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23 of the best new and upcoming cookbooks/food books for the holidays
A list of the best new and upcoming cookbooks to diversify your own culinary repertoire or offer as holiday gifts.
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Heat wave: Four things that will rise with the temperatures
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Strauss-Kahn and five other vexing sexual assault cases
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In Pictures: Oprah through the years
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Boston Marathon bombing: Is American jihadism on the rise?(+video)
The Boston Marathon bombing suspects appear to be the latest American jihadis, responsible for a surge in homegrown terror plots and attacks. But their ranks are diminishing, say some experts.
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Venezuela after Hugo Chavez: why US eyes upcoming elections warily (+video)
Hugo Chavez's handpicked heir, Venezuela Vice President Nicolas Maduro, has already signaled that his election campaign will employ the harshest of rhetoric against the US.
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Direct US aid to Syria's rebels: Why now – and is it too late?
The US decision to give direct aid to Syria's rebels (but still no weapons) is too little, too late – unlikely either to speed President Assad’s departure or to boost US influence over the conflict, say many experts.
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Cover Story 10 surprises about tomorrow's job market
In 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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Tale of 'Bob': Does outsourcing new software pose cyber security risk? (+video)
Many US companies hire foreigners to build new software for their computer networks – a practice that may raise their risk of cyberattack, some experts warn. Even firms that do not outsource software development may find an occasional employee doing it on the sly, as in the case of 'Bob.'
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Opinion: Hope for US economy: Young black men as entrepreneurs
Young African American men, especially ex-offenders, face high obstacles to employment. That’s where entrepreneurship training comes in. If just 1 in 3 small businesses hired one employee, the US would be at full employment. Young men of color can be crucial to this progress.
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Focus Want to stay on the coast? Homeowners weigh post-Sandy elevation.
As homeowners consider long-term solutions for superstorm Sandy damage, they may have to raise foundations – or move. Some flood experts say the latter may be the wiser course of action.
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23 of the best new and upcoming cookbooks/food books for the holidays
A list of the best new and upcoming cookbooks to diversify your own culinary repertoire or offer as holiday gifts.
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Biden-Ryan debate: why it doesn’t matter, and why it does (+video)
Vice presidential debates have no history of swinging presidential races. But after President Obama's subpar performance last week, Vice President Joe Biden faces pressure Thursday night.
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Chemistry Nobel could lead to drugs with fewer side effects
The US scientists who received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry were able to map how cells detect and respond to chemicals they encounter.
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Will black voters give Obama what he needs in Southern swing states?
Black voters who do go to the polls are near-certain to vote for Obama. But in Virginia and North Carolina, concern is rising that the black voters who sealed the deal for Obama in 2008 will stay home.
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Obama invokes executive privilege to protect Eric Holder: Can he do that?
Just minutes before Congress began preparing a contempt vote against Eric Holder, Obama raised the stakes in the long-running conflict over the botched ‘Fast and Furious’ gun-walking affair by claiming executive privilege to keep tens of thousands of e-mails secret.
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Trayvon Martin shooting: a turning point in gun rights debate?
For years, gun laws had grown less restrictive. But some gun rights advocacy has been curtailed after the Trayvon Martin shooting, which has provided ammunition for gun control groups.
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All-male Augusta National overlooks Virginia Rometty. Should IBM complain?
Augusta National Golf Club, host of the Masters, has offered membership to the CEOs of sponsor IBM in the past. But it hasn't let in new CEO Virginia Rometty, potentially causing problems for IBM.
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Who'll win the Mega Millions lottery? The states.
Mega Millions jackpot is the world's largest. But the chances of winning the Mega Millions are so slim that the only sure winners are the states, which get a little over a third of the take.
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Gas prices: How much will they hurt the economy? (+video)
Gas prices are slated to hit new highs within months. How might that affect the modest economic recovery? Here's a clue: Every 10-cent rise per gallon in gas prices costs the US economy $11 billion.
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Peyton Manning on the road to recovery?
Peyton Manning has been spotted at Duke University in North Carolina, according to social media reports. The question remains: Can Peyton Manning throw the football?
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Are you smarter than an NFL star? A lottery winner?
High-profile jackpot winners fritter away winnings. An estimated 8 in 10 NFL players are bankrupt, jobless, or divorced two years into retirement. Could you manage a windfall better than they do? Here are six steps.
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Occupy Wall Street, Act II: Go local
With many encampments razed or in jeopardy, Occupy Wall Street needs a second act. For now, many activists are settling on issues of concern to local residents. Will that weaken the movement, or strengthen it?
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Alabama-lite? US sues to block South Carolina illegal immigration law.
As in Arizona and Alabama, the Justice Department wants to stop an anti-illegal-immigration law from taking effect – this time in South Carolina. The stable of states challenging federal immigration authority is growing.
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Fall house cleaning -- birdhouses, that is
One fall house cleaning chore is done outdoors -- cleaning out birdhouses so they'll be ready for next year's occupants.
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Bicycle Coffee Co. pedals fair-trade coffee
It delivers by bike and keeps overhead low so it can sell 'ethical' coffee at a competitive price.
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Back to school: Are we leaving gifted students behind?
Gifted students in US public schools can be overlooked and unappreciated. Parents, looking for better options, have begun to find some.
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New finance watchdog: how much bite?
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, launched in July, gives Americans a new ally in dealing with credit card and other financial companies. But just how far will the agency go in handling individual cases?
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Stock market plunges and soars. Is it acting irrationally?
Swings of hundreds of points up or down have investors wondering if the stock market is irrational. Analysts say the volatility reflects uncertainty about the economy. Get used to it.
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