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Spurs and Thunder star in NBA’s Western Conference Finals: 10 extra dimensions
The clash of the Spurs and Thunder in the NBA’s Western Conference finals may fly a bit under the national radar when it opens Sunday. Here are 10 factors that make this showdown intriguing.
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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.
In the world of presidential politics, 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially given how much time and effort it takes to mount a serious campaign. Months before the 2012 votes were counted, speculation had started over who might run in four years – fueled by no less a figure than former President Bill Clinton. He has suggested many times that his wife, soon-to-be-ex-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the other possible contenders.(Updated Dec. 11, 2012)
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Looking back: The Monitor's coverage of 9/11
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Unemployment rate giving you the blues? Try these top five cities for jobs.
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In Pictures: Cooling off
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In Pictures: Renegades going rogue
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In Pictures: Boo at the zoo
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NPR fires Juan Williams for Muslim comments. Was it fair?
The contract of Juan Williams as a senior NPR news analyst was terminated following his comments about Muslims made Monday on Fox's 'The O’Reilly Factor.'
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Charities: Donations fall by record amount for top nonprofits
Charities' donations in 2009 fell 11 percent for the largest 400 US charitable groups.
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Did Glenn Beck's rhetoric inspire violence?
Glenn Beck's attacks on the Tides Foundation are being linked to a heavily-armed man's attempt to assassinate the progressive organization's employees. Rhetoric has consequences, critics say.
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Strong Oklahoma earthquake felt in Kansas
The Oklahoma earthquake that struck at the beginning of the work day, Wednesday, could be felt as far away as Kansas.
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Life sentence for Faisal Shahzad, could join shoe bomber in Colorado
The judge sent Faisal Shahzad to prison for the rest of his life. His crime – attempting to bomb Times Square – was serious, and he was defiant in court appearances.
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Dallas tornado: Storm that killed 2 in Texas continues north
Dallas tornado: A series of tornadoes touched down outside of downtown Dallas, damaging warehouses in an area near Dallas Love Field.
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Home sales down. But six cities defy housing gloom.
Home sales plunged in July and housing prices may dip again. But in six metropolitan areas, the housing picture is far brighter: Home values are rising and median prices are already well ahead of their peak during the housing bubble. What allowed these metro areas to beat the downturn in home sales prices? Two are state capitols. Five have lower-than-average unemployment. All of them had undervalued real estate, even at the height of the housing boom, says Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR). When mortgage rates fell, "they had room to grow" and home sales rose. Is your city on the list? Click on the right arrow to see each metro area:
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 08/10
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Green living: tapping geothermal energy for a home HVAC system
Green living in Oklahoma: This family taps geothermal energy straight from the earth for it's HVAC system.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 08/04
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Wall Street earnings are up, due to strong profit reports for Alcoa and CSX
Wall Street earnings are strong in the second quarter for US business giants Alcoa and CSX, helping the stock markets rise on Tuesday.
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In Pictures: Scenes of summer
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Opinion: A good example of Obama's warning about the media focusing on 'sexier' stories
The media do damage by playing up every hint of conflict to produce “sexier” stories. Recent coverage of a Southern Poverty Law Center report on 'hate groups' proves the point.
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Oval Office speech: Obama's 'take charge' moment in Gulf oil spill
In the Gulf oil spill crisis, President Obama has shied away from theatrical moments that symbolize he's in charge. Tuesday's Oval Office speech is his attempt to take charge on his own terms.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/14
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Flash flooding hits Oklahoma City during Monday morning commute
Heavy rains caused flash flooding in Oklahoma City during the Monday morning commute, resulting in at least six rescues and interstate closures.
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Seventeen found dead, crews search for dozens missing after Ark. floods
Search parties of the Ark. floods found a seventeenth victim on Saturday. Flash floods hit the campground early Friday morning and based on 73 missing persons calls, search and rescue crews expect to find more victims.
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In Pictures: Oklahoma tornado
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Oklahoma tornado chasers nail forecasts, say more tornadoes possible
Meteorologists had been following the storm that formed the Oklahoma tornadoes since last week. They say the weather system could create more tornadoes in the region this week.
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Gallery: Notable women in US politics
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In Pictures: Tornadoes
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Why the Times Square bomb failed spectacularly
The Times Square bomb failed to go off because it was badly constructed and poorly designed. But other bombs made of easy-to-obtain ingredients have caused mayhem, which analysts say was the intent in New York City, too.
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