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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/10
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Despite slowing growth, shareholders' faith in Warren Buffett holds strong
At Berkshire Hathaway Inc's annual meeting, investors acknowledged the company's fastest-growing days have probably passed. But shareholders say they are still confident with Warren Buffett and his hand-picked management team at the helm.
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Republican Sen. Mark Kirk backs gay marriage: How big a deal?
Sen. Mark Kirk became the second Republican senator in as many months to declare his support for gay marriage. But he's a moderate from a solidly blue state.
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Reddit co-founder, Internet activist, Aaron Swartz, dies at age 26
Aaron Swartz, co-founder of the popular social news site Reddit and creator of RSS feeds, hanged himself in his Brooklyn apartment Friday night. Swartz would have gone on trial in a few weeks on charges of stealing millions of scholarly articles he was attempting to make available to the public.
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California gas prices just keep climbing
The price of gas in California reached an all-time high twice this weekend. The average price in the state is now $4.655 a gallon, almost a quarter more than the Hawaii, the state with the second-highest gas prices.
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Opinion: Back to school – and new common standards?
So far, 47 states have signed on to the 'common core state standards' launched by the National Governors Association in 2009. The standards ensure uniformity in what's taught in every classroom nationwide. But we need follow-through at the local level. Here's what you can do.
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Rebecca Newberger Goldstein: secular humanist with a soul
Philosopher and novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a humanist whose life and work have been shaped by religion.
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Classical music festivals offer sumptuous summer entertainment
This year, the lineups for the standout classical music festivals around the country and the world are an exiting treat for classical enthusiasts. From California to New York to Salzburg, conductors like Esa-Pekka Salonen, Lorin Maazel, and Alan Gilbert will lead ensembles such as the Vienna Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, and the New York Philharmonic.
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Difference Maker Children who lend a helping hand show they can make a difference and change the world
We highlight five kids and teens who are making a difference through volunteer opportunities, proving that helping hands can be child-sized too.
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Sarah Palin rails against Arizona boycott
Arizona boycott: Sarah Palin criticized a suburban Chicago high school's decision to skip a girls' basketball tournament in Arizona.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/10
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One man's memoir of growing up in the 'gang-ridden' suburbs
I went for tradition and joined the gang my dad belonged to when he was growing up on the mean, rose-bushed streets of suburban Chicago – the chess club.
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