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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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10 most-looked-up words of 2012, according to Merriam Webster
Here are the 10 words that most often sent Americans to the dictionary in 2012.
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5 essential Black Friday apps
Going Black Friday shopping? These five free smartphone apps will help you find the best deals and stay organized on the big day. Happy shopping!
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Happy Halloween: Five free ghoulish iPhone games to play on the go
We have some Halloween ideas for you to enjoy the holiday at the touch of a finger. Here are five great free iPhone apps to try:
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The Malala moment: 6 Pakistani views on the girl shot by the Taliban
The shooting of 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai by a Taliban gunman has shocked Pakistan and led to some extraordinary writing in the press on how Islamic radicalism is enabled. On the back foot for years, liberals are getting a new hearing against extremist religious parties, the powerful military, and a populist anti-US politician.
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California beach tragedy blamed on 'sneaker waves' (+video)
News of Saturday's tragedy shocked many in the small college town of Arcata on the rough Northern California coastline about 280 miles north of San Francisco.
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Stocks end lower after strong week
Stocks retreated after one of their best weeks of the year. Anxiety over the 'fiscal cliff' and European debt drove stocks down.
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The Monitor's View: Cyber Monday's sales success fits one Internet trend
The more Internet phenomena like Cyber Monday shake up old ways, the more governments try to control the Internet. A meeting of global communications regulators in December will test such a government role.
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Why Black Friday 2012 is giving shoppers and stores an extra gift
Black Friday falls falls early in the calendar this year, which means retailers have more opportunity to make sales and shoppers have more time to do last-minute shopping.
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Black Friday: Boutiques open at midnight? How ‘little guys’ try to compete.
Many small business owners are looking for their piece of the Black Friday retail pie. But experts say trying to match the big stores may not be the best policy, and warn shoppers to do their homework, too.
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Decades after king's toppling, Iraq revisits its royal history
The date of the assassination of Iraq's last king – July 14, 1958 – has long been a national holiday. In a sign of changing attitudes, some politicians say it's time to rethink that.
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What Facebook and Wolfram Alpha can tell you about yourself
Wolfram Alpha reveals Facebook habits, friends.
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Giving thanks after superstorm Sandy
Many hit hard by hurricane Sandy will be celebrating a subdued Thanksgiving this year. But there is still much to be grateful for, and thanks to New York and New Jersey organizations, no one will miss a turkey dinner.
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On Black Friday, retailers take customization to the next level
To combat online shopping and a slow economy, more retailers are providing more convenient shipping options and providing layaway, price matching, and smart phone apps for shoppers.
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Has the White House turkey pardon jumped the shark? (+video)The annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon, dating back to JFK, is now a highly choreographed affair, involving two turkeys, their 'bios,' and a Facebook vote to decide who gets to be the official White House bird.
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What it means when things 'go viral' on the Web
How did we end up with a disease metaphor to refer to the way information travels through society?
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Electing a president: Five insights from Obama campaign manager Jim Messina
Conventional wisdom held that Team Obama would not be able to generate the turnout numbers in 2012 that it had in 2008. What campaign manager Jim Messina did to reelect the president.
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5 essential Black Friday apps
Going Black Friday shopping? These five free smartphone apps will help you find the best deals and stay organized on the big day. Happy shopping!
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Four California men arrested in Al Qaeda plot to kill US soldiers in Afghanistan
Four men, including one who served in the US Air Force, were charged with planning to bomb US facilities in Afghanistan and Yemen, says the FBI.
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Woman hits 'like' on Facebook, gets arrested in India
The offending post against recently deceased leader Bal Thackeray resulted in two arrests, the latest in a string of crackdowns on Internet speech in the world's largest democracy.
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Saving Money
Black Friday: Freebies for in-store shoppers include coffee, video games, and gift cardsBlack Friday shoppers are doing more and more of their buying online, so some stores are taking extra steps to lure customers out of the house. Here are the best Black Friday in-store freebies for 2012, featuring everything from gift cards to tape measurers.
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Chapter & Verse
'The Baby-sitters Club' novels will get e-book releasesThe first 20 books in the popular children's series by Ann M. Martin will be released in electronic format on Dec. 1.
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Change Agent
Volunteer Square matches willing helpers with charitable tasksA Connecticut website provides a place where people find volunteer opportunities, and nonprofits find new volunteers.
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Global News Blog
Where did 180 Russian websites go?Scores of websites have been blocked under Russia's restrictive new Internet law that's been in effect for the past two weeks. Is this the beginning of a wider crackdown on free speech?
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Facebook stock jumps even as lockup period expires
Facebook stock soared over 7 percent despite more than 850 million shares in the company being freed up for sale. Facebook stock was expected to take a dive Wednesday, when the company's biggest lockup period preventing insiders from selling the stock expired.
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Stocks slide as impasse over budget deficit looms
Stocks fell sharply Wednesday despite a signal from the Federal Reserve that it could launch a program to speed job growth.
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Walmart Goodies: retail giant goes gourmet
Walmart has launched Goodies, a monthly food service that delivers boxes of gourmet food samples to subscribers for the Walmart-cheap price of $7 per month. Can Goodies help Walmart attract a new customer base?
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A news future in feisty upstarts?
A quintet of local news organizations trying to gain a digital foothold.
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AQ Khan: Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb jumps into politics
AQ Khan, lauded by many Pakistanis for giving the country the bomb, has launched a political movement targeting the youth vote. He has been accused of selling nuclear secrets to North Korea and Iran.
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Saving Money
Want Black Friday deals? Try a little loyalty.Black Friday doesn't have to be a free for all. From early entry into sales to access to exclusive items, retailers are giving priority to their rewards members and card holders this holiday shopping season, on Black Friday and beyond. Here's a breakdown of which priority deals are worth it.
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