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Danica Patrick officially heads to NASCAR
Danica Patrick is packing her driving suits and making the move from IndyCar to NASCAR.
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Rallying cry for hurricane Irene preparations: not Katrina, not again
Federal and state emergency managers are acting decisively in an attempt to avoid the mistakes of hurricane Katrina in 2005. The result has impacted millions of lives.
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Hurricane Irene: Are surfers crazy to love hurricanes?
Hurricane Irene: The approaching hurricane brings out 'storm surfers,' those who crave the bigger, more dangerous waves not usually found on the East Coast.
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In Pictures: Storm surfing
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Paying people to ID violent sports fans: a winning idea?
A California lawmaker wants to set up a fund to pay people who help identify violent sports fans. His legislation comes after brutal attacks this year at Dodger Stadium and Candlestick Park.
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Why Kerry Collins won't help the Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are built for Peyton Manny, not for Kerry Collins. Adding Kerry Collins is like a man on death row changing his last meal from fajitas to chalupas.
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Watermelon tuna ceviche
Citrus juice quickly “cooks” sushi-grade tuna for this light, fresh, colorful first course.
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Lil Wayne accident: Why skateboarders should wear helmets
Lil Wayne accident: Rap star Lil Wayne fell and hurt his head while skateboarding. Is Lil Wayne now Exhibit A for wearing a helmet while skateboarding?
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In Pictures: Stars on skateboards
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'Flash mob' crimes: How good are police at tracking down culprits?
While the ability to track 'flash mob' lawbreakers on Twitter and other social media platforms offers a powerful, futuristic vision for policing, real-life police response has so far been more Sherlock Holmes and less Blade Runner.
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Spanish soccer strike scuppers Saturday's season start
Players in Spain's La Liga started a two-week strike Friday to demand payment of back wages. But the teams, several of which are in bankruptcy say they can't afford to pay.
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Robert Redford: Our readers' favorite films
Robert Redford celebrates his birthday today, and we asked the Monitor's followers on Facebook what their favorite films were by the legendary actor and director. Here are the top five:
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Five times the NCAA meted out a 'death penalty.' Will Miami make six?
With Nevin Shapiro’s allegations from behind bars that he lavished millions of dollars in goodies on University of Miami football player over eight years, in violation of NCAA rules, chatter intensified in print and online about whether Miami might suffer the worst punishment the NCAA can dish out. Unofficially known as the 'death penalty,' it eliminates the offending sports program from competition for one season (and sometimes more). It has been meted out to only five schools.
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Danica Patrick to race full time in NASCAR next year
Danica Patrick will move from Indy cars into NASCAR full time in 2012. It's still unclear whether Danica Patrick will race at next year's Indy 500.
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Can NCAA really police college football? Miami emerges as test case.
NCAA critics were growing more vocal even before new allegations that University of Miami football players accepted gifts and prostitutes from a booster. Now, the NCAA faces a test of its credibility.
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Eli Manning as good as Tom Brady? Not by the numbers
Eli Manning said he's in the same group of quality NFL quarterbacks as the Patriots' Tom Brady. What do you think of Eli Manning's assessment?
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LeBron James gets dunked on in Taiwan. Was he going easy on them? (VIDEO)
LeBron James recently traveled to Taiwan, where he took to the court with some local players. One got the chance to defend LeBron James and took him to the hoop.
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In Pictures: State fairs
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Senna: movie review
'Senna' looks at the life of Ayrton Senna, the Brazilian Formula One superstar, but gives little time to his off-track existence.
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Federal Reserve more likely to do third round of easing: pros
Federal Reserve will start purchasing assets again, some market observers predict. The chances of the Federal Reserve starting another round of quantitative easing shot up in the last week as markets became unstable.
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After London riots, some bemoan damage to city's image ahead of 2012 Olympics
Olympians and businessmen express concern that a week of riots have hurt the city's image as a safe, world-class venue for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Cedar planked salmon with maple mustard glaze
Resting on a cedar bed, cushioned with fresh dill and green onions, this maple mustard glazed salmon was my most memorable summer meal yet.
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Beijing Welcomes You: Unveiling the Capital City of the Future
The rise of China's capital city may be the story of a new era. And it isn't over yet
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 08/11
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NFL preseason kicks off Thursday night
NFL preseason: The games begin Thursday night, with five contests. One NFL preseason matchup Thursday features a pair of playoff teams from a year ago.
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