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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?
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:
5 reasons graphic novels are the next big thing at your library

The book format is everywhere, from ESL classrooms to Ivy League libraries.
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.
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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Obama: Online news doesn't come for free
MySpace, Twitter deal another step to a unified Web
Rising college costs prompt student loan reform

States struggle to contain fees at public universities while the federal government rolls out affordability measures to help counter the rising costs of higher education.
Gallery: Frozen over: It's 32 degrees somewhere
White House ties new gas mileage standards to global warming

Officials say 35.5 m.p.g. rule will cut foreign oil demand, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and save drivers money.
How House has handled other Joe Wilson-like moments

House Democrats consider a resolution of disapproval for 'You lie!' outburst.
Obama seeks AFL-CIO support in healthcare fight

Many Americans who have insurance, including the union-hall set, are wary of overhaul and would rather stick with the status quo.
Seven cities that surprised in recession

Akron, Ohio, and Pittsburgh have done unexpectedly well, according to a new ranking of the best and worst performing cities. One lesson: There's more to economic activity than housing.
Obama tells Lordstown, Ohio, autoworkers he has 'ton of fight'
Did the Coast Guard or CNN cause the 9/11 panic on the Potomac?

Most of the criticism for erroneous reports of gunshots is aimed at the Coast Guard exercise. But news organizations take hits too for going live with unconfirmed reports reminiscent of Chicken Little.
Opinion: Single-payer health care: dead in Washington, but alive in the states

Insurance companies may be winning the fight in Washington, but California and Vermont are on the cusp of comprehensive reform.
Obama's Labor Day rallying cry: 'Time to act' on healthcare

In a speech at an AFL-CIO picnic Monday, he signaled a harder line toward healthcare reform. But that might not be the full story.
Volunteer travel

Get away from it all and help others, too? 'Voluntourism' grows as a travel option.
Job hunting? This week's Top 10 intriguing offers.
Ethnic malls are buzzing

They skipped the slump. Do these niche stores offer lessons for mainstream retailers?
The day we had breakfast at Senator Kennedy’s House
High school students start a farmers' market

Ohio teens who had never done any farming learned to grow organic vegetables and started their own farmers' market.
Can wind power save the Midwest?

Renewable energy isn’t big enough to offset declines in the auto industry, but companies are gung-ho for any new business.
Benny & Shrimp

Two warm-hearted titles for late-summer reads.
Abortion wars intensify over healthcare reform

Debate is raging over whether Congress is expanding abortion access at taxpayer expense. It threatens to consume health reform efforts this fall.
Opinion: Faith in America lifts the public mood

A recent cross-country road trip showed that despite struggles, few people seem to doubt that the nation will rebound.
Out of work? This week's top 10 job offers.
Energy and climate rallies – real or astroturf?

Energy rallies organized by coal and oil industry.
Ford revs up production to meet 'Cash for Clunkers' demand

Other carmakers are also likely to ramp up production, a move that will help the wider economy.
White House stoked about job numbers but GOP despondent