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Surge in babies born addicted to prescription drugs worries hospitals

Babies born addicted to prescription drugs are increasing in Tennessee — the first state to track the number of babies born dependent on drugs. And a study published last year said more than 13,000 infants nationwide were affected in 2009.
Billionaires and shadowy groups fund record-breaking election

This election cycle super PACs and billionaires who have been able to donate anonymously, have funded the most expensive election in the nation's history.
Cover Story Gun nation: Inside America's gun-carry culture

Why Americans now carry handguns in so many public places, from parks to college campuses. Is it making the country safer or more dangerous?
Storm-ravaged communities brace for more violent weather

Damaged communities tried to take advantage of the brief break in the weather, mindful of one meteorologist's warning that by Friday, both regions would again be 'right in the bull's eye.'
Occupy Wall Street, Act II: Go local

With many encampments razed or in jeopardy, Occupy Wall Street needs a second act. For now, many activists are settling on issues of concern to local residents. Will that weaken the movement, or strengthen it?
The tea party and the debt deal: Fiscal 'terrorists' or principled heroes?

Shrugging off unfavorable polls and harsh criticism from Biden and other Democrats, the tea party faithful take stock of their influence on Capitol Hill's debt deal and look ahead to the next battle.
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Sarah Palin hacker: How much prison time should he get?

Sarah Palin has declined to comment on the prosecutors' latest request that the college student who hacked Palin's e-mail account should get 18 months in prison. A judge will sentence the hacker today.
Rally to Restore Sanity: National Mall filled for the Stewart-Colbert event

From around the country, tens of thousand gathered for the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear organized by comedians Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. Will it make any difference once the harsh midterm elections are over?
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Americans remain wary of Islam

Americans are conflicted over Islam as the FBI investigates a growing list of anti-Islamic incidents. Still, Muslims and their mosques are being welcomed in some communities.
Tennessee GOP primary: Bill Haslam's win fits Election 2010 trends

Bill Haslam won almost 48 percent of the vote in the Tennessee GOP primary for governor. Like some other Republican moderates, he prevailed over 'tea party' candidates and is self-funded.
Notes from the road: words that bind a nation

On a cross-country trip, a book on the great sound bites of American history provides food for thought for the Monitor's language columnist.
Summer reading gets plug from US officials to keep kids sharp

The ‘Let’s Read. Let’s Move’ campaign is designed to combat the learning loss that can occur during the summer. Two cabinet secretaries touted summer reading at an event in Washington Wednesday.
Sarah Palin hacked email case: student gets sentencing date

Sarah Palin email case is one further step down the road. A sentencing date for the University of Tennessee student has been set.
Green building costs not always included in home appraisal

It isn't always easy to get green building costs appraised correctly when getting a home appraisal for a bank loan.
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Taking the Tom Sawyer approach

They let go of to-do lists and drifted down river with a guitar and an open schedule.
Why it was so hard to prevent Von Brunn's attack

The man charged with murder in the Holocaust Museum shooting gave clear clues about his hatred of Jews on the Web. But it's hard for law enforcement to filter anger from murderous intent.
Opinion: Shanghai's 2010 Expo: the 'Economic Olympics'

World Expos have been a snooze in the West for decades. But China's first one ever next year will be a wake-up call.
Flower shows brighten winter's gray days

Think spring by attending a nearby flower show.
Music festivals unswayed by slack economy

Despite Langerado's cancellation last week, festival organizers remain bullish.
Garden 'siteseeing' among tomato growers

Garden blogs specializing in tomatoes.
Tennessee spill revives coal ash controversy

A dike break released more than 5.4 million cubic yards of toxic sludge and put rivers downstream at risk.
Ken Mink plays college basketball ... at age 73

The community college player from Knoxville, Tenn., defies stereotypes to become what may be the oldest college shooting guard in the world.