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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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John Morris: An eye-witness to the rise of photojournalism
As a life-long photo editor, John Morris shepherded some of the 20th century's most iconic images and most well-regarded photographers.
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Will 2016 Olympics really be a prize for the host city?
The Olympics cost billions and often leave venues deep in debt. But they inspire civic pride.
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True Compass
For the first time, a glimpse of the Kennedys from the inside.
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This week's Top 7 intriguing job openings
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A warmer world could make current airport runways too short
Global warming
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Animal advocates howl over wolf killing
Recovered from “endangered” status, Rocky Mountain wolves are now being hunted. It’s a classic story of human interests versus a competing predator.
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Internet addiction center opens in US
Internet addiction is not recognized as a separate disorder by the American Psychiatric Association, and treatment is not generally covered by insurance. But there are many such treatment centers in China, South Korea and Taiwan — where Internet addiction is taken very seriously — and many psychiatric experts say it is clear that Internet addiction is real and harmful.
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Job hunting? This week's Top 10 intriguing offers.
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Kennedy name looms large in bid to replace late senator
Edward Kennedy's wife or nephew would be instant front-runners in any bid to replace him in the US Senate.
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Earth Talk: Sizing up oil shale as a possible resource
Energy source or more trouble for the environment?
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Long Senate record made Kennedy a giant in his own right
For decades, most major pieces of social legislation – from healthcare to immigration to education – bore the imprint of Sen. Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, who died late Tuesday.
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Americans pay tribute to Kennedy
Remembrances of the Democratic senator, excerpted here, come from those of all political stripes.
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Water-use saga: The return of Glen Canyon
After a beautiful landscape reemerged, a new plan for Lake Powell water usage has taken shape.
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Old photos show that Teton glaciers are shrinking
Researchers found that two of the Tetons' biggest glaciers have lost more than 20 percent of their surface area since the late 1960s.
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Behind stock-market jitters: Housing market?
The decline in Americans' household wealth has led to uncertainty about how strong the economic recovery will be. The uncertainty is visible in the Dow's fluctuations – such as a drop of nearly 200 points Monday morning.
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How long do CD-Rs last?
The clock ticks for writable discs, but one company claims its new DVD will store usable information for centuries.
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Obama’s health ideas elicit support, skepticism in Colorado
The president has been working overtime to regain control of the healthcare debate and get his message across.
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A short guide to tools for citizen journalists
Before you sign up as an amateur reporter, here are some essentials.
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From our files: The legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver – A short history of the Special Olympics
Where no anthems play, the world's foremost feel-good sports festival attracts athletes from around the world
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Sotomayor is sworn in, but the politics are far from over
It’s a dilemma for the GOP, particularly among Hispanic voters. But Democrats could feel a backlash if she’s perceived as too liberal.
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Out of work? This week's most intriguing job offers
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Senate veers toward healthcare bill that pleases no one
A bipartisan group of six senators worked Tuesday to hammer out a deal. But both parties worry that they will find the final product unacceptable.
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Which states get the most federal money?
The government spent $9,184 per person last year. But the money was not distributed evenly among the 50 states.
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Recession spreads to suburbs and beyond
In most metro areas surveyed in a new report, unemployment is growing faster in suburbs than in nearby cities.
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If a healthcare bill passes, this group might be why
A bipartisan group of senators met Tuesday to hash out details. The same panel helped President Bush to his first major legislative victory.



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