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Bachmann’s ‘Conviction’ To Fixing Government

It wasn’t long ago that Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann’s rise to the top of the Republican field of presidential candidates

In Joplin, Appreciating The ‘Thanks’ At Thanksgiving

For a lot of the people in Joplin, Mo., this Thanksgiving is going to be one more to endure than

How Private Is Your Email? It Depends

Do the police need a warrant to read your email? Believe it or not, two decades into the Internet age,

Romney’s Religion Could Play Role In Primaries, Poll Finds

A new poll that gauges Americans’ views of the Mormon faith served up difficult news for the nation’s highest profile

Thanksgiving Abroad: How You Feast When Far From Home

I’ve only been abroad for one American holiday: In the summer of 2007, I was in Yanai, Japan, living with

TSA Nears A Goal: Letting You Keep Your Shoes On

Nearly 3.5 million holiday travelers are expected to board planes this Thanksgiving weekend. Many dread the long lines and invasive

U.S. Easing Out Of Nation-Building Business

Nation-building has gone out of style. The U.S. effort in Afghanistan has lasted a decade, and it’s been nearly as

Asking For Quiet: How To Defuse Thanksgiving Spats

The Thanksgiving holiday offers a chance to connect with family and enjoy a relaxing meal. But it doesn’t always happen

Calling Home For The Holidays, Via Video From Iraq

For Lindsey Santana and her young family, video Web chats via Skype are an integral part of their lives. Her

Turkey Joints That Taste Like Candy

Part of an ongoing series on unique holiday dishes Each fall when it turns cold, a candy maker in Rome,

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