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Playing the IRS card: Six presidents who used the IRS to bash political foes
Since the advent of the federal income tax about a century ago, several presidents – or their zealous underlings – have directed the IRS to use its formidable police powers to harass or punish enemies, political rivals, and administration critics. Here are six infamous episodes.
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5 myths about amnesty for illegal immigrants in Senate bill
Under a bipartisan Senate immigration bill, immigrants who have come to the United States illegally are given a "path to citizenship." On close inspection, each of the following five claims about the requirements for illegal immigrants to earn amnesty are not what they seem.
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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports
Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
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3 new novels featuring risk-taking protagonists
In these three new releases, characters seize at chances for new experiences.
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'Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted': 8 stories from the making of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'
Writer Jennifer Keishin Armstrong explores what happened behind the scenes of legendary sitcom "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." Here are eight stories from her book.
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Why some firms are bailed out and others ignored
Those sinking in the wake of the real estate plunge get different treatment. For the overall economy, it makes sense.
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Portland, Ore., tops sustainable cities list
Using criteria in 16 categories, SustainLane ranks Portland as the most environmentally friendly of the 50 largest US cities.
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Burn, Babar, burn?
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Study: U.S. financial aid fails students who need it most
The $86 billion system is so complex and piecemeal that experts call for an overhaul.
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Horizon highlights – Palin and email security, Facebook and job security, computers and investing security
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Ladybug, ladybug, where have you gone?
Because many native ladybugs have disappeared, a citizen-scientist project aims to find as many as possible.
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Big players elbow on U.N. Security Council
Russia and China are looking for new influence as the council deals with knotty issues like Iran.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about college costs, the legal drinking age, and 'working' to be idle.
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Video games start to shape classroom curriculum
While more educators adopt games as a learning tool, one public school designs a brand new teaching philosophy.
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Sweet Man Is Gone
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John Grisham libel suit results
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L.A. Metrolink crash puts focus on dangers of texting
As officials investigate whether the engineer sent messages, California's governor weighs a ban for drivers.
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With finance crisis, hands-off era over
More oversight lies ahead, no matter who's in the Oval Office.
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Controversial path to possible glut of natural gas
Water and chemicals injected at high pressure can extract more gas – and possibly pollute drinking water.
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The poetry of memories
Poet Donald Hall shares the contents of a life through his loves and losses.
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Wall Street's tremors to reach Main Street
The biggest impact of Lehman's bankruptcy and other recent turmoil could be tighter credit.
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‘Loner’ image out: For teens, video games often social
Those who played games with a civic component to them were actually more likely to engage in such activities, a new report finds.
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Bombay Anna
The true story of Anna of "The King and I."
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Muslim students say YES to the U.S.
Teens from Muslim countries spend a year attending high school in the US and dispelling cultural misconceptions on both sides.
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USA
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How Obama can win the campaign? Ask the media
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Harry Potter back in the news
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Food aid arrives in Haiti but delivery is still difficult
Hammered by a series of storms, thousands of Haitians wait in shelters for help.
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McCain, Obama pledge to boost US volunteerism
Obama would expand federal service efforts; McCain would rely more on private sector.
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