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Chemical weapons 101: Six facts about sarin and Syria’s stockpile
President Obama said Assad's use of chemical weapons would be a 'red line' for US. Did he use sarin or any other chemical weapon against his own people?
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11 survival stories from around the world
These survivors experienced extraordinary circumstances; hurricanes, tornados, and avalanches, and lived to tell the tale.
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Meet the nine richest self-made women
Forbes has released its annual billionaires list, and nestled among the usual suspects were women who have made or helped make their own fortunes, in industries ranging from television to real estate to clothing. These are the nine richest self-made women on Forbes 2013 Billionaires List.
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10 best books of March, according to Amazon's editors
Amazon editorial director Sara Nelson talks about the 10 new releases she's calling the best books of March.
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Eight open US Senate seats in 2014
Here are eight senators who have opted out of a reelection bid in 2014, giving hopefuls in both parties a rare shot at a US Senate seat – and, moreover, one that could flip control of the Senate.
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How did Romney do at Liberty University? Just fine, evangelicals say
Mitt Romney always has had an uneasy relationship with evangelical Christians and other social conservatives, both on issues and regarding his Mormon religion. In his important commencement speech at Liberty University, he seems to have won them over.
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Girl Scouts under scrutiny from Catholic bishops
Conservative criticism of alleged Girl Scouts policy on sexuality, birth control, and abortion pulls the organization back into the culture wars with an investigation by Catholic bishops. It's not the first time the girls have been caught in political crossfire.
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Why Richard Lugar defeat scares tea party Republicans, too
House freshmen elected with tea party support see a warning in Sen. Richard Lugar's heavy defeat. If they don't start making progress on the tea party agenda, voters will throw them out.
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Richard Lugar 'took brunt' of voter anger, says GOP campaign chief
Voter anger led to the defeat of Sen. Richard Lugar (R) of Indiana in a GOP primary, says Rep. Pete Sessions, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. He sees tea party activism as 'good for our party.'
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In Richard Lugar defeat, a tea party road map for revamping Washington?
Six-term Sen. Richard Lugar (R) of Indiana lost by a landslide to a tea party-backed challenger in Tuesday's GOP primary. The outcome buoys the tea party movement nationally, but some say Lugar's problems were unique to him.
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Lugar loss will mean new approach for Indiana in Congress
In addition to Lugar's Tea Party-backed opponent Richard Mourdock, three other Indiana races will see new faces.
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Lugar primary loss a Tea Party victory
Six-term Senator Richard Lugar lost in Indiana's Republican primary to Richard Mourdock, a challenger backed by the tea party movement.
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Pet food recall 2012 now includes 39 states
Pet food recall 2012 involves brands including Kirkland, Premium Edge, and Diamond Naturals, manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods. The biggest pet food recall 2012 has been expanded multiple times since April. Counting additional recalls by separate brands manufactured in the Diamond Pet Foods facility, affected dog food has been sold in 39 states.
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If GOP's Sen. Dick Lugar loses, are Dems prepared to pounce?
If six-term Sen. Dick Lugar loses in Tuesday's GOP primary in Indiana, Democrats see much-improved chances of picking up that US Senate seat in November. But it would not be a shoo-in.
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The Vote A possible blessing for Dick Lugar in fight to retain US Senate seat
A primary vote Tuesday in Indiana will determine if Sen. Dick Lugar (R) will get the GOP nod to run again for his seat. It helps Lugar that Rick Santorum, who would have drawn a lot of conservative voters to the polls, is out of the presidential race, analysts note.
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Price of debt-ceiling deal: GOP plan goes 'for the jugular,' Dems say
No one in Congress likes the 'sequester' – the more than $900 billion in automatic cuts written into last year's debt deal – but Democrats say that's better than the new GOP plan to avoid it.
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Obama unveils new ad campaign on economic recovery
The President is trying to convince middle-class voters that his re-election poses the best chance for economic recovery.
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Tea party set to topple Sen. Richard Lugar. Could he try third-party run?
Centrist Sen. Richard Lugar (R) of Indiana has been in office since 1977. Tea party-challenger Richard Mourdock has attacked him from the right and looks set to win Tuesday's GOP primary.
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Focus Sen. Dick Lugar trails GOP rival in poll. A surge of tea party power?
Ahead of Tuesday's GOP primary in Indiana, incumbent Sen. Dick Lugar lags challenger Richard Mourdock by 10 points, a new poll shows. A Lugar defeat would be a convincing demonstration of tea party power in 2012 election cycle.
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Diggin' It Walking in a woodland garden
Want good ideas on how to combine woodland wildflowers in attractive combinations? Take a walk in the woods.
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Bill Clinton: 5 reasons he is helping Obama
Four years ago, former President Clinton got his knuckles rapped for calling Sen. Barack Obama's presidential aspirations a "fairy tale." Now the 42nd president is appearing on the stump with No. 44. Here are five reasons for Mr. Clinton to go all out for the newest member of the Presidents Club.
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Honor in the Dust
The historical lessons of Gregg Jones's exhaustively researched book about the US's campaign in the Philippines deserve to be remembered.
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Prime literary real estate
They like to imagine themselves living in grand fictional homes – or even humble ones.
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Change Agent Looking for a few good boomers to help others
Retiring baby boomers are proving to be valuable volunteers. 'A part of paying for our spot on earth is to help those who need help,' says one.
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Arizona immigration: Justices seem open to law
Today's questioning before the Supreme Court suggested the controversial Arizona law may be upheld.
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Supreme Court takes up controversial Arizona immigration law
It was unclear what the court would do with other aspects of the law that have been put on hold by lower federal courts.
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Are music concerts getting any safer since Sugarland stage collapse?
Calls escalate for the establishment of common safety standards in the music concert industry, and Indiana, scene of a tragic stage collapse at the state fair last summer, is ground zero for the discussion.
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Illegal immigration slows almost to a standstill
The number of illegal immigrants from Mexico, the largest source of migrants, has dropped by the largest margin since the Great Depression.
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Briefing
Six 2012 races where the tea party counts
After playing kingmaker in the 2010 election cycle, the tea party movement is having a less prominent role in 2012. But its support or opposition could swing some key races and even determine whether Republicans win control of the Senate. Here are six US Senate contests where the tea party could make a difference.
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Focus Arizona immigration law: states vs. Obama at US Supreme Court, again
The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday concerning the tough Arizona immigration law. Key question: Does the state statute usurp federal authority to set immigration policy?
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