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'Stop and frisk': 7 questions about New York's controversial policing tactic
A federal class-action lawsuit regarding the New York Police Department’s stop-and-frisk program has raised questions about the controversial practice made legal under a 1968 US Supreme Court ruling. But what is it, and does it work?
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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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5 reasons graphic novels are the next big thing at your library
The book format is everywhere, from ESL classrooms to Ivy League libraries.
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March Madness 2013: wilder than usual?
A 75th anniversary, by definition, should be something special. That's what college basketball fans are expecting as the National Collegiate Athletic Association's men's tournament (aka 'March Madness') shifts into high gear this week.
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If not 'sequester,' then what? Five ideas from left and right.
Few in Washington believe that "the sequester,” $85 billion in automatic spending cuts set to hit the federal budget as of March 1, is a good idea. But what's the alternative? Here are five proposals, from the right, the center, and the left, to replace the sequester. Which do you like?
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LeBron James being courted by Nets and Knicks on first day of free agency
LeBron James will hear sales pitches from Nets part-owner Jay-Z and former Knick great Allan Houston.
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John Demjanjuk lied about World War II whereabouts, former prosecutor says
John Demjanjuk is on trial in Germany, accused of being a guard at a Nazi death camp during World War II. The retired auto worker from Ohio denies the charge.
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Larry King announces retirement; King says tired of 'nightly grind'
Larry King will do his last show on CNN in the fall. Larry King could be replaced by CBS News anchor Katie Couric. She has long been considered a potential successor.
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In Pictures: Fireworks: A party in the sky
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Robert Byrd successor will be appointed. A good idea?
The death of Sen. Robert Byrd opens up room for the sixth Senate appointee since January 2009. Some states are considering whether a special election is a better option for selecting a senator.
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Bridgeport tornado? Tornado suspected in strong Northeast storm
Bridgeport tornado: Trees were split in half, cars were crushed, and power lines were toppled as a suspected tornado ripped through Bridgeport, Connecticut Thursday.
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Ancient rats coexisted with dinosaurs, gnawed on their ribs
Ancient rats lived with dinosaurs and chewed on their ribs, leaving bite marks behind.
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Canada earthquake measures 5.0; shakes Ottawa, Toronto, and U.S.
Canada earthquake: Parliament building in Ottawa evacuated. Workers also left buildings in Toronto
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In replacing McChrystal with Gen. David Petraeus, Obama reasserts authority
Facing a challenge to his leadership and to civilian control of the military, President Obama replaced Gen. Stanley McChrystal with Gen. David Petraeus as top commander in Afghanistan.
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The Monitor's View: Obama builds on Bush success to help the homeless
The Bush administration focused mainly on the chronically homeless, whose numbers have dropped 30 percent since 2006. An Obama plan wisely builds on that foundation to help more of the homeless, such as families and veterans.
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Indiana flooding: Storms pelt Midwest, causing widespread flash flooding
Indiana flooding was caused by heavy thunderstorms that dumped up to five inches of rain in central Indiana.
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Joe Barton: Who is defending him?
Rep. Joe Barton apologized to BP CEO Tony Hayward Thursday for what he termed a '$20 billion shakedown' of BP by the White House. The Texan was forced to recant, but he has his defenders.
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Vexed by BP oil spill, Obama aims to show better news on jobs
Ending a week dominated by the BP oil spill, President Obama goes to Columbus, Ohio, to defend his $787 stimulus package and tout its jobs-producing effect.
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US Air Force scramjet test sees Spaceships in future
A recent US Air Force scramjet test has hinted at a future where Hypersonic weapons and Spaceships streak through the sky at many times the speed of sound around the world.
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Leash law for cats? Vermont law raises feline firestorm.
Leash law for cats: In Vermont, a clause in a city law to restrict roaming felines has gotten cat fanciers' dander up.
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'Touchdown Jesus' artist wants to build new giant Jesus statue
'Touchdown Jesus,' the 62-foot Jesus statue burned to the ground Monday, will be rebuilt. And the original artist would like to help.
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The bedbug can breathe easy in Ohio; Feds won't OK bedbug killer
The bedbug might be dodging a bullet. The federal government has denied a request to use industrial pesticides to kill bedbugs.
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Ronnie Lee Gardner execution: firing squads are humane say some experts
Ronnie Lee Gardner execution: Some experts say that firing squads are more humane than lethal injection.
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Marijuana bust in Ohio: 500 pounds of pot found in 13 suitcases
Marijuana arrest in Ohio nets 13 suitcases of pot weighing over 500 pounds.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/15
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Obama’s Oval Office moment: Now he owns Gulf oil spill
President Obama will address many audiences in his Oval Office speech tonight – from Gulf Coast residents to BP to Congress. His goal is to show that he has a handle on the Gulf oil spill.
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Kroger ice cream recall: Labels don't warn about nuts
Kroger issued an ice cream recall for its Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream because the labels don't warn consumers that it contains nuts.
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In Pictures: Ohio's 'Touchdown Jesus' statue
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Gigantic 62-foot Jesus statue struck by lightning, destroyed (VIDEO)
The Jesus statue, dubbed 'Touchdown Jesus' by Ohio citizens, was destroyed by lightning on Monday night.
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Gallery: Celebrating the American flag
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