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Five ways Americans can save water through food choices
As eaters and consumers, Americans can profoundly reduce water waste and water consumption through the food choices they make. Here are five ways American food consumers can help save water.
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11 survival stories from around the world
These survivors experienced extraordinary circumstances; hurricanes, tornados, and avalanches, and lived to tell the tale.
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Eight open US Senate seats in 2014
Here are eight senators who have opted out of a reelection bid in 2014, giving hopefuls in both parties a rare shot at a US Senate seat – and, moreover, one that could flip control of the Senate.
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Roe v. Wade at 40: Six questions about abortion rights
On Tuesday, the United States marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the historic US Supreme Court decision that granted women the right to an abortion. Here is a look at the state of abortion rights in America today.
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Gender pay gap: Top 5 best and worst states
The pay gap between men and women has steadily narrowed during the past few decades. Women earned 77 cents for every dollar men earned in 2011, compared with 59 cents in 1963. Here is a look at states with biggest and smallest gender pay gaps today.
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Even renters who are paid up are getting kicked out
Some 40 percent of foreclosure-related evictions involve renters. Congress and 13 states weigh giving them greater protection.
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Can't sell your house in this market? Trade it.
Permanent home swaps, while complex arrangements, are gaining momentum – 8,000 a month by one estimate.
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Greens take a cue from financiers
Environmental ‘derivatives’ encourage creative, proactive conservation.
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Wake-up time for Congress on earmarks
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Nuclear waste dogs US energy policy
Yucca Mountain was supposed to be where the highly toxic material was sent. But Obama's energy budget leaves it out.
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Pesky earmarks still in eye of budget storm
‘Member projects’ are a tiny part of the federal budget, but they’re a problem for Obama.
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Obama gives lawmakers a budget plateful
GOP says the White House plan means more taxes on all Americans
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End of home price slide in sight?
January prices slipped more, but may help clear the glut of homes, stabilizing the market.
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California, once a dream state, strives to get back its groove
As it has slid, the state's citizens have begun to focus on its core dysfunctions.
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Wetland vies for Colorado River’s water
Conservation land in Mexico and a desalting plant in Arizona are at the center of a debate over the river.
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iPhone apps: 'South Park,' cheap music, cheating at cards
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Classic book review: Mark Twain: A Life
Like his young country, Mark Twain was rough, raw, and wholly original.
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With Daschle's withdrawal, can Obama repair image as ‘change’ agent?
The nominee for secretary of Health and Human Services bowed out Tuesday over tax missteps, as did another Obama pick.
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The town clock strikes 'ye olde' spending feel
Even in tough times, towns are snapping up faux-vintage centerpieces to inject energy into timewarn business districts.
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California heads for a third dry year in a row
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Geithner tax problems a chink in Obama's armor
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Lettuce us introduce you to a great salad
Everything you need to know about choosing and growing lettuce.
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In red, states seek tax hikes
Budget shortfalls are pushing many states to raise taxes in a recession.
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A coal giant rethinks coal
Battered by the financial crisis and under pressure from environmental groups, the Houston-based energy giant Dynegy announced that it is abandoning plans to construct six coal-fired power plants.
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Senate rejects Burris, but law may be on his side
The would-be senator from Illinois, named by a tainted governor, vows to fight on.
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The Monitor's View: Lottery's lure lost
Gambling in general, once largely recession proof, is down. Risk ignorance is now too risky.
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Opinion: Want green jobs? Watch California.
Instead of waffling on green energy, the US must offer consistent support.
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