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Why Utah tops list of most generous US states

The more religious a state, the more generous to charities, especially religious institutions. More secular states in the Northeast are less generous, says a new study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. 

5 things to know about Sikhism

Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world. Here are five things to know about the faith.

Swimming: 8 facts – trivial and not – from 'Swim'

From author and journalist Lynn Sherr's new book 'Swim,' here are 8 facts about the history of humans in the water

At CNN debate, Rick Santorum skewered over 'bridge to nowhere'

GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum took a pounding from rivals over his Senate record, during the CNN debate Wednesday. MItt Romney reminded voters of Santorum's vote for the so-called 'bridge to nowhere.'

The Vote Could Rick Santorum topple Mitt Romney in Arizona?

Mitt Romney has always counted on winning the Arizona Republican primary, but a new poll has Rick Santorum closing the gap ahead of Wednesday's GOP debate.

Surge, sag, repeat: Why the Republicans are so volatile.

Super PACs, the tea party, a surging and sagging field, and a party rule requiring proportional awarding of delegates in early-voting states are contributing to an unusually unsettled GOP race. 

The Vote Can Mitt Romney convince Arizona he is a true conservative?

A Mitt Romney win in Arizona seems likely, but the state will provide a testing ground for whether Rick Santorum's social-conservative message can resonate in a less traditionally religious state.

What Rick Santorum needs to do to keep momentum

For Rick Santorum, now comes the hard part: raising enough money and building enough organization to compete effectively in the coming contests.

Polls show Florida rout. Can Newt Gingrich survive till convention?

Even if he loses in Florida, Newt Gingrich might be able to remain a factor in the GOP presidential race until the national convention. But the Republican establishment would not be pleased.   

Maker Faire: Mad science for the masses

Maker Faire mixes youthful enterprise with accessible tech. Now more than ever, it's kids doing the mad science.

Social Security IDs: fake. Tax returns filed: 117.

Social Security numbers were fraudulent, so were the income-tax returns. Tax-scammer and former inmate gets 57 months in prison.

Boeing layoffs hit California – again

Boeing layoffs, caused by a drop in orders, reach 1,100, mostly in California.

Linda McMahon, NBA's Bradley lose elections

Linda McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment who presented herself as a shrewd businesswoman, was beaten for the US Senate seat by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.

Letters to the Editor - Weekly Issue of October 25, 2010

Readers write in about capitalism and school reform.

Virginia follows lead of Arizona immigration law, carefully

Police officers can check immigration status during criminal investigations, Virginia's attorney general says. The Arizona immigration law has encouraged other states to review their measures.

A dark Fourth of July for some cities

Budget cuts are forcing many towns to scrap fireworks shows, though in some, local residents and businesses have stepped up to keep the tradition going.

In Arizona, cameras that nab speeders record a murder, too

Controversy flares after shooting death of a worker inside a camera-equipped van.

Obama on economy: Yes we could

Obama's housing speech triggers applause in unusual places

Obama mortgage aid targets distressed homeowners

The White House will use $75 billion to subsidize the loan payments of distressed mortgage-holders.

Portland, Ore., tops sustainable cities list

Using criteria in 16 categories, SustainLane ranks Portland as the most environmentally friendly of the 50 largest US cities.

Vacant homes spread blight in suburb and city alike

Amid housing bust, foreclosures vex communities trying to hold dereliction and crime in check.

Across U.S., schools feel budget pinch

Slashed funding and rising costs are forcing school districts to cut back, even close down.

Five years in Iraq: a deep disquiet in the US

The bottom line may be that many in the US view the Iraq invasion as a mistake they don't want to see repeated.