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U.S. gives millions as Afghans target poppies
The U.S. on Monday agreed to hand out millions of dollars in development aid to provinces in Afghanistan that have eliminated or reduced the production of opium poppies.
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For Reid, Dodd, clout cuts both ways
Two Senate leaders trying to steer a pair of President Barack Obama's high-stakes initiatives through Congress are being dogged by re-election worries, and it's not clear whether their legislative prominence will help or hurt them.
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Stocks end with big gains, helped by home sales
Investors halted stocks' three-day losing streak Monday, sending prices higher across the market on a lower dollar and better-than-expected home sales numbers.
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Twinsâ Mauer wins historic AL MVP award
Joe Mauer became only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, finishing first in a near-unanimous vote Monday.
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In the end, âJon & Kateâ too sad even for fans
When the fundamental conflict of the show, which here was making the family work, is resolved negatively, there's little reason to stay. And with kids involved, the stakes are too high for guilty-pleasure viewing.
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Largest crib recall in U.S. history announced
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the largest crib recall in U.S. history Monday, citing the potential danger of cribs with drop-down sides.
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Cosmic Log: Play the galactic slots
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Galaxy Zoo's latest online experiment is a âcosmic slot machineâ that matches galactic smash-ups with computer simulations. The payoff? Pure science.
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Thanksgiving fliers face full jets, fees
The number of air travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday will be down this year, which means shorter lines and fewer airport hassles, but passengers may keep grumbling.
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