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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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U.S. cities tout merits of less costly 'staycations'
As the economy drags, cities launch campaigns to woo residents to local attractions.
08/01/2008 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about a national speed limit, international justice, and keeping drivers from texting at the wheel.
07/31/2008 01:00 am -
USA
07/28/2008 01:00 am -
To solve budget woes, California eyes higher taxes on the rich
Democratic legislators would impose a top rate of 11 percent, up from 9.3 percent.
07/26/2008 01:00 am -
To solve budget woes, California eyes higher taxes on the rich
Democratic legislators would impose a top rate of 11 percent, up from 9.3 percent.
07/26/2008 01:00 am -
These kids love being onstage
TADA! Youth Theater in New York offers kids an opportunity to learn what a theatrical career is all about.
07/22/2008 01:00 am -
Wild green Bronx
The Bronx is blooming - and bursting with gardens, birds, and parks.
07/21/2008 01:00 am -
Diet for a more-crowded planet: plants
Rising incomes raise appetite for meat. But how many can ‘eat like an American’?
07/18/2008 01:00 am -
The art of summer in NYC
Sculpture, photography, art, even waterfalls – New York's exhibitions entertain with their originality.
07/18/2008 01:00 am -
Bright Green NYC speeds hybrid taxi switch
New York City will now be adding 300 hybrids a month to its taxi fleet, thanks to an agreement with automakers.
07/17/2008 01:00 am -
Online tales of everyday heroes
New website seeks to inspire kindness by promoting past good deeds.
07/17/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Patriotic answer to $4-a-gallon gas: Drive less, and slow down
Don't wait for a tech fix. Help America save big by driving 55.
07/15/2008 01:00 am -
Why most boomers can expect to inherit little
An expected $41 trillion wealth transfer will be eaten by high healthcare costs, increased longevity, and diminishing market returns.
07/14/2008 01:00 am -
Cuba's artistic output finds its place on the world stage
The island nation's deep pool of well-trained artists, along with anticipation of political and social changes, have pushed Cuban art to the fore.
07/11/2008 01:00 am -
Diggin' It The changing face of gardening
The changing face of gardening – from Queen Elizabeth's garden parties to lettuce as the hit of a flower show to a wild garden in New York City.
07/09/2008 01:00 am -
Going the extra mile
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
07/02/2008 01:00 am -
Horizons Dubai’s twirling tower
06/25/2008 01:00 am -
Cooking class getaways
In elegant locales, top chefs offer courses on the art of cooking.
06/25/2008 01:00 am -
From our files: The nonconforming George Carlin
The irreverent comedian, who died June 22, was interviewed by the Monitor in 1973 after a transitional time for his standup routine in which, he says he had discovered his true character - himself.
06/23/2008 01:00 am -
More Mail Bag matches
Readers share their experiences with the Monitor's old pen-pal column.
06/23/2008 01:00 am -
U.S. plan to ease air congestion runs into head winds
Some critics say a proposed cap on New York flights would raise costs. Others say better traffic management is the key.
06/20/2008 01:00 am -
Bright Green San Francisco to try out 'dynamic parking'
San Francisco is running a $23 million experiment with "smart" parking meters, whose prices rise and fall according to demand.
06/20/2008 01:00 am -
Rising mortgage rates add to housing woes
Higher mortgage rates since March are tied in part to investors' inflation worries.
06/19/2008 01:00 am -
Bright Green An Amtrak comeback?
Things are looking up for Amtrak. The House overwhelmingly approved nearly $15 billion for the national passenger railroad Wednesday, more than doubling its funding, just as ridership is at the highest point in its 37-history.
06/13/2008 01:00 am -
Spelling bees, long a domain of kids, now attract seniors
The AARP national championship this weekend will feature dozens of contestants who have spent the past year studying words in the car, on the treadmill, and in the dentist's chair.
06/12/2008 01:00 am
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