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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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10 most controversial authors (in recent memory)
These writers have all sold plenty of books – and taken quite a lot of flak.
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The Super Bowl: 10 football books to gear you up for the big game
The biggest sports game of the year is just around the corner. Here are some books to put you in the mood.
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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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'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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Mayor Daley: Chicago shouldn't bear full cost of Asian carp
Chicago's Mayor Richard Daley argues against locking down a historic canal in order to prevent Asian carp from invading Lake Michigan. The issue comes as Daley's 'green' credentials are being questioned.
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Love wins: Gay marriage in Washington DC
The DC government did a good thing Wednesday by allowing same-sex couples to marry.
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In healthcare summit, an epic battle of elephant vs. parrot
The healthcare reform debate is explained using the metaphor of an elephant and a parrot.
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Will Obama's healthcare plan reduce costs?
Congress and ordinary Americans debate whether Obama's healthcare plan will reduce costs or increase them.
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Iraq police and hospital attacked in triple suicide bombing ahead of Sunday election
A triple suicide bombing attacked Iraq police and a hospital killing at least 30 and wounding 40, defying heightened security and stoking sectarian fears ahead of the Iraq election scheduled for Sunday.
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The Monitor's View: US Postal Service: no more Saturday delivery?
Dropping Saturday delivery is just one idea from a cash-strapped US Postal Service that deserves support from Congress and unions.
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Senate climate bill may drop cap and trade
A compromise climate bill being developed in the Senate may drop controversial cap and trade legislation passed by the House.
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How do you convince people of global warming in a snowstorm?
Criticisms of climate change science are piling up as public concern wanes. But evidence of global warming continues to accumulate.
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Why is the US Olympic committee tax-exempt?
The US Olympic committee is a tax-exempt organization and might soon ask for direct government support.
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Was Ron Paul right? Fed secrecy in the Watergate years.
Fed Chairman Bernanke called Ron Paul's allegation bizarre, but there is some evidence of heightened Fed secrecy in the Watergate years.
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China’s patience is wearing thin over US arms sale to Taiwan
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Mitch Daniels open to presidential run, despite '100 reasons' to pass
Indiana's Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels, asked about a presidential run in 2012, said, 'Can’t you name 100 reasons that no sane person would do this?' Then he left the door open to the possibility.
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Pakistan captures another top Afghan Taliban leader, Mullah Abdul Kabir
If reports are true, Pakistan's capture of Mullah Abdul Kabir would be fifth Afghan Taliban leader seized in recent weeks.
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Healthcare summit: Chance for compromise or 'trap' for the GOP?
Obama is urging lawmakers to take a constructive approach to the bipartisan healthcare summit on Thursday. But many members of the GOP are wary of the meeting.
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Former terrorist: Austin attack reflects growing US turmoil
Joe Stack's apparent suicide flight in Austin, Texas, Thursday, which killed at least one person and caused two others to be hospitalized, is indicative of what some are concerned is building antigovernment sentiment, says a former domestic terrorist.
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UN says Iran enriching more uranium, warns of nuclear bomb program
A new report by the UN's nuclear watchdog warned that Iran appears to be pursuing a nuclear bomb and said the country is boosting its uranium enrichment efforts.
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Olympics top 'Idol,' but tape delays anger viewers
NBC's Olympic broadcast tactics have some scrambling to avoid 'spoilers.'
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Obama stimulus, deficit plans: What matters is 'marginal' job creation and 'marginal' deficit reduction
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India: Talks with Pakistan undeterred by Pune attack
Indian officials said Monday that upcoming peace talks with Pakistan are on track despite Saturday's attacks in Pune which some suspect were orchestrated by a Pakistan-based terrorist group.
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Polls: Republicans gain ground in 2010 congressional elections
Two new polls underscore problems for Democrats in 2010 congressional elections, as Republicans pull even regarding the public's party preferences for candidates.
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Harnessing ‘tea party’ spirit won’t be easy. Convention is proof.
There’s no doubt that the tea party movement is having political impact. But activists at the Tea Party Convention in Nashville have very different ideas about how to proceed, and there's internal struggle.
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'Tea party' movement: Who are they and what do they want?
Tea Party Nation convention starts Thursday. Questions and answers about the tea party movement and how it might affect the 2010 elections.
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Adults ruined blogs for kids, study shows
A new report from the Pew's Internet and American Life Project reveals a decline in blogging among teens.
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US unable to guard against cyber attacks: Intel director Blair
Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair testified Wednesday of the growing sophistication of cyber attacks. He also said that foreign terrorist groups are using the Internet to organize attacks, give instructions, and arrange financing.
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Senate goes back to the drawing board on campaign finance
A Senate committee on Tuesday discussed how to limit the US Supreme Court campaign-finance ruling that opened elections to corporate ads. One suggestion: a constitutional amendment.
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