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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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Chávez restores free home heating oil program to US poor
In an abrupt turn, the Venezuelan president reinstated the program two days after its suspension.
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U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear voting rights case
Critics say the 1965 law is outdated when an African-American can be elected president.
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Study finds decline in American driving
More and more, Americans are leaving their cars in the driveway, a new study from the Brookings Institution has concluded.
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Healthcare: Obama presses ahead
Its reform is integral to reviving the economy, he signals, with his pick of Daschle as point man.
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Midlife discovery: I'm a brother in collage with Satchmo
A writer caught up in the calm of an ancient art form finds kinship with Louis Armstrong, whose other instruments were scissors and tape.
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A lone bright spot in real estate: farmland
Iowa land prices have jumped 18 percent in a year. But higher values come with a cost.
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Reviews of "I See You Everywhere" and "The Flying Troutmans"
Two new novels center on the complex, competitive love between sisters.
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Voters say yes to state taxes, no to antiabortion measures
More than 150 ballot initiatives – on issues from gay marriage to renewable energy – were decided Tuesday.
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Neither Wolf Nor Dog
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Abortion rises again as election issue
South Dakota, Colorado, and California weigh measures.
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Study reports bad news for world's mammals
At least one-quarter of the world's known mammal species are at risk of becoming extinct, and about half are declining in population, a global survey released Monday morning has found.
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How white roofs shine bright green
Painting homes a lighter shade does more than save money on A.C.
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Despite Alaska's challenges, new farmers take root
The demise of Matanuska Maid Dairy reflects agriculture's decline here. But some niche farms are prospering.
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Despite Alaska's challenges, new farmers take root
The demise of Matanuska Maid Dairy reflects agriculture's decline here. But some niche farms are prospering.
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FBI: Ivins held identical anthrax strain
The scientist was the sole custodian of anthrax spores genetically identical to the powder used in 2001 attacks, say documents unsealed Wednesday.
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Volunteers send aid through Burma's (Myanmar's) back door
They are channeling supplies across the Thai-Burmese border to existing underground networks spread across the disaster zone.
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Volunteers send aid through Burma's (Myanmar's) back door
They are channeling supplies across the Thai-Burmese border to existing underground networks spread across the disaster zone.
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In sealing nomination, Obama makes history
He's the first African-American to head presidential ticket of a major party, winning Democrats' long war of attrition.
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What's next for Clinton camp after delegates decision?
Delegate flap over Michigan, Florida is over for now, but her backers are miffed.
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Michigan and Florida: the Democrats' trickiest decision
A committee meets Saturday on Michigan and Florida delegates.
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RFK as orator and candidate
Robert Kennedy moved voters with talk of social justice.
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What Clinton gains from carrying on
By finishing out the primaries, Clinton keeps faith with her fans – and maybe helps retire her debt.
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Journalist gains readers when his copy turns up, unexpectedly, in a romance novel
Elements of Paul Tolmé's piece on black-footed ferrets end up as dialogue in a book by bestselling author Cassie Edwards, yielding new readers for him and charges of copying his prose for her.
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Journalist gains readers when his copy turns up, unexpectedly, in a romance novel
Elements of Paul Tolmé's piece on black-footed ferrets end up as dialogue in a book by bestselling author Cassie Edwards, yielding new readers for him and charges of copying his prose for her.
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