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Major League Baseball 2013: bobbleheads and fireworks galore for fans
Fans in the know are as likely to buy Major League Baseball tickets based on scheduled giveaways and promotions as on the opponent. Here then is a list to help introduce you to this aspect of game attendance.
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8 holiday tips for dealing with difficult relatives
You can’t change what your difficult relatives are going to do; you can only change yourself. But when you change, a relationship changes. Here are eight tips for doing that.
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Casey Stengel: 12 quotes on his birthday
Here are 12 quotes from baseball legend Casey Stengel to mark his birth date of July 30, 1890.
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For Paul McCartney's Birthday: The Top 40 McMoments
On former Beatle Paul McCartney's 70th birthday, here are 40 memorable moments from his musical life.
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Spurs and Thunder star in NBA’s Western Conference Finals: 10 extra dimensions
The clash of the Spurs and Thunder in the NBA’s Western Conference finals may fly a bit under the national radar when it opens Sunday. Here are 10 factors that make this showdown intriguing.
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Why Obama is putting so much stock in battery technology
President Obama on Thursday made his fourth visit to a battery manufacturer since taking office. He's pouring money and political attention into an industry that's playing catch-up – but that is vital to the future health of the domestic auto industry.
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Janet Yellen: How nominee would shape Federal Reserve policy
President Obama's nominee for second-in-command at the Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen, is 'dovish' on inflation – she's not likely to tighten monetary policy to counteract it.
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Nasty 'tea party'-NAACP racism feud: Who's right?
NAACP leaders on Tuesday called on the 'tea party' to repudiate racist elements and activities in its midst. Tea partyers say the NAACP is all wrong. Poll data offer a more nuanced picture.
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In Pictures: George Steinbrenner through the years
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Can Obama, Biden give a boost to Democratic candidates?
Between them, Obama and Biden are visiting Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, and California in support of Democratic candidates Thursday and Friday.
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Obama touts electric delivery truck, but still a long haul to market?
President Obama on Thursday toured a Missouri factory that makes electric delivery trucks, dismissing criticism of his program to provide federal funding to promote electric vehicles.
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Linda McMahon sued by widow of WWE wrestler Owen Hart
Linda McMahon, U.S. Senate candidate from Connecticut, is being sued by the widow of wrestler Owen Hart for using his image.
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Roger Federer, Marcos Daniel, and other Dads compete at Wimbledon
Roger Federer, Marcos Daniel, and five other men in this year's 128-player Wimbledon draw are fathers.
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Immigration debate: Nebraska town passes tough immigration law; ACLU to file lawsuit
Immigration debate continues as a Nebraska town approves ban on hiring or renting property to illegal immigrants. The ACLU has promised to file a lawsuit to block enforcement.
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'Why design now?' explores ways to solve problems with innovative design.
Solving problems with sustainable – and beautiful – design is the focus of a new exhibition in New York.
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Missouri auto parts dealer admits to sending money to Al Qaeda
A Kansas City, Missouri auto parts dealer who had sworn allegiance to Al Qaeda pleaded guilty on Wednesday to providing financial help to the terrorist group.
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Nuggets of wisdom from Warren Buffett's shareholder meeting
The Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting offered pithy wisdom from Warren Buffett and business partner Charlie Munger.
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Why isn't there an economist on the Supreme Court?
With John Paul Stevens retiring, the Supreme Court needs an economist, because the court sets the important long-term economic rules.
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Few signs of economic recovery for small business on Main Street
The latest surveys of small businesses in Main Street America, the outlook for an economic recovery is dim.
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Final Four: Test your trivia knowledge
The men's Final Four begins Saturday in Indianapolis. Will Butler have a home-court advantage? Will Michigan State be blown out again? The Monitor's master of trivia knows all.
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In Pictures: Sarah Palin and John McCain
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In Pictures: March Madness mascots
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Trouble brewing between the Tea Party movement and the GOP?
Members of the Tea Party movement say they are not beholden to the GOP.
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Obama's plan for education reform: short on specifics, so far
President Obama will send a framework for K-12 education reform to Congress on Monday, citing concern about students' lagging performance relative to that in some other industrialized nations.
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Kansas City to close 26 schools. Unprecedented move in US?
Education experts say they can’t recall when so many of a district's schools have been closed. The Kansas City school district has struggled for years with declining enrollment and integration issues.
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Difference Maker Packing 400 lunches - and love - to serve the homeless
Kansas City's 'mother of the streets' rises at 4:30 each morning, packs 400 decorated bags, and then seeks out the homeless.
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Full body scanners arrive at airports - along with skepticism
The expanded use of full body scanners at US airports raises familiar privacy concerns, but also questions about cost and efficiency.
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Blueprint for honing America's entrepreneurial edge
It should boost R&D spending, improve the education system, and lure the brightest immigrants.
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Opinion: Tea party activists: Don't confuse them with independents
Tea partyers are are disgruntled social conservatives aiming to take control of the Republican Party. Independents are the antiparty force, trying to restructure the partisan political system.
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ABB shooting: Economy may play role in workplace violence
Timothy Hendron killed four coworkers and himself in the ABB shooting in St. Louis Thursday. He was involved in a lawsuit against the company regarding a dispute over retirement benefits.
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