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Andy Cohen: 7 stories from his new book

In his new memoir 'Most Talkative,' the Bravo executive and host recounts everything from high school to crazy experiences on his talk show.
In Pictures: MLK remembrance
Foreclosures on the rise: Is your city on the Top 10 list?

Foreclosures have been huge in cities that rode the real estate bubble in the West and in Florida. But the fastest rise in foreclosures is taking place primarily in far less frothy metropolitan areas of the Southeast, according to a new report by RealtyTrac. North Carolina alone was home to four of the Top 10 fastest-rising foreclosure metros last year. While their foreclosure rates are still quite low compared with most places, these metros and their plight illustrate how the poor economy is driving the housing crisis now.
In Pictures: Figure skating costumes
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Andy Cohen: 7 stories from his new book

In his new memoir 'Most Talkative,' the Bravo executive and host recounts everything from high school to crazy experiences on his talk show.
Washington State caucuses could foreshadow Super Tuesday

The Republican presidential caucuses in Washington State are being held Saturday, three days before Super Tuesday. Mitt Romney is leading in polls, but Rick Santorum is strong there too.
Air Jordans: 'Sneakerheads' flock to grab retro kicks (VIDEO)

Air Jordans went on sale Friday and police were called out to control 'shop mobs' across the US – some using pepper spray to subdue crowds. Critics say Nike deliberately limited production in order to create a frenzy.
Failed Martin Luther King Day parade bomber gets 32-year sentence

The white supremacist who pleaded guilty to attempting to bomb a Martin Luther King Day march in Spokane, Wash., was sentenced Tuesday. The FBI says the story is a cautionary tale about the threat of 'lone wolf' attacks.
In Pictures: MLK remembrance
Radioactive milk harmless, but will consumers buy it?

Radioactive milk, detected in two states, contains tiny amounts of radioactive iodine that probably originated in Japan but pose no health threat. So far, milk sales seem steady.
Radioactive milk found on West Coast, but levels are 'minuscule'

Radioactive milk linked to the Japan nuclear crisis has been detected in samples from California and Washington State. But the amounts are so tiny that they pose no health risk, officials say.
NCAA Tournament: Women's Final Four is set

NCAA tournament women's Final Four will feature two Big East teams and one each from the Big 12 and Pac 10. The women's NCAA tournament concludes next Tuesday in Indianapolis
NCAA women's Sweet 16: Top seeds and some surprises

The NCAA women's basketball tournament has reached the round of 16. Unlike the men's tournament, all four top regional seeds have moved on to the Sweet 16.
Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of March 21, 2011

Readers write in about the power of the Internet to transform – or not – our physical world and the merits of US involvement in supporting Middle East democracies.
Women's NCAA basketball: Who's going to the Big Dance?

The women's NCAA basketball tournament, scheduled to start Saturday, has a field of 64 teams from across the country.
Last WWI veteran from US dies in W. Va.

Last WWI veteran: Buckles had been advocating for a national memorial honoring veterans of the Great War in the nation's capital and asked about its progress weekly, sometimes daily.
Annual report cites rise in hate groups, but some ask: What is hate?

The Southern Poverty Law Center says the number of US hate groups has topped 1,000 for the first time. But conservative critics say a too-broad definition of hate stifles legitimate debate.
Foreclosures on the rise: Is your city on the Top 10 list?

Foreclosures have been huge in cities that rode the real estate bubble in the West and in Florida. But the fastest rise in foreclosures is taking place primarily in far less frothy metropolitan areas of the Southeast, according to a new report by RealtyTrac. North Carolina alone was home to four of the Top 10 fastest-rising foreclosure metros last year. While their foreclosure rates are still quite low compared with most places, these metros and their plight illustrate how the poor economy is driving the housing crisis now.
Idaho mother, Holly Lahti, claims $190M from Mega Millions

Holly Lahti, a mother of two, has claimed the second half of the $380 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Job listings: Plenty to come from projects in Washington State

Job listings will abound as contractors gear up for $2 billion in federal projects over the next two years.
Washington, Colorado, Alaska Senate races: When will we know who won?

The Colorado, Washington State, and Alaska Senate races are undecided on Wednesday morning. They won't tip the balance of power in the Senate, but two are important to Democrats.
Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of August 2, 2010

Readers write in about lessons from the oil spill and pay for politicians.
Father's Day turns 100. How did Father's Day start anyway?

Father's Day was started 100 years ago in an effort to improve the image of Dads everywhere.
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Who is Father's Day founding father? (Think, 'security breach.')

Father's Day was born in 1910. But not until the 1970s did a US president issue a proclamation declaring the third Sunday in June as an official day to honor fathers.
Environmentally friendly detergents: Are they for you?

Choosing environmentally friendly detergents can make a difference to the environment and save you money.
Filmmaker's videos show the underlying bonds of humanity

Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee takes a lesson from his jazz background to make films about 'oneness.' Then he distributes them for free.
US alpine skiers: why they are rocking the Vancouver Olympics

Vancouver Olympics: US alpine skiers chalk up their most successful Olympics ever to the motivation of a once-every-four-years chance – and to skiing offensively. If Ted Ligety makes the podium today, it would give the US its ninth medal in alpine skiing.
In Pictures: Figure skating costumes
Toyota recall: Great cars, poor consumer relations

Despite a Toyota apology and their loyalty to the cars, some owners are furious over the handling of the Toyota recall.