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Thanksgiving Day by the numbers: 10 mind-stuffing facts
Data from the Census and other sources provide some numerical insights into Thanksgiving, arguably the most cherished national holiday.
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Bram Stoker books: 9 things you didn't know about the 'Dracula' author
Bram Stoker is the godfather of the vampire craze, but the writer is often a mystery to modern readers. Here are 9 facts you probably don't know about the author.
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Election 2012: 12 reasons Obama won and Romney lost
President Obama went into his reelection fight facing significant head winds – most important, high unemployment and slow economic growth. But for a multitude of reasons, including Obama’s positives and Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s negatives, Obama succeeded. Here’s our list.
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10 richest members of Congress
The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot?
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20 banned books that may surprise you
The following books may seem harmless to most readers, but they all made it onto banned books lists at one time or another.
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Teachers strike back at students' online pranks
Students are increasingly facing lawsuits and expulsions for targeting their teachers online.
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Obama rose. Clinton slid fast. Why?
Poor planning for post-Feb. 5 races tripped up the Clinton camp, analysts say.
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Terrorism & Security
U.S. soldier convicted of assault in Iraq deathThe Kirkuk incident was not manslaughter, jury finds. Trial for 2005 Haditha killings is slated for March 3.
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Huge meat recall prods further reforms
From fast-food chains to Congress, moves are afoot to reduce animal suffering and ensure food safety
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Private colleges' crime records going public
A Connecticut commission ruled last week that Yale University must provide access to campus police personnel records. It's the latest in a series of rulings mandating greater openness at private universities.
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Potomac primaries: Obama on a streak with Clinton in turmoil
His victories Tuesday make eight in a row and show he's eroding Clinton's core constituencies.
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Thurgood Marshall: Civil Rights Champion
For kids: US Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American to be appointed to the highest court in the land.
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Potomac primaries: Obama holds momentum
Clinton's recovery plan counts on the big-state contests on March 4.
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U.S. charges six to start 9/11 military trials
They're the first to be tried in Guantánamo's war court for direct ties to plot.
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Congress eyes defense cuts
The Army's multibillion-dollar modernization program, the Future Combat System, faces serious challenge this year.
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Obama, Clinton duel to a draw on Super Tuesday
He won more states; she won more big states and a few more delegates. Battle to last through March at least, analysts say.
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Kids report on the presidential race
The Scholastic Kids Press Corps has 80-plus members ages 10 to 14 from all over the United States.
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Would tax rebates work?
The government aims for more spending, but in the past many saved their checks.
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Climate worries complicate Alaska drilling plan
Lease sales could produce 15 billion barrels of oil, but environmentalists say drilling would threaten already melting habitat.
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Ron Paul: an absolute faith in free markets and less government
The 10-term congressman from Texas has been a strict constitutionalist since he came into public life some 30 years ago.
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