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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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Seven battleground states: Does economy help Obama or Romney?
Seven states have emerged as battlegrounds that may well determine the 2012 presidential election. Here's a look at seven battleground states and how their economic situation is shaping the presidential election:
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Can Republicans increase their ranks of governors? Four races to watch.
With only 11 races for governor this year, there’s no big sea change to anticipate. With Republicans hoping to add to the 29 states under their banner, the four races to watch are in Washington, New Hampshire, Montana, and North Carolina.
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Election 2012: top seven super PACs
Decoder profiles the seven top super PACs, the organizations that have spent the most trying to influence the elections – and still have the most money in the bank.
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Gay marriage laws around the globe
There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
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Opinion: This 4th of July: The dawn of a new 'independents' day
A record-high 38 percent of Americans now describe themselves as independents. Republican and Democratic party leaders ignore this growing lack of party allegiance at their peril. Whichever party shifts to accommodate more moderate voters first will survive and even thrive.
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Ethiopia's terror conviction of journalist raises doubts on free speech
Ethiopia conviction of journalist Eskinder Nega for covering planned protests sparks international condemnation. US Sen. Patrick Leahy suggests cutback in aid to Ethiopia.
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Focus Supersize America: Whose job to fight obesity?
Banning large sodas, blocking restaurants in some neighborhoods, posting calories, kicking snack foods out of schools. Are anti-obesity campaigns crossing the line into nanny state intrusion?
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Pride-themed, Rainbow-colored Oreo stirs up more than milk
Rainbow-colored Oreo featured in an ad on the Oreo Facebook page have elicited strong reactions around the web, both positive and negative. The photoshopped image of the Rainbow-colored Oreo was created in honor of LGBT Pride month, celebrated in June.
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New EPA guidelines on soot: a political cloud for Obama?
Forced by a federal court to act, the EPA issued new clean air guidelines lowering permissible levels of soot. The move was attacked by Republicans and industry leaders as harming the economy.
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EPA issues new soot regulations
The new rule is a political hot potato, and Democrats tried to delay its issue until after the election. However, a lawsuit forced their hand.
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Lake on Saturn's moon could be fed by underground rivers, say scientists
The discovery of a huge methane lake at tropical latitudes on Titan could help scientists better understand the bizarre atmosphere of Saturn's largest moon,
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Change Agent Thinking local and sustainable makes economic sense
Research ecologist argues a healthy economy and a healthy ecosystem go hand in hand.
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Consumer Energy Report Wishful thinking: If we only had a stable energy policy
In this column energy expert Rapier provides three examples — originating with both Democrats and Republicans and impacting both renewable energy and fossil fuels — of how constantly shifting legislation makes it very difficult to plan and execute energy projects.
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In Gear Your teen is ready to drive? Here's how to pick a driving school.
Nearly half of US states require driver education for teens under 18. In choosing a driving school, look for one accredited by the AAA.
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Change Agent Coalition helps the Connecticut River become the first National Blueway
Between 40 and 50 local and state entities, both public and private, from four states will work together to preserve the 410-mile-long Connecticut River and its watershed.
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Decoder Wire Why Americans Elect failed to find a presidential candidate
After raising millions of dollars to boost a centrist candidate for president, the nonprofit Americans Elect has given up. But there's more involved than just a nation unready for a third party.
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US Postal Service to close 140 mail processing centers
The US Postal Service will close 48 mail sorting facilities in August, and the rest will close next January and February, the Postmaster General announced Thursday.
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JPMorgan Chase trading fiasco: What to do about big banks?
JPMorgan's loss of $2 billion shows that the forces that unleashed the recession remain partially untamed – and that Congress is still struggling to get a handle on the solution.
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Gay marriage laws around the globe
There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
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Why North Carolina banned gay marriage (+video)
Republicans and African Americans in North Carolina were united in supporting a constitutional ban on gay marriage. The North Carolina is a key swing state in the 2012 presidential election.
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Pet food recall 2012 now includes 39 states
Pet food recall 2012 involves brands including Kirkland, Premium Edge, and Diamond Naturals, manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods. The biggest pet food recall 2012 has been expanded multiple times since April. Counting additional recalls by separate brands manufactured in the Diamond Pet Foods facility, affected dog food has been sold in 39 states.
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The Vote A possible blessing for Dick Lugar in fight to retain US Senate seat
A primary vote Tuesday in Indiana will determine if Sen. Dick Lugar (R) will get the GOP nod to run again for his seat. It helps Lugar that Rick Santorum, who would have drawn a lot of conservative voters to the polls, is out of the presidential race, analysts note.
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North Carolina ready for constitutional ban on gay marriages, says poll
North Carolina will vote Tuesday on a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages and civil unions. One North Carolina poll shows only 38 percent oppose the ban.
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Decoder Wire Ron Paul beat Mitt Romney in 10 states! Kind of.
Ron Paul fell short in the vote count, but he has edged out Mitt Romney in campaign contributions in at least 10 states – and counting. From the start, the GOP 'money primary' has been a two-man race.
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Violence Against Women Act passes Senate after heated rhetoric
The Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, passed the Senate Thursday, 68 to 31, after Democrats used it to accuse Republicans of being antiwoman.
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A Wedding in Haiti
Author Julia Alvarez and her husband Bill travel to Haiti for a wedding – and then find themselves tied to a country and a culture.
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Forecast is for 'normal' hurricane season, a bit wimpier than last year
The Atlantic hurricane season may be quieter this year than last, predict AccuWeather.com forecasters. A 'near normal' 2012 would see at least a dozen tropical storms and two major hurricanes.
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Decoder Wire No pattern of partying, skirt-chasing in Secret Service, Napolitano says (+video)
Janet Napolitano, whose department oversees the Secret Service, said Wednesday there is no evidence of a pattern of indiscretion among agents. Nine have left the service in the wake of the recent prostitution scandal.
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Humongous exploding fireball in sky probably a meteor, say scientists (+video)
For many people in Nevada and northern California, Sunday morning was disrupted by a sonic boom and a fireball streaking across the sky.
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