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H.P. Lovecraft: 6 of his best stories for the Halloween season
Looking for a classic horror story to curl up with this Halloween? Check out one of these H.P. Lovecraft gems.
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10 richest members of Congress
The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot?
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Politicians
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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In Pictures: Gay marriage debate
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In Pictures: 'Celebrity Apprentice' cast
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Change Agent
Restoring US native prairies, acre by acre, yard by yardAcross the US Midwest, homeowners are restoring their yards and former farmland to the native prairie that existed in pre-settlement days. The benefits can be substantial — the need for less water and no fertilizer, and an ecosystem that supports wildlife.
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Chapter & Verse
Hurricane Sandy's predecessor, the Great Hurricane of 1938: What can we learn from it?Historian Cherie Burns discusses the 1938 natural disaster that shocked New England.
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Hurricane Sandy: Economy should bounce back analysts say
Though hurricane Sandy will impact dozens of industries and cause billions in damages, experts say the economy should recover quickly with reconstruction after the storm.
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Hurricane Sandy to cost billions. Will the economy stand?
Hurricane Sandy is causing disruptions for companies, travelers and consumers. But for the overall economy, damage from Hurricane Sandy will likely be limited. Economists estimate the damage will cost between $10 billion and $20 billion.
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H.P. Lovecraft: 6 of his best stories for the Halloween season
Looking for a classic horror story to curl up with this Halloween? Check out one of these H.P. Lovecraft gems.
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10 richest members of Congress
The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot?
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Focus
Rise of the renter delays the dream of homeownershipMore Americans seek low-cost rentals instead of homeownership in the post-crash housing market. Affordability is the main challenge with 42 million US households paying more than 30 percent of their income on housing.
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In Gear
Where do America's best (and worst) drivers live?A new report ranks the drivers in America's major cities, from best to worst. Which metro cam out on top (and bottom)?
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Why Mars rover will be blasting its heat ray as it searches for life
The Mars rover Curiosity, which is due on the Red Planet next week, is outfitted with an infrared laser and telescope package called ChemCam that will vaporize bits of rock to study its chemical makeup.
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Mars rover: Scientists target huge crater in the search for signs of life (+video)
NASA's Curiosity probe is scheduled to make landfall on Mars early Monday. If the nail-biter landing goes according to plan, the $2.5 billion probe will be looking in a massive crater for conditions that may have once hosted life.
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Joe Paterno statue: No decision yet (+video)
A statue of former Penn State football coach, Joe Paterno, still stands outside Penn State's Beaver Stadium. But it might not be there for long. NCAA President Mark Emmert says he doesn't want to take 'anything off the table' - even the 'death penalty' for Penn State football if their investigation finds that the university has violated the organization's rules.
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How do you find a Higgs boson? A crash course. (+video)
Scientists are using the $10 billion Large Hadron Collider in their search for the Higgs boson. Understanding how it works explains why it has proven so hard to find the Higgs boson.
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Will scientists announce discovery of Higgs boson? Buzz is building. (+video)
Chatter suggesting that the Higgs boson – the theoretical source of all mass – has been found is mounting. But if that's true, the 'God particle' will raise questions of its own.
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Cover Story
No child left alone: Volunteers mentor children of inmatesWith 2.3 million inmates behind bars in the US, the goal of volunteers in mentor programs for the 2.7 million children of prisoners is: No child left alone. Despite government cuts in funding, the programs continue.
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Marsquake? How rumblings could bolster hope for life on Mars.
If seismic activity on Mars is recent, and it can be traced to a volcano, it could mean that there is a source of heat to melt ice and provide potential habitats for simple forms of life.
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Politicians
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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Occupy Boston deadline passes without eviction
Two protesters were arrested after police said they moved a tent into a street and refused to move, blocking traffic. But there were no other serious confrontations between the demonstrators and supporters who gathered at the site as the deadline loomed.
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Occupy movement's last big stand: Boston?
With Occupiers cleared out of New York, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles, and the status of the San Francisco camp in jeopardy, the last major encampment is Boston, which recently got a stay of eviction of up to two weeks. What do Occupiers do if they can't occupy public spaces anymore?
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Occupy Oakland: Protesters rally around wounded veteran
Occupy Oakland protesters held a late night march after a protesting Iraq war veteran was left in critical condition following clash with police. Oakland's police force is coming under fire for improper use of force against the Occupy Oakland movement
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Somalia famine revives debate: is it acceptable to patent aid?
Somalia's famine has boosted demand for the malnutrition treatment Plumpy'nut. But a patent curtails production – and has sparked intense debate over balancing business interests with humanitarian need.
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Back to school: Are we leaving gifted students behind?
Gifted students in US public schools can be overlooked and unappreciated. Parents, looking for better options, have begun to find some.
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Change Agent
One person manufactures success by helping to feed the world's hungryHer nonprofit Edesia produces Plumpy'nut, a nutritious paste rich in calories and vitamins.
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Who lives in better neighborhood: rich blacks or working-class whites?
Even affluent black and Hispanic households making more than $75,000 a year live in neighborhoods with higher poverty rates than white households earning less than $40,000, a new analysis shows
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Dawn arrives at Vesta: Will scientists find a water-coated protoplanet?
Vesta, the second-largest object in the asteroid belt, may have a thin skin of water molecules like parts of the moon. Dawn, an orbiting spacecraft, arrives today to begin orbiting and observing.
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Space Shuttle Endeavour: See the last flyby early Tuesday morning
The Space Shuttle Endeavour will be visible in the night sky early Tuesday morning. When can you see Endeavor, on it's last mission, and where should you look?
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