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Miss USA 2013: Top 6 Questions & Answers (+video)
The Miss USA pageant doesn't ask contestants to perform a talent or support a charity. But it does ask some challenging questions of its contestants. What did the celebrity judges ask the final six contestants – and how did the women answer?
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US energy in five maps (infographics)
America has a lot of energy. Saxum, an Oklahoma City-based advertising and communications firm, has developed a portrait of the country's vast oil, gas, coal, solar, wind, and other resources (click each image for a larger version):
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Immigration reform bill: Top 8 changes GOP senators want
More than 300 amendments were submitted for possible inclusion in a sweeping immigration reform package – at least 100 of them from two Republicans, Sens. Charles Grassley of Iowa and Jeff Sessions of Alabama. Here are eight notable changes GOP lawmakers want to see in bill, as the Senate Judiciary Committee takes up amendments between now and Memorial Day.
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World's five largest companies
For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s five largest public companies are all American affair These are the Top 5, as of mid-April 2013.
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Earth Day 2013: 10 quotes about planet Earth
Earth Day is April 22. There is no shortage of famous musings on what Carl Sagan once called our 'pale blue dot.' Here are 10 of our favorite things said about planet Earth.
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USA
02/17/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion A reality check for Obama in Afghanistan
He's facing pressure to increase US troop levels there. Has Washington learned nothing from the Soviet experience?
02/17/2009 12:00 am -
The New Economy Stanford Financial: a sticky wicket for investors?
02/17/2009 12:00 am -
USA
02/12/2009 12:00 am -
World
02/12/2009 12:00 am -
On 'Darwin Day,' many Americans beg to differ
The latest tactic by evolution opponents – 'academic freedom' laws – recently scored its first major victory.
02/12/2009 12:00 am -
Amid peanut scandal, Georgia moves to tighten its food-safety net
On Wednesday, the state legislature began work on measures to tighten food inspections, while in Washington, the CEO of Peanut Corp. refused to testify before Congress.
02/11/2009 12:00 am -
Can A-Rod's admission spur baseball's cleanup?
In what could be a sign of things to come, the minor leagues have developed a stringent drug-testing program.
02/11/2009 12:00 am -
As electric cars gain currency, Oregon charges ahead
‘Green’ state is working on plan for public charging stations; Nissan will debut its electric vehicles here.
02/10/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog A-Rod admits he used performance-enhancing substance
02/09/2009 12:00 am -
The New Economy Obama inspires Elkhart. But can it build solar RV?
02/09/2009 12:00 am -
As economic crisis deepens, private foundations step into the breach
Some 50 of them pledge more than $100 million to help those affected by the economic crisis.
02/08/2009 12:00 am -
World
02/06/2009 12:00 am -
Senators reach deal to cut stimulus bill to $780B
Senate Democrats reached agreement with key Republicans Friday night on an economic stimulus measure at the heart of President Barack Obama's plan for combatting the worst recession in decades.
02/06/2009 12:00 am -
America’s wind corridor
From Minnesota to Texas, wind power sweeps new jobs into old-tech towns.
02/05/2009 12:00 am -
USA
02/04/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion The cheap stimulus option: Stop hyping bad economic news
Is the media reporting the recession – or worsening it?
02/04/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Yee-haw! Palin gets involved in Texas politics - endorses Perry
02/03/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Former Detroit mayor released from jail - not "bitter" at city
02/03/2009 12:00 am -
A blunt Newt Gingrich on Blago, Palin, and Limbaugh
02/02/2009 12:00 am -
Super Bowl success story: Mexico's avocados
Increased demand for guacamole has helped make avocado exports a rare bright spot for Mexico in its free-trade saga with the US.
01/31/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog International news roundup – Jan. 28
01/28/2009 12:00 am -
Axed by a big business? Start your own.
Unemployed seek fulfillment in new careers from pet care to finding jobs for moms.
01/28/2009 12:00 am -
Capitol Hill watchdogs are baring their teeth
President Obama would rather look to the future, but Democrats persist in probing the Bush administration’s alleged misdeeds.
01/27/2009 12:00 am -
As property crimes increase, more neighbors are on patrol
Armed with cellphones, flashlights, and Twitter posts, they can make a positive difference.
01/27/2009 12:00 am



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