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Earth Day: Five ways we affect the planet
The late Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D) of Wisconsin organized the first Earth Day in 1970 after the devastating oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif. The event started as an environmental teach-in, with some 20 million Americans taking part on college campuses across the United States. Today, 500 million people in 175 countries observe Earth Day on April 22 as a way to celebrate the natural world and raise awareness of the environment. How much do humans affect the earth? Click below to find out.
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Affordable colleges: a new tool for cost comparison
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NCAA Tournament: Thursday's Sweet 16 matchups
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In Pictures: Animal friendship
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Gallery: Will these Republicans run in 2012?
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L.A. archdiocese settles sex abuse cases for $10 million
The archdiocese of Los Angeles, its former leader Cardinal Mahony, and an defrocked priest have agreed to pay $10 million to settle four child sex abuse cases.
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Cardinal Roger Mahony defends his legacy on church child abuse
Retired Roman Catholic Cardinal Roger Mahony defended his tattered legacy one day after Archbishop Jose Gomez stripped Mahony of his administrative duties and released thousands of pages of confidential files on sexually abusive priests.
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Catholic church releases sexual abuse files, relieves cardinal of duties
The archdiocese of Los Angeles releases thousands of pages of personnel records, revealing a "sad and shameful chapter in the history of our local church."
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Rare Alaska $5 bill up for auction. Worth up to $300K.
A rare Alaska $5 bill depicting President Benjamin Harrison will go up for auction in Dallas. Owned for generations by the family of Vice President Charles Fairbanks, the rare Alaska $5 bill is expected to fetch between $200,000 and $300,000 at auction.
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Global warming's evil twin threatens West Coast fishing grounds
Within the next few decades, ocean acidification – an effect of global warming – could leave sea creatures along the West Coast unable to maintain their protective shells, according to a new study.
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Latin America Monitor Gringo cafe: A restaurateur starts his dream cafe in Brazil.
Sam Flowers opened his dream cafe in Rio de Janeiro without guidance on how to get a visa, or adjust to 'Brazil costs.' Two years later he helps others pursue their Brazilian business dreams.
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John Edwards trial: Prosecution, defense deliver closing arguments
Jurors are now deliberating to decide whether or not Edwards is guilty of diverting campaign funds to his mistress.
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Edwards doesn't testify in campaign finance trial
The former senator's defense rested without putting on John Edwards, accused of illegally funneling money to his mistress.
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John Edwards trial: Defense rests without calling former senator or mistress
Defense lawyers concentrated on whether former US Senator John Edwards broke federal campaign finance laws.
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Culture Cafe Sofia Vergara and 'Modern Family' cast go to Disneyland
A vacation episode like the 'Modern Family' Disney outing has a comforting familiarity.
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Edwards trial: Aide's wife breaks down on stand
Cheri Young began to cry when asked why she went along with the cover-up of Edwards' affair.
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Edwards trial: aide spent hush money on himself
Andrew Young admitted under cross-examination that he spent much of the million dollars in campaign funds diverted to John Edwards' mistress to build himself a new house.
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Earth Day: Five ways we affect the planet
The late Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D) of Wisconsin organized the first Earth Day in 1970 after the devastating oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif. The event started as an environmental teach-in, with some 20 million Americans taking part on college campuses across the United States. Today, 500 million people in 175 countries observe Earth Day on April 22 as a way to celebrate the natural world and raise awareness of the environment. How much do humans affect the earth? Click below to find out.
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Lesson in UCLA error: Make sure that acceptance letter is for real.
UCLA has already apologized for mistakenly notifying 894 wait-listed college seniors that they'd been admitted. It's not the first or worst such case, and it won't be the last, say experts.
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Will SpaceX build a new launch pad in Texas?
The company known as SpaceX is considering building a rocket launch pad in the area near Brownsville, Texas.
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Gasoline prices: Have we reached the top yet, or just a false summit?
The danger of consumer sticker shock faded at the pumps this week as gasoline prices appeared to hit a plateau. But analysts are divided over where they go from here.
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Opinion: For nuclear security beyond Seoul, eradicate land-based 'doomsday' missiles
America's 450 launch-ready land-based nuclear-armed ballistic missiles are the opposite of a deterrent to attack. In fact, their very deployment has the potential to launch World War III and precipitate human extinction – as a result of a false alarm. We’re not exaggerating.
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Facebook privacy: Can firms legally demand passwords from job applicants?
On Friday Facebook criticized the new practice of screening job applicants as 'alarming,' and some employment specialists say it could expose firms to legal land mines.
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‘Hunger Games’ is an opportunity to bond for many families
Family members have been reading ‘The Hunger Games’ books and plan to see the movie together next week. Tales of multigenerational bonding over this harsh parable abound.
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Winter solstice: time to celebrate brighter days ahead
Winter solstice occurred Thursday at 12:30 a.m., Eastern time. Throughout the Northern Hemisphere winter solstice celebrations help beat back winter's gloom and usher in longer days.
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X-37B mystery plane: nine-month flight extended
X-37B robot plane has its mission extended past 270 days in continuous flight. The mission of the X-37B is unknown.
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Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez in 'The Way': movie review
Martin Sheen gives an unshowy performance in 'The Way,' about a grieving father's pilgrimage across Spain to honor his son (Emilio Estevez).
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Culinary schools: Are some not worth the dough?
Culinary schools reach pending settlement with dissatisfied students, who complained culinary schools lured them in with false promises.
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Opinion: After the debt deal: A tax reform idea
The debt deal punts on tax reform. That's unfortunate. But when lawmakers finally get to it, this idea can garner bipartisan support and save the government serious money: Have the IRS fill out tax returns for millions of taxpayers. It's a proven concept in Scandinavia -- and California.
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Opinion: Debt talks and tax cuts: Save young Americans from slavery
Young Americans like me can't 'win the future' saddled with debt. But there's a formula that works. Reagan cut taxes and the US saw economic growth, lower unemployment, and higher revenues. Let's do that again.
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