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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?
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In Pictures: Graduation 2011
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In Pictures: NCAA cheerleaders
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Change Agent Restoring US native prairies, acre by acre, yard by yard
Across the US Midwest, homeowners are restoring their yards and former farmland to the native prairie that existed in pre-settlement days. The benefits can be substantial — the need for less water and no fertilizer, and an ecosystem that supports wildlife.
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Wisconsin spa killings: Shooting followed tragic script of domestic violence (+video)
The events leading up to Radcliffe Haughton killing his wife, two other women, and himself at a Wisconsin spa followed a familiar path: threats, a restraining order, and police visits to their home.
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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?
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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.
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In Pictures: Graduation 2011
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In Pictures: NCAA cheerleaders
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High unemployment means high military recruitment
Military recruits seek not just an adventure, but a much needed job.
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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.
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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.
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