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How much do you know about the Trayvon Martin case? Take our quiz.
On February 26, 2012, neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman shot unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin in a gated neighborhood of Sanford, Fla. The incident sparked a national outcry and triggered an examination of the role race, guns, and drugs play in America today. How well do you know the Trayvon Martin case?
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Wildfire season: 7 ways you can help save lives and property
Homeowners living within a mile of forests or any fire-prone landscape – public or private, rural or urban – can take simple preventive steps to limit damage from wildfires. Here are seven ways to help your community become "fire adapted" and contain rising fire-control costs.
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Playing the IRS card: Six presidents who used the IRS to bash political foes
Since the advent of the federal income tax about a century ago, several presidents – or their zealous underlings – have directed the IRS to use its formidable police powers to harass or punish enemies, political rivals, and administration critics. Here are six infamous episodes.
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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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Lawmakers grill Geithner on federal deficits, tax hikes
Lawmakers railed against rising federal deficits as well as proposed tax increases at a House hearing Wednesday where Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner defended President Obama's budget plan.
02/03/2010 04:45 pm -
The Humane Society wants old fur coats for the furry
Coats for Cubs program of the Humane Society uses donated fur coats to comfort orphaned or impaired wildlife.
02/03/2010 01:33 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 02/02
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David R. Francis Don't let immigrants take US jobs
Short-term positions filled through immigration should be utilized by Americans.
02/02/2010 12:00 pm -
Obama's budget would scrap NASA's moon mission
President Obama's budget for NASA seeks to end its back-to-the-moon program, rely more heavily on private companies, and invest in new technologies for human space exploration.
02/01/2010 06:51 pm -
Opinion US high-speed rail to the rescue
Bullet trains will save time, money, and the environment.
02/01/2010 09:57 am -
The Monitor's View On board for fast trains
Obama’s high-speed rail plan starts America down the track to a more efficient way of transport. But this high-cost investment will need long-term commitment from the public and private sectors.
01/29/2010 03:19 pm -
Amid skepticism, Obama reaches out to Republicans
President Obama will meet Friday with House Republicans during their annual retreat. It's a symbolic display of bipartianship, but will it make a difference?
01/29/2010 09:57 am -
Obama's high-speed rail plan: Which states get the money?
President Obama announced 13 high-speed rail projects worth $8 billion Thursday. It is an 'important beginning,' advocates say, aimed at several key population centers.
01/28/2010 07:44 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 01/28
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The Vote State of the Union address -- President Obama's full remarks
Full text of President Obama's State of the Union address
01/27/2010 09:54 pm -
Congress wants details about Obama's healthcare reform deals
Democrat Rep. Henry Waxman joins Republicans in calling for details on any deals the White House may have made with special interests in crafting healthcare reform legislation. Did industry groups get special treatment?
01/27/2010 08:51 pm -
Geithner defends AIG bailout against critics of both parties
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the government ‘made the best of a set of terrible choices’ in bailing out insurance giant AIG. But Democrats and Republicans alike hammered him for not demanding more from financial institutions.
01/27/2010 07:28 pm -
How Scott Rothstein rode $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme to wealth and power
Scott Rothstein pleaded guilty Wednesday to a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme that helped support a flamboyant lifestyle and powerful political connections in south Florida.
01/27/2010 06:23 pm -
What Wall Street wants from Obama in State of the Union address
President Obama has responded to recent setbacks by striking a more populist tone, and his primary target has been Wall Street. Bankers are hoping he takes a more inclusive line in his State of the Union address Wednesday.
01/26/2010 07:48 pm -
The Vote Michele Bachmann: 'tea party' tenets will lead to GOP resurgence
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R) of Minnesota, talking with Bill O'Reilly of Fox News Monday night, asserted that the tea party movement will come to 'dominate' the GOP.
01/26/2010 12:24 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 01/25
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In Pictures Super Fans
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Haiti Earthquake Diary Haiti earthquake diary: Hospital visits
A trip to the hospital in the sprawling slum of Cité Soleil and the General Hospital: Too many patients and too few resources.
01/24/2010 02:10 pm -
Haiti Earthquake Diary Haiti earthquake diary: Eyewitness to a Miami-Dade team rescue
Five days after the Haiti quake, a Miami-Dade County rescue team digs into a collapsed home, attempting to pull three children out.
01/24/2010 11:46 am -
California mountain range missing several (million) candles on its birthday cake
Scientists discover that the Sierra Nevada mountains in California reached their current height 50 million years ago, 30 million years earlier than previously thought.
01/22/2010 02:27 pm -
Schwarzenegger goes to Washington to collect $6.9 billion
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is in Washington Wednesday to lobby for $6.9 billion in federal funds. The governor needs the money to help fill an almost $20 million budget hole and stave off cuts to services.
01/20/2010 06:45 pm -
2010 Census: what you need to know
The 2010 US Census starts soon. At stake are billions of federal dollars – and maybe your representative's job.
01/20/2010 04:23 pm -
Haiti aftershock stirs panic, could hinder last-ditch rescue efforts
There were no immediate reports of serious damage after a 6.1 earthquake hit 35 miles west of Port-au-Prince this morning. But the aftershock could affect Haiti aid efforts that have finally gathered steam after last week's 7.0 quake.
01/20/2010 11:09 am -
Obama pushes to add $1.35 billion to Race to the Top grants
President Obama on Tuesday proposed extending his Race to the Top education reform program another year. But some teacher's unions and school districts are fighting the reforms.
01/19/2010 03:58 pm
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