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10 biggest US foundations and what they do
What are the 10 biggest foundations in the United States? Here they are in ascending order, based on their assets, along with a little bit about what social problems each addresses.
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The 20 best TV sitcoms of all time – readers' choice
What did Monitor readers choose as the best sitcom in the history of television?
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Where do things stand at Guantánamo? Six basic questions answered.
President Obama this week pledged to “reengage” with Congress to find a way to close the terror detention camp at the Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, naval base. The renewed focus comes as 100 of the 166 detainees are reported to be engaged in a hunger strike. Here is a brief look at where things stand now.
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The 25 best movie musicals of all time
The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
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10 best books of April, according to Amazon's editors
What are the best titles to check out this month? Here are Amazon's picks.
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Soda ban overturned, but the battle is far from over
Hours before it was to take effect, New York's controversial soda ban on big sugary beverages was struck down by a state judge. But the war over the health effects of fatty food and high-sugar drinks will continue.
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Willy Switkes dies: Character actor appeared in 'Tootsie,' 'Taxi Driver'
Willy Switkes dies: Switkes appeared in many popular films and was Buster Keaton's understudy in 'Once Upon a Mattress.'
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Judge voids New York soda ban, calling it 'arbitrary and capricious'
The judge said New York's soda ban, which was set to take effect Tuesday, required city council approval and was arbitrary because some retailers, such as drugstores, were not affected by the ban.
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NYC soda ban hits restaurants Tuesday
NYC soda ban on large, sugary drinks goes into effect Tuesday, and restaurants are making the necessary adjustments. Some are ordering smaller glasses, while others are having customers sweeten their own coffee to comply with the NYC soda ban.
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Cops kill teen gunman in New York City (+video)
Cops kill teen gunman in New York City after he pulled out a .38 caliber revolver, say police. The teen gunman died at the hospital. After the shooting, the two cops were put on administrative leave.
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City council veteran, Christine Quinn, announces bid for New York mayor
Democrat Christine Quinn, the city council speaker in New York City, announced Sunday she will run for mayor. If elected, Quinn would be the first female and the first openly gay mayor of New York.
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Saving Money Is online grocery shopping right for you?
Online grocery shopping isn't for everyone. But the service is becoming more widespread, and if you live a certain lifestyle, it may be worth a test drive.
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How police and FBI tracked and captured bin Laden's son-in-law
For more than a decade, one FBI agent and a New York police detective investigated Abu Ghaith, Osama bin Laden's son-in-law, who was a spokesman for al Qaeda. Ghaith is currently on trial in New York for conspiring to kill Americans.
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Nathan Safferstein: Supermarket manager, atomic spy
Nathan Safferstein went from a supermarket manager to a counterintelligence agent for the Manhattan Project based on a customer's recommendation. He passed away on Tuesday.
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The Vote Why Republicans want a military trial for Osama bin Laden's son in law (+video)
Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, the son-in-law of Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda spokesman, now faces a trial in New York. But some Republicans want Abu Ghaith to face a military trial in Guantanamo. Why?
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What is International Women’s Day? (+video)
Google celebrates International Women’s Day with a doodle of women from around the world. Many will honor advancements for women’s rights Friday, but how familiar are people with its history?
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Arkansas' tough new abortion law on shaky legal ground, experts say
With a legislative override of the governor's veto, Arkansas has adopted perhaps the toughest abortion law in the country – outlawing abortions after 12 weeks. But legal challenges are coming.
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Visitors sue Met for misleading entrance fee
Though the $25 entrance fee to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art is recommended, not required, several patrons are suing the museum for what they say is misleading techniques that cause visitors to believe they must pay.
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Martha Stewart: J.C. Penney deal didn't violate Macy's contract (+video)
Home decorating and cooking expert Martha Stewart testified that striking a deal with J.C. Penney did not breach her contract to sell her home decor line exclusively at Macy's.
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Culture Cafe 'Hart of Dixie': Why you should give it another chance
'Hart of Dixie,' a program airing on the CW, received some low ratings and poor reviews early on, but the show's witty banter and the friendships between characters on the show have helped it become fun weekly viewing.
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'Keep out of reach of pets': Green cleaners not necessarily safe for pets
Buying green, environment-friendly household cleaners may give a false sense of safety, say experts. Most are animal-safe, but many are not safe for your pet.
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Florida sinkhole swallows man: shocking start to 'sinkhole season' (+video)
Florida sinkhole points to the state's greater risks. But the disappearance of a Tampa man, whose bedroom fell into a sinkhole, is extremely rare. Most sinkholes develop slowly enough for people to walk away.
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Van Cliburn: A piano virtuoso who transcended Cold War (+video)
Van Cliburn passed away Wednesday at his Texas home. Van Cliburn, a Grammy award-winning classical pianist, was a star in both the US and Russia.
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First lady's anti-obesity campaign ignites change in food industry
First lady Michelle Obama's anti-obesity campaign, "Let's Move," has inspired some in the food industry to change. Wal-Mart, doing its part to incorporate the first lady's anti-obesity campaign into its stores, has started labeling foods. Others ignore her recommendations as government intrusion.
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A year after Trayvon Martin shooting, is America much changed?
The trend in the states toward liberalized self-defense and gun laws appears to have stalled in the year since unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Sanford, Fla. But states that already had such laws have stuck with them.
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C. Everett Koop, Reagan's revolutionary surgeon general, dies
When C. Everett Koop finished his 8-year term as surgeon general in 1989, he left behind a landscape where AIDS was a top research and educational priority, smoking was considered a public health hazard, and access to abortion remained largely intact.
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Warming climate could cut labor capacity by 10 percent, study finds
US scientists warned that heat stress-related labor capacity losses will double globally by 2050 if the Earth's temperature rises by another 1.8 degrees F.
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Change Agent Karen Olson taps religious groups to help the homeless
Family Promise now has 182 affiliates in 41 states helping families in need achieve independence and self-sufficiency.
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Firearms-makers to politicians on gun rights: You balk, we walk
Firearms companies ranging from gun shops to machinists are joining forces to oppose new gun control laws. Some are threatening to move away from states that crack down on guns, others are refusing to sell gear to police that can't be sold to citizens.
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New England, West brace for snowy weekend
A winer storm in the West could create blizzard conditions in Colorado this weekend, while New England faces its third-straight weekend of snow and rain. But Kansas saw the worst of the snow this week, with up to 15 inches in some places.
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