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Top 10 cities where house prices are rising

House prices continue to fall nationwide, but here and there they’ve begun to turn up as Americans return to the housing market. Which 10 metropolitan areas have seen the biggest increase in the past year? The winners, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), include a state capital, a furniture-making center, and a resort that was once America’s foreclosure capital. Can you guess who they are?
In Pictures: Graduation 2011
In Pictures: NCAA cheerleaders

Top 10 cities where house prices are rising

House prices continue to fall nationwide, but here and there they’ve begun to turn up as Americans return to the housing market. Which 10 metropolitan areas have seen the biggest increase in the past year? The winners, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), include a state capital, a furniture-making center, and a resort that was once America’s foreclosure capital. Can you guess who they are?
Michelle Obama marks 'Let's Move' milestone with arugula, 'Interlude Dance' (+video)

Michelle Obama started Let's Move to tackle childhood obesity two years ago. Now, she's finishing up a four-state tour to promote the effort – all with a dash of fun thrown in.
In Pictures: Graduation 2011
In Pictures: NCAA cheerleaders
High unemployment means high military recruitment

Military recruits seek not just an adventure, but a much needed job.
How David Letterman is able to control the narrative on affairs

With his own network show seen by millions, Letterman can spin the sex-scandal story his own way without facing tough questions. At least for now.
Was Iowa ever American Gothic?

The house is still there, but is the much-parodied icon still relevant to the Midwest?
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A human link to Midwest floods?

Some experts are saying that irresponsible land use, and possibly human-induced climate change, are to blame for the severity of floods that have devastated the Upper Midwest this month.