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E.L. Konigsburg: 6 best moments from her books
Check out our favorite moments from these E.L. Konigsburg stories.
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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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Immigration reform: where things stand now
As congressional negotiators approach their self-imposed targets of early April to lay out immigration reform legislation, some notorious sticking points appear to be more well-settled than others.
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Five ways Americans can save water through food choices
As eaters and consumers, Americans can profoundly reduce water waste and water consumption through the food choices they make. Here are five ways American food consumers can help save water.
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Top 10 places to buy a foreclosed home
Here are the Top 10 metropolitan areas to buy a foreclosed home, according to RealtyTrac:
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Plane crashes near L.A. after mid-air collision (+video)
Plane crashes near L.A. after two planes collided mid-air Monday. One small plane landed on a golf course, and all three passengers are safe. The other small plane crashed, with one fatality.
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The rise of 'redneck TV'
'Duck Dynasty' and other similarly themed TV shows are breaking viewing records and beating popular shows like 'American Idol' in the ratings.
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Pre-K programs take biggest state funding hit ever
Pre-K study finds that states' total spending on early childhood education dropped by more than $400 per pupil for the 2011-12 school year – and about $1,100 per pupil over a decade.
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USA Update In a first, black voter turnout surpassed white turnout in 2012
High black voter turnout, plus a lower turnout from white voters, gave President Obama the edge in swing states and a victory in 2012, signaling the importance of minority voters going forward.
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Immigration reform: While Congress debates, Supreme Court stays clear
With the White House and Congress working on immigration reform, the Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Alabama and let stand a finding that the state's statute was preempted by federal law.
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Gun conundrum: Why is ammunition still in short supply?
Demand for bullets has surged, resulting in a shortage and skyrocketing prices. Some see a nefarious federal intent to take ammunition off the market. Others cite panic buying among gun owners. Where does the truth lie?
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Rare nickel – 40 years in closet – fetches $3.1 million (+video)
Rare nickel is one of only five 1913 Liberty head nickels. Before selling for more than $3.1 million Thursday, the rare nickel was involved in a car accident, forgotten for four decades, and declared a fake.
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Disney open 24 hours to celebrate start of summer season
Disney announced it will have open 24 hours three of its theme parks. This is not the first time we've seen Disney open 24 hours.
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Rare Nickel: $3.1M auction price for century-old nickel
The 1913 Liberty Head nickel is one of only five known to exist. But it's the coin's back story that adds to its cachet.
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Can a blimp curb drug trafficking in Latin America? The US hopes so.
After sweeping US budget cuts, the Pentagon is testing new tools to stop drug trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean: a blimp tethered to the back of a boat and a hand-launched drone.
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The New Economy New home sales climb 1.5 percent, bolstering housing recovery
New home sales improved again in March. Despite a minor slowdown in existing home sales, analysts are optimistic that the US housing recovery is continuing and that home prices will rise.
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FAA furloughs staff: Sequest-Air has landed, and flights are late
The FAA has warned for some time that the impact of the 'sequester' on its staffing would be felt by air travelers. On Sunday, flight delays began stacking up above New York's, and other, airports.
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$2,500 teacher raises? Unlikely, Florida lawmakers say.
$2,500 teacher raises are what Florida governor Rick Scott wanted, allowing a $2,500 pay boost for every classroom teacher. But Florida lawmakers settled on putting aside $480 million for teacher raises, but with requirements that some of it be tied to performance.
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E.L. Konigsburg: 6 best moments from her books
Check out our favorite moments from these E.L. Konigsburg stories.
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USA Update Home prices up 12 percent as investors bet on real estate
The US housing market, long the sluggard in the recovery, builds on its rebound, with prices of existing homes up 12 percent last month from a year ago. In a twist, many buyers aren't individuals but rather corporate investors.
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Immigration reform and Boston bombing: why some make a connection
Should the Boston bombing be part of the debate on immigration reform? Some say the proposal would make the US more vulnerable, but others say the discussion should not be so narrow.
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Energy Voices Climate change deniers strike out – even in energy-rich Kansas
States, not Congress, are taking the lead on climate change laws – from a new cap-and-trade program in California to widespread adoption of renewable electricity standards. Moves to weaken those standards aren't gaining traction in state capitals.
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Marco Rubio crafts conservative argument for immigration reform. Will it sell?
GOP Sen. Marco Rubio is out front as the 'gang of 8' releases its immigration reform plan. The move puts him toe to toe with conservative talk-show hosts and could make or break a presidential run in 2016.
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Decoder Wire Immigration reform: public support for a path to citizenship at all-time high
As the 'Gang of Eight' prepares to unveil its immigration reform proposal, several new polls shed light on shifting attitudes among Americans on a path to citizenship.
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To reinvigorate Republican Party, tea party takes page from Occupy
Tea party activists have come up with 10 bills that they call the New Fair Deal – a nod to ending special interests in D.C. The plan includes privatizing Social Security and replacing Obamacare.
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Giant snail invasion forces Floridians to walk for their lives
The African giant land snail, a notorious invasive species, is attempting to establish itself in Florida, say officials.
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Redoine Faid's brazen escape and other notorious prison breaks
Redoine Faid escapes: It wasn't the first time that Faid, an armed robber being held in the death of a police officer, had gone on the lam. Here are a few other notorious prison escapes.
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Charlie Wilson dies, leaves legacy as Ohio congressman
Charlie Wilson dies: Former US Rep. Charlie Wilson of Ohio secured federal funding for Ohio police departments, airport improvements, and small business incubators.
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Readers Write: Video games foster unthinking acts; Marxism endures in China
Letters to the Editor for the April 15, 2013 weekly print issue: Video games train people to respond without thinking – the same motor memory employed in firing a gun. And in spite of China's capitalist boon, cardinal Marxist axioms are still deeply embedded in Chinese political ideology.
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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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