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Chechnya: How a remote Russian republic became linked with terrorism
The main suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing are two brothers from Chechnya, a Russian republic that has been the scene of cyclical revolts and brutal crackdowns for the past 200 years.
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4 ways US can boost cyber security
The US needs a proactive cyber foreign policy that goes beyond naming and shaming. Here are four steps the US can take to bolster its diplomatic efforts to address cybersecurity threats.
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Major League Baseball 2013: bobbleheads and fireworks galore for fans
Fans in the know are as likely to buy Major League Baseball tickets based on scheduled giveaways and promotions as on the opponent. Here then is a list to help introduce you to this aspect of game attendance.
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How much do you know about gay rights in America? Take the quiz!
Throughout much of the 20th century, an admission of homosexuality could result in a felony conviction and a lengthy prison sentence. Even as late as 1970, Connecticut denied a drivers license to a gay man on the basis of his sexual orientation. Today, gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people get considerably more legal protection. Twenty-one states plus Washington, D.C. outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation, and nine states plus Washington, D.C. recognize same-sex marriage. But 39 other states prohibit same-sex marriage, either in their state constitutions or by statute. And LGBT people in every state still face bullying that can range from taunting to physical violence.How much do you know about the history of gay rights in America? Take our quiz to find out!
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March Madness 2013: wilder than usual?
A 75th anniversary, by definition, should be something special. That's what college basketball fans are expecting as the National Collegiate Athletic Association's men's tournament (aka 'March Madness') shifts into high gear this week.
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Home prices: Where's the bottom?
Down 3.3 percent in the past year, median US home values are still 7.6 percent above 2004 levels.
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America: Step up on climate change
Global warming is the nuclear issue of our age.
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Zogby: Iowans, New Hampshirites angry but less focused on Iraq
Veteran pollster finds Huckabee and Romney neck and neck in Iowa, while Clinton's lead shrinks in the Granite State.
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Edward Lazear: Lower growth expected for 2008
White House may soon take new steps to deal with the troubled housing market, president's chief economist hints.
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The economic outlook of the White House budget director
Jim Nussle strikes a note of caution on government finances as the economy potentially slows down.
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The view from the House majority leader
Rep. Steny Hoyer has strong criticism for the Iraq war and sees potential political fallout from economic turbulence.
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After much anticipation, Rep. Tom Davis won't seek U.S. Senate seat in Virginia
The spate of Republican retirements will make it difficult for his party to take control of Congress in 2008, he said at a Monitor breakfast Thursday.
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Giuliani's popularity in '08 race alarms religious conservative leaders
Tony Perkins, of the Family Research Council, and Gary Bauer, of American Values, were guests at a Monitor breakfast Wednesday.
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Nancy Pelosi: Activists should persuade GOP lawmakers to work to end war
The House speaker touted Congress's domestic accomplishments, but recognized Americans' frustration at a lack of action on the Iraq war at a Monitor lunch Tuesday.
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Municipal Wi-Fi thrives – on a small scale
Big-city wireless Internet plans took a hit this summer, but places like Owensboro, Ky., and Rio Rancho, N.M., put networks in place.
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New tool to fight global warming: Endangered Species Act?
A recent deal to protect the habitat of endangered coral may offer US environmentalists new leverage.
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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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