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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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Briefing
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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$79 million smoker case not over
The U.S Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear – again – a case in which Philip Morris is disputing the size of a damage award.
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Older veterans now helping vets of Iraq and Afghanistan
Having 'been there' themselves, Vietnam veterans are better able to listen to and counsel younger vets troubled by their combat experience.
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An Olympic hopeful as driven in his business as on the mat
Wrestler T.C. Dantzler, owner of a million-dollar company, is competing this weekend for a berth on the 2008 US Olympic Team.
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Opinion: Including special-needs children in class: Is it worth it?
Alex Barton's story is tragic. But the blessings are real.
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Opinion: It's Congress, not a king's court
Second-guess the president? Actually, yes.
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The Monitor's View: Clinton's legacy for women
What if she had run a more feminine campaign, more along the lines of Barack Obama's?
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Empty oceans, Part 1: Endless no more
Technology has bested seas’ bounty, now fishermen adjust to a sea change.
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Where did all the fish go?
The sea was not so vast, once we deployed an industrial armada against it.
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An Olympic hopeful as driven in his business as on the mat
Wrestler T.C. Dantzler, owner of a million-dollar company, is competing this weekend for a berth on the 2008 US Olympic Team.
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An Olympic hopeful as driven in his business as on the mat
Wrestler T.C. Dantzler, owner of a million-dollar company, is competing this weekend for a berth on the 2008 US Olympic Team.
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Laura Bush urges donors to stand by Afghanistan
First lady makes surprise visit to Kabul ahead of Paris donor conference later this week.
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As Israel's Olmert falters, a new star rises
Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni is increasingly seen as the likely successor to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
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World
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Pledging support to Obama, Clinton notes historic campaign and exits race
Many are calling her Washington speech the best of her campaign.
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Air Force shake-up may lead to deeper overhaul
Secretary Gates is likely to nominate a new civilian chief in days.
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The Monitor's View: Had enough of high prices?
Of all the bad economic data, the cost of food and oil need the Fed's urgent attention.
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The U.S. is for sale – and foreign investors are buying
The dollar's slump makes scooping up US businesses and real estate a financial bargain.
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Tax havens in U.S. cross hairs
With $345 billion in lost revenue, tolerance for off-shore avoidance fades.
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The job market's big slump
The month of May had the sharpest increase in the US unemployment rate in 22 years.
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EarthTalk: Winter’s future looks warmer
Some places were colder and got more snow last winter, but that’s in line with today’s models for a warmer climate.
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IPhone reality check
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The best way to scoot down the road
His love affair with motor scooters began in childhood.
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Senate warms to a climate policy
Even though legislation fell to defeat, Friday’s debate marked the first time a majority backed a cap on carbon emissions.
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Tighter Australia-China ties worry Asian neighbors
India and Japan are wary as political, economic links strengthen amid a mining boom.
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Tighter Australia-China ties worry Asian neighbors
India and Japan are wary as political, economic links strengthen amid a mining boom.
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