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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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Everyday heroes: Nine tales of American heroes
Victor Perez stopped the abduction of an 8-year-old girl. Two teenage boys rescued a couple from a burning car wreck in Florida. New Yorker Kashmir Singh goes the extra mile to help a Swiss couple. Here are nine stories of everyday American heroes who responded to trying circumstances with extraordinary grace and courage.
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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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What makes a planet livable? Five things scientists look for.
Scientists have so far detected at least 550 planets outside the solar system – and another 2,000-plus await confirmation. But how to pick out the ones that may be Earth-like havens for life? Here's what one team looks for in assessing any planet's potential habitability and its similarity to Earth's properties.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 12/20
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New drive to ban race preferences
Initiatives in three states would prohibit affirmative action in public realms.
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More Mail Bag matches
Readers share their experiences with the Monitor's old pen-pal column.
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A holistic approach to saving the sea
Scientists recognize that species cannot be managed in isolation; management must be based ecosystem-wide – including earth and sky.
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MIT team plays with fire to create cheap energy
New solar dish harnesses power from heat – at a size and cost that make soaking up the sun even more attractive.
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Two boys, two bikes, and a cross-country odyssey
Can a high school friendship survive change and a disappearance?
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To fight future cyberbattles, Air Force recruiting part-time geeks
The Air National Guard is drawing from Microsoft, Cisco, and other high-tech firms.
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Glass ‘cities’ under the sea
For kids: Special sponges made of glass have formed entire reefs in the Pacific Ocean.
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Unlikely residents: Tropical parrots thrive in US cities
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With Phoenix mission, water hunt to resume on Mars
The lander is scheduled to touch down on the red planet Sunday, marking a turning point in the exploration program.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about animal treatment and food safety, China's ecological threat, elections in Pakistan, superdelegates, Wikileaks, and Blu-ray.
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Huge meat recall prods further reforms
From fast-food chains to Congress, moves are afoot to reduce animal suffering and ensure food safety
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Clinton-Obama: perils of a long Democratic battle
A duel that goes for months weakens the winner. Right?
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Obama, Clinton duel to a draw on Super Tuesday
He won more states; she won more big states and a few more delegates. Battle to last through March at least, analysts say.
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How the mountains of Appalachia disappear
Michael Shnayerson profiles one valley's battle against mountaintop mining.
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How the mountains of Appalachia disappear
Michael Shnayerson profiles one valley’s battle against mountaintop mining.
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They're here, there, and everywhere
Lives change. That's why she keeps her address book in pencil.
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Christian extremism raises alarm
A trial resumes today for a Slavic man charged with killing a gay man in Sacramento, Calif.
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USA
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How do you make electronics easier to recycle?
A UN-led group is grappling with the growing crisis of high-tech trash.
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