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10 weird criminal sentences
Check out these 10 court cases where judges have done more than sentence the guilty to a fine or jail time.
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10 richest members of Congress
The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot?
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'The Dangerous Animals Club': 5 stories from Stephen Tobolowsky's book
Prolific actor Stephen Tobolowsky looks back over his life in his collection of essays.
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Obama or Romney? Why 5 undecided voters are still on the fence.
The presidential election will be decided by a tiny fraction of American voters – those in swing states who have not made up their minds. What are these 1 million people waiting for? The Monitor talked to five undecided voters to find out.
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10 cars that tell the story of America
From Paul Ingrassia's book 'Engines of Change,' the author and car aficionado tells the story of America through automobiles.
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Education and employment don't have to be linked
In the US, the unemployment rate is much lower for highly educated people, but such a correlation doesn't exist in every country.
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Stocks close lower as technology slides
US technology stocks were the biggest losers as the Nasdaq lost 1.4 percent. The Dow stock index fell nearly 80 points and lost 0.7 percent.
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McLobster rumor? Nah! McDonalds should add these five items.
McLobster rumor: The sandwich, which appears seasonally at some New England and eastern Canadian McDonalds, was supposed to go nationwide. The chain has tweeted that the rumors are false. But that's all right, there are more McDelicacies to be made. Here are the Top 5 items that we'd like to see added to the McDonalds menu.
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Attention, shoppers! Food prices are rising.
Rising world demand and supply shortages will push up food prices 2 to 4 percent this year, maybe more.
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American Idol Top 24: Chris Medina cut, Jennifer Lopez falls apart
Chris Medina learned that he did not make the American Idol Top 24. But it was American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez who was reduced to tears after saying goodbye to the early favorite with the tragic past.
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McWeddings? Sure. Or tie the knot at Taco Bell.
McWeddings in Hong Kong are only the latest iteration of the fast-food wedding. Besides McWeddings, couples get married at places like Taco Bell and White Castle.
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In Pictures: Wacky weddings
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DIY Taco Bell: more actual beef for less actual money
If Taco Bell's beef mixture gives you pause, make your own tacos and save a buck.
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Stock market news: Euro edges down
Stock market news centers on the euro, which drifted back from a two-month high versus the dollar.
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The Monitor's View: US and China summit: The clash of currencies
China's currency is making inroads in markets dominated by the US dollar --- even as Beijing manipulates the yuan's value. The US can't buy into Beijing's zero-sum view of the currency markets.
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Investment strategies for a new decade? Here are five.
If you're wondering how financial planner Charles Failla sees the next decade of investing and beyond, consider this: Both his 3-year-old son and 18-month-old daughter are studying Mandarin. "That gives you some idea about my conviction on emerging markets," says Mr. Failla, principal at Sovereign Financial Group in New York. While the "jury is still out on the US – which has a lot of problems to fix – I am very optimistic about China and India over the next 20 years." There's plenty of advice about what investors should do for 2011. But where do financial pros suggest you put your money through 2020? Here are five themes for the new decade:
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Starbucks logo change: No name. More mermaid. Will it sell more coffee?
Starbucks logo undergoes a redesign that drops its name. Is the coffee giant's mermaid (actually, a siren) strong enough to stand on her own?
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Eggs. Shrek glasses. Sure, but what was the top recall of 2010?
It was a year when contaminated eggs and McDonald's glasses found their way into the headlines. But the product fiascos of 2010 included everything from recalled cars and home appliances to food and medications. What was the year’s top recall? Read on:
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The top 10 weirdest stories of 2010
As 2010 draws to a close, its time to reflect upon the joys and sorrows of the past twelve months. It's also time to think about the truly weird things that we witnessed. Here's our top ten list.
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Yao Ming fans, China, and the NBA despair over hero's injury
Yao Ming, China's star basketball player, incurred an injury that some say could end his season or even his career – though others with the same injury have rebounded.
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Happy Meals lawsuit: Consumer group sues McDonald's over toys
A consumer group is suing McDonald's, claiming that Happy Meals toys induce children to make unhealthy eating decisions.
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McDonald's and Walgreens: email addresses, birth dates stolen by hackers
Hackers gained access to a McDonald's database containing an unspecified number of customer email address and birth dates. No mention of passwords stolen.
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Difference Maker How a college president toppled the ivory tower
Pine Manor College was once a haven for privileged white women. Now its seeing a surge in low-income and minority students.
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Federal Reserve's 'astounding' report: We loaned banks trillions
The Federal Reserve offers details on the loans it gave to banks and others at the height of the financial crisis. One program alone doled out nearly $9 trillion.
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As Fidel Castro and his Cuban revolution fade, is Cuba rising?
Seismic changes in the communist economy built by Fidel Castro are enriching some Cubans, scaring others, and sparking imaginations: Will the Caribbean gem shine again?
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Working on Black Friday? A look at who doesn't get the day off.
Federal workers, for one, don't necessarily get the day after Thanksgiving off. Neither does anyone in retail, because Black Friday requires 'all hands on deck.' But getting today off is a perk for many.
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Food price inflation isn't theoretical anymore
Agflation has shown up in supermarket prices.
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Happy Meal ban: No toys for you!
Happy Meal ban: San Francisco restaurants can't package toys with unhealthy meals, says Board of Supervisors. Happy Meals either have to become healthier or lose the toys.
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Happy Meal ban passed: San Francisco says no to toys
A Happy Meal ban passed Tuesday by the SF Board of Supervisors limits toy giveaways in unhealthy meals and requires fruits or veggies with each meal.
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Where do you draw lines with an allowance?
Allowances are an invaluable tool to teach children about budgeting, but where are the lines? Should allowances cover basic food, and clothing, or are those the parent's responsibility?
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