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After Oklahoma tornado: Five steps to prepare for a natural disaster
In the wake of the May 20 tornado in Moore, Okla., it's important to review how best to be prepared for a natural disaster. Here are five action steps for personal preparedness from the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.
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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports
Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
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Are you a savvy global traveler? Take the quiz
How much of a savvy traveler are you? Take our quiz!
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Oscars 2013: Who will win? Check out our predictions
The biggest night for movies is coming up fast – the ceremony will air on Feb. 24. Check out our picks for who will take home the big prizes.
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12 electrifying memoirs and biographies you might have missed
Check out these 12 recent memoirs and biographies that might have escaped your notice.
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Arizona immigration law: boycotts starting to take a toll
Boycotts from Mexico and several US cities aren't likely to throw Arizona back into a recession, but the fallout from the Arizona immigration law is hurting some businesses in the short term.
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In Pictures: US/Mexico State Dinner
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In Pictures: Robot Pets
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/04
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Supreme Court turns back Delaware bid to expand sports betting
Delaware wanted to expand sports betting games, in an effort to bring in new revenue for a strapped state budget. But a US appeals court said a federal law prevents it. On Monday, the Supreme Court let that ruling stand.
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More Netflix movies from Fox and Universal, but you'll have to wait for Avatar
Netflix will delay the availability of new releases from Universal and Twentieth Century Fox but increase the depth of its streaming library.
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Tiger Woods makes comeback at the Masters. Can golf do the same?
As Tiger Woods stages his comeback at the Masters, recreational golf is trying to rebound from a long decline in revenues, golf courses, and popularity.
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In Pictures: Tiger Woods at the Masters
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Even sports fans know government stimulus is a poor way to boost jobs
Subsidies to build new sports stadiums are a kind of government stimulus, but they don't create that many jobs.
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Want to see a 3D movie? Ticket prices go up 20 percent.
Ticket prices for a 3D movie rose Friday in markets across the US. Get ready to spend more for ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ and ‘Avatar.’
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Is the Apple iPad the next great portable video game device?
A new report shows that 44 percent of apps tested for the Apple iPad are video games. That's good news for video game fans everywhere.
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Gallery: Top 10 rebound cities
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It's Betty White palooza! First SNL and now "Hot in Cleveland"
Betty White will co-star in the new sitcom "Hot in Cleveland."
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Mastermind sentenced in tribal casino scheme
Phuong Quoc Truong was part of the 'Tran Organization,' a card counting ring that bilked 27 Indian tribal casinos out of millions over eight years.
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Will Mexico shootings kill spring break buzz?
This weekend's deadly Mexico shootings of two Americans in the border city of Ciudad Juarez comes amid US alerts urging Americans to limit travel to parts of Mexico during spring break.
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In Pictures: Dogs at work
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 02/26
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With jobs bill, Democrats' new strategy: piecemeal legislation
A pared-down approach with the jobs bill gave Democrats a surprise win in a key procedural vote on Monday. Democrats plan to continue the strategy with other legislation.
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In Pictures: Ready for the Super Bowl
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Monopoly gets radical redesign -- goodbye, paper money
Hello, debit cards. The new circular board is certainly modern, but will it win over Monopoly purists?
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'Hope for Haiti Now' telethon galvanizes giving
The celebrity-studded 'Hope for Haiti Now' telethon has helped spur donations to Haitian earthquake relief, raising $61 million so far.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/20
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/19
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Japan: For $5.50, your own geisha tea ceremony
Kyoto started a campaign to attract tourists with a special rate to take a picture with a geisha and have a tea ceremony with an apprentice.
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In Pictures: Travel shots 2009
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