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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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GOP leaders Jindal, Christie, McDonnell, Walker begin jockeying for 2016
Less than two weeks after Republican nominee Mitt Romney came up short in his bid to unseat President Barack Obama, the next class of potential GOP presidential hopefuls is laying the groundwork for bids of their own.
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Obama: Sandy recovery 'not going to be easy' (+video)
More than two weeks after Sandy struck, many are still struggling. On Thursday, President Obama visited New York to survey the damage and comfort some of those devastated by the storm.
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Lessons from Sandy: how one community in storm's path kept lights on
President Obama toured Sandy-hit areas Thursday, even as some communities still wait for power. Princeton University avoided power outages by using a 'microgrid' – and the idea is spreading.
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Stocks slide as impasse over budget deficit looms
Stocks fell sharply Wednesday despite a signal from the Federal Reserve that it could launch a program to speed job growth.
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Home Depot gains hint at housing market recovery
Home Depot shares rose nearly 4 percent Tuesday after the home improvement company beat earnings expectations in the third quarter. Glimmers of a housing market recovery and preparations for Superstorm Sandy contributed to Home Depot's strong perfomance.
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If your side lost the election, time to secede from the Union?
That will never happen, but people on the losing side of the presidential election are venting via a petition, on a White House website, to have their state secede from the Union. Petitioners in Texas lead the pack.
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How will New York keep out a rising sea? Dikes, huge sea wall, oyster beds?After superstorm Sandy, New York officials look for long-term solutions against future floods from storm surges. Many options, little consensus.
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Energy Voices
Clean energy and the deeper meaning of hurricane SandyWhether Americans in the wake of Sandy will want to undertake the effort to change, in order to not only heal themselves but inoculate themselves against challenges posed by future storms like Sandy, is a major question, Stuebi writes.
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'Disaster tourists' bring gawking and ethical questions to Sandy-hit areas
Visitors are coming to see the damage left by hurricane Sandy in some New York and New Jersey neighborhoods. Some residents understand their curiosity, while others are annoyed at the gawkers.
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Drivers grapple with NYC gas rationing after Sandy
With police monitoring lines, motorists in New York City and Long Island on Friday began dealing with a new piece of fallout from Sandy the monster storm: odd-even gas rationing.
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US energy infrastructure is vulnerable
Hurricane Sandy shows that energy companies will need to invest to prepare for the effects of a changing climate.
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In Gear
After Sandy, should gas stations have backup power?The power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy caused long lines at the gas pumps, prompting some to suggest legislation that would require gas stations to have backup power sources. Is that a good idea?
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Gas rationing begins in New York City and Long Island as some power returns
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced gasoline rationing in the five boroughs, starting early Friday morning, along with Long Island. In the meantime, power crews are slowly getting electrical power restored.
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Modern Parenthood
'Brooklyn Castle' families turn to chess, avoid checkmate by Sandy (+video)'Brooklyn Castle" documentary film shows the inspiration chess can be for kids in life's storms – and they the kids say it even helped in Sandy and this week's nor'easter.
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Energy Voices
New York imposes gas rationing. Here's how it works. (+video)New York's new gas rationing system goes into effect with police on hand to ensure it's enforced. Cars with license plates ending in an odd number will be able to fill up Friday. Even-number license plates can fill up Saturday.
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New York City, Long Island will ration gas (+video)
To cut waits and hoarding, New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New Jersey's Governor have announced rationing plans. Only one quarter of New York City's gas stations are open, according to Bloomberg. He calls the rationing plan 'practical and enforceable.'
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Nor'easter darkens Sandy-struck New York, New Jersey. But sunshine is next.
A powerful nor’easter battered Sandy-wrecked communities Wednesday, causing about 100,000 new power outages. But the weekend forecast calls for clear skies and 70-degree temperatures.
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Opinion: Why Democrats have the tea party to thank for their win (+video)
The tea party had a huge impact on the election – but not the one it sought. It kept the Senate in Democratic hands by nominating far-right, losing candidates. It pushed Mitt Romney too far to the right. What Republicans need is their own Bill Clinton. Someone like New Jersey's Chris Christie.
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Wet snow and power outages hit recovering East Coast
Households in the country's most densely populated region that had waited for days without power after Superstorm Sandy were plunged back into darkness, with temperatures near freezing.
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Energy Voices
Gray market forms as fuel shortages continue in northeastThe office of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced earlier this week that it would be investigating complaints of price gouging in the days following Hurricane Sandy’s landfall, according to Consumer Energy Report.
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Lady Gaga donates $1 million to Sandy relief (+video)
Lady Gaga donates $1 million to the Red Cross to aid those affected by Superstorm Sandy, the pop star posted on her blog. Born and raised in New York, Lady Gaga donates the $1 million on behalf of her mother and sister.
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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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Northeast storm coming: flights canceled and homes evacuated (+video)
Northeast storm, coming toward New York and New Jersey, will bring a 3-foot storm surge. The classic Northeast storm has already forced 360 flight cancellations by the airlines, and more are expected Wednesday.
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Election 2012: Voting issues emerge
Long lines, voter IDs, crashed computers were reported following Tuesday's voting. The effects of hurricane Sandy were a factor in New York and New Jersey.
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