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Garry Marshall: 10 stories from his memoir
The 'Pretty Woman' and 'New Year's Eve' director Garry Marshall reflects on his time in Tinseltown in his new memoir, 'My Happy Days In Hollywood.'
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How dangerous is nuclear power? Three lessons from Japan.
The devastated Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has become the latest poster child for long-standing issues surrounding nuclear energy – issues that need to be resolved to reduce the risk of a similar nuclear crisis in the United States.
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Will Supreme Court decide if gay marriage is constitutional? (+video)
The Supreme Court meets Friday to decide whether it should take up a case on same-sex marriage, and the claim that the Constitution gives people the right to marry regardless of sexual orientation.
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George McGovern: A war hero who fought for peace
Former US Senator George McGovern was a war hero who inspired many in his opposition to the Vietnam War. Always a proud liberal, he was crushed in his 1972 challenge to Richard Nixon.
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The Monitor's View: World's big 'wanted' sign: 600 million jobs
Even as the World Bank calls for 600 million more jobs by 2020, the IMF forecasts a long economic slowdown. Will new technologies help? No. The first need is basic reform in governance.
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MacArthur Foundation 'genius grants' for 2012 revealed
The MacArthur Foundation gave 23 people this year $500,000 each to pursue a creative vision. MacArthur 'genius grant' winners, who work in fields ranging from medicine and science to the arts and journalism, can spend the money any way they want.
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Chicago teachers strike ends, but political fallout is just beginning
With the strike, teachers fought back against reforms that they say come hand-in-hand with vilifying teachers. But the strike also exposed rifts in the Democratic Party over education policy that had never been put in such stark relief.
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Scientists manage to boil water without bubbles
A new type of nanomaterial exploits the Leidenfrost effect, in which droplets of water can skate across hot a hot surface without boiling away, to boil water without creating explosive bubbles.
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McDonald’s adds calorie counts. Will other chains follow? Yes
McDonald's will introduce calorie counts on its menu boards nationwide, starting next week. Other chains will have to follow McDonald's soon enough: Obama's health-care law will soon require restaurant chains with 20 or more locations to post calorie counts on their menus.
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Modern Parenthood
Choosing a college major: Parents have a balancing roleChoosing a college major is as tricky for students as it is for their parents who can provide an important balancing role between idealism and realism.
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Why has this been the slowest economic recovery since WWII?
Feeble growth, little consumer spending, unemployment, and shrinking paychecks have all contributed to making this the slowest economic recovery since the Great Depression.
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Chick-fil-A: Will the controversy hurt chain's expansion plans?
Chick-fil-A used to be known for chicken sandwiches and waffle fries. Now, say marketing and branding experts, it will be known for the COO's comments on gay marriage. For how long is the question.
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Holmes' psychiatrist was disciplined by Colorado Medical Board (+video)
Dr. Lynne Fenton, the psychiatrist who was treating James Holmes, was reprimanded in 2005 for writing inappropriate prescriptions.
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Chick-fil-A dilemma: Uphold principles – or just sell chicken? (+video)
Chick-fil-A president's public criticism of gay marriage have sparked a firestorm that could cut into the fast-food chain's profits. Boston's mayor and a Chicago alderman have vowed to fight the opening of Chick-fil-A restaurants in their cities.
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Boy Scouts reaffirms ban on gays. Is it out of step with the times? (+video)
The Boy Scouts said it was keeping its ban on gays after a 2-year review by a panel representing a 'diversity of perspectives.' Critics said the organization was at odds with its own principles.
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Stockton, Calif., prepares for bankruptcy. Are other US cities at risk?
Stockton, which lost tax revenues from the housing bust and faces high pension costs for retired public workers, serves as a warning. Some US cities face tough choices to avoid bankruptcy.
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Culture Cafe
Aaron Sorkin's 'The Newsroom' gets off to a shaky startAaron Sorkin's new series has the expected great dialogue, but needs more than that.
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Change Agent
Tunisians opened their homes and hearts to people fleeing LibyaThe outpouring of generosity came spontaneously – people simply responded with compassion, a new report says.
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Egypt election: Muslim Brotherhood claims victory as military consolidates power
However, recent moves by the Egyptian military leave the nation largely in the hands of the generals.
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Vita Nova
Writer Andrew Frisardi renders Dante's text into clear, nimble English, creating a book that works for newcomers as well as Dante scholars.
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Public-employee pensions face a rollback in Calif.
The pensions of public employees have long been considered untouchable. Some politicians are saying those obligations are trumped by the need to provide for the public's health and safety.
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President Obama smoked pot in high school. Why is he against legalizing marijuana?
A new biography details Barack Obama's use of marijuana in high school and college, not unusual for a young man at that time. As president, Obama has taken a tougher line on drug use, including marijuana for medical reasons.
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What causes wrongful convictions? Lies, mistaken eyewitnesses top the list.
Researchers examined 873 wrongful convictions and found that perjury or false accusations were responsible for more than half. New report offers insight into what leads to miscarriages of justice.
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Why China's economy may be heading for a hard landing
Business confidence has sunk for the third quarter in a row as a growing number of indicators suggest China's economy is slowing.
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Garry Marshall: 10 stories from his memoir
The 'Pretty Woman' and 'New Year's Eve' director Garry Marshall reflects on his time in Tinseltown in his new memoir, 'My Happy Days In Hollywood.'
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Super Bowl ads battle for top spot
Super Bowl ads ranged from overweight dogs to naked M&Ms. In the end, the game between the Patriots and Giants outshone the Super Bowl ads.
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Cover Story
In India, the challenge of building 50,000 collegesTo become an economic powerhouse, India needs to educate as many as 100 million young people over the next 10 years – something never done before.
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