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Eight open US Senate seats in 2014

Here are eight senators who have opted out of a reelection bid in 2014, giving hopefuls in both parties a rare shot at a US Senate seat – and, moreover, one that could flip control of the Senate.
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Republican Party 2.0: 4 GOP leaders share ideas for political upgrade

In the aftermath of election 2012, four prominent Republicans share their visions for how the GOP can adapt its messaging to reflect a diversifying US electorate.
Thanksgiving Day by the numbers: 10 mind-stuffing facts

Data from the Census and other sources provide some numerical insights into Thanksgiving, arguably the most cherished national holiday.
Briefing
Four curious outcomes if the Electoral College ends in a tie

Here are four ways that a 269-to-269 tie in the Electoral College could play out in the 2012 presidential election.
Can Republicans increase their ranks of governors? Four races to watch.

With only 11 races for governor this year, there’s no big sea change to anticipate. With Republicans hoping to add to the 29 states under their banner, the four races to watch are in Washington, New Hampshire, Montana, and North Carolina.

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McCain and Obama campaigns go negative in home stretch

With a month to Election Day, the presidential candidates go after unsavory connections in each other’s past.
Media annoyed with Palin talk
Financial crisis shakes up presidential campaign

Barack Obama has the edge on economic issues, but volatile markets could change that.
Will U.S. bailout work?

The Treasury's $700 billion rescue would push US into uncharted territory.
Millions of snow geese imperil fragile ecosystem

Far-northern breeding grounds are devastated. A major culprit: expanded farming in US Midwest.
Congress eyes solutions for Wall Street woes

Lawmakers focus on bailouts and look to overhaul financial regulations.
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Bush's troop cuts in Iraq: larger questions

His announcement raises concerns about the ability and loyalty of the ‘Sons of Iraq’ neighborhood-watch program.
Faking it, artfully

A Brooklyn museum lifts the curtain on its fake Coptic sculptures and wins praise.
Bid to allow guns in national parks

The Interior Department considers a proposal to lift a 25-year ban on concealed weapons in national parks.
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Opinion: Winning the pup-ular vote

First dogs affect White House image more than you'd think.
House minority whip explains his vote against housing plan

Rep. Roy Blunt argues that the plan’s provisions don’t minimize the potential for the same kind of housing problems in the future.
Efforts to rein in online fight videos

Pressure builds on social-networking websites to do more to block such content. Legislation is afoot, too.
New pressures force U.S. farmers south of the border

Tougher immigration control and stricter environmental and food safety regulations are prompting US firms to move farms to Mexico, Brazil, and everywhere in between.
Fiorina: McCain to focus on job creation

Economic advisor Carly Fiorina leaves her options open as potential running mate.
New drive to ban race preferences

Initiatives in three states would prohibit affirmative action in public realms.
New drive to ban race preferences

Initiatives in three states would prohibit affirmative action in public realms.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about floods in the Midwest.
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Congress wrestles over spying bill

Many Democrats are at odds with their own leadership over extending domestic surveillance.
Maybe Americans aren't so bad after all

Natasha defended Americans when I felt inclined to criticize them.
Disagreement widespread within US government over 2002 harsh interrogations

Even some military lawyers opposed the techniques, according to congressional testimony this week.
The Monitor's View: A flood flows to the heart

Empathy and economics connect people near and far to the Midwest floods.
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