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Q&A with Kelly Clarkson: Confessions of an American Idol Massive record sales and hordes of devoted fans could easily make a diva of the original American Idol. But her heart belongs to small-town Texas and the ranch she shares with Mom.

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Dreamers: Turning a Profit on Juice A former spy picks forbidden fruit and sells health in the produce aisle.

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The Military's New Recruits Meet the military's fastest-growing new group of recruits—dads who stay home while Mom goes to war.

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

Flight from the Fire: A Dramatic Condor Rescue The forest was ablaze and eight rare condors were trapped. Joe Burnett led the team to save their lives.

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A Mother's Courage
When her son returned from Iraq with devastating injuries, Becky Ziegel discovered her own inner warrior.

Quick Study: The Future of Work
Say goodbye to the classic 40-hour workweek. Here's a look at the forces that will shape your time on the job through the recession and beyond.

America's Dumbest Lawsuits
Have crybaby clients and lawyers led Lady Justice astray?

4 Ways of Looking At Bubbles
These stunning photos will change the way you think about a simple bubble.

Heroes: Roadside Inferno
The big rig was about to explode and the driver's legs were engulfed in flames. The Coopers came to the rescue.

Unconventional Wisdom: Why Passion Matters
Life provides plenty of reality checks. This mother argues in favor of letting kids dream.

Dreamers: How Bread Made Her a Millionaire
As a single mom, Cordia Harrington just needed to bring home the bacon. She ended up rolling in dough.

Jay Leno's Next Adventure
Jay Leno looks back on 17 years at The Tonight Show as he sets off on his next grand adventure.

4 Ways of Looking at Rope
Cords, cables, lines, and lassos, from high above Manhattan to the waters off Japan.

Quick Study: Pirates
High-seas thieves had been plenty busy hijacking loaded ships in sparsely patrolled waters. Learn why this centuries-old scourge is back—and its human and financial toll.

Outrageous: We're Done with Greed
Leaders on Wall Street and in Washington have let us down. Here's what we can do about it.

Parent Alert: Teens & Porn
Porn has gone interactive--and your kids are at risk. From "sexting" to video chats, how to fight back.

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

Environmental Guide: Going Green
Simple answers to help you to become an eco-hero at home.

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