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One man's quest to heal a Connecticut city
Where others in ailing Bridgeport see poverty, derelict homes and abandoned factories, Philip Kuchma dreams of a mini-Manhattan.
Philip Kuchma brightens as he drives past a vacant lot in Bridgeport, Connecticut's most populated — and poorest — city.
Philip Kuchma brightens as he drives past a vacant lot in Bridgeport, Connecticut's most populated — and poorest — city.
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Catholics plan counterattack on new contraception coverage
Church vows to use courts and legislation to fight 'un-American' requirement for religious employers to provide contraception to workers with government-required health insurance.
The Catholic Church reacted strongly Friday to a White House defense of new rules that will force many religious employers to provide contraception to their workers in government-mandated health insurance plans.
The Catholic Church reacted strongly Friday to a White House defense of new rules that will force many religious employers to provide contraception to their workers in government-mandated health insurance plans.
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Democratic nonprofits send funds to 'super PACs'
Campaign finance experts say that such transfers underscore a troubling relationship and 'weakening transparency in the political world.'
President Obama's first campaign ad of 2012 decried "secretive billionaires attacking" him through conservative nonprofit groups that do not reveal their contributors.
President Obama's first campaign ad of 2012 decried "secretive billionaires attacking" him through conservative nonprofit groups that do not reveal their contributors.
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Buoyant Mitt Romney targets President Obama
He appears confident on the day before Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses, but GOP rival Newt Gingrich keeps up a steady assault.
As he campaigned around the state the day before Nevadans cast their votes in the Republican presidential nominating contest, Mitt Romney exuded a front-runner's confidence. Keeping his eye on November, he aimed his rhetorical fire at the man he wants to replace in the White House.
As he campaigned around the state the day before Nevadans cast their votes in the Republican presidential nominating contest, Mitt Romney exuded a front-runner's confidence. Keeping his eye on November, he aimed his rhetorical fire at the man he wants to replace in the White House.
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For GOP candidates in Nevada, stumping is a high-stakes gamble
In anything-goes Nevada, the Republican presidential candidates must tread a fine line between voters and vice.
This is not a place of farmhouses, mom-and-pop diners, chitchats with voters over apple pie. This is a place of neon signs, abandoned homes, billboards promising quick vasectomies and slot machines shouting: Wheel! Of! Fortune!
This is not a place of farmhouses, mom-and-pop diners, chitchats with voters over apple pie. This is a place of neon signs, abandoned homes, billboards promising quick vasectomies and slot machines shouting: Wheel! Of! Fortune!
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The science behind what makes a hit single
A British researcher discusses his group's computer analysis of why some pop songs soar and others flop.
The anatomy of a hit song has remained a mystery to researchers looking to dissect what makes some songs soar to the top of the charts and others land with an embarrassing flop.
The anatomy of a hit song has remained a mystery to researchers looking to dissect what makes some songs soar to the top of the charts and others land with an embarrassing flop.
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure has long been under pressure
Antiabortion activists have tried for years to break the foundation's ties to Planned Parenthood.
As a minority women's health activist, Eve Sanchez Silver was proud of her work with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The organization had almost single-handedly turned breast cancer awareness into a national cause, with its pink ribbons appearing on tote bags, containers of yogurt and even NFL football fields.
As a minority women's health activist, Eve Sanchez Silver was proud of her work with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The organization had almost single-handedly turned breast cancer awareness into a national cause, with its pink ribbons appearing on tote bags, containers of yogurt and even NFL football fields.
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Smugglers allegedly used black drivers to avert suspicion at border
Five people are charged in a plot to employ African Americans, mostly from Compton, to avert suspicion when bringing illegal immigrants across the border.
In the calculus of cross-border human smuggling, Maria Lopez-Diaz allegedly concluded that black instead of brown equals green.
In the calculus of cross-border human smuggling, Maria Lopez-Diaz allegedly concluded that black instead of brown equals green.
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Lawmakers investigating gun scheme may cite Holder for contempt
House Republicans say the attorney general refuses to turn over key documents about the ATF's failed Fast and Furious operation.
House Republicans threatened Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr. with a criminal contempt of Congress citation Thursday, alleging the Justice Department has refused for a year to turn over key documents in lawmakers' investigation of the failed Fast and Furious gun-tracking operation.
House Republicans threatened Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr. with a criminal contempt of Congress citation Thursday, alleging the Justice Department has refused for a year to turn over key documents in lawmakers' investigation of the failed Fast and Furious gun-tracking operation.
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure founder defends Planned Parenthood decision
Nancy G. Brinker says abortion is not the reason that grants for breast cancer exams are being cut off. Lawmakers, women's health advocates and others continue to criticize the move, and both groups see donations pour in.
