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Napoleon Bonaparte: 13 quotes on his birthday
Here are some essential quotes from Napoleon Bonaparte.
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In Pictures: How to fasten your financial seatbelt
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Election 101: Ten facts about Michele Bachmann and her presidential bid
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Michele Bachmann 'the one to watch' as she kicks off her presidential campaign
Michele Bachmann won neck-and-neck status with presumed front-runner Mitt Romney in the first Des Moines Register Iowa Poll. But with a serious candidacy come tough questions about her record and political assertions.
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Iowa in the spotlight with Sarah Palin and President Obama visiting Tuesday
Iowa will enjoy two bursts of the political spotlight on Tuesday when President Obama and potential Republican presidential contender Sarah Palin visit the state.
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Michele Bachmann to formally announce Oval Office run in Iowa
Michele Bachmann was born in Iowa, where she'll throw her hat into the presidential ring next week. There are now eight GOP candidates running for the White House, including Michele Bachmann.
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Election 101: Ten facts about Michele Bachmann and her presidential bid
With her announcement Monday that she is entering the presidential race, Michele Bachmann has given the tea party a candidate to call its own. Her conservative views and flame-throwing style have already attracted tangible support from evangelicals and the anti-Washington crowd. But is she capable of running a campaign that can withstand the rigors and scrutiny of the presidential process?
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Republican debate 2011: Michele Bachmann announces presidential run
Michele Bachmann announced her intentions to run for president during the Republican debate in New Hampshire, Monday.
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Five reasons the GOP race is so unsettled
Among the Republican candidates, Mitt Romney has emerged as the early front-runner. Yet the field remains as uncertain as any in modern times – can any of them beat Obama?
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Killing of top Al Qaeda militant Ilyas Kashmiri only a small US victory
Efforts to chip away at the most wanted list and chase militants from one Afghanistan-Pakistan border region to the next come with high costs and are not yet putting militant outfits out of business, say experts.
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If Sarah Palin runs, will she face her own Mini-Me?
If Sarah Palin enters the 2012 presidential race, she may face a woman who also has tea party backing and an accent that evokes the frozen north. Would Michele Bachmann have the edge?
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Can Newt Gingrich save his campaign?
Some GOP strategists say his presidential campaign is as good as done following his criticism of Paul Ryan's plan for Medicare, but Newt Gingrich isn't giving up. The week ahead could be telling.
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BlackBerry maker RIM loses head of marketing
BlackBerry has another challenge ahead of the launch of their new PlayBook tablet - the head of RIM's marketing is leaving the company. After losing brand cachet, can the company catch up?
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Live blogging the Egyptian uprising
Long time observers of Egypt are fast running out of adjectives to describe their feelings about unfolding events. Unprecedented, stunning, transfixing. I lived there from 2003 to 2008 and dearly love the country. I'll be posting short updates here throughout the day (Friday, Jan. 28) on the fast-moving events in Egypt. This is my first go at this kind of thing, so bear with me.
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Michele Bachmann discusses 2012 presidential caucus, US debt with Iowa audience
Michele Bachmann was born in Iowa, where the first caucus in the 2012 presidential primary race will take place. Now a Minnesota congresswoman, Michele Bachmann took her tea party message to Iowa late last week.
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BlackBerry maker RIM sees profit surge
BlackBerry shipments reach 14.2 million units in the third quarter, mostly outside the United States.
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Randy Moss trade to Vikings: a last-ditch bid to revive Brett Favre
The Randy Moss trade to the Minnesota Vikings will surely help their offense. But its greater impact might be on the attitude of Brett Favre, who has looked forlorn this season.
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Notes on the Underground
A little book on the origins of the names of stations on London's Tube prompts the Monitor's language columnist to consider the magic of place names.
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In Woodward book on debate over Afghanistan war, was Obama audacious?
Excepts from the Woodward book on Obama's decisions on the Afghanistan war reveal the qualities of mind in the president. How do those fare against recommendations of the great historian of war, Carl Von Clausewitz?
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UAE's BlackBerry ban: Why is Canada silent?
The UAE's BlackBerry ban drew condemnation from freedom monitors and the US government, but nothing from Canada, BlackBerry's home country. 'Maybe it’s summer and they’re away,' says one watchdog.
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RIM expected to release 'iPhone killer' next week
RIM, the maker of BlackBerry smartphones is expected to release their 'iPhone killer,' the new Blackberry 9800 model, next week.
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Queen Elizabeth II makes visit to Canada
Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a yellow hat and a raincoat over her yellow suit, was officially welcomed to Halifax, Nova Scotia, by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
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You say conspiracy, I say 'oops'
From JFK to WMD, conspiracy theories intrigue Americans. But bumbling is usually the best explanation
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Opinion: Shock poll: Why do so many Republicans think Obama is a socialist, a Muslim, or even the anti-Christ?
A new poll shows that a quarter of Republicans think Obama may be the anti-Christ. Apocalyptic right-wing rhetoric is going mainstream, as Republican lawmakers stoke the flames of epithet-hurlers and conspiracy theorists.
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ABBA, Genesis, Iggy Pop enter Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame welcomed Genesis, ABBA, Iggy Pop, and The Hollies at Monday night's induction ceremony.
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Jimmy Cliff, ABBA, Genesis to be inducted tonight in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff will join ABBA and Genesis tonight as inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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In Pictures: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2010
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