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Playing the IRS card: Six presidents who used the IRS to bash political foes
Since the advent of the federal income tax about a century ago, several presidents – or their zealous underlings – have directed the IRS to use its formidable police powers to harass or punish enemies, political rivals, and administration critics. Here are six infamous episodes.
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IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
How the tables have turned: The Internal Revenue Service is the one under the microscope now, as revelations emerged Friday that the agency wrongly targeted conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. Here’s an accounting of what has happened, along with the ramifications.
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3 priorities for Pakistan's new government
After 14 years, Nawaz Sharif is back at the helm in Pakistan. The nuclear-armed country faces a welter of problems, from terrorism to tensions with Afghanistan, India, and the United States. To move Pakistan forward, Mr. Sharif must focus on three priorities.
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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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World court issues arrest warrant for Sudan's Bashir
Omar al-Bashir is the first sitting president to be indicted for crimes against humanity and war crimes. Critics worry the move could destabilize the country.
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War crimes warrant for Bashir risks sparking unrest in Sudan
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for President Omar al-Bashir on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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Russia and US poised to relaunch nuclear reduction treaty
Hillary Clinton on Russia: 'It's time to explore a fresh start.' The overtures are being greeted warmly in Russia. Is a massive arsenal cut on the horizon?
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Obama's overtures seek to help a spiraling Mexico
Mexico's drug wars are spilling over into the US, forcing Obama's administration to refocus attention on the border.
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US courts Syria as linchpin to altered relations with Iran
Clinton says talks will begin this weekend.
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Kepler mission to hunt for planets just our size
The US will launch the Kepler spacecraft Friday to look for other Earths.
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Raúl Castro puts his own stamp on Cuba's leadership
He replaced some of Fidel Castro's protégés in favor of his own allies.
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Clinton travels to a hardened Israel
On Syria, Iran, and a Palestinian state, Israel's new leadership disagrees with the Obama administration.
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Iraq's urban sprawl, not looting, threatens Ninevah antiquities
Growth threatens undiscovered layers of an empire that stretched from the Nile Valley to the Caucusus.
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Michelle Obama rocks the bureaucracy with her star quality
For now, the first lady avoids policy issues, sticking to meet-and-greets with federal workers and citizens.
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Ted Kennedy gets knighted - Nancy Pelosi goes airborne
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Parks that can move when the animals do
Climate change is pushing marine animals out of their protected areas. Ways must be found to ensure that their protection migrates with them, naturalists say.
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Eat local – even in winter
Many farmers' markets no longer shut down in cold weather.
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Iran turns up pressure on rights activists
Campaigners are often seen as a threat to national security and influenced by Western interests.
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Pesky earmarks still in eye of budget storm
‘Member projects’ are a tiny part of the federal budget, but they’re a problem for Obama.
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Barack Obama: Investor-in-Chief
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The Limbaugh - Steele feud: Rahm's beautiful ballet
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Good news! Pig odor funding remains in spending bill!
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US Muslims: young, diverse, striving
A new portrait of Muslim Americans depicts a group that has achieved a great deal, yet struggles for a sense of belonging.
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Opinion: What made the cellphone revolution possible
Competition, not regulation, has fueled the way to 4 billion mobile connections.
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The Monitor's View: Thawing out 'Cold War II'
As the US seeks to 'reset' ties with Russia, it must not expect a complete reboot.
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As job market shrinks, so do college grads’ grand plans
The best prepared are finding jobs, but others are having to consider internships or living at home.
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Many in Afghanistan oppose Obama's troop buildup plans
Frustration and fear is sparking opposition to plans that would nearly double the size of US forces there.
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Karzai draws criticism for early election call
Moving the presidential vote up to spring from August could undercut opponents, who still have to plan their campaigns.
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US officials weigh Iran's nuclear weapons capability
Defense Secretary Gates said Tehran was not close to having a bomb. A new report in which senior advisers to Obama participated urges further sanctions.
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