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McConnell campaign on Ashley Judd: Was secret recording legal?
Kentucky state law suggests the secret recording of a McConnell campaign strategy session – posted Tuesday on the Mother Jones website – could be illegal. The FBI is also getting involved.
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Decoder Wire Does Ashley Judd scare Mitch McConnell? (+video)
Sen. Mitch McConnell's first campaign ad criticizes his reelection opponents, including Ashley Judd. Recent statewide polls show waning support for the minority leader.
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'Dream Team' 2.0 goes for gold: Is Spain really a threat?
USA basketball's Dream Team redux has rolled into the finals of the London Olympics Sunday, but there it faces Spain, the one team that could give it problems.
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Progress Watch Smoking bans: Tobacco-free college campuses on rise in US
Many US college campuses are becoming tobacco-free as US schools institute total bans, indoors and out, on cigarettes and related products. Some smokers say the bans infringe on their choices.
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Bed bugs: How not to bring them home from summer vacation hot spots
Bed bugs (ick!) hitch rides on summer vacation. With new data on the nation's bed bug hotspots – Philadelphia is No. 1 – there are tips on how not to bring them home.Hint: keep luggage and clothes in the bathroom.
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Tornadoes sweep across Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio and Indiana
A dozen tornadoes have been spotted across the South and Midwest. Tornado warnings are up until 10 p.m. Friday night
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20 non-fiction books to watch for in 2012
Oh, the promise of a new year! So many fresh starts and remarkable discoveries lie ahead – including the many that will be made between the pages of a book. For those eager for a preview, here’s a sampling of some of the more promising of the early 2012 titles.
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Five times the NCAA meted out a 'death penalty.' Will Miami make six?
With Nevin Shapiro’s allegations from behind bars that he lavished millions of dollars in goodies on University of Miami football player over eight years, in violation of NCAA rules, chatter intensified in print and online about whether Miami might suffer the worst punishment the NCAA can dish out. Unofficially known as the 'death penalty,' it eliminates the offending sports program from competition for one season (and sometimes more). It has been meted out to only five schools.
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Murdoch scandal: How are his big US media outlets covering it?
Although the media baron has adopted a contrite tone in Britain, his flagship holdings in the US have so far taken different approaches to the Murdoch scandal.
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Getting the entrepreneurial fire back
When pessimism about entrepreneurship starts to sink in, look to young people for unbridled optimism
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For US Muslims, Osama bin Laden death a 'relief.' Next: 'Kill the ideology.'
American Muslims say they hope that the death of Osama bin Laden will 'lower the temperature' and end the association of Islam with terrorism.
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In Pictures: Holiday helpers
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The meteoric rise of the tea party -- and the limits of its power
After a year and a half of stirring America's political pot, the tea party and its followers on Election Day won about 35 percent of the seats they targeted. Going forward, the tea party may find its strength to be at the state and local level.
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Chile mine rescue spurred unprecedented global coordination
Mining and engineering experts were welcomed from around the world to assist in the Chile mine rescue.
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Pigeon gambling: Who knew bird had the brains to take risks?
Pigeon gambling was studied by a University of Kentucky psychologist. The study on pigeon gambling showed they can make bad choices, just like humans.
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Hillary Clinton: A quiet brand of statecraft
Hillary Clinton has been loyal to President Obama, her one-time rival. Now she's seeking to redefine U.S. foreign policy for a new century, even as the latest mideast peace talks test her skills as a negotiator.
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Oil spill cleanup: After digging deep to kill well, BP faces long climb
Killing the well at this point was the easy part of the oil spill cleanup for the beleaguered corporate giant, whose image will be stained, and bottom line impacted, for years to come.
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Five things I won't miss about summer
Mums remind a gardener of five things about summer she won't miss.
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World rallies to trapped miners
Experts and equipment converge on Chile to help rescue the workers and keep their spirits up.
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Could opposition to Ground Zero mosque bolster the thing opponents fear?
Some opposition to the so-called Ground Zero mosque reflects concerns for those who lost family in the 9/11 attacks. But many opponents appear uncomfortable with the very idea of Islam. If their opposition succeeds, the chances of what they fear most -- more militant American Muslims -- could increase, critics say.
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Is Ground Zero mosque part of culture war or symbol of tolerance?
The debate over the so-called Ground Zero mosque planned for lower Manhattan is bringing to the fore a debate over the meaning of America's growing Muslim population.
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Ground Zero mosque: spate of terror plots fueling fears
The Ground Zero mosque is only one of several mosques that are being strongly opposed by local residents from California to Tennessee. Opposition to mosques is on the rise, observers say.
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Bed bugs: Victoria's Secret closure points to a bed bug comeback
Bed bugs temporarily shuttered a Victoria’s Secret and an Abercrombie and Fitch in New York this month – the latest sign of bed bugs' comeback after being nearly eradicated in the 1950s.
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Kentucky Senate race looks set to boost the 'tea party,' Rand Paul
Rand Paul, the 'tea party' favorite, holds a double-digit lead in the Republican primary for Kentucky's Senate seat. The Democratic race is closer, but polls show either candidate would be more competitive against Paul than against his GOP opponent, Trey Grayson.
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Gallery: Celebrities giving to Haiti
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