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15 best books of 2012 – nonfiction
Here are the Monitor's picks for the 15 best nonfiction books of 2012.
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Voter turnout: the 6 states that rank highest, and why
Which state will have the highest voter turnout on Nov. 6?
On average, about half (51.6 percent) of eligible US voters cast ballots, but six states averaged more than 60 percent. The policies and attitudes in these states may hold lessons for those trying to get out the vote around the country.
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3 views on whether states should legalize marijuana
This November, voters in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington will consider ballot measures to legalize and regulate marijuana, much as alcohol and tobacco are taxed and regulated. In this first in a series of "one minute debates" for election 2012, three writers give their brief take on the issue.
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Karl Rove: 5 deep thoughts at start of GOP convention
Karl Rove has resuscitated his political career and now runs Crossroads GPS and American Crossroads, two political organizations that could spend $1 billion combined to promote Republicans during the coming election. Here are five political pearls from arguably the No. 1 conservative powerbroker in America.
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Olympics track & field: 5 athletes to watch
With 49 different events from the women's 3000-meter steeplechase to the men's shot put, track and field has far more than five athletes to watch, but here are some of the most-watched.
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From Our Files: the unvarnished Gore Vidal (+video)
Gore Vidal, who died Tuesday, was a prolific American author, provocateur, and Renaissance man. The Monitor's Daniel B. Wood interviewed Vidal in 2006 at his art-studded home in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills. Here's the story that emerged from that Vidalian encounter.
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Olympics track & field: 5 athletes to watch
With 49 different events from the women's 3000-meter steeplechase to the men's shot put, track and field has far more than five athletes to watch, but here are some of the most-watched.
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How much cyber security is enough? Companies wary as Senate weighs bill.
The Senate on Monday takes up a cyber security bill affecting companies that own power systems, water facilities, and other critical infrastructure. Though new security standards would not be mandatory, the private sector remains cautious.
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$2.1 million tax refund? It's bogus. Scammer gets prison.
$2.1 million tax refund from Oregon was flagged by auditors but got processed anyway. Woman who received the $2.1 million tax refund gets 5-1/2 year prison sentence.
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Why gun sales spike after mass shootings: It's not what you might think
After the Colorado shooting, gun sales have risen around the country. For some, it's because they want to buy a gun for self-protection. But there's a bigger reason, gun-shop owners say.
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Why gun sales are surging in Colorado (+video)
In the wake of the deadly Aurora movie theater shooting last week, gun stores in Colorado have seen an increase in their business.
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Campaigns resume attacks after pause for Colorado shooting
Both campaigns were keeping their largely negative television advertisements off the air in Colorado, a key battleground state in the November election.
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In Gear
My Nissan Leaf life: A good (and affordable) plug-in is hard to findLatest installment of Monitor writer Mark Clayton's quest to buy a plug-in car: There are more than a dozen plug-in vehicles, but high costs and the lack of availability quickly narrow down the choices.
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Oregon cave discovery sheds new light on American Stone Age (+video)
The discovery of 13,000-year-old stone projectiles and fossilized feces indicates the existence of a second founding culture in the Americas, in addition to the Clovis culture, say researchers.
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Will Louis Freeh report hurt Penn State football?
Could Penn State football face NCAA 'death penalty?' Most observers say no. But Penn State football, which brings in $50 million in annual profits, could face other NCAA sanctions in wake of the Louis Freeh report.
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Oregon cave discovery suggests lost ancient American culture (+video)
Ancient stone projectile points and fossilized feces suggest a previously unknown culture that existed on the West Coast some 13,000 years ago.
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4 truly American novels
These books center on residents of the USA in different eras all trying to find success.
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Beautiful Ruins
Jess Walter's new novel combines a pair of love stories, wicked comedy, Hollywood legend, and a poorly named hotel.
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Death Valley heat in Kansas? How the end of June got so hot.
Norton Dam, Kan., hit 118 F. on Thursday, and 32 communities from Colorado to Indiana just posted their highest temperatures ever. Forecasters say back-to-back La Niñas are partly to blame.
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Are the Colorado wildfires the biggest in US history? (+video)
The Waldo Canyon Fire has been declared the worst in Colorado state history, but it is small compared to the fires in the 19th century that scorched millions of acres.
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Sea levels rising on US East Coast much faster than global average (+video)
The Atlantic Ocean is rising at an annual rate three times faster than the global average since 1990, according to the US Geological Survey.
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Moody's ratings cut for giant banks: a new weight on US economy
Moody's downgrade of the US banking system, following turmoil in Europe's banking sector, is a blow to reputation of banks but is not expected to tip the economy into recession.
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Fed moves to juice US economy, but Wall Street wanted a jolt
The US central bank said Wednesday it will act to keep long-term borrowing costs low, to help stimulate the economy amid a weakening forecast. The Fed shaved 0.5 percent off its outlook for GDP growth this year.
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Firefighters making progress on Colorado wildfire, while new one flares
More evacuations were called for after a wildfire on private land in northwestern Colorado spread.
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New EPA guidelines on soot: a political cloud for Obama?
Forced by a federal court to act, the EPA issued new clean air guidelines lowering permissible levels of soot. The move was attacked by Republicans and industry leaders as harming the economy.
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EPA issues new soot regulations
The new rule is a political hot potato, and Democrats tried to delay its issue until after the election. However, a lawsuit forced their hand.
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Global warming's evil twin threatens West Coast fishing grounds
Within the next few decades, ocean acidification – an effect of global warming – could leave sea creatures along the West Coast unable to maintain their protective shells, according to a new study.
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Forest Service: Wildfires intensify need for forest management
Service chief Tom Tidwell says forests need to be returned to a more natural state to prevent so-called "super fires."
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Job interviewer asks for Facebook password. Should you give it?
Some companies now ask for Facebook and social media passwords so they can check out job applicants. One state is banning the practice, and at least 10 others are weighing similar bans.
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Opinion: One way to force compromise in Congress: No budget, no pay
The Fix Congress Now Caucus is a bipartisan task force of representatives committed to fixing Congress through meaningful reforms. Our first goal: Pass the No Budget, No Pay Act, which would require Congress to pass a budget on time or have members' salaries withheld until it does.
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