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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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UK court rejects hacker’s bid to avoid extradition
Gary McKinnon, who claimed he was searching for evidence of UFOs, has fought a long legal battle against extradition after he was charged with breaking into 97 computers.
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The Enthusiast
From spelunking to crochet, every hobby has its magazine. And Henry Bay has served as associate editor at most of them.
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A cure for the soulless corporation
A Christian Science perspective.
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Holbrooke casts doubt on success of Pakistan's Swat Valley offensive
The US envoy said it was unclear if the military had defeated the Taliban in the region or simply driven them underground.
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Israel loosens Gaza blockade to allow rebuilding
Construction materials had been banned out of fear that Hamas would use them to make missiles or reinforce tunnels used for smuggling weapons.
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Public wants health reform, but wary of 'Obama's plan'
Americans worry anything Washington comes up with will only raise costs.
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What has America learned from Obama's 'teachable moment'?
The three men who will picnic at the White House Thursday have all made mistakes – and shown that talking about race is still complicated.
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New Battleground Poll: challenges for both parties
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Media barred from Obama beer summit - reporters sad
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Judge orders release of young Afghan detainee
The Justice Department must now decide whether to try the terror suspect, now in Guantánamo, in US courts or let him return to Afghanistan.
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Opinion: Reflections on race
Four writers share experiences that shaped their views.
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Contractors say stimulus has been slow to kick in
Construction is one of the industries most affected by the stimulus. Executives say the package has saved some jobs, but it hasn't expanded payrolls.
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Out of work? This week's most intriguing job offers
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Is it a result of climate change or something else? Part 2.
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'Landmark' study suggests fishing stocks can rebound
It shows catch quotas, ocean zoning, and different fishing gear is helping to restore fisheries and their ecosystems.
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NASA denies new space program is too risky, pricey
Engineers designing NASA's next moon rocket defended their work to a committee appointed by President Barack Obama.
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College blows off steam to help power campus
Rather than replace coal-fired boilers, one university opts for an ambitious geothermal system.
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William Shatner interprets the Twitter poetry of Sarah Palin
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The Thing Around Your Neck
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie offers a dozen short stories about Nigerians caught in the pull between Nigeria and the West.
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IndieBound* paperback bestseller list 7/30/09
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IndieBound* children's bestseller list 7/30/09
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IndieBound* hardback bestseller list 7/30/09
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Sweet, juicy peaches within your reach
Growing peach trees takes commitment, but produces a tasty reward.
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Possible US-Colombia military deal raises regional tensions
Venezuela and Ecuador have strongly condemned the pending agreement, which would allow the US to use three bases for counternarcotics and counterinsurgency surveillance.
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Arabs losing hope in Obama's ability to broker Mideast peace
In a push for progress, three heavy hitters from the administration – Mitchell, Gates, and Jones – visited the region this week.
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