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Father's Day: 12 best books for Dad
Check out these 12 books. At least one will be a perfect fit for your dad.
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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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Focus 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.
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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.
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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.
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Maybe Americans aren't so bad after all
Natasha defended Americans when I felt inclined to criticize them.
06/23/2008 01:00 am -
Disagreement widespread within US government over 2002 harsh interrogations
Even some military lawyers opposed the techniques, according to congressional testimony this week.
06/21/2008 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View A flood flows to the heart
Empathy and economics connect people near and far to the Midwest floods.
06/19/2008 01:00 am -
Diggin' It More great garden blogs
06/19/2008 01:00 am -
A weather-beaten economy
Severe weather in the US interior has wrought economic disaster. But recovery may be quick.
06/13/2008 01:00 am -
Diggin' It Make herb vinegar
06/13/2008 01:00 am -
New battlegrounds for McCain and Obama
Obama sees potential in traditional red states such as Virginia, Colorado, and North Carolina. McCain looks to target blue states including Pennsylvania and Michigan.
06/11/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Yard sale for cash-strapped states
Selling surplus property is better than raising taxes in a weak economy.
06/05/2008 01:00 am -
Brighter future for solar panels: silicon shortage eases
New factories could end a production logjam. But consumers may not see prices drop before 2010.
06/05/2008 01:00 am -
USA
05/27/2008 01:00 am -
Both Obama, McCain start seeking No. 2
They need to pick running mates with strong résumés.
05/27/2008 01:00 am -
China's quake: Why did so many schools collapse?
Earthquake experts say the collapsed schools may be a sign of poor construction despite adequate building codes.
05/14/2008 01:00 am -
On track toward record spring for tornadoes
The highest US total is from 1999, which had 676 tornadoes from January to mid-May.
05/14/2008 01:00 am -
USA
05/13/2008 01:00 am -
Grease bandits strike as biofuel demand rises
As the price of this waste product and biodiesel ingredient has risen, so have thefts.
05/06/2008 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View To be young and voting
It looks as if the youth vote is set to increase again – a welcome sign of civic health.
05/05/2008 01:00 am -
Grease bandits strike as biofuel demand rises
As the price of this waste product and biodiesel ingredient has risen, so have thefts.
05/05/2008 01:00 am -
'Hormone-free' milk spurs labeling debate
Some say chemical company is behind efforts to sink 'rBGH-free' milk choice.
04/21/2008 01:00 am -
'Hormone-free' milk spurs labeling debate
Some say chemical company is behind efforts to sink 'rBGH-free' milk choice.
04/21/2008 01:00 am -
Court upholds lethal injection
The 7-to-2 ruling is expected to end a de facto moratorium on executions nationwide.
04/17/2008 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Redefining campus diversity
Selective schools need to be vigilant in their effort to bring in more low-income kids.
04/14/2008 01:00 am -
Matched through the Monitor's Mail Bag column
Letters full of teenage small talk marked the start of a lifelong friendship between a Japanese girl and an American family.
04/09/2008 01:00 am -
Colleges take more notice of gambling problems
Innovative efforts, like those in Missouri, address the problems of widespread student gambling.
04/01/2008 01:00 am -
USA
03/25/2008 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Trigger happy on gun rights
The high court must balance its leaning toward a gun ownership right with society's interest in safety.
03/21/2008 01:00 am
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