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Harry Truman: 7 quotes on his birthday
May 8, 2012, marks Harry S. Truman's 128th birthday. His folksy sense of humor and political grit are exemplified by a selection of aphorisms in 'Geary's Guide to the World's Great Aphorists' by James Geary.
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10 best self-help books of all time
From Benjamin Franklin to Norman Vincent Pearle to Stephen Covey, here are 10 of the best self-help books ever written.
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'The Presidents' Club': 10 stories about relationships between American presidents
From Truman to Obama, 10 stories of friendships and feuds between US presidents.
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5 ways Americans and Iranians are surprisingly similar
Despite escalating US-Iran tensions, remarkable similarities between their peoples have prompted some to suggest that the US and Iran could one day be powerful ‘natural’ allies.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: 8 great quotes on his birthday
January 30th marks the 130th birthday of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Here are eight great quotes from the eloquent president.
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Obama 2012: why weak jobs report is especially painful (+video)
The economy rules as President Obama fights for his political life. Voter impressions of where the economy is heading will soon lock in, meaning he can ill afford the unemployment uptick to 8.2 percent.
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Carlos Fuentes: Tribute to a Mexican literary and political icon
Carlos Fuentes belonged to a generation of Latin American writers who were both literary and political, author and social commentator. Fuentes was a public intellectual.
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Why Romney's choice for vice president could determine America's future
Marco Rubio? Nikki Haley? Chris Christie? Mitt Romney's VP choice is not just about ticket-balancing, which the evidence does not show as affecting election outcomes. Historical patterns show that with his pick for 'veep,' Romney will anoint a future presidential front-runner.
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Harry Truman: 7 quotes on his birthday
May 8, 2012, marks Harry S. Truman's 128th birthday. His folksy sense of humor and political grit are exemplified by a selection of aphorisms in 'Geary's Guide to the World's Great Aphorists' by James Geary.
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François Hollande – no more 'Mr. Pudding'?
Style – more than policy differences on austerity – separated Socialist winner François Hollande from Nicolas Sarkozy in the French presidential elections. France may have simply preferred Hollande, dubbed 'Mr. Pudding,' over bombastic Sarkozy. But Hollande may not be so soft.
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Supreme Court popularity hits new low. Will Obama attack?
Only 52 percent of the American public views the Supreme Court favorably. If the high court rules against Obama on health care or immigration he may be tempted to attack. But that would be risky.
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10 best self-help books of all time
From Benjamin Franklin to Norman Vincent Pearle to Stephen Covey, here are 10 of the best self-help books ever written.
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Rubio, Pawlenty, Haley all say "not interested" to VP spot
Leading Republicans are concerned about entering the 2016 race as a loser.
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'The Presidents' Club': 10 stories about relationships between American presidents
From Truman to Obama, 10 stories of friendships and feuds between US presidents.
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Enemies: A History of the FBI
Pulitzer Prize-winner Tim Weiner explores the fascinating but disquieting history of the FBI.
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Escape from Camp 14
This true story of life in a North Korean prison camp may be the most disturbing book that you will ever read.
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Supreme Court health-care hearing: How bad does it look for 'Obamacare'?
Based on justices' questions in the two-hour Supreme Court health-care hearing, the fate of 'Obamacare' is in peril. Justice Kennedy expressed strong concerns about the individual mandate.
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Reagan and Thatcher
They may have been soulmates, but the special relationship of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher never did run smooth.
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Decoder Wire
Was Amelia Earhart a US spy? (+video)
The rumor persists that Amelia Earhart was spying on Japan for her good friend, President Franklin Roosevelt. A new expedition to find her downed aircraft may finally put to rest some of the wild theories about the aviatrix.
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Reagan and Clinton as American idols? Not so fast.
The majority of Americans consider Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton as 'outstanding' or 'above average' among the modern presidents. Pollsters and historians need an edict: Wait 50 years before judging the greatness of presidents and their legacies.
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Eisenhower in War and Peace
Jean Edward's Smith's new biography obliterates earlier arguments that Eisenhower’s was a dull, torpid presidency.
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FDR and Chief Justice Hughes
The overlooked story of the hardworking justice who stood up to one of America's most popular presidents – and won a victory for posterity.
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5 ways Americans and Iranians are surprisingly similar
Despite escalating US-Iran tensions, remarkable similarities between their peoples have prompted some to suggest that the US and Iran could one day be powerful ‘natural’ allies.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: 8 great quotes on his birthday
January 30th marks the 130th birthday of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Here are eight great quotes from the eloquent president.
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Obama car for sale: Only 20,800 miles. $1 million.
Obama car goes up for sale on eBay by anonymous owner. While senator, Obama leased a gray Chrysler 300C. The book value is $16,500. The minimum bid: $1 million.
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Chapter & Verse
Newbery, Caldecott winners: Jack Gantos, Chris Raschka take the top prizes
Award-winners Jack Gantos and Chris Raschka both wrote stories based on real-life incidents.
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Martin Luther King Jr. memorial quote to be changed
Martin Luther King Jr. and his words were etched into stone on a monument in Washington last summer, but historians say a quote inscribed on the monument does not accurately reflect his words and even make King sound like "an arrogant twit". The U.S. Department of the Interior is planning on changing the quote.
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US Chamber sees limp economy, high unemployment rate in election year
US Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Donohue offered a grim outlook Thursday for cutting the politically sensitive unemployment rate, citing slow economic growth.
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When character counts in choosing a president
'Private sins' usually matter far less than 'public virtues' in presidents. Whether in Iowa or New Hampshire, voters must weigh how Romney, Gingrich, or any other candidate has behaved in public life. Look for the qualities of courage, self-control, wisdom, and justice.
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20 non-fiction books to watch for in 2012
Here’s a sampling of some of the more promising early 2012 nonfiction titles.
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