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US Treasury and the Fed: too close for comfort?

Some economists have reservations about recent moves to rescue the economy.

Early tax planning can save you money

Changes in tax rules open the door to moves that may reduce your tax bill.

Adult readers: check out these book for teens

I decide to attend the opera, with Raisinets and bonbons.

Live performances of the New York Metropolitan Opera are beamed into movie theaters across the country, offering audiences ways to experience high culture at low prices. But is it the same as live or is it just Memorex?

Oldest Holocaust survivor tells a story of faith and courage that's out of the ordinary

Leopold Engleitner endured the Holocaust. His long life since has inspired others.

The story of the oldest living Holocaust survivor

'Deciding the Next Decider'

Calvin Trillin offers a delightful record of the 2008 presidential campaign in verse.

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Black comedians adapt to Obama era. Is 'angry' out?

With a black president, stand-ups may have to rethink some of their material.

Review: 'Milk'

Biopic about the first openly gay man to hold a major political office in America is bolstered by Sean Penn's superb performance as Harvey Milk.

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US unveils new $800 billion plan to loosen credit

The money will go to unfreeze mortgage and consumer lending.

Reviews of three biographies for children

Real stories about interesting lives are colorfully narrated for young readers.

Can US judges order detainees released?

That's a key question in the case of 17 Chinese Muslims held at Guantánamo, which a federal appeals court panel takes up Monday.

Inside the Monitor, a culture of camaraderie – and a shared mission

Staff parties, shibboleths, and a dedication to being a 'real newspaper.'

Opinion: Liberals, too, should reject the Fairness Doctrine

Do we really want the government to be talk radio's nanny?

Fewer fliers this Thanksgiving, but flights will still be packed

The airlines, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the Bush administration are taking steps for smoother traveling.

A rollercoaster ride in the world of book sales

The prayer booth: an artist’s “exhibit” of faith

Dylan Mortimer’s installations in three US cities invite the public to participate in making belief less abstract.

Rape's vast toll in Iraq war remains largely ignored

Many rape victims have escaped to Jordan but still don't have access to treatment and counseling.

Schools feel pinch from economic woes

Officials look for the least painful trims, but many worry about their ability to close achievement gaps.

How prudent donors can follow their dollars

Accountability means treating a gift as an investment to ensure a quality return.

Small grants lift charities in lean times

With money tight, more Americans draw from donor-advised funds built in past years.

Barnes & Noble interview with Khaled Hosseini