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World's five largest companies
For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s five largest public companies are all American affair These are the Top 5, as of mid-April 2013.
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Presidential libraries: from Boston to Honolulu ... or maybe Chicago
Presidential libraries can be found coast to coast, and may even go beyond that once a site is selected for President Obama's future repository of documents and artifacts. To quickly hopscotch around to the 13 official presidential libraries and museums overseen by the National Archives, plus that of Abraham Lincoln, check out this library list.
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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Four gambits Obama could try to boost election prospects
President Obama got big headlines – and a political bounce – from his new policy protecting some young illegal immigrants from deportation and offering them temporary work permits. By a 2-to-1 margin, likely American voters support the move, according to a Bloomberg poll. So what other potential gambits does Mr. Obama have in his hip pocket, especially if he needs another jolt before Election Day? Here are four.
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Decriminalize marijuana? Four ways America's views of pot are changing
As polls show national opinion toward marijuana use steadily changing toward greater acceptance, laws are changing and ballot initiatives are coming before voters.
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For consumers, more incentives to go green
Buy a computer, help plant a tree. Do such offers live up to their promise?
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Congress is wary of the push to bail out Wall Street
Lawmakers are watching the stock market as an indicator of whether to buy Bush's plan.
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Good company and a good night's rest
A global network of rural hosts invites travelers to stay awhile.
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Who's poor? It depends on where you live, some say.
New York officials have unveiled a first-of-its-kind poverty measure that includes the city's actual costs of living.
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Bid to allow guns in national parks
The Interior Department considers a proposal to lift a 25-year ban on concealed weapons in national parks.
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Relief for consumers: prices falling
After soaring for months, prices for oil, rice, and other commodities are going down.
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Marriage across the miles
Commuter marriages are on the rise, due to the slow housing market.
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Six degrees of instant messaging
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Young indie crowd takes vinyl for a spin
Novelty and nostalgia boost sales, as audiophiles argue that nothing beats vinyl's warm sound.
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Obama's tour of Afghanistan renews debate about US role
The presidential candidate met officials and soldiers here this weekend at the start of a global tour.
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Updated: U.S. public’s thirst for oil prodding Congress to act
With Bush urging new oil exploration in coastal waters, top lawmakers respond with calls to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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USA
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New drive to ban race preferences
Initiatives in three states would prohibit affirmative action in public realms.
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New drive to ban race preferences
Initiatives in three states would prohibit affirmative action in public realms.
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A weather-beaten economy
Severe weather in the US interior has wrought economic disaster. But recovery may be quick.
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A front-row view of JFK's presidency
Ted Sorensen's loving portrait of his boss, John F. Kennedy.
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RFK as orator and candidate
Robert Kennedy moved voters with talk of social justice.
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Brazil defends ethanol in food-versus-fuel fight
President Lula says the largest ethanol exporter makes fuel from sugar, not corn. And there's a sugar surplus.
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Brazil defends ethanol in food-versus-fuel fight
President Lula says the largest ethanol exporter makes fuel from sugar, not corn. And there's a sugar surplus.
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Congress complicates war funding with new demands
Republicans and Democrats want to add measures that could lead to a Bush veto.
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Western ranchers fight for a new deal on wilderness
The Owyhee plan would designate 517,000 Idaho acres as federal wilderness and put other public land up for sale.
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