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Immigration reform bill: Top 8 changes GOP senators want
More than 300 amendments were submitted for possible inclusion in a sweeping immigration reform package – at least 100 of them from two Republicans, Sens. Charles Grassley of Iowa and Jeff Sessions of Alabama. Here are eight notable changes GOP lawmakers want to see in bill, as the Senate Judiciary Committee takes up amendments between now and Memorial Day.
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3 novels with unforgettable main characters
These protagonists will still be on your mind long after you've reached the last page.
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11 survival stories from around the world
These survivors experienced extraordinary circumstances; hurricanes, tornados, and avalanches, and lived to tell the tale.
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Gender pay gap: Top 5 best and worst states
The pay gap between men and women has steadily narrowed during the past few decades. Women earned 77 cents for every dollar men earned in 2011, compared with 59 cents in 1963. Here is a look at states with biggest and smallest gender pay gaps today.
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Top 10 metros for job growth
Some metropolitan areas have a booming jobs market, thanks to energy, manufacturing, or sometimes just the right mix of highly diversified industries. Here's a look at the 10 metros that have seen the largest percentage increase in jobs over the past 12 months:
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
'The Waltons' movies in a new three-disc set, OK Go's lastest album, eco-conscious 'No Impact Man' out on DVD, and more.
01/25/2010 06:43 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 01/22
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In Pictures Graffiti
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In Pictures Speed Skating
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In Scott Brown's surprise success, a GOP template for midterms?
In the Martha Coakley vs. Scott Brown face off for the Massachusetts Senate seat, Republican Brown has come from behind in a campaign focused on fiscal responsibility. That could be a template for the GOP in this year's midterm elections.
01/18/2010 06:10 pm -
In Pictures This Week in Weather 01/11-01/15
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Prehistoric Indian drawings to be protected in Utah canyon
Natural gas company, state conservation agencies, and tribal leaders come to an agreement to protect prehistoric art treasures in Utah's Nine Mile Canyon.
01/05/2010 03:25 pm -
To help find Susan Powell, supporters enlist social media
With no breaks in the Susan Powell case in Utah, her friends and family on Monday launched a social-media campaign – apparently the most extensive use of online technology in a missing-person search.
01/04/2010 04:03 pm -
The New Economy Stranded by Arrow Trucking, employees strike back with lawsuit
The class-action lawsuit claims that Arrow Trucking violated federal laws by not giving employees 60 days' notice of the shutdown.
12/28/2009 07:08 pm -
It’s official: Women definitely can't jump
Canada's Supreme Court today ended the legal bid of more than a dozen women ski jumpers from around the world who were seeking to pry open the last Olympic door shut to women. They were hoping to compete in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.
12/22/2009 03:15 pm -
Senate healthcare reform debate: Week 1 down, how many more to go?
One week into the Senate healthcare reform debate two things are clear: Democrats don't have their 60 votes, and the end is not coming anytime soon.
12/04/2009 12:00 am -
Nutty Putty Cave to be closed for good after trapped caver's death
Trapped caver John Jones, who died Wednesday, was not first to be stuck in Utah's Nutty Putty Cave.
11/28/2009 12:00 am -
Great American Smokeout 2009: Which states have most smokers?
Biggest opportunity for Great American Smokeout 2009 is in West Virginia, where 1 in 4 residents smokes.
11/20/2009 12:00 am -
Senate Democrats backing down on tough anti-abortion measure
Two moderate Senate Democrats are signaling that they will not support the stringent anti-abortion measures that made it into the House healthcare reform bill as the so-called Stupak amendment.
11/18/2009 12:00 am -
Repeat of NY-23? Club for Growth targets Crist in Senate race.
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, a Republican candidate for the US Senate, is on the defensive after the conservative Club for Growth released an ad Thursday that shows him lauding Obama's stimulus package.
11/05/2009 12:00 am -
Electric SUVs: A smaller footprint for big vehicles
Converting existing gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs into hybrid and electric vehicles gains traction.
11/04/2009 12:00 am -
Which states have the highest standards for students?
Each state comes up with its own standards for student achievement. A new study from the National Center on Education Statistics compares them. Here are the top and bottom five.
10/30/2009 01:00 am -
Ski jumping on plastic? How Olympians train before the snow flies.
In Lake Placid, N.Y., Vancouver 2010 hopefuls do helicopters into chilly pools and slide down refrigerated tracks. The town has had a virtually unparalleled role in shaping the rising generation of US winter Olympians.
10/29/2009 01:00 am -
The New Economy Foreclosure surprise: 10 fastest-growing problem cities are newcomers
A look at the Top 10 fast-growing foreclosure cities.
10/28/2009 01:00 am -
First member of polygamous sect in Texas to face trial
Raymond Jessop's trial is the first criminal case to proceed after the FLDS was accused of child abuse at a Texas ranch last year. Jury selection began Monday.
10/27/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion As US population increases, Congress must adjust
Today the average House district has a startling 650,000 people. How can one person fairly represent them all?
10/27/2009 01:00 am -
Eco-renovation Green renovation – go it alone or hire an expert?
Do you need an environmental expert to guide you in a green home renovation?
10/27/2009 01:00 am -
Eco-renovation Green renovation – go it alone or hire an expert?
Do you need an environmental expert to guide you in a green home renovation?
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Earth Talk – free water from your roof
Plants and grass actually do better with rainwater instead of tap water.
10/23/2009 01:00 am -
Sundance: Take my film ... please!
The annual indie film festival is proving a tough sell for moviemakers as the economy craters and distribution channels shrink.
10/19/2009 09:45 pm
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