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American moms: What makes a mom in the US? Take our quiz
Mother's Day began on May 10, 1908, as the project of Anna Jarvis. Observed only in Grafton, W. Va., and Philadelphia at first, Ms. Jarvis asked Congress to set aside a day to honor mothers. It took four years, but finally in 1914, little over a month before Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Mother's Day proclamation on May 14. What made a mom then is certainly different than what makes a mom now. In the pursuit of understanding who our mothers are in America today — their age, their marital status, how many babies they have — take our quiz and expand your understanding of the American Mom.
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3 novels with unforgettable main characters
These protagonists will still be on your mind long after you've reached the last page.
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3 novels about family, crime, and love
In this week's fiction roundup, two girls try to hide the deaths of their parents, two American writers fall in love (at least in a novel), and an international bestseller explores the lengths a family will go to clean up after a crime.
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3 ways you can combat sex trafficking
It is estimated that 27 million slaves are being held worldwide, with the most common form being sexual exploitation of women and girls. What can be done about this global and complex problem? Here are three key ways that you can make a difference.
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3 smart new historic novels
There's a glorious interplay between historical fact and fiction in this week's fiction roundup.
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Obama court nominee David Hamilton clears Senate hurdle
A Republican effort to stall an Obama appeals court nominee failed Tuesday. A full Senate vote on Judge David Hamilton is set for Wednesday.
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Is Modern Warfare 2 killing office productivity?
Modern Warfare 2 may well set video game sales records. Might it also result in plummeting office productivity as well?
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LAPD chief Bratton leaves a police force transformed
Bratton, who ends his tenure at the LAPD this week, is credited for reinventing a police force once known for brutality and corruption, and bringing down crime to historic lows.
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FBI arrests two Chicago men for Danish terror plot
Two Chicago men are being charged over a plot to attack a Danish newspaper that published a controversial cartoon of the prophet Muhammed in 2005.
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Does the World Series make an economic mark?
Having a favorite ballclub in the World Series gives hometown fans bragging rights. But does it also bring economic benefit?
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New video stokes ACORN controversy
Conservative activists released a new video sting of ACORN employees this week - this time from the Philadelphia office, which the group had held up as a model of good practice.
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Can Obama rescue Corzine in New Jersey governor's race?
Gov. Jon Corzine ropes in Obama to help him win a close race in New Jersey. Obama will campaign for Corzine Wednesday night.
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Tweets from the jury box: jurors using Twitter jeopardize trials
In one case, a juror divulged a verdict on Twitter before it was announced. Now, some judges are trying to manage how members of the jury use Twitter.
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Sundance: Take my film ... please!
The annual indie film festival is proving a tough sell for moviemakers as the economy craters and distribution channels shrink.
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Inner-city L.A. hungers for good grocery stores
A coalition of community, faith-based and environmental groups is trying to draw quality supermarkets to neighborhoods in East and South Central L.A., where residents have little access to fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Which airports have the least delays?
Airport delays are down. Thanks to the recession, fewer people are flying. But weather and location also play a part in which airports have the most on-time flights.
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Universities try innovative ways to get grads jobs
With hiring slowed to a trickle, universities are trying new techniques to get alumni jobs
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Feds pledge help after Chicago beating death of Derrion Albert
Derrion Albert's death focuses federal aid, attention on scourge of youth violence, which has felled Chicago's students for years.
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What happens to Rams if Rush Limbaugh buys in? Top 10 celebrity owner misfires.
Rush Limbaugh wants to buy into the NFL's St. Louis Rams, but the record of celebrity sports owners is generally poor.
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The lobbyist through history: villainy and virtue
Once, a good pistol and congressional stationery were influence enough for lobbyists.
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Zipcar parks its iPhone app – finally
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Five things you may not know about the Fourth
Buried in the history of this annual celebration are some surprises.
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Failure to advance Middle East peace a setback for Obama
After trilateral meetings Tuesday, Obama said he would continue to push Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Critics say it is a waste of time, others say US pressure is the only hope for reigniting the peace talks.
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Does Netanyahu want what Israelis want in peace talks?
A majority of Israelis support a two-state solution, including steps such as a settlement freeze.
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Billboard watchdogs clean up skylines
Aiming to clear out commercial clutter, billboard watchdogs from Rio to Toronto police outdoor ads.
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West Bank settlements become havens of Israeli surburbanites
Growth driven less by ideology than by middle-class economics could strain peace talks.
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Urban agriculture – a hobby grows into a cause
Interest in growing local food isn't new but it's taking on a new dimension this time.
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Prime time's new season
With five hours of drama ditched for Jay Leno each week, TV insiders see a larger recalibration afoot.
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War of technologies in California speeding case
Parents of a teen driver use data from a GPS vehicular tracking device to fight a speeding charge based on radar guns.
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Chinese firms’ new challenge: Sell to Chinese
Jack Yin and other factory owners find it's not easy to sell to their countrymen.
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