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4 truly American novels
These books center on residents of the USA in different eras all trying to find success.
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'The Raven': 5 other movies that turned well-known figures into action heroes
As Edgar Allan Poe hunts a murderer in 'The Raven,' here are 5 other movies that took well-known historical and literary figures and made them action stars
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Bestselling books the week of 4/19/12, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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'Mrs. Kennedy and Me': A Secret Service agent shares his memories
Secret Service agent Clint Hill shares 8 memories of his time with Jacqueline Kennedy in his new book, 'Mrs. Kennedy and Me.'
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Ali Wentworth: 8 stories from an inside-the-Beltway childhood
From her new memoir 'Ali in Wonderland,' the actress and comedian shares memories of her Washington D.C. upbringing and later life as a wife and mother.
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Easter Sunday: Where did Obama go to church?
Religion has been a tough issue for President Obama. Many question his Christianity, and some believe he's a Muslim. In speeches, White House prayer events, and attending church, he's trying to change that.
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Top Picks: 'Downton Abbey,' Buffalo Tom, 'Secret Service Files,' and more
A television series on dysfunctional British aristocrats, an alternative rock band, a behind the scenes look at the Secret Service, and more recommendations.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/18
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My Father at 100: A Memoir
Ron Reagan offers an affectionate but light and padded portrait of his father, the 40th president of the United States.
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Mama Grizzly mating habits: The WikiLeaks cable you won't see
How might the ambassador of a small foreign embassy in Washington characterize Sarah Palin or President Obama? Columnist John Hughes imagines...
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Who got pardons or clemency in 2010? A surprise list of people and animals.
In America, second chances are, if not quite a constitutional right, a cherished value. And the power of presidents and governors to pardon lawbreakers and commute sentences can take on special significance. Such enormous executive powers are often misused, critics say, but they can also provide snapshots of Americans' political and cultural priorities. Many pardons occur around Christmas, in a nod to the spirit of the season. Also, around that time, many American's aren't paying much attention to the news – and some outgoing leaders are making their final decisions. Here are the Top 6 cases of pardon or clemency in 2010.
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Threats against Obama: Michael Stephen Bowden is just the latest
Nearly 1 in 10 US presidents have been assassinated or wounded in office. The Secret Service has made more than a dozen arrests in the past two years for threats against Obama. Retiree Michael Stephen Bowden is the latest.
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Meghan McCain on the politics of Thanksgiving dinner
'Dirty Sexy Politics' author Meghan McCain says she and her parents won't be discussing 'don't ask, don't tell' when she goes home for Thanksgiving.
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At NATO summit, Obama's ride is talk of the town
Some heads of state are zipping around Lisbon, host city of the NATO summit, in no-emission electric vehicles. Security dictates that Obama travel in the no-efficiency 'Beast,' a vehicle that fascinates the local press.
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Three of this fall's most talked-about novels
Characters whose lives are altered by their inability to grasp the whole picture link three of this fall's most highly praised novels – although that's about the only thing they have in common. In one, a young mother goes to extraordinary lengths to protect her son; in another, an English couple go on vacation and find themselves in way over their heads; while in the third, a writer mourns the loss of a desk that has passed through many hands.
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Obama targets women voters in Seattle trip with talk of jobs, cupcakes
President Obama tried to energize women voters at a town hall meeting Thursday in Seattle. He's also set to campaign for Washington's Patty Murray and California's Barbara Boxer.
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For Alaska's Joe Miller, handcuff incident adds to mounting troubles
Security guards for Senate candidate Joe Miller of Alaska put a journalist in handcuffs Sunday. It was only the latest problem to beset the Miller campaign in recent weeks.
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Throwing the book at Obama – literally
Obama had a book thrown at him during this past weekend's rally in Philadelphia.
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What's Obama doing to try to fire up drooping Democrats?
Obama has busted out of Washington to try to regain some of the 'rock star' glow that fueled Democratic voters in 2008. He's also trying to prevent the election from being a referendum on him.
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Oval Office makeover: more taupe, same old desk
The Oval Office makeover completed while President Obama was on vacation includes a new rug, wallpaper, and custom furniture. The 'Resolute' desk, installed in the Oval Office by John F. Kennedy, remains.
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Why doesn’t Obama wear his religion on his sleeve?
What will it take for Obama to convince the world that he’s a Christian, or at least not a Muslim? Teaching Baptist Sunday School like Jimmy Carter? Putting a 'My Boss is a Jewish Carpenter' bumper sticker on Air Force One?
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Sonic boom over Puget Sound rattles Seattle
Sonic boom over Puget Sound: A passenger aboard a float plane that violated the airspace around Air Force One while President Barack Obama was in town Tuesday was stunned to find out about the fuss that resulted.
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Sonic boom shakes Seattle after F-15s are scrambled
Sonic boom: A passenger plane unintentionally violated the airspace around Air Force One prompting the Oregon Air National Guard to scramble two F-15 fighter jets.
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Alleged global credit card fraud kingpin arrested in France
Vladislav Anatolievich Horohorin had been indicted by a US federal grand jury in November on charges that he engaged in an illicit international network to facilitate credit card fraud.
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Hacker's extradition for cyber heist: sign US is gaining in cyber crime fight
US investigators may be gaining ground in the fight against international cyber crime. Recent extradition of an alleged hacker from Estonia is latest victory in prosecuting such cases.
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Michelle Obama Spain trip sparks class resentment
Michelle Obama took an expensive five-day trip to Spain with her daughter Sasha, prompting charges of elitism and speculation about the cost to taxpayers. Democrats counter that criticism of Michelle Obama's personal travels was out of bounds.
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Cybercrime: Are mobsters planting hackers in big companies?
That is just one finding of a cybercrime report by Verizon released this week. While cybercrime fell in 2009, the report noted that hackers are getting better at what they do.
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Chelsea Clinton wedding will be a no-fly zone
Chelsea Clinton, her family, and other VIPs attending the wedding will prompt the FAA to declare a no-fly zone 90 minutes north of New York City.
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Chelsea Clinton gawkers will get arrested say NY cops
Chelsea Clinton will get married next weekend. Wedding crashers will want to think twice. Arrests will be made if you are caught snooping on Chelsea Clinton, vow cops.
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Malia Obama's summer: braces, camp, and a growth spurt
Malia Obama, the president's oldest daughter, will spend a month at summer camp this year – her first long venture away. Her dad 'may shed a tear.'
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