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Robert Frost: 10 quotes on his birthday
Here are 10 quotes from this monolith of modern American poetry.
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The 25 best country songs of all time (+video)
Check out Country Music Television's rankings of the best country music songs ever released.
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Presidential libraries: from Boston to Honolulu ... or maybe Chicago
Presidential libraries can be found coast to coast, and may even go beyond that once a site is selected for President Obama's future repository of documents and artifacts. To quickly hopscotch around to the 13 official presidential libraries and museums overseen by the National Archives, plus that of Abraham Lincoln, check out this library list.
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Gender pay gap: Top 5 best and worst states
The pay gap between men and women has steadily narrowed during the past few decades. Women earned 77 cents for every dollar men earned in 2011, compared with 59 cents in 1963. Here is a look at states with biggest and smallest gender pay gaps today.
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Bestselling books the week of 11/29/12, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
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Opinion: Why Obama's position on Egypt's Mubarak was too little, too late
The Obama administration's delayed public call for an 'orderly transition of power' followed days of equivocating that hurt US standing in the region. The White House must now take stock of its failed foreign policy so as not to further jeopardize its role in the new Egypt.
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Opinion: US message to Arab world matters -- and Obama is sending the wrong one
The message the US projects abroad will resonate long after the final pass of the Super Bowl. The US must lend its full-throated support to the protesters of the Arab world. It matters – both for the future of the region, and the future of America. Sitting on the sidelines may cost us more than our regional standing; it may cost us our own ideals.
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The elephant in the House at the State of the Union
What President Obama didn't address in his State of the Union speech
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On eve of State of the Union: top five presidential orators of modern times
In advance of President Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, Richard Greene, author of 'Words That Shook the World: The 1st Decade of the 21st Century,' has ranked the top five presidential orators since 1933. Mr. Greene analyzed not only the content of the speeches, but also how the presidents communicated that content. Body language, tone of voice, and vision all contribute to a president’s oratorical skills, says Greene.
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State of the Union: Choosing the right words to bring a nation together
Words can harm. Words can heal. The best speeches ever delivered asked not for anything but the better angels of our nature.
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In Pictures: Kennedy's speeches
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John F. Kennedy inaugural address: How good was it?
The John F. Kennedy inaugural address was 50 years ago to the day and is the subject of Google’s Thursday home-page doodle.
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12 books on America in the face of political violence
These history books remind us that the shooting in Tuscon is not the first time Americans have confronted violence directed at politicians.
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A Daley for a White House job? Critics lash out at 'Chicago Machine.'
Word that William Daley is Obama's top choice for chief of staff, to replace fellow Chicagoan Rahm Emanuel, have fed the line that the 'Chicago Machine' is taking over Washington.
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When will LaGuardia, JFK airport reopen? Winter weather advisory persists.
The New York area's JFK airport, LaGuardia airport, and Liberty airport all shut down after Christmas. Despite a winter weather advisory, the airports hope to open Monday.
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Diplomat Richard Holbrooke passes away
Accomplished diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Richard Holbrooke, passed away Monday, after a lifetime of service.
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Going Home to Glory: A Memoir of Life with Dwight D. Eisenhower 1961-1969
Did Americans really know Dwight David Eisenhower? Based on this memoir by Eisenhower's grandson, the answer is no.
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The John F. Kennedy assassination: Four unanswered questions
The Kennedy assassination, a pivotal moment in American life, has fascinated historians, conspiracy theorists, and filmmakers, among others. Some questions might never be answered.
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Sarah Palin's 'America by Heart' sure to stir friends – and enemies
Sarah Palin's new book 'America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag' goes on sale Tuesday. It arrives as Palin ponders a run for the presidency, drawing criticism from the right.
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5 children's books by US politicians
Barack Obama is not alone. Other presidents – and presidential hopefuls – have also written books for children.
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Alex Sink cheats in Florida debate. Will it matter?
During a commercial break in a debate with Florida gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott Monday night, Democrat Alex Sink received a text message from an aide. The 'foul' may be a touchstone for some voters.
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Soap operas: All washed up?
Derided for melodrama and outlandish plots, daytime soap operas have dwindled. But their influence and offspring are turning up in prime time.
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7 most controversial UN speeches, from Ahmadinejad to Khrushchev
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, slated to speak to the UN General Assembly today, is not the only world leader to have delivered infamous remarks.
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Opinion: Newt Gingrich is right: Obama shares anticolonial values -- American values
The US civil rights movement was influenced by anticolonial ideals – such as equality and freedom.
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Election tech: Upstarts like 'tea party' have an edge
FDR won support with his radio chats, and Kennedy took to TV. Now 'tea party' groups are tapping Twitter.
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Fidel Castro says he was misinterpreted on Cuban economy
Fidel Castro said he was not misquoted by Jeffrey Goldberg, a national correspondent for The Atlantic magazine, but in fact he meant 'exactly the opposite.'
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Arizona governor debate: Was Jan Brewer really that bad?
The Jan Brewer gaffe in the Arizona governor debate Wednesday was one for the history books. But there have been plenty of cringe-worthy moments in debates – and they don't always matter.
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Soviet Space dogs honored on 50th anniversary of flight
Soviet Space dogs Belka and Strelka, who 50 years ago became the first living creatures to be launched into space and return alive, were a key step in Russia's manned space program.
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How Obama can respond to the popular misperception that he is Muslim
A Pew poll that finds nearly 1 in 5 Americans sees Barack Obama as a Muslim can be answered by looking at his past, especially his 2006 speech about faith in politics.
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Nobody Turn Me Around
How infighting almost silenced Dr. King's momentous "I Have a Dream" speech.
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