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10 best books of May, according to Amazon's editors
Amazon staffers say these books are the cream of the crop among May releases.
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Bestselling books the week of 4/29/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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GMO, Organic, and six other food labels you should know
A quick, easy guide to eight commonly seen (and misunderstood) food labels, from 'GMO' to 'grass-fed.'
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Chemical weapons 101: Six facts about sarin and Syria’s stockpile
Word from the White House that Syria probably resorted to small-scale use of chemical weapons against rebel forces in the country's civil war draws new attention to the internationally-banned nerve agent sarin.Perhaps the best-known recent use of sarin previously was in the 1995 Tokyo subway attack, in which at least 13 people died. But sarin’s legacy is about to get an update and henceforth seems likely to be associated with Syria and its besieged president, Bashar al-Assad.
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5 memoirs to add to your 2013 reading list
A new crop of memoirs takes readers to the worlds authors once knew.
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White House correspondents' after-dinner jokes: Best zingers from the 'nerd prom' (+video)
Saturday night was the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Here are some of the best jokes, plus a menu designed especially for Washington and Hollywood celebrities.
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In Gear Auto dealers sue Carfax for $50 million
Dealerships from across the US are suing Carfax for violating antitrust laws, Read writes. If you're looking at vehicle history report on a certified used car, Read writes, there's a very good chance that your dealer has been obligated to use Carfax.
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San Diego 2024 Olympics in Tijuana? How a cross-border Games could work.
San Diego 2024 Olympics boosters have included events in Tijuana, Mexico, as a selling point. The USOC is reaching out to potential bid cities, and a cross-border Olympics would be a first.
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What's in the Internet videos posted by Tamerlan Tsarnaev?
The videos do not show ties to any specific group, but do hint at a deeper yearning in the alleged Boston Marathon bomber for a heroic jihadi persona.
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Boston bombing reveals a new American maturity toward insecurityThe post-9/11 'new normal' has evolved: The tactical and emotional responses to the Boston Marathon bombings show what experts call a national maturity toward terrorism that echoes longer experience with such crises in England, Spain, Russia, Japan, and Israel.
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Did Boston Marathon bombing suspects’ mother push them toward jihad? (+video)
Zubeidat Tsarnaeva says her sons were framed by US authorities in the Boston Marathon bombing. But in recorded conversations, she discusses jihad with her son Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
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Global News Blog Why the alleged Boston bombers' mom probably won't be extradited (+video)
Zubeidat Tsarnaeva may stay out of American custody because the US and Russia do not have a bilateral extradition treaty, despite efforts by Moscow to negotiate one.
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Rodney Allen Rippy, child star, bows out of Compton mayor race
Rodney Allen Rippy finished back in a pack of 12 candidates vying for mayor of Compton, Calif. Rodney Allen Rippy shot to fame as the kid in the Jack in the Box "Too bigga eat!" TV ads.
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McDonald's all-day breakfast? Many people would be lovin' it, but ...(+video)
McDonald's all-day breakfast: The possibility is in the news after CEO opens the door to fresh ideas in an interview. But he doesn't commit to widespread rollout of all-day breakfast.
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With Planned Parenthood speech, Obama jumps into abortion debate
Dozens of states have moved to restrict access to abortion in recent months. Speaking to Planned Parenthood Friday, President Obama vowed to fight this trend.
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USA Update Alan Wood dies, leaves legacy of Iwo Jima flag
Alan Wood dies: The US Navy veteran brought a flag from Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Iwo Jima. Alan Wood later served as the Jet Propulsion Lab spokesman.
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FBI arrests Mississippi man in ricin letters (+video)
Everett Dutschke was arrested early Saturday morning; he has connections to a judge who was targeted as well as to a former suspect in the case.
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Prom is racially integrated as one Georgia county leaves a barrier behind
Wilcox County in Georgia will have an integrated prom for high school students Saturday, after years of separate events for whites and blacks.
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Want a solar home? Consider batteries.
Most solar homes are still dependent on the grid, so when the grid fails, they lose power. But that's beginning to change as the solar industry begins to focus on battery storage as the next 'green' frontier.
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The New Economy Economy picks up, but still disappoints (+video)
GDP expanded at a 2.5 percent annual rate in the first quarter. Economists expect slowdown in GDP growth this summer as sequester takes hold, which already delayed air traffic briefly.
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Terrorism in America: Is US missing a chance to learn from failed plots?
Including failed terror plots in US terrorism databases would make the US terror-threat picture more complete and provide important information for law enforcement, researchers suggest.
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Energy Voices Oil by train runs out of track
Shipping oil by rail used to be the answer to tight pipeline capacity and cheap Canadian crude, Schaeffer writes, but the question now is: Has that train left the station?
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Mexico: Border schools adjust to influx of English-speaking students
Thousands of children have arrived in Mexican schools from the US amid record deportations. One school in Northern Mexico is becoming a model for integrating this new student population.
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Obama’s 'red line' on Syria: An Iraq-like 'slam dunk' moment? (+video)
President Obama said a 'red line' would be crossed if the Syrian regime used chemical weapons against rebels. Might that propel the US into war, as those elusive 'weapons of mass destruction' did in Iraq?
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Stir It Up! Black pepper beef with Kampot pepper from the Pepper Project
Black pepper beef is a weeknight-quick classic Chinese stir fry. Onion, fresh ginger, red bell pepper, celery, garlic and lots of black pepper offer plenty of flavor. The Pepper Project helps Cambodian pepper farmers and communities.
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Chemical weapons 101: Six facts about sarin and Syria’s stockpile
Word from the White House that Syria probably resorted to small-scale use of chemical weapons against rebel forces in the country's civil war draws new attention to the internationally-banned nerve agent sarin.Perhaps the best-known recent use of sarin previously was in the 1995 Tokyo subway attack, in which at least 13 people died. But sarin’s legacy is about to get an update and henceforth seems likely to be associated with Syria and its besieged president, Bashar al-Assad.
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Gun conundrum: Why is ammunition still in short supply?
Demand for bullets has surged, resulting in a shortage and skyrocketing prices. Some see a nefarious federal intent to take ammunition off the market. Others cite panic buying among gun owners. Where does the truth lie?
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The Monitor's View: Of one mind about chemical weapons and protecting the innocent
Probable evidence of chemical-gas use in Syria may soon force world leaders to intervene. Their decision should be based on a principle enshrined in a global ban of such weapons – a respect for the innocence of civilians in not being harmed by this indiscriminate tool of war.
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Stocks stall on tepid GDP growth
Stocks stalled Friday after GDP didn't grow as much as hoped and earnings from a handful of big companies failed to rev up investors. Weaker hiring reports have also held stocks back.
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Online sales tax bill hits a potential firewall
A bill aimed at collecting sales tax for online goods has cleared the Senate. However, the House will prove to be a problem as many see the bill as a tax increase – something many Republicans pledged they would not do.
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