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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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Why Europe backpedals on biofuel targets
Ethanol and other biofuels are boosting food prices and greenhouse gases, says a new British report.
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For extreme sports fans, Olympics adds jumping cyclists
For the first time, the Summer Games will include BMX cyclists. Beijing wants some of the edginess that snowboarding added to the Winter Games.
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Philippines tries to edge out India for U.S. outsourcing jobs
Employee cutbacks in the US force firms to shift overseas, creating as many as 600,000 new jobs for Filipinos.
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Iraqi Shiite Party rises as Sadr falls
The Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq aims to capitalize on the disarray within Moqtada al-Sadr's movement ahead of provincial elections planned for October.
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Pakistan: Suicide bombing in capital raises concerns about negotiating with militants
Marking the anniversary of a government operation against the radical Red Mosque, the attack suggests some militants are growing bolder.
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For extreme sports fans, Olympics adds jumping cyclists
For the first time, the Summer Games will include BMX cyclists. Beijing wants some of the edginess that snowboarding added to the Winter Games.
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Fiorina: McCain to focus on job creation
Economic advisor Carly Fiorina leaves her options open as potential running mate.
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As Afghanistan boils, McCain keeps focus on Iraq
For voters, a resurgent Taliban may challenge McCain's view that Iraq is the center of the war on terror.
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'Arc d'Atlanta' ... or a new bit of kitsch?
Some find the city's new classically designed monument beautiful; others say it reflects a cultural inferiority complex.
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With E-Verify, too many errors to expand its use?
Database aims to make it easy for employers to check worker immigration status. Critics say the accuracy rate is too low.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Supreme Court politics, immigrant workers, potential conflict with Iran, and green lumberjack competitions.
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Opinion: How to really help pregnant teens
Quit judging. Instead, address root causes.
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Opinion: The Democrats' foreign-policy game
What you vote for isn't always what you get.
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The Monitor's View: Help workers lower gas costs
Employee benefits like flex-time and showers for cyclists can save gas – and more.
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As G-8 meets, free trade under fire
Recent economic woes are raising new doubts about the benefits of globalization.
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Mutual funds: Investors battle the bear
A stock-market sag spilled into the second quarter, leaving little to be gained.
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The new world of book marketing
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Sierra Leoneans look for peace through full truth about war crime
Human rights activist John Caulker looks beyond the high-profile and costly prosecutions to village-level reconciliation.
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They cooked up recipes for charity
As women's groups published cookbooks to raise funds for causes and those in need, they also empowered themselves.
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A musical artist who works in wood
A violinmaker in Boston creates beautiful instruments because he loves music.
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How to get picky kids to eat veggies? Have them grow their own.
Preschoolers more willing to eat veggies they've grown, touched ,or explored for themselves.
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England following America's gardening example?
America's edible landscaping is being considered by London officials
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