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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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The stadiums may be gone, but they're still being paid for
In some cases, stadium debt outlasts the teams that play in them - and sometimes even the stadium itself.
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In Pictures: On the hunt for Easter Eggs
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For Obama, no buddies abroad
Other U.S. presidents have bonded with foreign leaders, but Obama so far has no such ties. Does that matter?
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In Pictures: The T. rex lives
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Iraq and Afghanistan: America's invisible wars
After seven years in Iraq and nine in Afghanistan, residents of York, Pa., talk about how the wars have become like a screen saver: always there but rarely acknowledged.
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The Big 10: Just say yes to expansion
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Afghanistan war: Good counterinsurgency, like good politics, is local
In Afghanistan, US soldiers on second or third tours are returning to the same areas, where they already know key tribal leaders and the terrain. The new strategy aims to cultivate relationships within the tribal culture.
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Haitian orphans: Americans fight red tape to hasten adoptions
The US government has expedited orphan transfers after the earthquake in Haiti. But aid groups worry about trafficking children whose parents or other relatives still may be alive.
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The ‘living, breathing’ economy
New views of the economic bust consider finance as a dynamic ecosystem.
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Michelle Obama's White House garden is a growing success
The first lady's popular garden on the White House lawn attracts attention from international leaders and everyday Americans, who are following her example.
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Guest blog: America's most literate cities, 2009
When bookstores and newspapers everywhere are hurting, how do you decide which city reads the most?
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Culture wars over Christmas displays: where the law stands
Christmas displays have been a big part of the culture wars for years, and 2009 is no different. Hot spots include Sonoma County in California, where angel and star ornaments in government buildings caused controversy.
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Japan’s robot revolution moves from factory to the home
The world’s leader in robotic technology is creating machines that do everything from cooking pancakes to guiding shoppers at malls.
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Intel lawsuit signals shift in federal antitrust policy
The Federal Trade Commission's new antitrust lawsuit against Intel is an indication that the Obama administration will be more aggressive than the Bush regime was in regulating companies that dominate their industry.
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UK tax on £25,000 bank bonuses: Can it work?
Alistair Darling, the head of the UK Treasury, said Wednesday that a 50 percent tax will be levied on bank bonuses paid to execs. It will prove politically popular, but is unlikely to change the bonus culture.
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Seattle police ambush: cop-killing rampages up this year
Sunday's police ambush near Seattle was the fifth shooting in which more than one police officer died. The 15 officers killed this year in multiple-shooting incidents is the highest since 2000.
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Police: Census worker Bill Sparkman staged his suicide
Kentucky police said Tuesday that Bill Sparkman, the census worker found hanged with "FED" written on his chest, was trying to make his suicide look like a murder for insurance purposes.
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Fewer hate crimes in 2008, Obama's election year, data show
Reported hate crimes dropped 2 percent in 2008 from 2007 levels. Is rising 'atmosphere of rage' a threat to gains?
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Five cities that will rise in the New Economy
From Seattle to Huntsville, Ala., five cities are poised to prosper in the New Economy because of exports, innovation, clean technology, and healthcare.
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Which cities are the safest for pedestrians? Which are dangerous?
Some of the most dangerous places for pedestrians, according to a new report, are cities in the South – in areas that built streets mainly for automobiles. Not surprisingly, the safest cities have many miles of bike lanes or sidewalks.
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Home values rise in 30 cities: Is your city one of them?
New survey shows 30 cities saw home prices rise in the third quarter.
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Google: Free WiFi at airports this holiday season
Google's free WiFi at 47 airports kicks off today, and runs through January 15.
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Horton Foote: The playwright's 'Odyssey' for modern times
Epic nine-hour 'The Orphan's Home Cycle,' opening in New York, explores how people face adversity and the elusive search for home.
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Why can't Green Bay get over Brett Favre?
The return of Brett Favre to Green Bay Sunday as a member of the archrival Minnesota Vikings has prompted mayoral attention and a mock funeral. Then again, in Green Bay, football is family.
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