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Test your Gangnam style?
Pop music sensation Psy has taught his signature horsey dance to everyone from the UN’s Ban Ki-moon to Britney Spears. But how much do you know about the artist?
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Playing the IRS card: Six presidents who used the IRS to bash political foes
Since the advent of the federal income tax about a century ago, several presidents – or their zealous underlings – have directed the IRS to use its formidable police powers to harass or punish enemies, political rivals, and administration critics. Here are six infamous episodes.
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IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
How the tables have turned: The Internal Revenue Service is the one under the microscope now, as revelations emerged Friday that the agency wrongly targeted conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. Here’s an accounting of what has happened, along with the ramifications.
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Bestselling books the week of 5/12/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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3 priorities for Pakistan's new government
After 14 years, Nawaz Sharif is back at the helm in Pakistan. The nuclear-armed country faces a welter of problems, from terrorism to tensions with Afghanistan, India, and the United States. To move Pakistan forward, Mr. Sharif must focus on three priorities.
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Europe's $57 billion plan to put windmills in the ocean
Though questions remain about how to bring electricity to shore, Europe sees offshore wind power as a crucial component in its effort to reduce carbon emissions.
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Israeli settlements: Where, when, and why they're built
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy George Mitchell failed to agree on a settlement freeze Tuesday, saying they would meet again Wednesday.
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How to get Mideast peace talks out of 'dark corner' of Israeli settlements
The Geneva Initiative, a group of prominent Israelis and Palestinians, on Tuesday presented a blueprint for comprehensive peace. Next step: public debate.
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US allows Bagram detainees to challenge detention
The move will affect some of the 600 prisoners at the Afghanistan airbase. But they will not have access to lawyers or US courts.
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How does Iraqi shoe-thrower rank among footwear misusers?
The shoe-thrower comes in at No. 5 on our list of men known for doing something other than wearing their kicks. Read on for the top four.
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US raid in Somalia kills Al Qaeda chief
The operation against Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan underscored that Somalia may be becoming a haven for Al Qaeda members and that the US may go anywhere to hunt them down.
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Iraqi shoe thrower's hero status reveals public distaste for war
Muntadhar al-Zaidi was released Tuesday after serving nine months in jail for throwing his shoes at former President George W. Bush.
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Can Japan's prime minister fix the economy?
Yukio Hatoyama plans to tackle climate change and Japan's bureaucracy. He takes office Wednesday, but there's no sign of a bold new initiative for the economy.
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UN-backed election body in Afghanistan orders partial recount
The Electoral Complaints Commission says it found evidence of fraud at 10 percent of polling stations. A recount will prolong the country’s political uncertainty.
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White House ties new gas mileage standards to global warming
Officials say 35.5 m.p.g. rule will cut foreign oil demand, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and save drivers money.
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Obama seeks AFL-CIO support in healthcare fight
Many Americans who have insurance, including the union-hall set, are wary of overhaul and would rather stick with the status quo.
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US will join talks with Iran
But the Oct. 1 meeting may simply set the stage for the US to seek tougher sanctions against Tehran for its nuclear program.
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FBI: violent crime down, but people don't feel safer
The FBI crime report, released Monday, shows murder and rape are down dramatically. But data on property crimes are inconclusive.
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Hybrid man-eating pythons? Florida is on alert.
Scientists worry that two species of nonnative pythons now near the Everglades could breed, yielding more aggressive offspring.
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Taking Guantánamo detainees could help hard-hit Michigan town
If guarding the controversial prisoners keeps a Standish, Mich., prison open, many locals are for it.
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Medical school reinvented: Adding lessons in compassion
The education of doctors puts new focus on patients' cultural diversity and serving communities in need.
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Opinion: Middle East peace effort's missing key: female negotiators.
Women bear the brunt of conflict, so their input for peace is essential.
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Opinion: America's got to end its deadly devotion to democracy
Washington needs to rid itself of the politically correct attitude that all nations are capable of becoming sustainable democracies.
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The Monitor's View: What Joe, Serena, and Kanye had to learn
The lawmaker, athlete, and rapper delivered low blows – and reminded America of the need for a higher, more civil discourse.
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ECONOMIC SCENE: Afghanistan will cost US more than Iraq
Funding for war in Afghanistan will eclipse Iraq for the first time in next year's budget.
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Bernanke says recession is technically over
But the Federal Reserve head, Ben Bernanke, also warns that the economy will still feel weak, in terms of jobs and wages, for some time.
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Seven cities that surprised in recession
Akron, Ohio, and Pittsburgh have done unexpectedly well, according to a new ranking of the best and worst performing cities. One lesson: There's more to economic activity than housing.
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Organic’s crunch: Once high-flying firms face three big threats to growth
Once high-flying firms face three big threats to growth.
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US retail sales soar nearly 3 percent
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Obama tells Lordstown, Ohio, autoworkers he has 'ton of fight'
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