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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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N.C. motel deaths: Mystery solved?
N.C. motel deaths: Three people died in the same motel room in North Carolina. N.C. police say the deaths were probably caused by carbon monoxide poisoning from a nearby pool heater.
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Wayne Newton moving out of Las Vegas home. Why?
Wayne Newton is leaving his home of 45 years, "Casa de Shenandoah." Wayne Newton is downsizing from a 52-acre estate to a $3 million mansion with just 20 acres. The move is part of a bankruptcy reorganization.
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Tim McGraw's ACM special includes Faith Hill, Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, and more
Tim McGraw performed hosting duties for the annual Academy of Country Music special which aired Sunday. Tim McGraw suggested the idea of making the program a summer tour preview rather than a tribute show to the special's producers.
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Justin Bieber booed at Billboard Music Awards (+video)
Justin Bieber booed, but Taylor Swift cleans up at Billboard Music Awards. Gotye and Rihanna had the second-most wins with four awards each. Why was Bieber booed?
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O.J. Simpson's former lawyer takes the stand, gives damaging testimony
Yale Galanter, former attorney to O.J. Simpson, defended himself on Friday against allegations that he botched Simpson's 2008 kidnapping and robbery trial. Galanter denied he knew of Simpson's plans before the crime was committed.
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The Monitor's View A record Powerball jackpot isn't a record to celebrate (+video)
The record Powerball jackpot is only the latest trick by states addicted to gambling revenues to lure nongamblers. Online gambling is also on the horizon, with the first legal website for games of chance now running in Nevada.
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American Idol winner: Is it Kree Harrison or Candice Glover? (+video)
American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the final two American Idol contestants gave their last performances to win your vote. Did you pick Candice Glover or Kree Harrison?
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Why O.J. Simpson was so eager to take stand in new trial (+video)
O.J. Simpson wants a new trial to reconsider his 2008 conviction on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping, saying he was misled by a bad lawyer. It's a common problem, legal experts say.
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Nicki Minaj, and others will perform at the Billboard Music Awards
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and other artists will perform during the Billboard Music Awards. Taylor Swift, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and others will perform at the ceremony on May 19 in Las Vegas.
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Can your iPhone's digital footprints reveal your physical location?
Users of iPhones may be uniquely vulnerable to a new kind of cyberstalking that can reveal their real-life whereabouts, if they leave GPS and Wi-Fi activated.
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O.J. Simpson in court to seek retrial for armed robbery conviction
O.J. Simpson in court: Former NFL star O.J. Simpson returns to a Las Vegas court Monday to seek a retrial in his conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping. Simpson is currently serving a 33-year sentence.
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Prince Harry can be 'too much army' at Warrior Games – and not embarass anyone (+video)
Britain's Prince Harry lent his considerable clout to the Warrior Games, a four-year-old international sports competition for wounded veterans. He hopes it could be as big as the Paralympics one day.
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Saving Money Happy Mother's Day: five last-minute ideas
Mother's Day is here, but don't fret; there's still time fro the procrastinators among us to find a great gift that says: 'Happy Mother's Day.'
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O.J. Simpson in court to fight robbery, kidnapping conviction
O.J. Simpson in court Monday to seek a new trial in his conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping. O.J. Simpson has served four years of a 33-year sentence. The latest court case is seen as a legal 'Hail Mary.'
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Decoder Wire Why does Prince Harry make Washington swoon? (+video)
Prince Harry, making a visit to the US, interrupted a congressional hearing without attending it. Even Michelle Obama sounded a tad breathless announcing his appearance at a White House Mother’s Day tea.
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Prince Harry begins US visit with Michelle, McCain, and moms
Prince Harry's first day in the US included a visit with McCain to a charity supported by his late mother, Princess Diana, as well as events honoring military moms hosted by Michelle Obama.
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Rod Stewart releases his first original album in almost 20 years
Rod Stewart's album 'Time' comes after the artist released eight cover albums. 'Now, he's approaching it with a real joy,' Rod Stewart's manager said of the artist's songwriting process.
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The New Economy Case-Shiller: Home prices in 20 cities rise at fastest rate since 2006
Home prices increased by 9.3 percent, their largest annual margin in nearly seven years. But experts warn that a backlog in some markets could keep home prices low for the foreseeable future.
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Senator comes out during emotional marriage debate
Senator comes out: During the debate over marriage equality language in the Nevada state constitution, state Senator Kelvin Atkinson stood up and said, 'I'm gay.'
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MPAA movie ratings: New initiative to assist parents gets mixed reviews
Dubbed Check the Box, the movie ratings campaign is designed to give parents more and faster information about how a film got its rating. The White House had requested action along these lines.
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Decoder Wire Ricin roils Washington: How dangerous? (+video)
Preliminary tests indicate that letters sent to President Obama and to Sen. Roger Wicker (R) of Mississippi were laced with the potentially deadly poison ricin. They were postmarked Memphis, Tenn.
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Bob Perry, megadonor behind 'swift boat' ads, dies
Bob Perry donated over $75 million dollars to political causes, including bankrolling the 'swift boat' attack ads against John Kerry in the 2004 presidential race.
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Comedian Jonathan Winters: elastic talent
Turning back the clock to a 1975 interview with The Christian Science Monitor
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Fox cable threat: Fox threatens to leave network TV
A Fox executive threatened to convert Fox from a network to a pay-TV-only channel if Internet startup Aereo continues to "steal" Fox's signal without paying for rights.
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Miranda Lambert takes ACM top female vocalist award (+video)
Miranda Lambert won the female vocalist of the year award from the Academy of Country Music Sunday. Miranda Lambert and husband Blake Shelton won best song of the year for "Over You."
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