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Charlie Weingarten finds fresh ways to champion selfless acts of philanthropy
A member of a philanthropic family founded Explore.org to inspire selflessness and lifelong learning.
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NHL realignment destined to fuel rivalries - and the fan base
When the Atlanta Thrashers became the Winnipeg Jets over the summer, the move precipitated the biggest NHL realignment in 15 years. The owners' vote Monday aims for a fan-friendly league that emphasizes hockey's old rivalries.
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Rape trial pries open closed Mennonite society in Bolivia
A rape scandal inside one of the world's few remaining Mennonite 'Old Colonies' in Bolivia points to much deeper troubles for women in such reclusive sects.
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Heat wave: Can the power grid handle it?
With the upper half of the US in the grip of a heat wave, energy usage is hitting records or near-records. But grid operators say they are prepared for the increased demand.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/15
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Red River floods fields, but US farmers ready
Red River: Every year, farmers in the valley all but halt deliveries of stored crops to handling facilities due to muddy or flooded yards and roads.
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Baby names in frontier states are more unique
Baby names: The same values that pushed adventurous individuals into new territories as our country was being populated may still show up in the names their descendants give to babies, a new study finds.
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Festivus becomes worldwide holiday. Break out the Festivus pole! [video]
Festivus, the holiday introduced on a "Seinfeld" episode 13 years ago, is being marked around the world today, especially by the twittering classes who turned the made-up celebration into a top Twitter trend.
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In Pictures: Climate change and animals
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In Pictures: Polar Bears
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Partial lunar eclipse coming on June 26
Partial lunar eclipse will occur in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 26. The moon will cross through the southern portion of Earth's shadow. With clear skies, those in western and central North America will be able to see the shadow pass across the moon.
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Venus now at pinnacle of evening visibility. Where to find it?
We're talking about the planet, not the tennis star, although she can be brilliant too. Venus is that brillant orb in the western sky, seen shortly after sunset.
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Super Sunday: US vs. Canada tops day of hockey grudge matches
The men's hockey competition kicks into high gear on Super Sunday – a day that will see replays of the past three Winter Olympic gold medal finals, including a US vs. Canada game.
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In Pictures: Following the Olympic Flame
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In Pictures: Curling
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In Pictures: Animal Moms
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A shady retreat in Toronto
A narrow urban garden evokes the feel of quiet countryside.
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A case of cold plagiarism?
Guitarist Joe Satriani's claim against Coldplay highlights the complexity of comparing melodies.
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Canadians pull together under a blanket of snow
Rare coast-to-coast white Christmas refreshes sense of unity.
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California jumps to front of global-warming fight
Its new emissions plan aims to cut each Californian's carbon 'footprint' from 14 tons to 10 tons a year by 2020.
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States lead on scrubbing carbon
Their efforts may be timid, but they show enterprise compared to Washington.
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Artichokes transformed
Italians know how to make this vegetable's leaves velvety and tender.
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