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Playing the IRS card: Six presidents who used the IRS to bash political foes
Since the advent of the federal income tax about a century ago, several presidents – or their zealous underlings – have directed the IRS to use its formidable police powers to harass or punish enemies, political rivals, and administration critics. Here are six infamous episodes.
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How dangerous are near-Earth asteroids? 5 key questions answered.
On Feb. 15, asteroid 2012 DA14, discovered a year ago, cleared Earth by a scant 17,200 miles. The same day, a smaller, unrelated asteroid that no one saw coming exploded 12 to 15 miles above Russia’s Chelyabinsk region. Events that day highlight the risk that near-Earth objects (NEOs) can pose – although to some extent, humans can counter them.
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14 acting legends over 70
Some say Hollywood may be ageist, with careers fizzling for most after they become senior citizens, but these actors and actresses buck that trend. Check out our list of 14 actors over 70 who haven't lost their touch.
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Julia Child: 10 wonderful quotes on her birthday
Julia Child is a household name when it comes to the art of cooking, but she was also known for her lively wit and bubbly personality. These 10 memorable quotes celebrate the centenary of Child's birth.
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Five reasons the world won't end in 2012
Pointing to the end of the Mayan Long Count calendar on Dec. 21, 2012, many doomsday believers think that life as we know it on Earth has entered it's final year. NASA begs to differ.
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NASA Mars rover Spirit to rove no more
Spirit, one of NASA's Mars rovers, has been stuck in a crater for the past 10 months. NASA scientists say that if it survives the harsh Martian winter, it can be a valuable stationary research platform.
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San Andreas fault: Could earthquake happen sooner than expected?
The frequency of a major earthquake along a key stretch of California’s San Andreas fault could be greater than thought, according to studies published Thursday in the journal Science.
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El Nino prime culprit for severe weather in California
Three days of severe weather, including mudslides and flooding, is largely courtesy of El Nino, say meteorologists.
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Supreme Court blocks plans to broadcast Prop. 8 trial
The Supreme Court said that the trial judge in the Prop. 8 case attempted change the federal rules that restrict broadcasts of trials. The case deals with California’s gay-marriage ban.
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In Pictures: Haiti earthquake
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NBC pulls plug on Jay Leno show's prime time experiment
NBC announced Sunday that it is planning to move Jay Leno's talk show to 11:30 p.m. Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Fallon would shift back a half hour – if they accept the deal.
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Curtains for prime time's 'Jay Leno Show'?
NBC's experiment with a prime time comedy hour appears to be a flop, with reports that the network is pushing the faltering 'Jay Leno Show' back to its old late-night slot.
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California's groundwater shrinking because of agricultural use
In California, NASA satellites show that groundwater has diminished because of agressive agricultural irrigation.
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Time out: Alabama judge delays trial for college football
Attorneys in Alabama convince a judge to delay the trial of civil case so fans of Crimson Tide football can attend the BCS National Championship Game in California.
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Stormwater solution: Rain gardens green a church parking lot
A church parking lot sent runoff into a nearby creek. Now it contains rain gardens to absorb and treat the stormwater.
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A green home that saves the green
A century-old farmhouse gets a green home renovation – on a budget.
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A green home that saves the green
A century-old farmhouse gets a green home renovation – on a budget.
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Should nations fly to the moon together?
As exploring the heavens becomes more expensive, many experts think it is time for nations to band together to push humanity to the next threshold of space exploration.
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Apple Magic Mouse wows without wires, wheel
The new Apple Magic Mouse ships with every new iMac, or you can buy it for $69.
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Asteroid 'Apophis' will miss us this time; but 2068? Stay tuned
The asteroid Apophis is very unlikely to smack Earth in 2036. That's the good news from a large group of planetary scientists meeting this week in Puerto Rico
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Where Men Win Glory
An exploration of the life and death of football star and US Army enlistee Pat Tillman.
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As L.A. fire comes under control, lawmakers press for national arsonist registry
Two California lawmakers urge Congress to pass a bill that would track arsonists. More officers have been added to the arson probe into the Station wildfire.
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When the Internet breaks, who ya gonna call?
The last time the Internet had a major upgrade was in 1986.
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Lutherans will allow gay clergy in same-sex relationships
It's a controversial move that's divided members of the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States.
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Ramadi struggles to instill a rule of law
Attacks rise, but a new $21 million court has failed to convict any major suspects in six months. US Marines frustrated by shrinking role in key Iraqi city
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Scientists spot massive methane rainstorm over Titan
A rare storm system over Titan's tropics help explain the region's unique liquid-carved landscape.
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How jellyfish may be stirring the ocean
A new study suggests the movement of masses of tiny marine creatures could have as much impact as the wind or currents on ocean circulation.
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Jupiter collision a warning call to Earth
The list of cosmic objects that could hit Earth is growing. Scientists study satellite 'tractors' and nuclear weapons as ways to divert asteroids headed our way.
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Amateur astronomer finds a hole punched in Jupiter
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Immigrant actors tell their story
Day laborers in Los Angeles offer impromptu street theater between jobs.
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