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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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3 smart new historic novels
There's a glorious interplay between historical fact and fiction in this week's fiction roundup.
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From same sex marriage to medical marijuana, states take the lead
States can have more influence on American lives in everything from same sex marriage to medical marijuana because state legislators get along in ways not possible in Washington's political gridlock.
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Democrats' full-court press on healthcare reform
For scores of lawmakers, approving the Senate healthcare reform bill and subsequent 'fixes' carries considerable political risk.
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At White House: 14 senators discuss climate-energy legislation
The White House hosted a meeting Tuesday with 14 key senators, many from coal- and oil-producing states, who oppose curbs on carbon emissions. Obama appears to be making a big push to win Senate passage of revamped climate-energy legislation.
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Healthcare reform: Obama makes big push in Glenside, Pa.
At Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa., Obama acknowledged Monday that trying to pass healthcare reform will be a heavy political lift.
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Race to the Top: Which states made the list of finalists?
Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced Thursday that 15 states and the District of Columbia are finalists for Race to the Top education grants. The winners will be chosen in April.
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Ron Kirk rejects any 'timeout' on new NAFTA-like free trade pacts
Ron Kirk, US trade representative, wants lawmakers to push ahead on new free trade pacts. Some Democrats advocate a timeout to assess the effects of existing accords such as NAFTA.
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Gallery: Ethically challenged Congressmen
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Seven states hit hard by Jim Bunning's delay on unemployment benefits
If Congress doesn't overcome Sen. Jim Bunning's resistance to extending unemployment benefits, more than 10,000 unemployed Americans in each of seven states will lose benefits starting this week.
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Even more great seed companies that gardeners should know
The final installment in our series on small but notable seed companies gardeners should know about.
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Democrats seem ready to trade House seats for healthcare reform
Democrats seem increasingly determined to go it alone on healthcare reform. But that means the House must find more 'yes' votes - even if it costs some representatives their seats.
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MN appliance rebate gets overwhelming response. Get ready for your state's rebate program.
Minnesotans flocked to the MN appliance rebate. Check here to see when your state's appliance-rebate program starts.
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Wind farm in the Great Lakes? Big potential meets big opposition.
The windswept Great Lakes hold huge promise for wind power, experts say. But a plan for an offshore wind farm in Lake Michigan is raising local ire.
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Illinois considers bill banning red-light cameras
Cities from Heath, Ohio, to College Station, Texas, have banned red-light cameras, as detractors argue that the safety measure actually causes accidents and is merely a revenue-generator. Now, Illinois is considering a bill that would make it the fifth state to do away with the cameras.
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13 Republicans break rank as Senate passes $15 billion jobs bill
Breaking partisan stalemate, 13 Republicans joined Democrats Wednesday to approve a $15 billion jobs bill. Both sides see the cooperation as a template for progress on future legislation.
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Volcker rule: Don't worry if big banks lose their trading operations. They'll still profit.
Under the Volcker rule, big banks would have to spin off their trading operations. They'll still enjoy a bonanza.
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With five Republicans on board, Senate moves jobs bill forward
The Senate voted 62 to 30 to move a $15 billion jobs bill to the Senate floor. Scott Brown of Massachusetts was among the Republicans voting in favor.
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Gallery: Retiring senators
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Mortgage fraud: Bloomberg, nonprofit try to raise awareness
New York Mayor Bloomberg and NeighborWorks rolled out a ‘Loan Modification Scam Alert’ on Thursday. The goal: to prevent yet more homeowners from falling victim to mortgage fraud.
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States face serious pension woes: $1 trillion short
States' pension woes only have grown worse in the past year, a new study by the Pew Center for the States finds. This problem can't be laid at the door of the recession.
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From conservatives, a bounty of political manifestos
Everybody from tea partiers to Republican lawmakers to GOP chief Michael Steele is listing their political priorities and goals. Republicans are hoping to repeat Newt Gingrich's 1994 success in taking over the House with his 'Contract With America.'
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As snow piles up, concern grows about roof collapses
In the mid-Atlantic region, many roofs are straining under the weight of record snow. On Wednesday, part of a roof for a storage building owned by the Smithsonian Institution collapsed.
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Unemployment rate falls to 9.7 percent. Is job market improving?
Economists see some optimism in the unemployment rate as well as in other employment data. But overall, jobs are still being lost.
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The Humane Society wants old fur coats for the furry
Coats for Cubs program of the Humane Society uses donated fur coats to comfort orphaned or impaired wildlife.
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Groundhog Day: five facts about Punxsutawney Phil
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day Tuesday, which means six more weeks of winter. Here are five things you might not know about this American tradition.
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Obama budget: White House defends $1.267 trillion federal deficit
Many finance experts say that Obama's basic strategy on the federal deficit is the right one for a fragile economy, but the effort carries economic risks.
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