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'Star Trek': How well do you know the Trek universe?
'Star Trek' is a story that's spawned TV shows, movies, and spin-off books. As the newest movie, 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' hits theaters, test your Trek knowledge!
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Briefing
After the 'sequester,' now what?
$85 billion in across-the-board cuts to defense and social programs took effect March 1. The cuts must occur this fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30. Here's how things look.
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'30 Rock': The 10 best episodes
The NBC series '30 Rock,' created by Tina Fey, airs its final installment tonight. Check out our picks for the 10 best of its episodes.
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5 crowd-pleasing holiday specials
Looking for something holiday-themed that the whole family will enjoy? These five specials have stood the test of time and will be loved by young and old alike.
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The Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2016
Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of how the incoming freshmen class views the world.
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
HBO’s World War II blockbuster ‘The Pacific,’ Norah Jones’s new tour, ‘Up in the Air’ on DVD, and more.
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Hulu's big problem: No loyalty
As the Daily Show and Colbert Report leave Hulu, they reveal the video streaming site's greatest weakness.
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
Henning Mankell's latest thriller, gripping 'Poldark' drama on DVD, comedy all week on CMT, and more.
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Jay Leno back on 'Tonight Show' as TV landscape changes
Jay Leno has bumped Conan O'Brien to return to his 'Tonight Show' spot. But with cable TV, the Internet, and comics such as Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert drawing younger audiences, late-night TV is changing dramatically.
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To pass healthcare reform, Democrats may go it alone
Party leaders may have settled on a healthcare reform strategy: muscle through legislation with only Democratic votes. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will face defections.
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Gallery: iTunes top 25 most downloaded songs
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Why is the US Olympic committee tax-exempt?
The US Olympic committee is a tax-exempt organization and might soon ask for direct government support.
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The toughest Winter Olympics event? The postrace interview.
At the Winter Olympics, developing the ability to speak thoughtfully on your feet like Gold medalist Evan Lysacek or downhill skier Lindsey Vonn is as important as training to shave off seconds and strokes.
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Longtime holdout Conan O'Brien finally joins Twitter
Back in the day, Conan O'Brien got some laughs by making fun of Twitter. Now, after getting the boot from NBC, he's tweeting away.
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Opinion: The perfect Winter Olympics sport: curling... really
Curling might just be the perfect all-American sport if we give it a chance. Find it, watch it, love it at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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Lindsey Vonn goes for 3rd medal; Vancouver Olympics schedule Wednesday
On the Vancouver Olympics schedule Wednesday, Lindsey Vonn tries for her third medal, this time in the giant slalom. Medal events are also in women's speed skating, short track, bobsleigh, and aerials.
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Sarah Palin to appear on Jay Leno show
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will join Jay Leno on his second night back as the host of the Tonight Show.
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Afghanistan war challenge: civilian deaths from NATO airstrike
Gen. Stanley McChrystal's nuanced Afghanistan war plan took a hit on Sunday when a convoy of suspected insurgents targeted by a coalition airstrike turned out to be civilians.
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Turin-ing back the clock: Can Bode Miller win five medals?
Bode Miller has won three medals in three races at these Winter Olympics. With two races left, will he feel any pressure – as he did in Turin – to win five?
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The Power of Half
A well-to-do American family downsizes and gives almost a million dollars to charity.
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Lindsey Vonn looks to build on US skiing's best-ever Olympics
The US has won six alpine skiing medals in the first four events, the most it has ever won in a single Winter Olympics – and Lindsey Vonn's best event, the super-G, is today.
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Hulu coming to the Apple iPad, likely for a price
Video-streaming service Hulu is a natural fit for the Apple iPad. But how much would you pay for access?
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Guess what? Lindsey Vonn was never going to win five medals.
Lindsey Vonn spun out of the combined event today with a mistake in her slalom run. She'll be disappointed, but she knows that winning a medal in each alpine event was never realistic.
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Olympic men's figure skating: Tonight, it's all about the quad
The Winter Olympics men's figure skating long program tonight will determine the gold medal. Russia's defending champion Yevgeny Plushenko is in the driver's seat and he's laid down the gauntlet to his rivals. It's all about the quad. Check out the video.
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Olympics top 'Idol,' but tape delays anger viewers
NBC's Olympic broadcast tactics have some scrambling to avoid 'spoilers.'
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Watching the Olympics after you turn in your press pass
A Monitor sports writer who covered five Olympics shares a blizzard of impressions as he watches from his couch.
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Johnny Weir tonight: Olympics schedule Thursday
Day 7 of the Vancouver Olympics continues with medal events in the men's and women's biathlon, ladies' alpine skiing slalom and snowboarding halfpipe, and men's free skating – featuring the American Johnny Weir.
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Winter Olympics Day 6: US crushes with double mctwists and downhill dominance
The US won a record six medals in one day Wednesday, including three ascendant performances for gold by Lindsey Vonn, Shani Davis, and Shaun White.
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Olympics Schedule 2010: Wednesday's events
Olympic medals will be won today in ladies' downhill skiing, ladies' and men's cross-country skiing, men's 1,000-meter speed skating, ladies' 500-meter speed skating, and the men's snowboarding halfpipe.
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We are the World 25 for Haiti video: What's Jay-Z's beef?
Multiplatinum-selling Hip Hop mogul Jay-Z said the new version of the classic 1980s 'We Are the World' hit doesn't come close to the 'untouchable' original.
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