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Bestselling books the week of 5/19/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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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
The Internal Revenue Service is under the microscope now, as revelations have emerged 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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Western states propose cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gases
The Western Climate Initiative aims to cut the region’s greenhouse-gas emissions by 2020
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"How Fiction Works"
America's top literary critic shares the secrets of the books he loves.
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Indian government survives no-confidence vote
Its controversial deal to import US nuclear technology and fuel can now go ahead.
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'Clean' squads in the hunt at Tour de France
Even as doping scandals plague the race, three teams that disavow drugs are making a strong showing.
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Karadzic arrest boosts Balkans, international justice
The Bosnian Serb leader, indicted by the UN war crimes tribunal on 15 counts including genocide, had been on the run for 13 years.
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Israelis see worrying pattern in bulldozer attack
Tuesday's incident appears to mark the third time this year that Palestinians inside Jerusalem have been involved in attacks on Israelis.
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In Berlin, Obama calls for stronger U.S.-Europe partnership
The Illinois senator addressed an enthusiastic crowd of some 250,000 that stretched for a mile to the storied Brandenburg Gate.
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Berliners welcome Obama as they did JFK
The Democratic presidential nominee, who delivers the sole public foreign policy speech of his overseas tour here Thursday, was dubbed 'president of the world' by Der Spiegel.
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How one vet's persistence paid off
Paul Weaver wanted answers from the VA about his disability benefits. In the end, the Iraq war vet helped many others.
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Opinion: The dilemma of retirement from sports
Sports heroes have a tough time saying goodbye, and for good reason.
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Opinion: Is 'black hole' really a racist term?
The racial burden of word association isn't exactly black and white.
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Global warming could lead to more kittens
Shelters across the country are reporting an increased intake of cats and kittens. Some experts blame climate change.
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Where would America's renewable energy come from?
The US had the potential to generate all of its electricity from renewable resources from within its borders. But where, exactly, will it come from?
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A town’s bold plan to harness offshore wind
Hull, Mass., could become the first US community to host an offshore wind farm.
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What they're reading in Iran
What they're reading in Iran
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A California financier emerges as one of the nation’s most prolific philanthropists
Bernard Osher, called the ‘quiet giver,’ donates large sums to education and the arts.
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Reaching beyond racism
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
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What's the right number of wineberries?
A dilemma: They are an invasive species, but taste so good to people and animals.
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Obama talks to U.S. commanders and Iraqi officials
The presidential candidate has said he will draw down troops in Iraq if elected.
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Barack who? Arabs weigh in.
Senator Obama is an unknown quantity as he tours the Middle East.
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Detainees’ rights debated as Guantanamo trial begins
After issuing landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has yet to clarify the appeals process for more than 275 Guantanamo detainees.
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