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10 influential authors who came to the US as immigrants
These 10 immigrant authors have all made significant contributions to US literature and culture.
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6 reasons why President Obama will defeat the NRA and win universal background checks
Something is going to happen this session in the US Congress that hasn’t happened in more than a decade: The National Rifle Association (NRA) is going to lose on a top priority issue. Here are six reasons why President Obama will win a victory on universal background checks.
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Four job trends for 2013
With unemployment still high, many Americans are looking to find a job, change careers, or update their skills. Here are four trends for 2013 that can help you make smart career moves.
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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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Jobs report: 3 views on the best way to create jobs in the US
The Labor Department reported Friday that the economy added 171,000 jobs in October, while unemployment rose to 7.9 percent. As the eighth and final installment of our One Minute Debate series for election 2012, three writers give their brief take on the best way to create jobs in the United States.
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Congress in hot seat over human spaceflight
It'll cost an extra $3 billion a year to keep a viable program aloft, a review panel says.
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US official disavows 'artificial deadlines' for action on Iran
Susan Rice, US ambassador to the UN, sounded less strident Friday in addressing Iran’s nuclear program than Secretary of State Clinton has.
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Ahmadinejad's new cabinet: more conservative than ever
Former British ambassador to Iran suggests ways to negotiate over nuclear policy.
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On foreign affairs, Kennedy challenged presidential power
His most important vote, he said, was against the Iraq War. But he also had major impact on human rights and other issues.
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New information at hand about your lawmaker's 'earmarks'
A database from watchdog groups compares projects backed by members of Congress with campaign contributors. Billions are involved in potential conflicts of interest.
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China's stimulus working – perhaps too well
Bank loans and state-led investment have reenergized the economy, and people feel more secure about their jobs. But the government has boosted spending so fast that economists are warning of stock and real-estate bubbles.
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China's green leap forward
Facing dire pollution and wanting to be in on what may be the next industrial revolution, China positions itself to be a leader in green technology – with major implications for the rest of the world.
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Lou Holtz for Congress? What about that Hitler comment though?
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In India, Bill Gates discusses immigration, health care, Facebook
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Huge deficits a risk to job growth, Fed chief warns
Bernanke told Congress Tuesday that a plan to bring federal spending into balance would have ‘considerable near-term economic benefits,’ such as lower interest rates.
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Mexico's Army is violating human rights, groups say
The US should withhold key counternarcotics funds from Mexico until progress is made, argue several human rights organizations in the US and Mexico.
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Does US road to better relations with Iran pass through India?
On her trip to New Delhi next week, Secretary Clinton seeks a new strategic partnership. But congressional critics see India as an enabler of the Iranian regime.
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Congress grows impatient on Iran, N. Korea, vows action
Tired of President Obama's cautious approach, lawmakers look to sanction the two regimes.
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Fierce clashes in Tehran Saturday between police, protesters
Eyewitnesses say thousands of police and plainclothes militia members filled the streets to prevent rallies.
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With 'Buy Chinese' edict, another nation tiptoes toward protectionism
Beijing stipulates that $586 billion in stimulus funds be spent only on Chinese goods
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Obama expected to assure South Korea of US protection from the North
South Korean President Lee Myung Bak arrives in Washington today seeking a guarantee of American nuclear defense from possible North Korean aggression.
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In India, a mandate and a test
Repeat win by United Progressive Alliance shows faith in party on economy and security.
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How an American couple came to be spies for Cuba
Kendall and Gwendolyn Myers were recruited from academia by Fidel Castro's intelligence service - one of the best in the world.
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European Parliament vote: Extreme right poised to gain ground
Britain's Gordon Brown could fall, while Dutch populist Geert Wilders's anti-Islam stand finds new appeal.
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The summer of staying close to home
For cash-strapped vacationers, time off this years means exploring ... locally. A report from Europe, Japan, and the US on the return of the road trip, backpacking with a burro, and growing beets.
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Opinion: What will America stand for in 2050?
The US should think long and hard about the high number of Latino immigrants.
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Congressman: FBI should investigate CIA over Pelosi's charge
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To probe detainee abuse, Congress leans toward outsourcing
Success of the 9/11 commission means lawmakers often punt toughest investigations to independent bodies – despite some internal resistance.
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For Specter and the Democrats, it was a brief honeymoon
The Pennsylvania senator has been stripped of his seniority, at least until 2011, and he hasn't exactly voted in lock step with Democrats.
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Today's briefing: Pakistan's next hot spot, Mexico returns to normal
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