Rand Paul's college letters: Asked whether gov't should combat discrimination, worshipped Ayn Rand
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Apple to hold 'Back to the Mac' event on October 20th, we'll be there live!
Oh boy. New Air? Verizon iPhone? Jobs grows a huge beard? Probably not. Apple wants to talk about "what's new for the Mac," which could mean some hardware -- but the company definitely wants to talk software too. Full Coverage (72)»
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Rich Iott Defends Nazis He Dresses Up As: 'They Were Doing What They Thought Was Right' (VIDEO)
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D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee to announce resignation Wednesday
D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee will announce Wednesday that she is resigning at the end of this month, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure that drew national acclaim but that also became a central issue in the recent mayoral primary race. Full Coverage (52)»
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Apple Patents Anti-Sexting Device
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In South Dakota: Another Sarah Palin?
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Maddow Can’t Take Criticism During Interview with Republican Candidate
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Economic Misconceptions
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