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15 promising nonfiction books for spring 2013
April showers bring May flowers. Here's some fresh non-fiction to check out this spring while you enjoy the new greenery.
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What type of worker are you?
It takes all kinds to make a workplace run smoothly. Where do you fit in?
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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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'Zero Dark Thirty': Top 3 controversies from the Osama bin Laden film
"Zero Dark Thirty," which tells the story of the hunt and capture of Osama bin Laden, is already garnering critical accolades – and plenty of criticism, too. Here are the top three controversies currently surrounding the film.
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Six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong
Mitt Romney’s economic plan is largely based on a whitepaper written by several “heavyweight” economists. The problem is, it's riddled with fundamental flaws. Here are six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong about what ails the American economy and how to fix it.
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Murdoch: No more free lunch, and no Kindle love
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Opinion: Boost national cybersecurity without stifling freedom
The US government should apply stricter control over its own network, but it should leave public networks alone.
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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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A bigger Kindle about to debut?
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As it leaves Iraq, Britain looks warily to Afghanistan
British politicians called for an investigation into intelligence mistakes that led the country into the Iraq war.
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China, Taiwan ink trade and crime-fighting deals
The longtime rivals signed deals Sunday on boosting cross-strait flights, joint-crime fighting, and financial cooperation, but steered clear of politics.
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Computer worm 'Conficker' is doing its dirty work
Pentagon and other agencies are preparing to defend against cyber attacks. Meanwhile, here are ways to protect your computer.
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Leading opposition figure returns to Somalia
Sheikh Hassan Aweys, whom the US accuses of having ties to Al Qaeda, says he wants to unite warring Islamic factions.
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Opinion: How e-Pulitzers can elevate journalism
Granting the prizes to more online work would raise standards.
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Canada: Life after newsprint
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Did hackers break into a top-secret USAF program?
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Is waterboarding effective? CIA did it 266 times on two prisoners
The number, much higher than previously reported, comes out as President Obama visits CIA headquarters today.
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The Girls from Ames
How 11 women have sustained a 40-year friendship – and how that bond nurtures them.
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Somali pirates launch failed attack on second US vessel
The ship escaped an assault that may have been rooted in revenge for three pirates' deaths during the US Navy's rescue Sunday of the Maersk Alabama's captain.
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First-time homebuyers jolt market into life
Low home prices and an array of incentives have sparked a surge of new buyers.
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Critics say US should attack Somali pirates' land bases
Is it time to replace bluewater policing with tactics of Jefferson, who defeated the Barbary pirates on land?
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More US insurance companies eye federal aid
Some of them, including Lincoln Financial, have bought small banks or thrifts in the hope of qualifying for government help.
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Will Arab leaders discuss Israeli airstrike in Sudan?
Arab League likely support Sudan's Bashir against war crimes charge, but discourage ties with Iran.
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Turn out the lights? Not everyone's on board Earth Hour
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Taliban suicide bomber kills 11 in Pakistan
The attack targeted members of an anti-Taliban militant group.
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Wall Street warms to ‘toxic assets’ plan
Geithner's plan aims to use public and private money to clean up $500 billion to $1 trillion in bad loans.
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Tax havens: Can promises to shut them down be believed?
G-20 nations pledge to address this subject at meeting in London next month. Analysts are skeptical.
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Obama offers olive branch to Iran in new video
The president seeks 'new beginnings' with the Iranian people and leaders in a message marking the Iranian new year.
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Before AIG bonuses debacle, a shift toward lower executive pay
Many moves were already under way to change the compensation culture.
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Newspapers' troubles escalate in recession
Quest intensifies for new revenue streams, but solutions aren't in time to save some.
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