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Stephen King: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes from Stephen King, America's reigning king of horror and suspense novels.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/20
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Top 5 overlooked stories of 2010
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Analysts react to Obama plan for curbing oil speculation
Several industry analysts are reacting to President Obama's announced plan Tuesday to curb oil speculation, which some say has to led to rising fuel prices.
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Obama praises John McCain as he sharpens rhetoric against GOP
At campaign fund-raisers and rallies, President Obama is contrasting the Republicans of today with John McCain and others in the GOP who were more willing to work in bipartisan fashion.
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Olympia Snowe delivers stunning rebuke in decision to leave Senate
Olympia Snowe, a moderate Republican senator from Maine, won't seek another term in the US Senate because intense partisanship has made her question how 'productive' it would be.
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The Vote Should Ron Paul demand a new vote count in Maine?
Evidence is mounting that the vote totals for the Maine caucuses, in which Mitt Romney edged out Ron Paul, were pretty messed up. In addition to towns that hadn't voted yet, others' totals were not recorded.
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The Vote Did Mitt Romney steal Maine caucuses from Ron Paul?
The caucus for Washington County, Maine was cancelled Saturday due to the threat of inclement weather. Ron Paul supporters believe that with those votes, Paul could have won the state contest.
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Progress Watch How to curb chronic homelessness? First, a home!
Permanent supportive housing, a movement to supply homeless people with housing first and deal with their other issues second, has made big strides in reducing homelessness this decade.
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Snow smacks Northeast; power could be out for days
A snowstorm socked the Northeast, knocking out power to 2.3 million, snarling travel, and dumping more than 2 feet of snow in a few spots. It could be days before many see electricity restored.
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Wall Street protests: Is a movement taking hold?
Wall Street protests have spread from New York to Boston to San Francisco. Occupy Wall Street activists are getting attention by holding sit-ins and dressing up as zombies, but are they on message?
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Occupy Wall Street protest 'about people claiming some autonomy'
The purpose and future of the “Occupy Wall Street” movement is as vast as the thousands who have gathered there. After 700 arrests Saturday on the Brooklyn Bridge, Sunday was quiet as protesters planned their next big march Wednesday.
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The day America changed
A timeline of events on September 11, 2001 and beyond.
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Opinion: Tired of partisan gridlock? Reforming electoral rules gives voters real choice.
American voters are so tired of two-party stalemates that it's only a matter of time before an independent wins the White House. But 'winner-take-all' electoral rules limit candidates. Needed election reforms will give voters fairer representation in Congress and the White House.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/20
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Lobster shells valuable for golf balls, plant pots
Lobster shells from Maine's signature seafood are being used to manufacture decorative tiles, trivets and drinking-glass coasters. Work is under way to utilize them in countertops and tabletops.
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Social Security IDs: fake. Tax returns filed: 117.
Social Security numbers were fraudulent, so were the income-tax returns. Tax-scammer and former inmate gets 57 months in prison.
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Solar flare 2011: How a dazzling display can wreak electrical havoc
Solar flare 2011: A massive eruption of charged solar plasma glanced off the earth this week, a reminder that our star can still surprise us.
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Top 5 overlooked stories of 2010
History, it seems, will remember 2010 in the United States as the year of health-care reform, the Gulf oil spill, and the tea party movement. But the most widely covered stories are clearly not the only events that could shape the future of the nation. Here we note five overlooked stories of 2010 – developments that might have received some press coverage but perhaps not as much as they should have, given the impact they could have on various aspects of American life in the years ahead.
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Veterans Day 2010: how Americans paid tribute
Veterans Day 2010 observances included a charity cross-country 'Gumpathon' and 'code talkers' ringing the bell on Wall Street.
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Can Bill Clinton help Barney Frank?
Former President Bill Clinton made a three-state swing through New England, campaigning for Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank, Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal in Connecticut, and Libby Mitchell, the Democratic candidate for governor of Maine.
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Why Sen. Susan Collins is blocking vote on 'don't ask, don't tell'
Sen. Susan Collins, the moderate Maine Republican who opposes 'don't ask, don't tell,' says the way Democrats are trying to repeal it is 'unfair.'
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Lady Gaga: Can she sway Maine Senators with 'don't ask, don't tell' rally today?
Lady Gaga is attending a rally in Portland, Maine, against the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays, which is up for discussion in the Senate this week. Lady Gaga is expected to join the event near University of Southern Maine's Portland campus at 4 p.m. Monday.
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Loch Ness monster is real: former Scottish police chief
Newly published documents reveal that a Scottish police official in the 1930s believed 'beyond doubt' that the Loch Ness monster existed. Expert Loren Coleman says it reveals the government's longstanding policy to protect the mythic beast.
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Why did the FTC help Trader Joe's break into Maine?
After the FTC seized property from Whole Foods and offered it to Trader Joe's at below-market price, the popular grocer finally entered the Portland, ME, market. Why does Trader Joe's need the FTC's help breaking into that market?
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Role-playing games pull reluctant school kids into a supportive crowd
For kids with a troubled school life, role-playing games teach valuable life skills such as risk-taking and leadership.
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