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The Monitor's top 11 US stories of 2012
From storms to politics, the year was a wild ride. What are the most meaningful US stories of 2012? Here's the Monitor's list, in roughly chronological order.
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Frank Sinatra: 10 quotes on his birthday
Frank Sinatra was born on Dec. 12, 1915. His lengthy music and film career spanned decades, from 1935 when he got his first break to 1995 when he sang in front of a live audience for the last time.
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4 ways to get phone service the next time a hurricane Sandy calls
In the aftermath of a disaster such as superstorm Sandy, two-way communication is essential. Here are four ways to better prepare our phones and other devices for the next disaster:
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'Home Front Girl': 7 stories from a real WWII-era diary
Joan Wehlen Morrison's diary capturing life in Chicago before and during World War II offers insight into the era. Here are 7 of Morrison's stories from "Home Front Girl."
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Election 2012: 12 reasons Obama won and Romney lost
President Obama went into his reelection fight facing significant head winds – most important, high unemployment and slow economic growth. But for a multitude of reasons, including Obama’s positives and Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s negatives, Obama succeeded. Here’s our list.
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And the Oscar nominees are ... a bit on the dark side
The films leading the race tended to be long on grandeur and bleak in outlook. Is it a reflection of America's mood?
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Would tax rebates work?
The government aims for more spending, but in the past many saved their checks.
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How African-Americans stand 40 years after the death of Martin Luther King
A statistical snapshot of black progress in areas from education to home ownership.
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In '08, a curtailed agenda for Congress
The economy and education are areas where lawmakers may break partisan gridlock.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about New Jersey's apology for slavery, low population growth, and the benefits of reading.
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Big lenders begin to find stable ground
Stronger financial institutions are purchasing weaker ones. Case in point: Bank of America has announced it will purchase Countrywide Financial.
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Opinion: A mistaken apology for slavery
New Jersey's 'profound regret' trivializes an important issue.
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Anything for root beer
Root beer is hard to come by in France. When a case of it arrived at a nearby shop, it was a must-have.
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Iowans pick Huckabee and Obama, endorsing change
Caucus results shake up the race for the White House in both parties.
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In 'Breakfast with Buddha,' an average Joe meets a Siberian monk
A road trip to North Dakota proves a gentle forum for spiritual lessons.
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Beam me up, Rinpoche
On the road with a Siberian monk and an average Joe.
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Cranberries are headed north
Farmers see signs that the climate-sensitive cold-loving berries are shifting their range into Canada. Blueberries, too. What's to be done?
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Whose rules apply to the Web?
Sites go to extraordinary lengths to stay legal in a world where taboos vary.
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Municipal Wi-Fi thrives – on a small scale
Big-city wireless Internet plans took a hit this summer, but places like Owensboro, Ky., and Rio Rancho, N.M., put networks in place.
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His energy bill is $0.00
A New Jersey civil engineer powers his home with solar panels and hydrogen tanks. Can it work in the mainstream?
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