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11 survival stories from around the world
These survivors experienced extraordinary circumstances; hurricanes, tornados, and avalanches, and lived to tell the tale.
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George H. W. Bush in his own words: 10 stories from the updated 'All the Best, George Bush'
"All the Best, George Bush" is a collection of the personal correspondence of George H. W. Bush from his first years in the Navy in 1942 all the way to 2011. Here are 10 excerpts from the book.
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Top 10 places to buy a foreclosed home
Here are the Top 10 metropolitan areas to buy a foreclosed home, according to RealtyTrac:
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Top 10 richest Americans
The 100 richest people in the world gained $241 billion in net worth last year, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. Americans dominated the list, occupying five of the top 10 spots. This countdown of the top 10 wealthiest Americans features a casino mogul, software tycoons, and a lot of Wal-Mart money.
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Baseball fans: Take a quick tour of all 30 major league ballparks
Authors Josh Pahigian and Kevin O’Connell explore America's major league ballparks in "The Ultimate Baseball Road."
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F-35 forced to land in Texas. Why? (+video)
F-35 forced to land after a caution light appeared. The aircraft that was forced to land was one of two F-35 aircraft being shuttled to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
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Is it time to invest in foreclosures?
Firms are buying up foreclosed homes and renting them out, hoping to profit from the appreciation. Individuals can do better, if they can buy a foreclosure that justifies itself in rent alone.
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Top 10 places to buy a foreclosed home
Here are the Top 10 metropolitan areas to buy a foreclosed home, according to RealtyTrac:
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Energy Voices Crowd-funding emerges as source of capital for cleantech
Crowd-funding may provide cleantech entrepreneurs early-stage capital at a time when early-stage funding is drying up for cleantech.
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US casino company says it probably bribed official
After SEC probe, Las Vegas Sands says an internal audit found 'likely violation' of laws against bribing foreign officials. The Las Vegas Sands has moved aggressively into Asia recently, opening a highly profitable casino in Macau.
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American Idol: Five boys chosen as Sudden Death ends on low note (+video)
American Idol recap: On Thursday night, the final 10 boys competed for five spots. But with abysmal performances, few deserved a place in the top 20. Who was it?
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Richard Street was Motown singer, member of Temptations for 25 years
Richard Street sang as a young man with Temptations members Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin, but didn't join the famed Motown group until the early 1970s.
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In Gear Nevada considers 85 mph speed limits
Nevada State Senator Don Gustavson has introduced a bill that would bump the highest speed limits in his state to 85 mph, Ernst writes, matching a stretch of toll road in Texas that currently has the distinction of being the nation’s fastest highway.
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Fans in disbelief after NASCAR crash
On Saturday 30 fans were injured when NASCAR driver Kyle Larson's car crashed and chunks of debris flew into the stands in Daytona.
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Domenici acknowledges secret son
Former Sen. Pete Domenici, a New Mexico Republican, made public a long held secret on Wednesday. He fathered a child outside of marriage in the 1970s. The former politician, now 80, was the longest serving senator in the state's history and known as a family man.
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Jesse Jackson Jr. guilty plea: 'For years I lived off my campaign' (+video)
Former US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges stemming from use of $750,000 in campaign donations for everything from a Rolex watch and furs to toilet paper and food. His wife, a former Chicago alderman, also pleaded guilty.
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Trump Plaza sold: Atlantic City boardwalk centerpiece goes for bargain $20M
The Meruelo Group of Downey, California, plans to close the deal by May 31. It is the lowest price ever paid for a casino in Atlantic City.
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Mayor Maureen O'Connor loses $1 billion gambling, San Diego stunned
O'Connor pleaded not guilty to a money laundering charge in an agreement with the Justice Department that defers prosecution for two years while she tries to repay the foundation and receives treatment for gambling.
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American Idol: How Angela Miller earned a Top 40 spot (+video)
American Idol recap: On Thursday night, the American Idol judges chose their top 40. Contestant Angela Miller surprised the judges with an outstanding performance. Who else managed to survive the final cuts of Hollywood Week?
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Shotgun weddings? Vegas pairs guns with love chapels
Las Vegas is stepping up its gun promotions, including offering weddings at shooting ranges and encouraging newlyweds to shoot high-powered weapons at zombie cutouts.
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Hunt for Christopher Dorner becomes major PR problem for L.A. police (+video)
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck says he will review alleged cop killer Christopher Dorner's charges of racism. It could be an important step in reversing the LAPD’s history of corruption and abuse.
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Manhunt for former LAPD officer turns to snowy San Bernardino mountains
On Saturday, the manhunt for Christopher Dorner, took police in the snowy California mountains. Dorner is accused of shooting and killing three people, wounding two police officers, and is thought to be targeting up to 40 others.
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Saving Money Can't wait? Seven online options for same-day delivery
Same-day delivery is expanding for online retailers, meaning you'll soon be able to experience the instant gratification of in-store shopping from your couch. Here are seven options to try.
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Christopher Dorner manifesto: a guide to ex-cop's alleged rampage
Christopher Jordan Dorner’s 11-page Facebook manifesto warns of more killing unless his charge of corruption in the Los Angeles Police Department is acknowledged to have been correct.
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Arizona woman 'felt like a prostitute'
An Arizona woman charged with killing her lover in 2008, gave testimony in the case on Wednesday. She described the relationship as primarily physical. If she is convicted she could face the death penalty.
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Alicia Keys national anthem rendition was the longest – and bankable (+video)
Alicia Keys national anthem: The 13-Grammy winner sang one of the longest versions of the national anthem at the Super Bowl in recent history. Alicia Keys should be able to sell her Super Bowl version of the anthem.
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The Monitor's View: Why states shouldn't cash in on Super Bowl odds
A federal court case against a New Jersey law allowing sports gambling shows why betting on sports will only damage athletic competition – as well as bettors.
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Coke ad racist? Arab-American groups want to yank Super Bowl ad (+video)
Coke ad racist? That's the charge being made about Coca Cola's new Super Bowl ad, set to air this Sunday. Arab-Americans have sharply criticized the 'racist' Coke ad, which depicts an Arab walking through a desert with a camel.
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Immigration reform: a bid to attract workers who will boost the economy (+video)
Immigration reform is foremost a social issue, but it has big economic implications. Exhibit A is a measure that, looking forward, aims to attract immigrants whose skills mesh with the US needs.
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Obama on immigration reform: I'll act if Congress doesn't
President Obama praised a bipartisan Senate effort on immigration reform but also warned that if lawmakers get bogged down, he’ll send Congress a bill based on the proposal he outlined Tuesday.
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