As the backlash grew against the decision by Susan G. Komen for the Curefoundation to cease awarding grants to Planned Parenthood, Komen officials ended two days of silence on Thursday and tried to manage the uproar.
As the backlash grew against the decision by Susan G. Komen for the Curefoundation to cease awarding grants to Planned Parenthood, Komen officials ended two days of silence on Thursday and tried to manage the uproar.
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Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney for Republican nomination
It was an unusually brief and theatrics-free announcement by Trump in Las Vegas ahead of Saturday's Nevada caucuses.
For an event so politically fraught, it flashed by in what seemed like a New York minute.
For an event so politically fraught, it flashed by in what seemed like a New York minute.
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Romney's political success is a mixed blessing for Mormon Church
His presidential candidacy could be a breakthrough 'JFK moment for Mormons,' but it could also stir up more negative publicity for the church.
Republicans look at Mitt Romney and see a future nominee or a Massachusetts moderate they can't support. Democrats see a formidable opponent with abundant vulnerabilities to exploit.
Republicans look at Mitt Romney and see a future nominee or a Massachusetts moderate they can't support. Democrats see a formidable opponent with abundant vulnerabilities to exploit.
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GOP criticizes plan to transfer 'high-level' Guantanamo detainees
Lawmakers denounce an Obama administration proposal to send abroad five Guantanamo Bay detainees on a no-transfer list to mollify the Taliban before Afghanistan peace talks.
Members of Congress are reacting sharply to a plan being considered by the White House to transfer abroad five of the most dangerous prisoners from Guantanamo Bay as a gesture to the Taliban in advance of Afghanistan peace talks.
Members of Congress are reacting sharply to a plan being considered by the White House to transfer abroad five of the most dangerous prisoners from Guantanamo Bay as a gesture to the Taliban in advance of Afghanistan peace talks.
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No end in sight to the warm winter
Forecasters are perplexed by the mild weather across the U.S., and they expect more of the same. Many residents are delighted, but ski areas and other season-oriented businesses are struggling.
Birds were singing. Insects were buzzing. And a large skunk suddenly appeared in the road in front of meteorologist Paul Pastelok as he drove to work in rural Pennsylvania.
Birds were singing. Insects were buzzing. And a large skunk suddenly appeared in the road in front of meteorologist Paul Pastelok as he drove to work in rural Pennsylvania.
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Casino mogul backing Newt Gingrich plays his own game
Sheldon Adelson, whose family largely bankrolled the revival of the candidate's Republican presidential bid, stands apart from other barons on the Las Vegas Strip.
On a Strip packed with colorful, sometimes controversial gambling titans, Sheldon Adelson plays politics a little differently from the rest.
On a Strip packed with colorful, sometimes controversial gambling titans, Sheldon Adelson plays politics a little differently from the rest.
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Obama proposes refinancing plan for underwater homeowners
The president aims to help about 3.5 million people with good credit who are unable to refinance at historically low rates because their homes are worth less than their mortgages.
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Michelle Obama promotes healthy eating at Inglewood store site
The market, set to open in April, is part of a statewide push to reduce obesity by attracting grocers to low-income neighborhoods and making healthy food more accessible.
As part of her campaign to battle childhood obesity, First Lady Michelle Obama visited the site of a future grocery store in Inglewood on Wednesday and spoke about the importance of bringing fresh food to disadvantaged communities.
As part of her campaign to battle childhood obesity, First Lady Michelle Obama visited the site of a future grocery store in Inglewood on Wednesday and spoke about the importance of bringing fresh food to disadvantaged communities.
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Indiana enacts 'right to work' law
Gov. Mitch Daniels signs legislation making Indiana the 23rd state with a 'right to work' law, which allows workers to avoid paying union dues. Opponents say they will try to repeal it.
With the stroke of a pen, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels on Wednesday made his state the 23rd in the nation — and the only one in the Rust Belt — with a "right to work" law on its books. He also made Indiana the latest state in which Republicans have successfully pushed legislation that has angered unions and their traditional allies in the Democratic Party.
With the stroke of a pen, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels on Wednesday made his state the 23rd in the nation — and the only one in the Rust Belt — with a "right to work" law on its books. He also made Indiana the latest state in which Republicans have successfully pushed legislation that has angered unions and their traditional allies in the Democratic Party.
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Planned Parenthood supporters denounce Komen's funding halt
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure's move to end funding for Planned Parenthood affiliates elicits criticism and a fundraising drive to replace the lost money. Komen officials defend the decision.
He won't be sporting that pink tie anymore.
He won't be sporting that pink tie anymore.
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Study works out kinks in understanding of massage
Scientists identify the mechanism behind the therapy's benefits, comparing biopsies to show that the interaction with muscle proteins reduces inflammation and helps cells recover.
Everyone knows that it can feel really good to get a massage.
Everyone knows that it can feel really good to get a massage.
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