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Thomas Jefferson: 16 quotes on his birthday
Here are 16 quotes to mark the birthday of American founding father Thomas Jefferson.
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Eight open US Senate seats in 2014
Here are eight senators who have opted out of a reelection bid in 2014, giving hopefuls in both parties a rare shot at a US Senate seat – and, moreover, one that could flip control of the Senate.
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Briefing Roe v. Wade at 40: Six questions about abortion rights
On Tuesday, the United States marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the historic US Supreme Court decision that granted women the right to an abortion. Here is a look at the state of abortion rights in America today.
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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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Diggin' It Seedlings in the greenhouse: How do they grow?
04/30/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Beyond Specter, Republicans have a steep hill to climb
To overcome scary electoral math, the GOP must recast its principles.
04/29/2009 01:00 am -
What's behind Obama's big shift
He is overseeing the boldest expansion of government in a generation. Is it a 'new pragmatism' right for the times or dangerous overreach by a young president?
04/26/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Top ten US airports reporting wildlife-aircraft collisions
04/25/2009 01:00 am -
In Arizona, cameras that nab speeders record a murder, too
Controversy flares after shooting death of a worker inside a camera-equipped van.
04/24/2009 01:00 am -
Discoveries Too many 'straws' sucking water out of the Colorado River
04/21/2009 01:00 am -
Invited by Saddam: Iranian opposition members refuse to leave Iraq outpost
Disarmed by US forces in 2003, the 3,400 People’s Mujahideen members at Camp Ashraf have been asked to leave by the Iraqi government.
04/08/2009 01:00 am -
Invited by Saddam: Iranian opposition members refuse to leave Iraq outpost
04/07/2009 01:00 am -
Bright Green Arctic sea ice fights losing winter battle (again)
04/06/2009 01:00 am -
Eric Cantor on Limbaugh and on Washington overreacting to the economy
04/02/2009 01:00 am -
Bright Green Clean dishes vs. reduced water pollution
Dishwasher detergent causes environmental conundrum for some in Washington State.
03/30/2009 01:00 am -
Bright Green House passes bill protecting 2 million acres of wilderness
The bill, which is being called the most sweeping land protection law in a quarter century, would set aside more than 2 million acres of desert and forest in nine states.
03/25/2009 01:00 am -
No-till gardening feeds the soil
In no-till plots, the soil is not plowed, which reduces water runoff and evaporation losses.
03/17/2009 01:00 am -
Obama's New Deal is on a smaller scale
Its focus on smaller, shovel-ready projects precludes a grander vision.
03/12/2009 01:00 am -
US states step up efforts to help jobless
Armed with federal funds, governors have announced new programs ranging from gas vouchers to job training.
03/11/2009 01:00 am -
For kids: A link to railroad history
Photographer O. Winston Link shot thousands of images of steam engines before steam gave way to diesel.
03/10/2009 01:00 am -
Diggin' It Garden 'siteseeing' in Texas and Britain
03/06/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Biden's speech to AFL-CIO – who banned the cameras anyway?
03/05/2009 12:00 am -
Etc.
02/23/2009 12:00 am -
The Associate
Once again, a Grisham protagonist finds himself caught up in the machinations of a corrupt law firm.
02/21/2009 12:00 am -
Obama wins his economic stimulus package, but without the bipartisanship he sought
02/14/2009 12:00 am -
In Washington, a new willingness to prosecute food safety cases?
The federal government is considering whether to bring criminal charges in a salmonella outbreak that has killed nine people.
02/12/2009 12:00 am -
Poe: A Life Cut Short.
A concise new biography marks the 200th birthday of Edgar Allen Poe.
01/21/2009 12:00 am -
Barack Obama's protocol-rich ride to the Capitol
01/20/2009 12:00 am -
Inauguration signals new era - World War II vet 'knew it would come'
01/20/2009 12:00 am
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