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10 quotes from John Ciardi on his birthday
John Ciardi a poet, translator, critic and etymologist. To mark his birthday on June 24, here are 10 of his most memorable quotes.
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Brazil's President Rousseff meets with Obama: 5 topics for talks
As the two largest economies in the Western Hemisphere, Brazil and the US have a lot of shared interests, but there are still areas of contention. Here are 5 possible topics on today's presidential agenda:
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Leap Year: this day in the history of Feb. 29
We don’t mean to state the obvious, but Feb. 29 happens once every four years (usually) – and leap year is here again. That means a whole day's worth of news will tomorrow be added to this date's comparatively small archive.
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Famous US Special Forces operations
Here are six of the most famous successful American special operations missions in recent memory.
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In Pictures: War by remote control
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Top task for Air Force: rebuild credibility
New leaders must better secure nuclear weapons after snafus led to firing of their predecessors.
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Top task for Air Force: rebuild credibility
New leaders must better secure nuclear weapons after snafus led to firing of their predecessors.
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Air Force shake-up may lead to deeper overhaul
Secretary Gates is likely to nominate a new civilian chief in days.
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China's next hurdle: shelter earthquake survivors
Officials need tents and a long-term plan for the stream of refugees.
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U.S. helicopters cause stir in Thai town on Burma border
In Mae Sot, home to many Burmese exiles and refugees, two helicopters stopped unannounced during a survey of the area
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USA
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Former Pentagon official pleads guilty in China spy case
The case involves classified Taiwan weapons data and follows admissions about an errant shipment of nuclear fuses to Taiwan.
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Does space need air traffic control?
As more countries race to launch satellites and manned craft, some warn of a space jam.
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The Monitor's View: Outsourcing U.S. security
A big Air Force contract that involves a foreign entity passes muster on the merits.
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US-Iraqi troops sweep Al Qaeda village haven
Soldiers find major weapons caches, a bunker, and an insurgent expense report in Diyala Province.
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World
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Ron Paul: an absolute faith in free markets and less government
The 10-term congressman from Texas has been a strict constitutionalist since he came into public life some 30 years ago.
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