Topic: Fourth of July
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How well do you know the Declaration of Independence? Take our quiz.
Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the independence of the United States with fireworks, parades, and picnics. But how much do people know about the 1776 events that are being cheered? Here’s a quiz to test your knowledge of the Declaration of Independence.
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In Pictures: Fourth of July traditions
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/30
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Holidays in Space
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Why Anchorage is the 'worst-dressed' city in America
Anchorage is the worst-dressed city, and Salt Lake City is the second worst dressed, according to a Travel and Leisure poll of 35 cities. Why Anchorage residents agree with the ranking.
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'Expatriotism': the last refuge of a scoundrel?
Two senators going after Facebook cofounder Eduardo Saverin for taxes seem to need a little help with their spelling.
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Life Sentences: Literary Judgments and Accounts
In 'Life Sentences,' author and critic William H. Gass entrances the reader with his lilting prose and skilled literary criticism.
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Change Agent
Super Bowl pizzas give US troops a taste of home
Through Pizzas4Patriots Mark and Kent Evans send thousands of pizzas to US troops stationed overseas on Super Bowl Sunday and the 4th of July.
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Rowdy politics aside, Americans are in a 'civics recession'
The presidential primaries give the impression of sharp citizenship skills among Americans. But civics learning lags. Obama education officials plan to reverse it.
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Leadership: A constructive rebel bucks hierarchy
One leadership style leads a constructive rebel to break rules in diplomacy.
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The Daily Reckoning
The day QE2 ended
Quantitative easing ended on July 1, and so far, the stock market is doing just fine
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Gulf of California: Authorities losing hope for seven Americans lost at sea
The search continues for seven Americans lost at sea after their boat capsized in the Gulf of California. One American was confirmed dead in the accident, while 16 crew members and 19 tourists were rescued.
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Joe Biden Twitter account: Can he say it in under 140 characters?
Joe Biden Twitter: The famously verbose Biden sent his first-ever tweet Monday, a Fourth of July message from himself and wife Jill Biden asking Americans to take time to think about US troops and military families on Independence Day.
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How well do you know the Declaration of Independence? Take our quiz.
Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the independence of the United States with fireworks, parades, and picnics. But how much do people know about the 1776 events that are being cheered? Here’s a quiz to test your knowledge of the Declaration of Independence.
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Chapter & Verse
Fourth of July: an excellent day to stay home
On July 4, 1845, Henry David Thoreau took the first "staycation" – and authors have been debating its merits ever since.
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Independence Day blues? Americans sense a decline and look inward.
A poll on the eve of Independence Day confirms: More Americans see the nation as less powerful and more vulnerable. They want leaders to focus less on the world and more on challenges at home.
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ExxonMobil oil spill into the Yellowstone River prompts evacuations
Hundreds of barrels of crude oil spilled into Montana's Yellowstone River after an ExxonMobil pipeline beneath the riverbed ruptured, sending a plume 25 miles downstream and forcing temporary evacuations.
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Stir It Up!
Festive berries for the Fourth of July
Strawberries, whipped cream, and blueberries put the red, white, and blue in the Fourth of July.
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This Fourth, light a sparkler for China's future
As China's Communist Party celebrates its founding, it is stuck in an internal debate on whether to admit that values such as human rights are universal or merely Western. Aren't all good ideas universal?
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Stir It Up!
Corn and black bean salad
A summer salad with vibrant colors and fresh flavors.
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In Pictures: Fourth of July traditions
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This Fourth of July, why I love America, like most Muslim Americans
Americans may not be able to name all the articles of the Constitution, but they’ve been taught its ethic for most of their lives. Equality and tolerance are instilled in them. After religious persecution drove me from my native Pakistan, that is why I gratefully call America "home."
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Fourth of July and a reason to celebrate freedom
A Christian Science perspective.
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Diggin' It
How to grow (and serve) the perfect July 4 cantaloupe salad
A gardener and a chef team up with advice on growing and serving muskmelons, or cantaloupe, including a recipe that can star in your Fourth of July cookout.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/30
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Hitting the beach for the Fourth of July? How to check a beach's water safety.
Just in time for the Fourth of July, a report on the environmental quality of America's beaches. Does your beach get five stars?
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Oil prices go up, but gas prices go down. What's going on?
Oil prices dipped right after the Obama administration announced it would tap reserves, but the price has rebounded. Gas prices, meanwhile, fell 7 cents a gallon in the past week, averaging about $3.54 a gallon.
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Top Picks: 4th of July on PBS, letters to Harry Potter, jazz masters, and more
PBS presents their annual "A Capitol Fourth" concert, Harry Potter's fan mail, Sony celebrates 40 years of jazz, and more recommendations.
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