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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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Westminster Dog Show 2010: Why it's better than Winter Olympics
In Monday's TV ratings showdown, the furry adorableness of the Westminster Dog Show 2010 takes on the international glamour and athletic prowess of the Winter Olympics. Here's why the dogs should win.
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Cheney and Biden duke it out: part of the job of the No. 2
Pugnacity was on display Sunday as former VP Cheney and current VP Biden argued over the Obama administration's handling of national security matters. It's what vice presidents do.
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Olympics schedule 2010: Monday's events
Monday's Winter Olympics schedule includes women's ice hockey, men's alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, speed skating, luge, and figure skating.
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America vs. Canada, Round 1: Who won Winter Olympic redemption?
Both Canada and the US broke long losing streaks Sunday. The US won its first-ever medal in Nordic combined. Canada won its first-ever gold on home soil. But which was a bigger deal?
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Nordic combined: Johnny Spillane breaks 86-year US drought
Johnny Spillane won silver in Sunday's Nordic combined race – the first-ever medal for the US in Nordic combined. Americans Todd Lodwick and Bill Demong finished 4th and 6th.
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Biden vs. Cheney: three points of dispute
Vice President Joe Biden and former Vice President Dick Cheney dueled Sunday over the terrorist threat and the appropriate US response. They are at odds over the Iraq war, the Christmas Day bomber, and the nature of the terrorist threat confronting America.
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Olympics schedule 2010: Sunday's events
Sunday's Winter Olympic's schedule includes women's ice hockey (US vs. China), luge, speed skating, Nordic combined, biathlon, freestyle skiing, and figure skating.
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Olympic Games: Hannah Kearney leads America to golden first night
Hannah Kearney won gold over Canada's Jenn Heil in the moguls competition on the first full day of competition at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.
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Olympics Opening Ceremony start time and schedule
Starting time and what to expect as NBC begins coverage tonight of the XXI Winter Olympic Opening Ceremonies.
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Whistler weather gives Lindsey Vonn reprieve
In Whistler, the ladies' downhill training session was cancelled because of poor weather, giving Vonn another day to recover from her injury.
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T-Shirt Wars: The story behind the viral video
The comedy duo from I Love Local Commercials cranked out another goofy video, T-Shirt Wars.
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Vancouver Olympics: Lindsey Vonn has rebounded from injury before
Lindsey Vonn, the most anticipated US presence at the 2010 Games, arrived in Vancouver last night with news that her shin was still recovering from an injury.
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Vancouver Olympics: Five events you won't see on TV
In Whistler, one of the two Vancouver Olympics sites, bears are testing out the luge track. And did I just hear that the Brazilian cross-country women won the 4x5 km relay?
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Michelle Obama says 'Let's Move' on obesity in American kids
Michelle Obama introduced the 'Let's Move' campaign to fight childhood obesity. It encourages more physical activity for kids, healthier meals in schools, and prominent food labeling.
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In Pictures: This Week in Weather 02/01 - 02/05
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'Tea party' movement: Who are they and what do they want?
Tea Party Nation convention starts Thursday. Questions and answers about the tea party movement and how it might affect the 2010 elections.
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Toyota recall: Chinese see lessons for own firms with tainted products
The Toyota recall has sparked debate among consumers in China – which has taken hits over tainted milk products and toys with lead paint – about how companies should respond. Is Japan's top carmaker putting Chinese firms to shame?
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Obama in the Republican lions’ den: Obama, 2; lions, 1
President Obama had a pointed and entertaining exchange with House Republicans. The event worked to his advantage, but the GOP scored important points, too. Everybody benefits from this kind of unscripted public debate.
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Haiti earthquake diary: A small circle of Haitian leaders
We visit the "new" government offices, and there's someone I know around every corner.
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Merit or mega-hits?
Have the most coveted music awards gone commercial? Domination by top 40 stars makes it look that way.
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The Monitor's View: The Senate’s opportunity to reduce the deficit
It should support a bipartisan commission to secure the country’s fiscal future.
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Fans line up as Conan O'Brien makes $45 million exit
Conan O'Brien tapes his last 'Tonight Show' Friday after settling on a $45 million severance package from NBC. But the surge in support – and ratings – for the red-headed comedian suggests that broadcast television is out of touch with public tastes in comedy, say media analysts.
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Biggest loser in 'Lenogate': Conan? Nope, 'The Tonight Show.'
NBC is reportedly set to offer Conan O'Brien $32.5 million to give back the reins of 'The Tonight Show' to Jay Leno. The debacle will hurt the show more than O'Brien, media analysts say.
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How does Conan O'Brien's severance stack up on Wall Street?
NBC's $40 million severance to Conan O'Brien is worth 15 lifetimes of work for the average American. But it's no lollapalooza on Wall Street.
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In Haiti earthquake response, Bush distances himself from Cheney
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has been the Obama administration's chief critic, often fueling talk show hosts like Rush Limbaugh. But by agreeing to help President Obama raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake, George W. Bush is playing by more genteel political rules.
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