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9 musicians who have broken into the literary world

Here are nine other musicians who have published novels, short stories, poetry, and children’s books.
23 of the best new and upcoming cookbooks/food books for the holidays

A list of the best new and upcoming cookbooks to diversify your own culinary repertoire or offer as holiday gifts.
Voter turnout: the 6 states that rank highest, and why

Which state will have the highest voter turnout on Nov. 6?On average, about half (51.6 percent) of eligible US voters cast ballots, but six states averaged more than 60 percent. The policies and attitudes in these states may hold lessons for those trying to get out the vote around the country.
Tax tips: Top 5 reasons to hire a tax pro

Tax tips can take you only so far if you're filling out your own returns. Sometimes, you need a tax pro. Most taxpayers, to the tune of 60 percent, opt to go with a tax professional. That share has climbed steadily: Just 41 percent used a professional preparer 30 years ago. Although a growing swath of the population – about 20 percent – is using tax-preparation software to complete returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it seems that software isn't displacing accountants as much as it's simply becoming the mode of choice for do-it-yourself filers. As the Tuesday, April 17, tax filing deadline nears, here are five cases in which it might be wise to consider bringing a pro aboard:
In Pictures: Occupy Wall Street then and now

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Why more people didn't die in Clackamas mall shooting

Improved police practices and greater public awareness about what to do in an 'active shooter scenario' may have limited casualties during the Clackamas mall shooting Tuesday in Portland, Ore.
Oregon mall shooting: Another case of a gunman firing at random (+video)

The young man who fired into a crowd of holiday shoppers at Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Ore., on Tuesday aimed randomly at 'anyone who was in his line of sight,' the county sheriff says.
Oregon mall shooting: Police confirm three dead

A shooting at the Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Oregon led to three deaths including that of the gunman. Another person was injured in the attack and taken to a hospital.
Oregon shooting: Panicked people run from mall

An active shooter remained at large after shooting several people at a Portland, Oregon area shopping mall on Tuesday. While searching for the shooter, police and SWAT teams urged shoppers to evacuate the mall.
Chapter & Verse More sad news on 'Three Cups of Tea' with death of co-author David Oliver Relin

David Oliver Relin's family said that Relin was hurt, emotionally and financially, by the controversy over fabrications in 'Three Cups of Tea,' the book he co-authored with Greg Mortenson.
Stocks end lower after strong week

Stocks retreated after one of their best weeks of the year. Anxiety over the 'fiscal cliff' and European debt drove stocks down.
Black Friday record: Weekend sales up 13 percent

Black Friday record pushes spending to $59 billion over four days. By extending Black Friday, retailers made it easy to shop and drew in record numbers of shoppers.
23 of the best new and upcoming cookbooks/food books for the holidays

A list of the best new and upcoming cookbooks to diversify your own culinary repertoire or offer as holiday gifts.
Roid rage: Steroid use common in 5 percent of teens in new study

Teens using steroids may be driven by high performance pressure in sports and a muscular body ideal projected by the media, according to a new study of 2,800 Minnesota teens; steroid use was found to be equally common among athletes and non-athletes.
Chapter & Verse Romney's loss: How he compares to other presidential also-rans

Writer Scott Farris, author of 'Almost President,' discusses how the former presidential nominee stacks up against other men who lost their bid for the highest office in the land.
Voter turnout: the 6 states that rank highest, and why

Which state will have the highest voter turnout on Nov. 6?On average, about half (51.6 percent) of eligible US voters cast ballots, but six states averaged more than 60 percent. The policies and attitudes in these states may hold lessons for those trying to get out the vote around the country.
Market waits for election; earnings disappoint

Stocks wobbled up and down Monday, unsure of how to turn with the presidential election looming near. One stock that jumped was Ancestry.com, the genealogy website, which announced it will be bought by European private equity firms.
Scout abuse files release sparks public interest

Details about the Boy Scouts of America's cover-up of sexual abuse is generating interest from people wanting to know whether those who molested them as Scouts are in the files.
Code Pink joins Pakistani political party in anti-drone protest

Some 30 men and women between the ages of 22 and 80 from the antiwar coalition Code Pink joined forces with Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and his party.
Boy Scouts to report suspected pedophiles to police

A judge has ordered the Boy Scouts of America to release its own files about child sex abuse from 1965 to 1985. "In certain cases, our response to these incidents and our efforts to protect youth were plainly insufficient, inappropriate, or wrong," said the Boy Scouts in a statement.
Cover Story Rent or own? The new sharing economy values access over ownership

To rent or own, that is the question posed by the burgeoning sharing economy. For a growing population engaged in this high-tech, low-cost 'collaborative economy,' access to cars, clothes, cuisine – or even a cat – is better than ownership.
Solar power startup to get subsidy: smart move or another Solyndra?

Solar power startup will offer lightweight panels for roofs that can't handle traditional load. But SoloPower is tapping the same federal subsidy program that failed solar power startup Solyndra did.
National Plug In Day: Electric car fans push pedal to metal

National Plug In Day celebrated the electric car in 60 cities over the weekend. Declared all but dead a short while ago, the electric car market is beginning to thrive. But can electric cars ever gain a meaningful foothold in the gas-dependent US auto industry?
Focus Housing market turning a corner? Signs of hope for homeowners.

Rising home values and declining foreclosure rates indicate a slow but steady recovery for the US housing market. Obstacles remain, however, including negative equity due to 'underwater' mortgages.
Romney criticizes Chicago teachers, sides with parents (+video)

Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee, said the teachers striking in Chicago aren't putting their students first.
Oregon town angers China with controversial mural

A mural painted along the top of a building at a busy intersection in Corvallis, Ore., has angered Chinese consular officials. The mural's themes are China's human rights violations and independence for Taiwan.
In Gear Which cities are the most electric car-friendly?

San Francisco, predictably, is near the top of the list of cities with the most electric car-charging stations. But it couldn't beat out winner Portland, Ore. and a surprising chart-topper from Texas.
Focus Obama plan for high-speed rail, after hitting a bump, chugs forward again

High-speed rail plans, announced by the White House in 2009, are back on track after Amtrak commits to upgrades in the Northeast and California approves billions to build new tracks.
Change Agent How cities can get drivers biking

How can planners attract the 60 percent of Americans who say they would bike more if they felt more secure? The answer could be cheap and simple.
London 2012 javelin preview: Beijing veterans look to grab gold again

London 2012 javelin: In the men's and women's competitions later this week, Norway's Andreas Thorkildsen and Barbora Spotakova from the Czech Republic, both gold medal-winners from Beijing, will try to stay on top.