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Arnold Palmer: 12 quotes for his birthday
For his 83rd birthday, here are 12 quotes from the golfing legend.
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In Pictures: Ron Paul: populist for president
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In Pictures: Roller coasters around the world
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5 ways in which the "Harry Potter" magic lives on
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In Pictures: Top US tourist attractions
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Top 10 mistakes of Election 2010
We all make mistakes. But in the world of politics, it’s an art form. Sometimes they’re game-changers, or at least make the possibility of catching the front-runner more difficult. Some are Hail Mary passes gone terribly wrong. Not everyone will agree that everything here was a mistake. So without further ado, here’s our list of favorites from Election 2010, in no particular order, and focused on mistakes that could affect the outcome of a race. They’re mostly from Senate and governors’ races. We’re sure House candidates made plenty of mistakes, too, but most didn’t get national news coverage.
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In Pictures: Campaign rallies
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Home prices up, but can it last?
Home prices edged higher at the height of the summer home-buying season, but analysts see a dropoff in the fall.
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Eiffel Tower bomb threat was the second in two weeks
Eiffel Tower bomb threat: The warning came as French officials have been on alert for possible terror attacks on crowded targets.
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Southwest-AirTran merger: What will it mean for ticket prices?
The $3.4 billion Southwest-AirTran deal would give Southwest access to the Caribbean and more of the eastern US. It could also mean increased competition for Delta and JetBlue.
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Republicans' two-point plan to create jobs: Can it work?
Don't like what Democrats have offered so far to cure unemployment? Here's a look at the Republican plan to create jobs – and what economists think of it.
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RNC Chair Steele says his own reelection doesn't matter now
The Monitor caught up with Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele on his 'Fire Pelosi Bus Tour.' He dismissed a question about whether he will run for reelection as party chair, saying that voters are more concerned about the November midterms.
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Cedar Point named 'Best Amusement Park.' Did your favorite park get a prize?
Cedar Point won the top prize at Amusement Today's recent awards show for the amusement park and resort industry. Other categories included 'Friendliest Staff' and 'Best Children's Park.'
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Cedar Point named best amusement park: Five theme park winners
Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, has been named by the theme-park trade publication Amusement Today, as the best amusement park for the 13th straight year. Amusement Today also bestowed 24 other "Golden Ticket" awards to parks and rides around the United States. Here are some highlights.
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Florida governor race: Bud Chiles out, Rick Scott's No. 2 is Navy vet
Independent candidate Lawton "Bud" Chiles is dropping out of the Florida governor's race. He plans to back Democratic nominee Alex Sink. Republican candidate Rick Scott will announced Thursday that his Lt. Gov. will be State Rep. Jennifer Carroll.
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Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods, officially divorced
Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods officially divorced Monday. 'We are sad that our marriage is over and we wish each other the very best for the future,' Woods and Elin Nordegren said in a joint statement released by their lawyers.
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How 'Star Wars' changed everything
From household robots to bionic hands to CNN holograms, the world is looking more and more like that galaxy far, far away.
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King Kong comes back to life in 'King Kong 360 3-D' at Universal Studios
King Kong has been resurrected at Universal Studios. 'King Kong 360 3-D,' an immersive addition to the studio tour, will launch on July 1.
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Gulf oil spill: Judge won't budge on deep-water drilling moratorium
A federal judge said Thursday that he will not reconsider his decision to overturn a six month deep-water drilling moratorium stemming from the Gulf oil spill. That means Interior Secretary Ken Salazar might need to look for a Plan B.
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Low mortgage rates not seen since 1971 have yet to spur home sales
Low mortgage rates, at levels not seen for over thirty years, are not prompting a rush to buy homes across the US.
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In Pictures: Scenes of summer
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After some controversy, the Harry Potter theme park has its grand opening
No more questions about the date – the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is now officially open.
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'Wicked Lasers' new laser can set body parts ablaze (and is handy around the office)
'Wicked Lasers' new handheld super laser could threaten human existence and the world as we know it, according to the manufacturer.
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Spirit Airlines pilot strike delays thousands
Passengers that count on the budget airline have been left stranded at airports. Spirit Airlines tickets are not accepted by any other airlines.
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She sees the places to go, he the reasons to stay as they journey separate way
Her father's days as a pilot have left him longing for home, while she is just beginning her journeys.
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Doesn't Harry Potter really belong in London?
With the "Harry Potter" theme park set to open in Orlando, Fla., London Mayor Boris Johnson is urging the boy wizard to come home.
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Gooey tar balls seen near Pensacola Beach on Florida's Gulf coast
Tar balls have been seen near Pensacola Beach, Florida as the BP Gulf oil spill continues a month and a half after the Deepwater Horizon well explosion.
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In Pictures: Sticky mess: The Gulf oil spill's impact on nature
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Space enthusiasts gather to watch final launch of space shuttle Atlantis
Organized via Twitter, some 150 enthusiasts gathered at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to witness the final planned launch of the space shuttle Atlantis.
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