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Fake identities: Manti Te'o scandal and 6 other Internet hoaxes
Believe it or not, the Manti Te'o scandal is not the first online identity hoax, nor the longest-standing. Here's a look at some of the biggest scams to surface on the Internet, from the lives and deaths of fictitious characters to the downfall of their makers.
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6 reasons why President Obama will defeat the NRA and win universal background checks
Something is going to happen this session in the US Congress that hasn’t happened in more than a decade: The National Rifle Association (NRA) is going to lose on a top priority issue. Here are six reasons why President Obama will win a victory on universal background checks.
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Election 2012: top seven super PACs
Decoder profiles the seven top super PACs, the organizations that have spent the most trying to influence the elections – and still have the most money in the bank.
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3 views on whether US states should require voter ID
Voter ID laws enacted recently in several states have taken center stage this election cycle. Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson ruled Tuesday that the state could not implement its new voter ID law until after this year's November elections. As the fifth installment of our One Minute Debate series for election 2012, three writers give their brief take on whether US states should require voter ID.
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NFL 2012: a banner year for rookie quarterbacks
Encouraged by the success of Carolina’s Cam Newton and Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton last season, five teams hand the offensive controls to five players fresh out of the college ranks.
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How one Mississippi town rebuilds hurricane after hurricane
Residents of tiny Pearlington, often overlooked by the media and federal-aid donors, rely on grit and small-town selflessness to survive repeated natural disasters.
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Once-stalled GOP convention comes out swinging against Obama
Fred Thompson and Sen. Joe Lieberman use the McCain story to draw sharp contrasts with the Democratic presidential nominee.
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Can McCain rally the GOP?
In his speech Thursday he must knit the party together – and reach out to independents.
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Cindy McCain: rodeo queen to first lady?
Both privilege and challenge have marked her life, and now Mrs. McCain could follow her husband to the White House.
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Longing to grow watermelon in Maine
The climate just isn't right for the fruit that symbolizes summer.
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OurStage hosts online talent show
Website helps new artists bypass Net’s sonic traffic jam and attract the notice of record labels.
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A longing to grow watermelon
Maine just doesn't have the ideal climate for his son's favorite summer fruit.
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Siteseeing in the South
Garden blogs in the South
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When political lawn signs shout too loudly
The size of the political message has become an issue, pitting freedom of speech vs. local codes.
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When political lawn signs shout too loudly
The size of the political message has become an issue, pitting freedom of speech vs. local codes.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about traditional saris, US gun violence, National Parks preservation, and the Obama family's choice of dog.
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Battle over Confederate flag hits highways
Huge displays along interstates raise old debates over the history of war and slavery.
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U.S. cities tout merits of less costly 'staycations'
As the economy drags, cities launch campaigns to woo residents to local attractions.
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Tennessee church attack spotlights scapegoat mentality
Economic hard times also may have played a role in this week's attack on a Tennessee church.
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Opinion: Obama and Clinton – the ticket to win it
Hillary Clinton would be the wisest choice for vice president.
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His life and stocks align
Robert Loest applies his daily values to his socially responsible investment fund's portfolio.
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Opinion: Sir John Templeton: iconic innovator in finance and religion
He was a shrewd stock picker. But his priority was spiritual wealth.
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New drive to ban race preferences
Initiatives in three states would prohibit affirmative action in public realms.
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New drive to ban race preferences
Initiatives in three states would prohibit affirmative action in public realms.
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'Dukes of Hazzard' devotees gather to celebrate the hit 1980s TV show
At 'DukesFest,' hundreds display their General Lee cars, dress up as Boss Hogg and Enos, and tell tales of a simpler South.
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