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World's cheapest gas: Top 10 countries
While Americans and Europeans bemoan the cost of gasoline at the pumps, people in some other parts of the world enjoy filling up their tanks cheaply thanks to subsidies provided by wealthy, oil-rich governments. Here are the 10 cheapest countries on Earth to fill a gas tank.
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NCAA tournament: Morehead State joins Top 10 Cinderella teams
One of the most enjoyable things about the NCAA tournament - for basketball fanatics and casual observers alike - is the Cinderella story. This list looks some of the best upsets in NCAA tournament history.
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Ohio removes pit bulls from 'vicious' dogs list
Ohio state law labeled specific breeds, such as pit bulls, as 'vicious.' Now the law defines a dangerous dog based on behavior not breed.
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Entering the job market? Your education matters more than ever.
The unemployment figures don't lie: The Great Recession accelerated a long-term trend in the job market, in which education and skills are the best guarantees for work and good pay.
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Vox News
Meghan McCain: Is she the anti-Palin (+video)?
Meghan McCain, daughter of Sen. John McCain, has been voicing opinions – on topics including Rush Limbaugh and the GOP presidential race – that many on the right might judge to be heresy.
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World's cheapest gas: Top 10 countries
While Americans and Europeans bemoan the cost of gasoline at the pumps, people in some other parts of the world enjoy filling up their tanks cheaply thanks to subsidies provided by wealthy, oil-rich governments. Here are the 10 cheapest countries on Earth to fill a gas tank.
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International relations curriculum is not 'chalk and blackboard' anymore
Academics are still unsure how much technology and social media should be integrated into the international relations curriculum, but it's already transforming the classroom.
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College degrees boost earnings 84 percent
College degrees, despite their high cost, allow workers to earn $2.3 million over a lifetime. Those without college degrees earn $1.3 million.
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Terrorism & Security
Bin Laden journal reveals his calculations for another 9/11-style attack
The release of more information seized from Osama bin Laden's compound revealed that he thought only another 9/11-scale attack would force the US out of the Arab world.
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NCAA tournament: Morehead State joins Top 10 Cinderella teams
One of the most enjoyable things about the NCAA tournament - for basketball fanatics and casual observers alike - is the Cinderella story. This list looks some of the best upsets in NCAA tournament history.
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The Simple Dollar
Book review: Hot (Broke) Messes
Every Sunday, The Simple Dollar reviews a personal finance book or other book of interest.
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The glittering Gulf states' dark labor secret
Foreign workers fuel the continued rise of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, while working for low wages and in miserable conditions.
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America, the violent? How the political parties are complicit.
Throughout US history, major change has begotten radical rhetoric from both political parties. Healthcare reform is no different – and heated words can sometimes spark violence.
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Austin plane crash targeted IRS, officials say
The remains of the plane's pilot – believed to be Joseph Andrew Stack – have been recovered. Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo calls the attack "a criminal act by a lone individual."
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Into the Story
From Bill Clinton to Vince Lombardi, a collection of the best from journalist David Maraniss.
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Arrow Trucking: Drivers band together to help those dumped by Arrow
After seeing their colleagues stranded by Arrow Trucking, truck drivers and companies reach out to help.
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Bright Green
Cuba's environment – how will a thaw in relations with the U.S. affect it?
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How Celtics, Lakers rebuilt themselves – a trade at a time
Can other NBA cities do the same? It's a daunting task, experts say.
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Don't put public figures on the couch
Americans should focus on the candidates' performance – not their psyche.








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