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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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Golden Globe Awards: The 2012 nominees
Who are the nominees for the prestigious Golden Globes? Check out our list.
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The 50 best movies of all time
From film critics Gail Kinn and Jim Piazza's new book 'The Greatest Movies Ever,' their picks for the 50 greatest films
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Faith Leaders
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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In Pictures: 2011 American Music Awards highlights
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Hard times, bad housing market, and a true home
A Christian Science perspective.
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Global News Blog Soccer player defects from Cuba, requests asylum in US
Soccer player defects: A Cuban national soccer player disappeared while his team was playing in an Olympic soccer tournament in Tennessee.
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Chapter & Verse Is Ann Patchett the female Jonathan Franzen?
In some respects, Jonathan Franzen and Ann Patchett seem separated at birth – except for all the ways in which they are polar opposites.
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The faith factor: A Santorum voter trusts conservative values
Faith is a big factor in Santorum voter Brian Weldy's politics: He believes that if Christians do right, economic recovery will follow.
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Legendary musician Earl Scruggs remembered for revolutionary banjo playing style
Earl Scruggs partnered with some of the greatest musicians in bluegrass and country music throughout his career to create indelible memories.
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Trayvon Martin hoodie and Skittles rallies spread across nation
From Atlanta to Seattle, rallies were held this weekend calling for justice in the Trayvon Martin case. More Trayvon Martin rallies are planned for today.
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Peyton Manning future: Is it in the Cards, or with the Dolphins?
Peyton Manning future: Manning has many NFL suitors. But two teams may be emerging as the best fit for Peyton Manning's future services: Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins.
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A plucky revival
The mandolin is breaking out of bluegrass and becoming hip and versatile.
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Try, try again: Senate 'Gang of Six' hatching plan on US debt reduction
Congress punted last year on a plan for major US deficit and debt reduction. But the bipartisan 'Gang of Six' senators is back at it, crafting a blueprint they say will be ready for consideration even before Election 2012.
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Storm-ravaged communities brace for more violent weather
Damaged communities tried to take advantage of the brief break in the weather, mindful of one meteorologist's warning that by Friday, both regions would again be 'right in the bull's eye.'
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Andrew Breitbart, a 'happy warrior,' rallied the right and vexed the left (+video)
Andrew Breitbart, who died Thursday, was one of the most powerful voices of the new conservative media. Often vilified by liberals, Breitbart maintained that he 'enjoyed making enemies.'
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The Entrepreneurial Mind When lightning strikes, proceed with caution
Most entrepreneurs dream of getting their big break, but make sure you're ready for it.
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Whitney Houston investigation: Too soon to tell if drugs involved
Whitney Houston: Toxicology test results won't be known for weeks. L.A. officials wouldn't comment on the prescription drugs found in Whitney Houston's hotel room.
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Change Agent Thistle Farms cultivates a better alternative to life on the streets
Episcopal priest Becca Stevens founded Thistle Farms – which makes bath oils, candles, and thistle paper – to help women in trouble reboot their lives.
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Culture Cafe Goat Rodeo's eclectic mix is bluesy and original
The four musicians who participate in 'The Goat Rodeo Sessions' somehow make the jumble of musical genres work.
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The 50 best movies of all time
From film critics Gail Kinn and Jim Piazza's new book 'The Greatest Movies Ever,' their picks for the 50 greatest films
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The Entrepreneurial Mind Avoid the backward start-up
Many entrepreneurs start with a backward business model. The key is to look to the market for ideas rather than force your product on the market.
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Rand Paul's TSA moment: airport patdowns around the world
Sen. Rand Paul says US airport security officials are invasive without being effective. How are air passengers treated in other countries?
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The Vote Rand Paul 'detained' by TSA. Does that happen to other senators?
TSA could hardly have singled out a worse person for pat-down treatment than Sen. Rand Paul, up-and-coming libertarian standard-bearer and son of GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul. He's not the only one on Capitol Hill to complain about pat-downs.
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Rand Paul detained: Rep. refuses airport patdown after alarm
In a harshly worded attack on the Transportation Security Administration, which handles security screenings at US airports, Ron Paul, known for his strident libertarian views, said the TSA 'gropes and grabs our kids and our seniors and does nothing to keep us safe.'
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Why Rand Paul refused a TSA pat down, missed flight to D.C.
Sen. Rand Paul refused a pat down by TSA agents after a scanner found an 'anomaly' on his knee. Rand Paul is a critic of TSA practices.
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Faith Leaders
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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Cowboy culture in suburban Bavaria: 'Wilkommen pardner!'
In suburban Bavaria, cowboy culture is greeted with a howdy -- and a German twist.
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Why Mitt Romney isn't balking at strong voter support for Ron Paul
Presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Ron Paul are in the top two slots in both Iowa and New Hampshire. But there’s little doubt about who would win in a Romney-Paul matchup.
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Confusion reigns over medical marijuana as states and Feds clash
Sixteen states allow medical marijuana for patients with prescriptions. But the Feds have lately cracked down on what they say are abuses by the burgeoning industry. Will 'pot wars' ensue?
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