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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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After the fall of the wall: Germans long to downsize their role
Germany's postwar internationalism seems to be giving way to parochialism.
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In a 'rebalanced' world economy, a diminished US role?
American consumers can no longer borrow madly to buy so many goods from abroad. Shoppers in emerging nations must be the next engine of growth, some argue.
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How US schools aim to handle swine flu
As several states begin receiving the swine flu vaccine, here is a Q-and-A on what parents can expect to happen at schools.
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Opinion: Nukes aside, the real problem with Iran
The country is emerging as a regional power. Is the West ready for that?
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Why Iran's missile tests may not play well in Tehran
The show of force ahead of nuclear talks is a well-tested strategy. But only 1 in 10 Iranians support nuclear weapons, and many question the government's legitimacy after June elections.
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Facebook poll on killing Obama sign of antigovernment anger
The Facebook poll is just one of many examples of increasing vitriol and threats against Obama and the government.
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Money daily brief: On strong yen, markets slip
Global stocks react negatively to a stronger Japanese Yen, weak US economic indicators
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Zipcar parks its iPhone app – finally
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Iran tests short-range missiles amid nuclear dispute
Sunday's missile tests come after the US, Britain, and France revealed Iran's secret nuclear facility, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging US lawmakers to act now.
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Big week for Obama on world stage. How did he do?
Obama can claim some advances, including a toughened international stance toward Iran. But the president also endured a setback on Middle East peace.
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Iran's secret uranium site raises stakes for meeting with West
Revelations about the Qom facility could give the US and its partners a stronger hand in dealing with Ahmadinejad. But experts say it's no alternative for sanctions.
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What's behind string of terror plots
Arrests in separate terror plots in Springfield, Ill., and Dallas Thursday followed the indictment of Najibullah Zazi for plotting an attack in New York. Experts say the cases highlight the danger of domestic terrorism.
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Iran's second uranium enrichment facility 'changes every equation'
President Obama will demand at the G-20 summit today that Iran open the nuclear fuel plant to inspectors immediately. If Tehran refuses, it could bolster the case for sanctions.
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G20 summit wraps up with some success – for nations and Obama
But world leaders couldn’t agree on exit strategy for massive fiscal stimulus. And there was no solid commitment on climate change.
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At G20, US pushes to curtail banker risk taking
The Financial Stability Board could be looking at efforts to reform executive compensation by year-end.
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Obama accuses Iran of secret nuclear facility
Ahead of G-20 meetings on Friday, Obama said the nuclear facility underscores Iran's 'continued unwillingness to meet its obligations' under international agreements.
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G-20 nears agreement on 'peer review' of economies
The apparent aim of such critiques is to try to prevent the economies of individual countries from becoming unstable pillars.
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Money Daily Brief: G20 is world's new economic order
Investors worry that G20 limits on bankers' pay would hurt financial stocks.
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G20 as world's top economic body? Doubts abound.
An expansive governing role for the G20, discussed Thursday by Britain's Gordon Brown, isn't passing the sniff test for many economists.
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G-20 summit: how Pittsburgh plans to handle protesters
Pittsburgh will import police from surrounding areas and cordon off the downtown area to ensure the G-20 summit will run smoothly.
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Opinion: EU President Barroso: Europe will push its values at G-20 summit
The world needs a system of governance that's neither unregulated nor stifled.
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Opinion: Brazil's President Lula: The G-20's role after economic crisis
The group weathered this challenge, but the developing world needs more say in heading off future ones.
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UN global warming summit: US, China send strong signals
At Tuesday's UN meeting, Presidents Obama and Hu set down markers for what they expect to achieve at the December climate change summit in Copenhagen.
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Bomb plot: When should authorities have stepped in?
Two members of an alleged bomb-making operation with links to Al Qaeda, including a New York imam, were ordered held without bail Monday.
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Obama sees climate-change progress in fits, starts
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