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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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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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3 of the best summer 2012 novels
Old crimes come back to haunt characters in three of the summer's best novels.
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What recovery? Top 10 cities losing jobs
For some regions of the US, talk of an economic recovery is more wishful thinking than reality. Here are the top 10 metropolitan areas that continue to struggle with unemployment, from the Carpet Capital of the World to the home of an Ivy League university.
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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.
In the world of presidential politics, 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially given how much time and effort it takes to mount a serious campaign. Months before the 2012 votes were counted, speculation had started over who might run in four years – fueled by no less a figure than former President Bill Clinton. He has suggested many times that his wife, soon-to-be-ex-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the other possible contenders.(Updated Dec. 11, 2012)
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Fed races to ease market fears
Its rate cut of 3/4 of a point is the largest in at least 20 years.
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A legless artist documents the world in 32,000 stares
Tired of gawkers, Kevin Connolly traveled by skateboard, capturing their sheer human curiosity.
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With predator populations rising, more calls for control
Western states grapple with how to address an increasing threat to livestock from wolves and big cats.
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They're here, there, and everywhere
Lives change. That's why she keeps her address book in pencil.
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When pieces of national parks go on sale, U.S. can't pay
Despite a slight uptick in 2008, federal funding for privately owned land purchases has taken a hit in recent years.
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Climate worries complicate Alaska drilling plan
Lease sales could produce 15 billion barrels of oil, but environmentalists say drilling would threaten already melting habitat.
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Will the bull market survive the storm?
Investors eked out modest gains last year, but now ill economic winds are whirling through Wall Street.
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Do polar bears need U.S. protection?
A federal agency is poised to say whether global warming means the bear should be added to the 'threatened species' list.
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Do polar bears need U.S. protection?
A federal agency is poised to say whether global warming means the bear should be added to the 'threatened species' list.
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