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Jodi Arias penalty phase jury is hung: 8 - 4 in favor of death (video)
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The Tesla Story Spreading Around the World
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Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members
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Leonard Marsh, legendary Snapple co-founder, dead at 80
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Obama's Morehouse speech sparks backlash on race
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IRS abuse confirms Americans fears
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EXCLUSIVE: Todashev neighbors discuss FBI surveillance, shooting
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D.C. United desperate for win against Portland at RFK
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Male victims of domestic abuse: Beyond belief
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TV tonight: Sarah Palin is just one of Alaska's popular exports
Life With Lisa
Reviews, insights and commentary from an eclectic observer.
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Recipe: Authentic Taco Truck Cinco de Mayo Pork Tacos
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with authentic Taco Truck pork tacos. Published 9:16 a.m. May 3, 2012 - Comments
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Alternatives to Invisible Children and Kony 2012
Invisible Children raised awareness about child soldiers, but the group’s fundraising and methods have raised concerns. Several alternative organizations are worth considering for your support. Published 10:46 p.m. April 21, 2012 - Comments
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Prostitution: Should it be made legal?
Does legalizing prostitution eliminate the ugliest sides of the sex trade or does it only make them worse? Published 10:20 a.m. April 20, 2012 - Comments
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Big corporations still pay no taxes
With the April 15 tax deadline looming, a new study shows that many of the largest U.S. companies continue to avoid paying their fair share – or any – federal tax. Published 5:10 p.m. April 14, 2012 - Comments
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Trayvon Martin: the marketing of the victim
In the rush to jump on the Trayvon Martin bandwagon, we may be losing sight of the real issues in the tragic story. Published 5:59 p.m. March 30, 2012 - Comments
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Tax time: Five little known facts about income tax
America did not always have an income tax. When the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional, the government changed the Constitution to make it legal. And the government used Donald Duck to sell the idea to Americans. Published 12:49 p.m. March 23, 2012 - Comments
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Kony's cronies: War criminals on ICC's most wanted list
With Joseph Kony of the Lord’s Resistance Army in the spotlight, other thugs are also gaining public attention. Who are the other war criminals wanted by the International Criminal Court? Published 8:09 p.m. March 16, 2012 - Comments
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Judge Kimba Wood: Value your daughter and granddaughter equally
Does a baby boy bring more joy than a baby girl? Some men obviously think so, but Judge Kimba Wood thought otherwise. Published 9:19 p.m. March 5, 2012 - Comments
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Absentee Oscars, Abortion and sustainable meat: Things we should know
With so much information bombarding us every day, its amazing the things most of us do not know. Stars that snub Oscar? Why is abortion legal? Can you eat meat without killing? Published 8:42 p.m. February 25, 2012 - Comments
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The Conspiracy Theory: Garbage in, garbage out
When you find yourself the epicenter in a conspiracy theory, what are you supposed to say? Published 11:30 p.m. January 22, 2012 - Comments
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Jodi Arias penalty phase jury is hung: 8 - 4 in favor of death (video)
The jury comes back 8 to 4 in favor of the death penalty; the judge declares a mistrial.
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Moore, Oklahoma tornado: Search and rescue continues, (Video)
Moore, Oklahoma responders reunite loved ones and begin the massive clean up after the third powerful storm in 14 years devastates the area.
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Monsters everywhere: Gosnell guilty of 1st-Degree murder
Doctor could face execution in the deaths of three babies delivered alive, then killed with scissors at the "house of horrors."
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Reporters have limited source protection: AP phone records subpoenaed
Journalists, past and present, have had their phone records subpoenaed by the Department of Justice
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Jodi Arias penalty phase jury is hung: 8 - 4 in favor of death (video)
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Political Potpourri
A collection of reader guest articles, thoughts and opinions by Communities writers and breaking news and information.
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Freedom of the Press is not Free
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Haydon's Soccer and Sports Pitch
Covering the world of soccer, including the World Cup, Major League Soccer, D.C. United and the English Premier League and other interesting sporting events.
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Steps to Authentic Happiness via Positive Psychology
Happiness is attainable. Morning to night. I love to teach, deal with folks that have an issue and really wish to tackle it and write.
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The Reader: Crib Sheets for Conservatives
Lisa M. Ruth started her career at the CIA, where she won several distinguished awards for her service and analysis. After leaving the government, she joined a private intelligence firm in South Florida.
She is an analyst and journalist with a wide variety of interests, including international events, intelligence, travel and family.
