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CSMonitor editors share their favorite people to follow on Twitter
Twitter turned 7 this week. In celebration of the social network's birthday, The Christian Science Monitor compiled a list of favorite Twitter accounts. Each is informative and useful in its own way. Find out what each section recommends for you.
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How much do you know about presidential pets? Take our quiz.
First pets have long attracted publicity and press. From pooches to parakeets, see what facts you can recall about some noteworthy presidential pets.
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Gallery Top 10 longest-serving US senators
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In Pictures Graduation 2010
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Repression or reform? Deadly protests may force Syria's Assad to choose.
Syria protests are gathering steam, fueled by a cycle of violence, misinformation, and small concessions on the part of the government.
03/27/2011 12:15 pm -
In Libya, a campaign to confuse
Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, with his claims of total popular support and theatrical displays at bombing sites, treads a fine line between rhetoric and reality.
03/25/2011 07:49 pm -
How Eric Cantor wants to change the House – and the Republican Party
As the No. 2 Republican in the House, majority leader Eric Cantor will have his hands full navigating fired-up freshmen members through a series of controversial votes.
03/14/2011 07:39 pm -
Global Viewpoint The real challenge for Internet freedom? US hypocrisy. And there's no app for that.
Secretary Clinton's speech on Internet freedom was full of good news. The US has a more grown-up view of the complexities of Internet freedom and its importance. The bad news was in what Clinton didn't address: the role US foreign policy and US companies play in Internet oppression.
02/17/2011 12:01 pm -
Hillary Clinton champions Internet freedom, but cautions on WikiLeaks
In a policy address, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls Internet freedom of expression a vital agent of change. But security is still important, she adds, calling WikiLeaks documents 'stolen.'
02/15/2011 08:42 pm -
Mubarak's legacy – and his downfall: A stale stability
Unlike his iconic predecessors Anwar Sadat and Gamal Abdel Nasser, who left clear imprints on Egypt, Hosni Mubarak will probably be remembered more for unfulfilled expectations.
02/12/2011 08:30 am -
Young conservatives storm Washington for CPAC. Bring on 2012, they say.
Half of the 11,000 attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) are college students. They're hoping to reproduce the youth enthusiasm of 2008 – but this time against Obama.
02/11/2011 07:46 pm -
Egypt protests stir a jumble of emotions for Egyptian-Americans
Egypt developments have relatives in the US feeling immense pride for the people of Egypt but being unimpressed with America’s response.
02/04/2011 09:38 am -
As Egypt crisis continues, would US cut foreign aid? Unlikely.
Would the Obama administration cut the $1.5 billion in military and economic aid given Egypt every year? It’s been a mainstay of US policy ever since Egypt made peace with Israel in 1979.
01/29/2011 01:03 pm -
Campaign finance ruling: Should Supreme Court justices have recused themselves?
The liberal group Common Cause asks the Justice Department to investigate whether Supreme Court Justices Scalia and Thomas should have stepped aside in a major campaign finance reform case a year ago.
01/20/2011 09:05 pm -
China's President Hu Jintao goes to Washington
As China and the US emerge from a year of diplomatic spats, Beijing appears more optimistic than Washington on what can come out of President Hu Jintao's visit to the White House this week.
01/18/2011 07:31 am -
Backchannels An Arab popular revolution (well, sort of) in Tunisia
01/14/2011 03:41 pm -
Do we need a code of conduct for space?
Some experts are calling for an international code of conduct for spacefaring nations. But defining misconduct isn't easy.
01/10/2011 02:00 pm -
WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange: Is the US pursuing him in secret?
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange claimed Friday that US prosecutors are carrying out a secretive grand-jury probe into WikiLeaks activities.
12/17/2010 12:43 pm -
Opinion US commitment to Iraq will pay off across the Middle East -- and avert a historic error
Both those who supported the surge and those who pressed for withdrawal should support continued US involvement in order to consolidate Iraq's fragile political and security gains. Disengaging now could undermine the entire long-term strategic relationship.
12/02/2010 11:02 am -
How WikiLeaks trove will affect US-Arab cooperation on Iran, Yemen
The WikiLeaks release of diplomatic cables could put Arab leaders in a tight spot – and make America's diplomatic dance a bit more awkward in the region.
11/29/2010 05:10 pm -
Smokers need not apply: Is hiring ban trend of the future?
More private companies are screening out smokers during the hiring process, citing a need to cut health-care costs. It's generally legal, but critics say it's intrusive and unfair.
11/17/2010 01:44 pm -
New Americas wing opens at Boston's MFA
MFA's new Art of the Americas wing boosts the field of American art, which has often been seen as a poor cousin to Europe.
11/12/2010 06:52 pm -
Veterans Day survey: 300,000 use revamped GI Bill
In a survey released before Veterans Day, student veterans said they were largely happy with the GI Bill. But some struggle with credit-transfer options, and many find difficulty adjusting to college life.
11/10/2010 10:12 am -
Terrorism & Security Osama bin Laden threatens French troops, criticizes France burqa ban
Osama bin Laden said France’s ban on Islamic full-face veils for women, like the niqab or the burqa, was unjust, and justified Al Qaeda attacks on French soldiers in Afghanistan.
10/28/2010 09:46 am -
Vox News Obama on MTV: Can he recapture a bit of his 2008 magic?
President Obama addressed young people at a town hall meeting broadcast online and on MTV and BET Thursday, hoping to motivate them for Election 2010.
10/14/2010 06:34 pm -
The Vote Polls tighten as elections approach. Good news for Democrats? Maybe.
There's some good news for Democrats in polls asking which party should control Congress. But certain portions of the electorate – and of the party's base – are big unknowns for Democrats.
10/03/2010 05:59 pm -
US Supreme Court opens with historic changes
The Supreme Court is in the midst of a significant transformation after eleven years with the same lineup of justices. Since 2005, four new members have joined the court, two on the conservative side and two on the liberal side.
10/03/2010 11:40 am -
Segway: Is it safe to ride?
Segway owner Jimi Heselden died Sunday in a Segway accident prompting fresh discussion about the safety of Segway electric scooters.
09/28/2010 09:58 am -
The Vote Bill Clinton tells Obama: 'Embrace people's anger, then make your case'
Former President Bill Clinton has been all over the media, dispensing advice to President Obama ahead of what looks to be a dreadful election for Democrats. He is speaking from experience.
09/23/2010 02:52 pm
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