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The 25 best country songs of all time (+video)
Check out Country Music Television's rankings of the best country music songs ever released.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 6 ways they differ on health-care reform
Former Gov. Mitt Romney has taken a libertarian turn since championing health-care reforms in Massachusetts, including an individual mandate to purchase insurance, which became the model for President Obama's signature law. Here’s a list of areas where the candidates differ.
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Battle for women's votes: 6 flash points
The uproar over the Obama campaign’s 'Life of Julia' Web infographic – which made #Julia big on Twitter – highlights just how fiercely both parties are fighting for the women’s vote. The economy is by far the most important issue in November for both sexes. But there are other areas with special significance to women. Here are the main flash points.
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Bullish on jobs? These 10 cities are.
Our list of the 10 metro areas that saw the most job growth in 2011 might surprise you.
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What Wisconsin says about labor unions' clout in America
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Uncharted 3 review roundup
Uncharted 3 reviews pop from cover as the highly anticipated game swings onto television screens this week. So how does the latest installment in the Uncharted franchise stack up?
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Solyndra scandal probe widens as White House orders new review
Faced with a growing scandal over the bankrupt Solyndra solar power company, the Obama administration has ordered an independent review of government loans to energy companies. Republican lawmakers say they'll subpoena internal White House communications on Solyndra.
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Wall Street Journal will include e-books in their bestseller lists
The move by The Wall Street Journal follows the inclusion of e-books in lists by the New York Times and USA Today.
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Dan Wheldon: Death of IndyCar driver rattles 'fearless' racing culture
While IndyCar already plans to introduce a safer car next year, the death of Dan Wheldon is spurring calls for other safety measures, including some introspection on the part of drivers.
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MLK Memorial: From China, with love?
MLK Memorial plans have been dogged by controversy over links to China. The MLK Memorial was built by a Chinese sculptor from Chinese granite. But backers are pleased with the result.
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Post oil: Boom in electric car sales fuel gas-free dreams (VIDEO)
More than a dozen new plug-in electric car models will hit the market by 2012, offering drivers a true post oil experience.
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Doritos: Can Lonely Island boost the cheesy snack's image?
Doritos launches sixth Super Bowl ad contest with a twist. Comic music group The Lonely Island will be competing to produce the winning Doritos ad.
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GOP debate: Did Rick Perry survive the attacks of his fellow Republicans?
At Thursday night's Republican presidential candidates debate, the focus was on front-runner Texas Gov. Rick Perry. He was the main target of criticism, especially from Mitt Romney.
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Gears of War 3 review roundup
Gears of War 3 has arrived. Time to take cover.
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Is Michele Bachmann's campaign cratering?
A new poll shows Michele Bachmann falling back in the Republican field – and that her problems extend beyond front-runner Rick Perry siphoning off her supporters.
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Social Security no longer a 'monstrous lie'? Why Rick Perry is shifting. (VIDEO)
Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry had questioned the very foundations of Social Security before Monday's debate. His new, softer stance is a bow to political reality.
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GOP debate: three things we might see at tea party event tonight
The Republican candidates face off in Florida tonight, and the Tea Party Express organizers vow that the debate will focus only on tea party 'core principles.' Will Perry and Paul clash?
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How many governors have endorsed Rick Perry? Zero.
Who's endorsing Rick Perry? Mitt Romney has two governors, and 13 members of Congress, notes DCDecoder. Rick Perry has endorsements from nine members of Congress. Does it matter?
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Droid Bionic release date set as reviews roll in
The Droid Bionic is a go. And judging by the early reviews, the latest handset in the popular Droid line could be a winner.
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Modern Warfare 3 'oscar mike' with multiplayer, limited edition Xbox
Modern Warfare 3 is set to launch in November. In the meantime, Activision has revealed a whole lot about the latest game in the Call of Duty franchise.
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Dick Cheney on 'Hannity': Who is he attacking now?
Former Vice President Dick Cheney appeared on Fox News's 'Hannity' to promote his new memoir. On the show, he took aim at President Obama and even President George W. Bush.
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Aftermath of Irene: budget-straining cleanup and lives 'turned upside down'
Hurricane Irene was just a tropical storm by the time it hit New England. But its trip up the East Coast claimed an estimated 35 lives and left a path of destruction whose cost is magnified by a weak economy.
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Can NCAA really police college football? Miami emerges as test case.
NCAA critics were growing more vocal even before new allegations that University of Miami football players accepted gifts and prostitutes from a booster. Now, the NCAA faces a test of its credibility.
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Gallup chief puzzled by Obama's poll numbers
President Obama posted a 45 percent approval rating in a recent USA Today/Gallup poll, which is higher than expected, says Frank Newport, editor in chief of the Gallup Poll.
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Gallup's pollster: Debt ceiling battle won't matter by Election 2012
Fight over the national debt ceiling is consuming Washington, but most Americans don't list it as a major concern. As a result, Gallup Poll's Frank Newport doesn't see it as a major campaign theme for Election 2012.
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Movie industry hasn't stopped smoking, but it has cut back a lot
Top movies in 2010 depicited far fewer smoking scenes than in 2005, especially films for kids and teens, a new report finds. Movie companies with antismoking policies cut tobacco scenes the most.
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Are Happy Meals doomed? 19 restaurant chains pledge healthier kids' meals
The fight against childhood obesity has gained new allies. Some 15,000 restaurants from 19 chains have agreed to offer low-calorie, lower-fat meals for children and adults.
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Can 'take-no-prisoners' superintendent save scandal-plagued Atlanta schools?
Atlanta's new interim superintendent has given new powers to whistleblowers and is eyeing bonus policies that rewarded high test scores.
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Atlanta cheating scandal: Should educators face jail for 'robbing' kids?
An 800-page report says at least 178 Atlanta teachers and principals cheated to raise student test scores. Some may face jail time, putting a new spin on the phrase 'high-stakes testing.'
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Who loses if debt-limit talks fail? Possibly Republicans more than Obama.
Columnist David Brooks suggested Tuesday morning that intransigence in the debt-limit talks may lead Americans to declare Republicans 'not fit to govern.' Is he right?
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