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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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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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Terry Bradshaw: 10 quotes from the Super Bowl-winning quarterback
Here are 10 quotes from the former Pittsburgh footballer.
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National Spelling Bee: 10 winning business words
In the National Spelling Bee’s 85-year existence, a wide range of words have crowned the winners – from science words like ‘crustaceology,’ to musical terms such as ‘soubrette,’ and ‘appoggiatura.’ The list of winning words also includes several that could slide right into the pages of this newspaper’s business section. In honor of the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee, here are 10 business words from past years that have determined the champion. Will this year’s winning word make the list?
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10 things I learned about Harry Carson
Here are 10 things I learned about Harry Carson from his autobiography, 'Captain for Life: My Story as a Hall of Fame Linebacker.'
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Nuclear radiation in pop culture: more giant lizards than real science
Anxiety over nuclear radiation isn't new, and purveyors of pop culture have profited handsomely. But even with more serious films on the subject, the public is still largely ignorant of the science.
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Fearing for his life, cop killer suspect demands TV coverage of surrender
Jamie Hood, suspected of killing one police officer and wounding another, freed hostages and surrendered after a standoff. His demand for TV coverage shows heightened tensions between police and criminals.
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Triangle Shirtwaist fire: Why it inspires plays and poetry readings 100 years later
A defining moment of labor history, the deadly fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York remains a powerful touchstone even after 100 years.
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NCAA Tournament: Thursday's Sweet 16 matchups
It’s the nature of the NCAA tournament beast. Of the 11 Big East Conference teams that made the tournament field, two remain (Connecticut and Marquette). That’s the same number of Mountain West Conference teams still competing in the round of 16 (BYU and San Diego State). The field has already lost a No. 1 seed (Pittsburgh), and sees four teams from the bottom half of the seeding still breathing (No. 12 Richmond, two No. 11 seeds: Virginia Commonwealth and Marquette, and No. 10 Florida State). Oh, and Butler’s back. Here’s our rundown of Thursday's Sweet 16 matchups. YOUR PICKS: Who do you have moving into the Elite Eight?
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Is there a 'war on cops'? Eric Holder vows action as police fears rise.
Shooting deaths of police officers have risen rapidly in the last year, spiking in the last three months and fueling fears of a 'war on cops.' What is top cop Eric Holder going to do about it?
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Why Charlie Sheen and Muammar Qaddafi aren’t winning the media
The cases of Charlie Sheen and Muammar Qaddafi underscore what analysts say: Media's role is to tell and sell, and not to assist with brand management.
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Sudanese 'Lost Boys' in US, men now, look homeward to new nation
With South Sudan poised to be a new nation, 'Lost Boys' living in US hear a call to return to their homeland to help rebuild it.
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Promoting cross-cultural understanding through food and art
Afghan takeout window Bolani Pazi is the second public art display by 'Conflict Kitchen,' a group that only serves food from countries the United States is in conflict with.
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In praise of the airport tourist trap
The shops in airports that sell local trinkets may seem tacky, but we should embrace them.
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A Slovakian town claims Andy Warhol as their own
Although famed pop culture artist Andy Warhol was born in the US, his mother's Slovakian hometown is happy to claim him as their own with a museum in his name.
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Opinion: Why the Web may unleash the largest construction boom in history
The rise of ships, trains, and cars transformed cities and the way we live. Now it’s the Web’s turn.
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Winter storm hits Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Winter storm knocks out power for thousands in Ohio, closes schools in two states, and forces residents to dig out from under yet another winter storm.
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Robocop statue: A youthful lift for Detroit or a monument to blight?
Could a Robocop statue do for Detroit today what the sci-fi movie hero did for the dystopian Motor City of the future? Critics of the proposal dismiss its pop-culture pop as Rust Belt chic.
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American Innovation: 13 Born-in-the-USA inventions
There is a long history of innovation in America's relatively short existence; from lone inventors experimenting in garages to collaborating and competing with international scientists. Many of the following 13 inventions have become fixtures in daily life.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Space Robots
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In Pictures: Nic and Carla: France's sweethearts
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Egypt uprising: Making my way home during the battle for Tahrir
I arrived in Egypt after what appears to have been an attempt to crush dissent at Tahrir Square. I was unaware of the events of the day, but got a flavor of the tension in Cairo as I made my way out of the airport.
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Groundhog day: Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring
Groundhog day: Punxsutawney Phil emerged just after dawn on Wednesday morning to make his 125th annual weather forecast.
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Punxsutawney Phil plans snowy 125th anniversary
Punxsutawney Phil: The National Weather Service is calling for as much as seven inches of snow in Punxsutawney, followed by a possible mix of sleet and freezing rain overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
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Drive for education reform has teachers unions on the defensive
Even supporters of teachers unions have been critical of them in recent months, forcing unions to collaborate with school districts on education reform as never before.
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State budget woes: How much will they drag down US economy?
Cutting employees, raising taxes, and delaying payments to vendors could slow economic recovery, experts say, but perhaps only slightly.
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Crowdsourcing: The art of a crowd
Crowdsourced art, also known as wiki-art, erases the line between artist and audience.
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Opinion: NFL Playoffs: If your team's out, which one should you root for?
Whether it's Jets vs. Patriots, Steelers vs. Ravens, Packers vs. Falcons, or Seahawks vs. Bears, here are some unconventional ways to pick a favorite if your own team is out of the playoffs.
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As winter storm blasts Northeast, 70 percent of US now coated in snow
Snowfall totals from the winter storm are expected to be 2 feet and higher in parts of New England. New York City got 9 inches of the white stuff. Transportation havoc ensues, especially at airports.
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Haiti one year later: Got trash? Make thread.
One year after Haiti's devastating earthquake, Pittsburgh entrepreneurs aim to help Haitians turn garbage into high-performance fabric.
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