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Private company to offer rides to moon by 2020
Golden Spike says it hopes to sell missions to the moon for over $1 billion.
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'War on women' rhetoric turns nuclear power spat radioactive
The head of the US nuclear power watchdog on Friday refuted allegations that he bullies women colleagues in a controversy that involves several political subplots.
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2013 tax season a 'disaster' if Congress dithers
2013 tax filing season could see 'total confusion' unless Congress deals with tax cuts set to expire before 2013. Tax breaks on several dozen items await lawmakers, IRS commissioner says.
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Global News Blog
How to ask China's prime minister a question - and get a real answerSince China's prime minister approves questions before a press conference, he has time to formulate bland answers. But sometimes a cheeky foreign reporter finds a workaround.
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Warm spring, more tornadoes? Meteorologists raise red flags.
An unusually balmy spring plus cold fronts are a formula for stronger thunderstorms and tornadoes, as hard-hit communities strive to be more resilient.
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New airport security plans: less frisking, more 'pre-screening'
One of the Homeland Security's key priorities in the months to come will include expediting 'low-risk' travelers through security lines. One way to do this is 'pre-screening.'
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Vox News
Why are Herman Cain, Occupy movement rebutting State of the Union?Rebuttal of President Obama's State of the Union address isn't a job just for Republicans anymore, apparently. Herman Cain will speak for Tea Party Express. 'People's mike' will speak for the Occupy movement.
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The Vote
Obama sings Al Green. How did he do? (+video)Appearing at the Apollo Theater in New York Thursday night, President Obama sings Al Green classic 'Let's Stay Together.' He sounded good, but he's no Herman Cain.
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High school seniors smoke marijuana more than cigarettes, survey finds
A new survey of US teens found that nearly 23 percent of 12th graders used marijuana over the last month, compared with 18.7 percent who said they smoked cigarettes.
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Herman Cain offers conflicting responses to sexual harassment allegations
Herman Cain spent Monday trying to put out a fire that started when it was discovered that two previous coworkers had accused him of inappropriate, sexually suggestive behavior.
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Herman Cain: To sexual harassment allegations, add financial ones
Possible campaign-finance impropriety simmers alongside a report of sexual harassment allegations dating from the 1990s. 'I have never sexually harassed anyone,' Herman Cain insisted. But he also gave new information about a settlement with one of the women.
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Herman Cain says allegations of sexual harassment are 'baseless'
Herman Cain says he was falsely accused of sexual harassment, reports Fox News. Is Herman Cain's presidential bid in trouble?
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Herman Cain denies report of sexual harassment
Herman Cain planned to make several scheduled appearances in Washington on Monday following the report that alleges he was twice accused of sexual harassment while he was the head of the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s.
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The Vote
Is Ron Paul the favorite candidate of US military personnel?Ron Paul says it’s time to bring US troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan. He also says he's raised more money from current members of the armed forces than any other GOP hopeful.
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Remembrance: Senator Percy and the birth of Monitor Breakfasts
Former US Senator Charles Percy, who died Saturday, played a key role in starting the 35-year tradition of the Monitor-hosted breakfasts for reporters.
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Obama, in stand for gay rights, calls for repeal of DOMA
In nod to gay rights, Obama backs repeal of DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act), which defines marriage as between one man and one woman and withholds federal benefits from gay married couples.
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Vox News
Accolades galore for Jim Lehrer as he opts to exit 'PBS NewsHour'Veteran newsman Jim Lehrer will relinquish the anchor's chair at 'PBS NewsHour' on June 6. Media analysts credit him for the newscast's 'fact-based,' 'well-reasoned,' and 'civilized' approach.
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Vox News
Ron Schiller sting: Would NPR stations survive without federal money?Ron Schiller, the executive caught in the hidden-camera sting, says NPR, which gets less than 2 percent of its budget from federal funds, would be 'better off.' But for rural stations, the figure can be 30 percent or higher.
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The Daily Reckoning
Ben Bernanke is no magicianHe promised to lower mortgage and corporate bond rates, but quantitative easing doesn't work like magic.
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Two vulnerable senators, two opposite paths on tea party
Republican Sens. Richard Lugar of Indiana and Orrin Hatch of Utah could face tea party challenges in their 2012 primaries. But while Hatch is embracing the tea party, Lugar is fighting it.
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The Daily Reckoning
Rising food prices and the Fed's shady alibiThe Fed says it's not to blame for rising food costs. But could its money printing be a cause?
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Economist Mom
Oh 'holey' tax systemThe federal income tax base is full of holes, like special exemptions, deductions, and credits. Filling them in would broaden the tax base and help the deficit.
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Bernanke: Federal Reserve not to blame for food price inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke addressed criticisms at the National Press Club in Washington, answering challenges about record-high food and oil prices and the unpopular 'QE2.'
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Michael Steele: opponents at RNC debate say party 'needs to be fixed'
Michael Steele faces strong opposition in his bid to be reelected as chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC). At a debate Monday, his four opponents accused him of mismanagement.
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Pentagon shifting Afghanistan war strategy to 'shoot more bad guys'?
A White House review of Afghanistan war strategy finds progress, but at the Pentagon support is growing for a shift toward more hard power.
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