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Roe v. Wade at 40: Six questions about abortion rights
On Tuesday, the United States marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the historic US Supreme Court decision that granted women the right to an abortion. Here is a look at the state of abortion rights in America today.
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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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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.
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25 banned books that may surprise you
The following books may seem harmless to most readers, but they all made it onto banned books lists at one time or another.
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From Willie Horton to windsurfing: Five top political attack ads
Political attacks ads: love 'em or hate 'em, but they’re here to stay, and this election year stands to be a watershed moment in their use. Here's a look at what are considered to be some of the most memorable and effective attack ads utilized over the years.
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Next Democratic Senate leader to get booted: Harry Reid?
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State of diversity on the courts
Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination draws focus to the gains of minority and female judges nationwide.
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Senate clips gun rights, rejects concealed-weapons measure
The decision represents the first time this year that the Senate has voted against expanding gun rights.
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Need a new career? This week's top offbeat job openings
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Where does Palin's exit leave GOP for 2012?
First, Sen. John Ensign and Gov. Mark Sanford admitted to having affairs. Friday, Palin left politics (for now). But the list of potential Republican candidates for the White House is still long.
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In Maine, and other states, local fare is on the Fourth of July menu
A sustainable food advocate inspires governors' offices around the county to hold an "Independence Food Day," where they will serve foods native to their region.
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Coming to 25 states: higher taxes
And more states may follow, as officials try to balance budgets in the midst of an economic slump.
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A bipartisan healthcare plan? 'Yes we can,' say former Senate leaders.
Democrat Tom Daschle and Republicans Bob Dole and Howard Baker put forth an alternative proposal Wednesday.
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How an American couple came to be spies for Cuba
Kendall and Gwendolyn Myers were recruited from academia by Fidel Castro's intelligence service - one of the best in the world.
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Foreclose vs. resetting mortgages: the fight goes on
The Senate nears a vote on a bill to help ease the foreclosure crisis, as banking and real estate lobbies successfully resist efforts to let courts adjust terms of mortgages.
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While the US economy struggles, ten states are doing OK
They've avoided the worst of the housing bust. Oil and gas revenues have helped too.
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Stimulus money puts teachers in layoff limbo
Funds trickle out, leaving many state and local education budgets in flux.
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Job hunting? This week's unusual openings.
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Dueling videos: Obama and Gregg deliver weekly addresses
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St. Joe teaches Thai orphans ‘to be good’
‘Stay with these poor people if you can,’ urged Mother Teresa – and Father Joseph Maier does.
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Pesky earmarks still in eye of budget storm
‘Member projects’ are a tiny part of the federal budget, but they’re a problem for Obama.
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Undaunted by the economy, Obama presses ahead on healthcare reform
His introduction of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D) for secretary of health and human services marks an attempt to press for reforms even amid the economic crisis.
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Budget debate launches new tea party
Tax protesters gather around the country. Is it a GOP put-up job?
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Investment fraud suspect Stanford was major political donor
Robert Allen Stanford, his firm, or its employees are said to have delivered $2.4 million to political operations since 2000.
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America's future wind web?
Wind power could feed 20 percent of the US energy diet. But first, the country needs a new energy network.
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The ‘holy grail’ of biofuels now in sight
Long-promised cellulosic ethanol is in modest production, but hurdles remain.
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Iceland's leaders fall (on yogurt?) and its government spoils
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