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19 Poignant Photos of the Kennedy Family Edward Kennedy passed away on August 25, 2009 after losing his battle with brain cancer. See this slideshow commemorating him and the iconic Kennedy family. Plus, read Kathleen Kennedy Townsend's reflection on tragedy.

American Weapons in the Hands of the Taliban Our allies in Pakistan and Afghanistan are using our money to pad their pockets—or worse, giving it to terrorists.

Outrageous: Worst of America There are plenty of people to blame for our current economic woes. Here, the miscreants who deserve special recognition.

They Never Said That! Are you guilty of spreading counterfeit quotes? Read on for some whoppers—and beware graduation speakers.

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1 The Slave in the Garage
Sold by her parents and smuggled into the U.S., one young girl did a family's dirty work for two years. And then help arrived.
2 Michelle Obama Interview: Her Father's Daughter
The wife of Democratic President Barack Obama and her mother talk about her childhood, family, the campaign and more.
3 Quick Study: The Facts on Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy is on the front burner again. Here's what you need to know.

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1Outrageous: We're Done with Greed
Leaders on Wall Street and in Washington have let us down. Here's what we can do about it.
2Chris Anderson on the Meaning of Free
In the new economy, how can people give away so much and still make money? In his new book Free: The Future of a Radical Price, the editor of Wired investigates.
3What's My Line?
Here are nine memorable quotes. See if you can match them with their actual authors.
4Outrageous: Watchdog Windfall
Why did banking overseers ignore the Wall Street mess? They were too busy
angling for jobs there.

The Top 100+ Funniest Movies of All Time
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How To Repair a Leaking Tub Faucet
Replace wornout parts in a bathtub faucet.
25 Ways to Stop Smoking Cigarettes
25 Ways to stop smoking cigarettes and ways to quit smoking for good can help you towards a healthier, smoke-free life.
6 Delicious Christmas Cookie Recipes
Bake a batch of any of these easy to follow recipes or just drool over the stunning Christmas cookie pictures.
How To Apply Epoxy Floor Paint To Your Garage
Step-by-step instructions for applying durable epoxy paint to your concrete garage floor.

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