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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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'Gods Like Us': 6 stories of Hollywood from Ty Burr's new book
Here are 6 tales of Hollywood lore in 'Gods Like Us.'
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Briefing
Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they compare on gun control
A spate of gun violence has beset the United States ahead of the November election, raising the perennial question about how effectively America regulates its 300 million-plus guns. Yet neither presidential candidate is likely to hoist his own complicated record as a rallying cry.
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Five things international community must give Syria after Bashar al-Assad
Transition in Syria after Bashar al-Assad will be impossible without constructive international support. From outsiders, Syria will need these five key things:
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Four things Syria must do after Bashar al-Assad
It’s not too early to consider the way forward for Syria after Bashar al-Assad. Examples in other countries show that a transition will be greatly aided if Syrians can do these four things:
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Thursday's coverage: WHO upgrades H1N1, Peru uprisings, and Holocaust Museum shooter
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Amazon rolls out a device to save the newpaper – two years too late
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Boston Globe: A vote on the future of newspapers?
The Globe's largest union votes Monday on whether to accept a 10 percent pay cut, among other concessions. It points to the turmoil reshaping the industry.
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What next for Boston Globe: wage cuts or renewed bargaining?
Largest union rejects $10 million in pay and benefit concessions, maneuvers to resume talks. The paper's owner moves to unilaterally slash wages.
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Opinion: As the Globe reels, papers must drop elitism
Newspapers can survive by reclaiming their roots and remembering their readers.
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Today's coverage: Sotomayor faces new rules, Shell strikes deal, Globe doesn't
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Today's coverage: Europe votes, a little and to the right; stimulus flow slow
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For newspapers, more bad news: Online ad revenue is plummeting
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Suicide bomb in Pakistan kills 30
The attack in Lahore is the nation's deadliest this year and underscores the spread of the Taliban insurgency.
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Does increasing fuel efficiency make people drive more?
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Opinion: Why journalists deserve low pay
The demise of the news business can be halted, but only if journalists commit to creating real value for consumers and become more involved in setting the course of their companies.
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The Kindle’s assault on academia
Column: Amazon wants to corner the textbook market. But don't think it's gonna be easy.
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Introducing the super-sized Kindle DX
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Boston Globe avoids shutdown – at least for now
Could it produce a prototype that other struggling big-city newspapers could use to survive the current recession?
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Gibbs on Boston Globe troubles: what can government do?
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As newspapers struggle, readers seem fine with online
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Could Amazon save the newspaper? Not by itself.
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Practicing Catholic
Journalist and former priest James Carroll uses his own life as a lens through which to explore contemporary American Catholicism.
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The Boston Marathon goes green and so do other road races
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Obama torture policies slammed by critics on both sides
The president's decision not to prosecute CIA agents for torture is being criticized by right advocates.
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The Weight of Heaven
Devastated by the loss of their child, an American couple try to rebuild their lives in India.
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Crisis in journalism: Boston Globe on the brink
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Goodbye, Encarta. A cautionary tale for newspapers?
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Horizon highlights – New dimensions edition
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Horizon highlights – Low-tech/high-tech edition
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