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14 acting legends over 70
Some say Hollywood may be ageist, with careers fizzling for most after they become senior citizens, but these actors and actresses buck that trend. Check out our list of 14 actors over 70 who haven't lost their touch.
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Beyond the 'fiscal cliff': 6 reasons to be optimistic about America's future
As Americans take stock of 2012 and gear up for 2013, it's tempting to adopt "decline think" about the country, especially since there is still no deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" of steep budget cuts and tax increases. But here are six reasons Americans should still be optimistic about their future.
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3 new novels about young people on a mission
Characters wonder if they're the right ones for the job in these talked-about new novels.
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23 of the best new and upcoming cookbooks/food books for the holidays
A list of the best new and upcoming cookbooks to diversify your own culinary repertoire or offer as holiday gifts.
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Companies we love in 8 industries we hate
A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
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Loophole in nuclear summit: spread of nuclear power?
President Obama's nuclear summit aims to keep terrorists from procuring nuclear weapons. But the US is encouraging countries to develop civilian nuclear power. But what are the proliferation risks?
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In Pictures: Augusta National Golf Club
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Opening day: eight questions for the baseball season
On opening day of the baseball season, the Monitor looks at whose major league debut is most anticipated and whether Matt Wieters really deserves to be a Sports Illustrated cover boy.
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Latin music: Salsa, merengue, and samba rhythms come to the concert hall
Latin music influences – including salsa, merengue, and samba – are seeping into the concert hall as directors seek to broaden the appeal.
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Five reasons you're not out of debt yet
Despite your best intentions, you may be preventing yourself from being debt free.
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After Arrow Trucking shutdown, stranded truckers get home via Facebook
Staffers of a truckers publication win a good Samaritan award for using Facebook to help stranded Arrow Trucking drivers get home for Christmas.
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In Pictures: The T. rex lives
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Voyage of recycled Plastiki to sail through Pacific garbage patch
The Plastiki, a boat made from recycled plastic, is sailing from San Francisco to Sydney to raise awareness about ocean-borne plastic litter, particularly in the Pacific garbage patch.
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Iceland volcano blast sparks concerns of larger volcano eruption
Scientists say history has proven that when the Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupts the Katla volcano erupts too.
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Got a need for speed? McLaren to roll out 200-mph MP4-12C
Formula One car maker McLaren will enter the commercial market in 2011. Its first offering is the McLaren MP4-12C.
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Scientists say dogs were domesticated in Middle East, not Asia
New study shows domesticated dogs trace ancestry to Middle East.
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India, China lead in lifting people out of urban slums, UN says
A UN-Habitat report on the state of the world's cities found that 227 million people have moved out of urban slum conditions over the past decade. Half the world's population now lives in cities.
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NCAA tournament not enough? There’s more college basketball around.
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Ladybug invasion
One homeowner finds that a winter ladybug invasion isn't so bad.
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Hurricane season forecast: seven storms to reach land
In the upcoming hurricane season, two or three storms will be major events along the coastal US, according to AccuWeather.com.
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Opinion: NATO renewal requires European courage on Afghanistan
NATO reform can’t come fast enough. European leaders must step up and persuade the public of the importance of the Afghan mission and the threat of Al Qaeda.
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Glacier melting a key clue to tracking climate change
Glaciers now occupy the center stage in the debate over causes and impacts of climate change.
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USA vs. Canada: the triumph of black-and-blue hockey
The USA vs. Canada hockey match for gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics is taking place because, in a tournament where many hockey prima donnas don't want to get their hands dirty, they did the yeoman work.
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Apolo Ohno disqualified: Let the USA-Canada rumble begin!
When Apolo Ohno was disqualified from the 500 meters Friday, it marked the start of a weekend of high-stakes US-Canada clashes as the Vancouver Olympics close.
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US alpine skiers: why they are rocking the Vancouver Olympics
Vancouver Olympics: US alpine skiers chalk up their most successful Olympics ever to the motivation of a once-every-four-years chance – and to skiing offensively. If Ted Ligety makes the podium today, it would give the US its ninth medal in alpine skiing.
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Women's hockey: USA to meet Canada for Olympic gold ... finally
Women's hockey: With semifinal wins Monday, the USA and Canada have outscored their opposition 96-4 on the way to Thursday's Olympic gold-medal final.
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HTC Desire steals a bit of the spotlight from the Nexus One
The HTC Desire is already scooping up the buzz. But is it better than Google's Nexus One?
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At least another week of 'upside-down winter' in US
Another winter storm is moving across the US Monday, but forecasters hope the worst of the season's storms will be over by the end of next week.
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What's with these snowstorms? Natural patterns, plus randomness.
It’s a winter to remember – one that is likely to trigger a host of studies that try to tease out details of the factors contributing to the season’s snowstorms.
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Winter Olympics: Who will win the most medals?
Germany, Canada, and the United States will battle for overall medal title in the Winter Olympics for the foreseeable future. Watch for China to move up the ladder using the same strategy it did in Beijing.
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