Topic: John F. Kennedy
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John F. Kennedy: 15 quotes on his birthday
John F. Kennedy was born on May 29th, 1917. To mark what would have been his 95th birthday, here are 15 memorable JFK quotes.
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'Jackie After O': 5 stories about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Tina Cassidy's book chronicles the year Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis spent on her own, after the death of her second husband.
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10 stories from Frank Langella about his famous friends
In his new memoir Dropped Names, Frank Langella recalls meetings and friendships with bold-face names.
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Rick Santorum: top 5 unorthodox views
Rick Santorum must try to prevent Mitt Romney from securing a majority of delegates before the Republican convention in August, and then have a contested convention. In many cases, his positions mirror Mr. Romney’s, but here are five of Mr. Santorum’s most unorthodox views.
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21 nonfiction books to watch for in spring 2012
This early harvest of spring 2012 titles looks promising.
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Decoder Wire
George W. Bush presidential portrait is unveiled. Who paid for it? (+video)
Though no longer the 'haphazard affair' it once was, the process of creating a presidential portrait like George W. Bush's is not an easy process. But taxpayers don't pick up the tab.
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With 'God on their side,' Romney and Republicans may very well prevail
Mitt Romney's Texas primary win secured him the Republican nomination. Now the GOP wants the support of every major US religion. Mormons, Jews, and Catholics identify with the party in increasing numbers. That helps Republicans erode the Democratic base.
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Decoder Wire
Obama honors Presidential Medal of Freedom winners: Who's eligible? (+video)
Answer: Anybody who's accomplished anything the president of the United States likes. Obama awarded the Medal of Freedom to Bob Dylan, John Glenn, and 11 other recipients Tuesday.
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John F. Kennedy: 15 quotes on his birthday
John F. Kennedy was born on May 29th, 1917. To mark what would have been his 95th birthday, here are 15 memorable JFK quotes.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife found dead at home (+video)
Mary Richardson Kennedy was an environmentally conscious architect and mother of four.
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Why Romney's choice for vice president could determine America's future
Marco Rubio? Nikki Haley? Chris Christie? Mitt Romney's VP choice is not just about ticket-balancing, which the evidence does not show as affecting election outcomes. Historical patterns show that with his pick for 'veep,' Romney will anoint a future presidential front-runner.
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'Jackie After O': 5 stories about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Tina Cassidy's book chronicles the year Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis spent on her own, after the death of her second husband.
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Decoder Wire
Why did Obama issue controversial Osama bin Laden ad? (+video)
The ad questions whether presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney would have ordered the Special Forces raid that killed Osama bin Laden, in advance of the raid's anniversary Tuesday.
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Space Shuttle Enterprise flyover wows New Yorkers (+video)
Perched atop a modified 747 jumbo jet, the Space Shuttle Enterprise greeted the Big Apple by zooming past the Statue of Liberty and flying along the Hudson River.
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Space Shuttle Enterprise arrives in NYC atop a Boeing 747 (+video)
Earlier today, NASA's Space Shuttle Enterprise touched down in New York City, where it will find a new home in the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.
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Space Shuttle Discovery arrives at its new home (+video)
In a public ceremony, NASA officially delivered the Space Shuttle Discovery to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Thursday.
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Santorum candidacy moved GOP rightward
The former Pennsylvania senator made social conservatism a cornerstone of his campaign, and in so doing he helped define the conversation.
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Enemies: A History of the FBI
Pulitzer Prize-winner Tim Weiner explores the fascinating but disquieting history of the FBI.
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10 stories from Frank Langella about his famous friends
In his new memoir Dropped Names, Frank Langella recalls meetings and friendships with bold-face names.
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Rick Santorum: top 5 unorthodox views
Rick Santorum must try to prevent Mitt Romney from securing a majority of delegates before the Republican convention in August, and then have a contested convention. In many cases, his positions mirror Mr. Romney’s, but here are five of Mr. Santorum’s most unorthodox views.
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21 nonfiction books to watch for in spring 2012
This early harvest of spring 2012 titles looks promising.
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Chapter & Verse
JFK assassination: Did Castro know before it happened?
In 'Castro's Secrets,' a former CIA analyst claims that Fidel Castro was aware that the Kennedy assassination would be attempted before it happened.
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Reagan and Clinton as American idols? Not so fast.
The majority of Americans consider Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton as 'outstanding' or 'above average' among the modern presidents. Pollsters and historians need an edict: Wait 50 years before judging the greatness of presidents and their legacies.
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Mitt Romney vs. Rick Santorum: 7 lessons from Ohio voters
Rick Santorum took the youth vote in Ohio. Catholics broke for Mitt Romney. And Santorum effectively used 'Romneycare' against Romney.
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Five lessons from Michigan for Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum
Mitt Romney beat Rick Santorum with his ground game. Santorum made at least two key verbal gaffs, including the one that cost him the Catholic vote.
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Primary results: Will Romney's Michigan, Arizona wins restore aura of inevitability?
The primary results for Michigan and Arizona are in and Mitt Romney won both on Tuesday. The Michigan primary victory, in particular, will help Romney stave off the recent charge by Rick Santorum in the polls.
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Rick Santorum slams JFK, Mitt Romney OK with being wealthy (+video)
Rick Santorum said that John F. Kennedy's 1960 speech on being a Catholic made Santorum want to "throw up." Mitt Romney defended his $250 million in assets.
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Israeli Iran attack? What goes around comes around.
Be forewarned, Israel and the US. We are entering a dangerous stage in which Iran feels it must respond in kind to attacks against it. When two nations engage in patterns of attacks and counterattacks, it's much easier for a mistake or misjudgment to lead to disaster.
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Chapter & Verse
Bill O'Reilly's new book will “answer many questions” about JFK's assassination
Fox host Bill O'Reilly, who has already written about Lincoln's assassination in his bestseller 'Killing Lincoln,' will now tackle Kennedy's assassination.
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Bestselling books the week of 2/16/12, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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