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‘Long Shot’: 8 observations shared in Mike Piazza’s autobiography
Check out some of Piazza's thoughts on baseball from his autobiography 'Long Shot.'
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Five energy challenges for Venezuela
With the passing of Hugo Chávez, the issue of what Venezuela chooses to do with its oil moves to center stage for the energy industry – and for environmentalists. Here are five energy challenges that Venezuela will have to face.
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Thanksgiving Day by the numbers: 10 mind-stuffing facts
Data from the Census and other sources provide some numerical insights into Thanksgiving, arguably the most cherished national holiday.
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Christopher Columbus: Five things you thought you knew about the explorer
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Hurricane preparedness: 5 things you can do to keep safe
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Haiti aiming to plant 1.2 million trees in a single day
The big dig is planned for May 1. It's part of an ambitious government effort to reforest the country after suffering from landslides and desertification.
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Giant snail invasion hits South Florida. Gooey mess.
Giant snail invasion puts more than 500 plant species and even stucco and plaster at risk. More than 1,000 giant African land snails caught each week in Miami and invasion expected to spread in upcoming rainy season.
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Drug bust: 100 arrested in New England heroin, cocaine ring
Drug bust: 100 arrested for alleged involvement in heroin and cocaine trafficking. The 100 people arrested in the southern New England bust, were mostly from the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
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‘Long Shot’: 8 observations shared in Mike Piazza’s autobiography
Check out some of Piazza's thoughts on baseball from his autobiography 'Long Shot.'
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Long Shot
In 'Long Shot,' 12-time all-star Mike Piazza recounts his unlikely path from suburban Philadelphia to the big leagues and even how it led to a trip to the Vatican.
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Pope Francis: representative of God - and Latin America?
Pope Francis is the first Latin American pope, a prospect that fills many in the region with hopes for better representation of their concerns at the Vatican.
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Latin America Monitor Cops unite in Central America: New deal allows cross-border pursuits
The agreement will allow law enforcement agencies from one country to pursue suspects over the border into a neighboring country, and encourage states to share criminal records.
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Five energy challenges for Venezuela
With the passing of Hugo Chávez, the issue of what Venezuela chooses to do with its oil moves to center stage for the energy industry – and for environmentalists. Here are five energy challenges that Venezuela will have to face.
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Sen. Robert Menendez faces new questions on ties to big donor
A new report that Senator Menendez sponsored a bill that could have helped a major Florida donor's investment in natural gas vehicle conversion rekindles rumors of ethics violations.
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World Baseball Classic: Everything you need to know
As the global tournament steps to the plate overnight March 2, here's a very quick viewer's guide.
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Pressure builds on Sen. Robert Menendez: Is it enough to topple him?
The New Jersey senator is accused of political favors, bribery, and prostitution. But those charges are difficult to prove, and experts say Menendez has the popularity to ride out the political storm.
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10 surprises about tomorrow's job marketIn sharp contrast to today's tepid job growth, employment will pick up later this decade and feature some unusual twists – from the rise of sales jobs to the dearth of 'green' ones. Here's a guide to help navigate it.
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Change Agent In India, SELCO brings solar power to the people
SELCO founder Harish Hande set out to dispel the myths that poor people can't afford or maintain solar technologies.
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This winter, try a 'togetherness trip'
Travelers use cruises and resorts as a way to connect with family. Increasingly, 'togetherness trips' take place in winter.
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Saving Money 13 best, cheapest, and weirdest travel destinations of 2013
Decide where to take your next vacation with this compilation of "best of" travel destinations for the coming year, from Amsterdam to New Zealand.
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Thanksgiving Day by the numbers: 10 mind-stuffing facts
Data from the Census and other sources provide some numerical insights into Thanksgiving, arguably the most cherished national holiday.
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Putting a price tag on violence against women in Latin AmericaA first-of-its-kind study quantifies the intergenerational price tag of domestic violence. In a region of emerging economies, where GDP growth is paramount to success, could this motivate policymakers?
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Could computer hackers disrupt the US election? It’s happened in other countries.
Hackers have targeted elections in Mexico, Canada, Russia, and South Korea. Experts warn that it could happen in the US, causing temporary disruptions and perhaps delaying election results.
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Hurricane Sandy puts renewed pressure on food supply in Haiti (+video)
Before arriving in the United States, Sandy lingered over flood-prone Haiti for three days, sparking concerns about food security and risk of cholera.
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Archaic defamation laws threaten Caribbean media
Defamation laws have been used more in the Caribbean and Latin America than other parts of the world. Some countries are now working to overturn the laws.
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Tiny ancient critter hitched rides on insect wings
This discovery, based on fossils trapped in amber, suggest the descendants of these microscopic beasts might still hitchhike flights today to spread around the globe, scientists added.
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Modern Parenthood Maine earthquake rattles mom into preparedness (sort of).
The 4.0 Maine earthquake that rattled homes throughout New England, convinced our mom blogger that a little preparedness – extra diapers, for example, and a working flashlight – might be in order for quakes as well as snow storms.
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Counterfeit bills in ATMs. Bad copies. Man arrested.
Counterfeit bills in ATMs – printed on only one side and found last week – lead to FBI arrest of employee for an ATM-servicing firm. Counterfeit bills in two New York ATMs replaced some $11,000 in cash.
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Haitians, Dominicans try to move beyond Parsley Massacre's long shadow
The Parsley Massacre, which killed thousands 75 years ago, profoundly altered relations between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Recently, hundreds of people gathered on the border to address its legacy.
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Haiti bans plastic bags and styrofoam containers
Haiti's government has announced a ban on importing, manufacturing, and marketing plastic and foam containers as of Oct.1 in an effort to do away with 'rivers of debris' across the country.
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