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GOP-led House votes to keep rate low on student loans, as Obama balks

The White House says Obama will veto the House bill on student loans. It prefers a Senate measure that also helps debt-crushed students, but that covers the cost by closing a tax loophole benefiting the wealthy. 

Greek default worries send stocks lower

The Dow fell 33 points to close at 12676 Tuesday on concerns that a deal to prevent a default by Greece might fall through

'One Tree Hill': Series creator isn't looking for happy endings

'One Tree Hill' may say goodbye to a beloved main character, say the show's creator and cast.

Stocks reach highest level since August

The Dow gained 104 points to close at 11913. The Nasdaq turned positive for the year, gaining 61 points to end at 2699.

Impasse over US debt limit sends stocks lower

The Dow closed about 88 points down, the S&P 500 lost about 7 points, and the Nasdaq fell about 16 points

Four reasons American media should lowercase 'Internet'

When the style desks of The New York Times and the Associated Press finally issue a press release about the need to start lowercasing Internet, we will know that America has finally woken up to web-based reality.

We don’t capitalize words like radio or television or motion pictures anymore, do we? Regarding the Internet, we are still behind the curve, behind the British, lost in capitalization land. We need to play catch up. Now.

Here are four reasons to lowercase “Internet”:

Casey Anthony murder trial: Has the defendant displayed grief?

An expert called by the defense in the Casey Anthony murder trial sought to explain how a young mother might grieve the loss of her child. The defendant, listening, began to cry.

What Oprah has done for books

Her impact on the book world was called the "Oprah Effect" for good reason – everything she touched became publishing gold.

Trees in a box

With mail-order, you can shop for a forest in your jammies.

Garden catalog season: New isn't necessarily better

The 2011 garden catalogs are here, offering tempting new plants. But are the new plants really better than the older ones?

Nielsen bookscan numbers: Amazon's early Christmas gift to authors

But is the knowledge that comes from Nielsen bookscan numbers more likely to harm or help?

Jennifer Lawler's blog post: publishing in the raw

Publishers told author Jennifer Lawler that her daughter's story was too painful to appeal to readers. But the blogosphere is telling her something else.

Profiles in Courage: Chats with independent bookstore owners, Part II

On Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, 'pop' culture abounds

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Bubble Wrap, and people can join the celebration with a few clicks of a mouse.

Apple launches back-to-school deal – in May?

On Obama's night, an election to remember

His victory means many things to many people. Here's how a cluster of Americans – black and white, liberal and conservative – experienced the historic 2008 election.

Surprises on the school supplies list

A retired teacher muses about the quantity of items her grandchildren are required to bring to school.

My housing bust redemption

My greedy investments left me homeless. A dear friend saved me.

Six picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

A peek into cutting-edge science, some songs for a long hot summer, a choice of chairs for sitting stylishly, and more.

Monitor Picks

Ira Glass goes to the cinema, Los Angeles writers create a chain book, and Jhumpa Lahiri soars to the top of the charts.

For an Iraq war veteran, new play is a personal odyssey

When Melissa Steinman was picked as an adviser to a topical play, it aided her postwar recovery – and helped other veterans, too.

'Under the Same Moon' takes illegal immigration to melodramatic heights

Strong production values elevate tale of a young Mexican boy trying to reunite with his mother in the US.