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Briefing
US gun industry by the numbers
As the debate over gun control rages on, the firearms industry in the United States is thriving. Here are seven key figures.
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Companies we love in 8 industries we hate
A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
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What recovery? Top 10 cities losing jobs
For some regions of the US, talk of an economic recovery is more wishful thinking than reality. Here are the top 10 metropolitan areas that continue to struggle with unemployment, from the Carpet Capital of the World to the home of an Ivy League university.
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'Arrested Development': 5 other TV shows saved by fans
'Arrested Development' will get 10 new episodes on Netflix and a movie – here are 5 other TV shows fans brought back.
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Briefing
Buffett rule: Five questions about Obama's plan answered
President Obama wants a proposed "Buffett rule" to make sure that millionaires pay at least a 30 percent federal tax rate. Here are five facts that shed light on the Buffett rule and the debate surrounding it.
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Plane towing marriage proposal crashes in R.I., pilot ok
The Coast Guard says the pilot was found at about 4 p.m. Monday by a good Samaritan about 3 miles south of Ninigret Pond.
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Apollo 11: See the first photo ever taken by someone on the moon
On the 43rd anniversary of the Apollo moon landing, here is the first photo taken by Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong after exiting the landing module on the moon.
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Olympic athletes come with lots of baggage
As the Olympic Games near Athletes begin to arrive in Heathrow with lots of luggage in tow.
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Democrats renew bid to require big campaign donors to disclose
DISCLOSE Act would require corporations, labor unions, and other groups to disclose campaign donations of more than $10,000, but it faces a GOP filibuster in the Senate.
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Isuzu SUVs recalled for corrosion include 11,000 cars. Are you affected?
Isuzu SUVs are recall affects certain models of the Amigo and Rodeo Sport SUVs manufactured between 1998 and 2002, owned in states where salt is used to clear roads. In these regions, corrosion may have damaged brackets in Isuzu SUVs that connect the rear of the vehicle to the frame.
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Two more states granted waivers from No Child Left Behind, for total of 26
Washington State and Wisconsin were approved Friday for No Child Left Behind waivers. The Obama administration has argued that children can’t wait for Congress to revise the federal law.
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With July 4, more – but safer – consumer fireworks
Fireworks sales have doubled since 1998, but not injuries.
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Colorado wildfire: Have we learned any lessons? (+videos)
Ten years after the devastating Hayman Fire caused policy changes and a new federal law, another massive Colorado wildfire is causing destruction. Experts have a good idea about what's wrong, but fixing it is another matter.
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Curt Schilling: 38 Studios game studio collapse cost me baseball fortune
Schilling said during a 90-minute interview on WEEI-FM in Boston that he put more than $50 million of his own money in the company and that he's had to tell his family that 'the money I saved during baseball was probably all gone.'
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Immigration debate takes center stage in campaign
President Obama's recent immigration order and appearances by both candidates at a major Latino convention have made outreach to Hispanics an important part of the race.
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New EPA guidelines on soot: a political cloud for Obama?
Forced by a federal court to act, the EPA issued new clean air guidelines lowering permissible levels of soot. The move was attacked by Republicans and industry leaders as harming the economy.
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What recovery? Top 10 cities losing jobs
For some regions of the US, talk of an economic recovery is more wishful thinking than reality. Here are the top 10 metropolitan areas that continue to struggle with unemployment, from the Carpet Capital of the World to the home of an Ivy League university.
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EPA issues new soot regulations
The new rule is a political hot potato, and Democrats tried to delay its issue until after the election. However, a lawsuit forced their hand.
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Efforts to relax pot rules gaining momentum in US
Marijuana policy is appearing on legislative agendas around the country thanks to an energized base of supporters and an increasingly open-minded public.
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The Monitor's View: Wisconsin recall election as a wake-up call
The Wisconsin recall election for Gov. Scott Walker turned out not to be as partisan as expected. This fits a national trend in bipartisan reform of benefits for state and local workers.
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Why Gov. Cuomo of New York wants to reduce marijuana penalty
Gov. Andrew Cuomo backs a bill that would change possession of small amounts of marijuana from a misdemeanor crime to a maximum fine of $100.
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Cover Story
Employment solutions: Can a town’s good deeds lower unemployment?The dollars and cents of good deeds: Communities with high social capital tend to have lower unemployment. Some seeking employment solutions see this altruistic glue as something to study.
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In Gear
Your teen is ready to drive? Here's how to pick a driving school.Nearly half of US states require driver education for teens under 18. In choosing a driving school, look for one accredited by the AAA.
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Curt Schilling fires staff at video-game firm
Curt Schilling fires staff of 300 in Rhode Island, which had given a $75 million loan guarantee to the video-game company. Curt Schilling fired staff with an e-mail that thanked them for dedication but claimed an 'economic downturn' had hit the company
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'Arrested Development': 5 other TV shows saved by fans
'Arrested Development' will get 10 new episodes on Netflix and a movie – here are 5 other TV shows fans brought back.
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Romney vs. Obama: weak challenger faces weak incumbent
After five decisive primary victories Tuesday, Mitt Romney promises ‘a better America’ to general election voters. He has work to do on likability, but a weak economy hobbles Obama.
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Romney seizes nomination with decisive sweep
The GOP candidate won Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York, a clean sweep of all five states who voted today.
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Tuesday night wins make it official: Romney is the nominee
Romney swept Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware and Pennsylvania, and is expected to win New York shortly.
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Could Newt Gingrich win the Delaware primary?
Newt Gingrich has spent a lot of time in Delaware and racked up a key endorsement Monday. In a low-turnout primary, anything could happen.
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Can Newt Gingrich keep his sputtering campaign alive?
Until this week, Newt Gingrich was running a distant third in the GOP presidential nominating race. With Rick Santorum out, Gingrich now runs a very distant second behind Mitt Romney. What reason does he have to stay in the fight?
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