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John Cheever: 10 quotes on his birthday

On what would be his 100th birthday, here are 10 memorable quotes from John Cheever.
4 noteworthy new novels: What happens when a past love reappears?

These four new novels all feature the specter of a past relationship.
Donald Driver wins 'Dancing with the Stars.' Five lessons you can learn.

Donald Driver was crowned "Dancing with the Stars" champion Tuesday night. Over the 14 seasons of "Dancing with the Stars," many contestants have talked about the life-transforming benefits of ballroom dancing, including weight loss, increased self-confidence, a sense of pride in accomplishing something they’ve never done before, and, importantly, joy. Here are five business lessons the ballroom world has to offer everyone.
10 great books about cycling

Whether you ride a bike or not, summer is the perfect time to pick up a book about cycling.
Top 10 states for working moms

Mother's Day companies? That's what you could call workplaces that help moms meet their family commitments. Those companies can be located anywhere. But some states do better than others in mandating a level of standards beyond the federal minimum in the form of paid family leave, job protection, and “right to nurse” laws. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are the Top 10 states that best support new working mothers, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families. Can you guess which state gets the highest marks?

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A virtual date with David Sedaris
Penumbra Theatre founder defines American black stage

Lou Bellamy's vision is that everything is performed as if there were only black people in the audience.
UN chief signals shift on Kosovo

Despite Russian and Serbian opposition, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon said Friday the UN would gradually cede its role.
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Congress wrestles over spying bill

Many Democrats are at odds with their own leadership over extending domestic surveillance.
Immigration crackdown may boost US job prospects

More than 9,000 illegal immigrants were prosecuted in March, a big hike from a year ago.
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California to require climate stickers for autos

Californians in the market for a new car next year might spot something new on the windshields: an environmental performance sticker.
Donors warm up to online giving

Giving topped $300 billion in 2007. A small but rising percentage of those gifts came via the Internet.
A Chinese star's rare rise in Western opera

Hao Jiang Tian's hard upbringing in the Cultural Revolution helped him find his voice.
Eyeing tourism, Haiti battles its violent reputation

Once a popular destination, it sees few tourists despite UN data that indicate country is among the region's safest.
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These students have a (business) plan

At a Boston high school, entrepreneurship education boosts teens' business know-how.
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.
Rough patch, downturn, or sideways waffle: They all spell recession

Why presidents love economic euphemisms.
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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.
Europeans eye U.S. models to ease school segregation

A diverse area in Amsterdam weighs assigning students based in part on race, class, and parents' education level.
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Rising mortgage rates add to housing woes

Higher mortgage rates since March are tied in part to investors' inflation worries.
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New legal fight over U.S. antiterror tactics

The Supreme Court agrees to examine if high-level officials can be sued for harsh policies.
Has the credit crunch hit your home equity line?

Lenders are shrinking these lines of credit, making it harder for Americans to finance major expenses.
How to cut the price of oil

Energy costs have become a driving force of inflation.
Review: 'The Happening'

Shyamalan's lean offering will creep you out even though the plot misses a few logic links.
In Kenya's hotbed of postelection violence, a bishop sows seeds of peace

Cornelius Arap Korir is starting to unite the two warring ethnic communities through their common desire to grow the food that will help them to rebuild their lives.