Topic: History
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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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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports
Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
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5 reasons graphic novels are the next big thing at your library
The book format is everywhere, from ESL classrooms to Ivy League libraries.
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15 hidden meanings of popular food phrases
Discover the hidden meanings of some of your favorite food phrases.
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Top 5 bull markets since 1929
The bull market that started in 2009 is currently the fifth most spectacular rise in stock prices since at least 1929. Can you guess which bull markets have been even more impressive?
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A celebration of Mexican art
Art institutes around Los Angeles pull out all the stops in honor of Mexico's bicentennial with a rich display from its 3,000 years of history.
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Panzer Commander: The Memoirs of Colonel Hans Von Luck
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In Pictures: Victorian Photocollage at the Met
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Supreme Court to take up landmark gun-control case
The Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday on a landmark gun-control case, McDonald v. Chicago, on whether cities and states have the right to ban handguns.
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In Pictures: The debate over gun rights
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1980 'miracle on ice': an American in Moscow recalls Soviet reaction
A US student learned something about Soviet diplomacy while visiting during the 1980 Olympic men's hockey 'miracle on ice.'
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 02/25
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Asian economies seeing strong recovery
Thailand's latest GDP numbers confirm a strong economic recovery in Asia.
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At historic junctures, Alexander Haig held America's reins
From Richard Nixon’s Watergate exit to “I am in control” when Ronald Reagan was shot, Gen. Haig is the only American to become proxy president twice. His own presidential aspirations landed with a thud.
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Black Hills
Science fiction and history mingle in this novel about a native American who travels from 1930s Mount Rushmore back into America’s past.
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The Coldest Winter
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In Pictures: This Week in Weather 02/15 - 02/19
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Where in the world are US troops?
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Obama vs. his enemies
Does President Obama still think he can charm his opponents? To save his presidency, he must take them on.
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King Tut: The science behind the discovery
The ground-breaking DNA study not only proved that King Tut wasn't murdered. It marks a new chapter in the application of modern science to ancient history.
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King Tut DNA testing sheds light on how he lived and died
The first successful DNA testing of Egyptian mummies -- including on that of King Tut -- sheds light on what caused the boy king's death, and what led to his problems in life.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 02/16
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Bomb Power
Has modern warfare given US presidents too much power?
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Presidents Day 2010: facts about a holiday with an identity crisis
Presidents Day 2010 is not observed the same way – or even the same day – in all states. Which presidents get top billing depends on where you live.
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Opinion: Is it Presidents Day or President's Day or Presidents' Day?
In Virginia there is no Presidents' Day. It's legally only George Washington's birthday. How well do you know America's (often bogus) holidays?
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Five reasons to resist the Valentine's Day hoopla
Gushy cards and all, Valentine's Day has become a $14 billion extravaganza in which Cupid's mark is your wallet. Here are five reasons to assert your independence from the goo of it all.
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Gen. Frederick C. Weyand, last Vietnam commander
Gen. Frederick C. Weyand, the last commander of all US forces in Vietnam, passed away on Friday. From Vietnam and Korea, where he was a battalion commander, Weyand surmised 'that Iraq and Afghanistan will be with us for a long time to come.'
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20 insurgents killed as Jihadist attacks rise in Russia's Caucasus
An Islamist insurgency is now spreading beyond Chechyna to the entire patchwork of republics known as the north Caucasus.
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The Postmistress
The lives of three women converge in the months leading up to the US's entry into World War II.
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In Pictures: Snowmobiling
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