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5 myths about amnesty for illegal immigrants in Senate bill

Under a bipartisan Senate immigration bill, immigrants who have come to the United States illegally are given a "path to citizenship." On close inspection, each of the following five claims about the requirements for illegal immigrants to earn amnesty are not what they seem.
Where do things stand at Guantánamo? Six basic questions answered.

President Obama this week pledged to “reengage” with Congress to find a way to close the terror detention camp at the Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, naval base. The renewed focus comes as 100 of the 166 detainees are reported to be engaged in a hunger strike. Here is a brief look at where things stand now.
4 truly American novels

These books center on residents of the USA in different eras all trying to find success.
One World Trade Center and the four other tallest buildings in America

The new One World Trade Center tower is taking over as New York City’s tallest from the Empire State Building. But it’s not the country’s tallest. Here are the five tallest buildings in the country.
10 book-to-movie adaptations coming this holiday season

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Polamalu out. Madden Curse strikes again?
On 9/11 anniversary, Twitter users remember #whereiwas
9/11 – still a call for comfort

A Christian Science perspective.
Horse Soldiers

The remarkable story of the US Army Special Forces who slipped into Afghanistan on horseback and fought the war’s most successful campaign
In Pictures: Whether natural or constructed, the world's skylines are changing
IndieBound* hardcover bestseller list 8/13/09
One man's quest to keep nukes away from Al Qaeda

Rolf Mowatt-Larssen, a former CIA counterterrorism expert, lays out his ideas on how to prevent the spread of nuclear materials on the black market – including the controversial 'Armageddon test.'
Review: 'Julie and Julia'

In this summer-soufflé of a movie, Meryl Streep's rendering of Julia Child is a bravura comic performance.
Top five political conspiracy theories

The 'birther' allegation that President Obama wasn't born in the US is nothing new. America has a long tradition of political accusations gaining traction.
Difference Maker People Making a Difference: Lyndon Harris

During 9/11, this New York clergyman experienced true heroism. But he still had to find his own path to forgiveness.
Let the Great World Spin

Colum McCann’s evocative new novel imagines how it felt to watch Philippe Petit from below.
Gates: US has one year to make progress in Afghanistan

American public won’t tolerate rising death tally for long, says US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. A helicopter crashed Sunday, killing 16 civilians.
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Bring terrorists to US? Better than leaving Gitmo open, panel says.

In a letter to Congress Tuesday, 17 terrorism experts said America's super-maximum security prisons can handle detainees from Guantánamo.
Difference Maker People making a difference: Jeremy Gilley

This actor and filmmaker envisions that world peace begins with just one day of peace.
In partnership with disgraced scientist, US company clones hero pooch
Air France tragedy: Time to require black boxes that float? (They exist)
New York terror plotters wanted to 'do jihad'

Four men were arrested in New York Wednesday night after plotting to blow up two synagogues in the Bronx and shoot down military airplanes.
Nope, Dick Cheney didn't change his mind...
New GI Bill too popular for the Pentagon's own good?

Veterans are rushing to take advantage of the comprehensive education benefits, raising the question of whether the bill will hurt retention.
Mayor Bloomberg on Air Force One fiasco: Fughedaboutit...
The Age of the Unthinkable

Keeping the US truly safe, argues a journalist, requires us to radically rethink our sense of safety.
Air Force One photo op panics NYC - finger-pointing begins
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about the connections shared by Palestinians and Israelis, why it was foolish of the US to arm Al Qaeda in the 1980s, an pverlooked antiwar view on the Afghanistan conflict, and how some colleges are keeping the "student" in "student athlete."
Monitor writers celebrate ‘unique’ moments

From crawling on the carpet with Ronald Reagan to sipping tea with the Che Guevara of Afghanistan, former staffers recount stories as the Monitor transitions to new formats.