A second look at the tangled tale of America’s first impeachment trial.
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Masters and Commanders
How constant behind-the-scenes bickering helped Britain and America win World War II.
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Extreme job hunt: Applicants ditch resumes for guerilla tactics
When traditional job-hunting methods fail, some are turning to the unconventional.
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Clinton announces $110 million in refugee aid for Pakistan
The aid is partly to offset anger at the US-supported counterinsurgency campaign.
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Shades of Iraq, millions spent in Afghanistan lack adequate oversight
The inspector general finds too few watchdogs keeping an eye on how US reconstruction funds are spent.
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Paul Newman: A Life
A nonprurient, endearing portrait of one of America’s most beloved actors.
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Congress moves to regulate credit cards
Lawmakers have been getting an earful from disgruntled consumers.
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Swimming with Piranhas at Feeding Time
Journalist Richard Conniff makes a habit of communing with the world’s most dangerous creatures.
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Congress turns from bank bailouts to helping consumers
Targets include credit card companies, payday loans with exorbitant interest rates, and predatory mortgage lenders.
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Swine flu as pork: Congress cut flu money from stimulus bill
Obama wanted $850 million for pandemic preparedness. Congress said no.
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Obama seeks to protect credit-card users
The president told credit-card companies Thursday he wants to halt arbitrary rate hikes and get more protections for consumers.
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Which US cities will recover first?
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A global ATM skimming ring? From Romania?
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Buried by credit-card fees? Washington is on it.
Obama is to meet this week with banks about card-holder complaints. Congress is weighing a 'bill of rights' for borrowers.
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Chris Dodd raises $1 million (but almost zilch from Connecticut)
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Northern Ireland's full-court press for peace
Young basketball players from both sides of the religious divide put aside differences to learn new skills and teamwork.
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New York to introduce same-sex marriage bill
After Iowa and Vermont legalized gay marriage, and with bills also pending in Maine and New Hampshire, are gay rights gaining momentum?
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Kindle e-book readers rebel
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Gates axes some costly weapons, emphasizes 'irregular' warfare
Defense secretary applies lessons of Iraq, Afghanistan to new Pentagon budget.
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Gay marriage ruling has Iowans weighing their values
Calm deliberation marks the reaction, for the most part, to Friday's landmark court decision.
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States move against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants
In recent years, states have barred undocumented students from getting the lower tuition fees.
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Iowa's top court brings gay marriage to America's heartland
The unanimous ruling held that the state's same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional.
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Clinton says US shares responsibility for Mexico's drug violence
The "insatiable" American demand for illegal drugs is part of the problem, she says, and hints at changes ahead in US drug-control policies.
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