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Fed signals end to bond buys
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke outlined a path for eventually ending the central bank's unprecedented stimulus efforts after Fed officials voiced surprising optimism about the economy. At the end of their two-day meeting...
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Mortgages, Employment, Stock Activities, Career and Workplace
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Despite controversies, Obama's job approval holds steady in new poll
Despite several weeks of troubles, including controversy over IRS targeting of conservative groups and National Security Agency surveillance of pretty much everybody, President Obama’s job approval has remained at almost exactly the same level it...
Tags: Polls, Politics, Religion and Belief, Barack Obama, Terrorism
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Hava Holzhauer: Anti-Semitic narratives inspiring terrorists
Since 9-11, approximately 250 American citizens and legal residents motivated by radical interpretations of Islam have been arrested on various terror-related charges, ranging from bomb plots to providing material support to terrorists. More than a...Tags: Judaism, Religion and Belief, Terrorism, Sports, Religious Conflicts
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Computer games used as therapy
Jacob Ciupe, 9, recently had a breakthrough: He told his mother he could tell she was happy. Jacob hadn't recognized that emotion until he participated in a computer-based social skills program for children with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder...
Tags: Psychology, Religion and Belief, Medical Specialization, Behavioral Conditions, Bucktown
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Irwin Held dies at 87; longtime owner of Barney's Beanery
Irwin Held, whose license-plate-festooned West Hollywood beer-and-burger spot drew praise from rock stars but protests from gay rights activists, has died. He was 87. Held died Monday in his Los Angeles home, family members said. He had a kidney...
Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Bronx (New York City), Crime, Law and Justice, The Doors (music group)
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Student news
WINONA LAKE, Ind. — Hannah Marie Barger of Hagerstown graduated May 11 with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education/mild intervention from Grace College and Seminary. Barger is a 2009 graduate of Grace Academy in Hagerstown. She is the...Tags: Education, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Mount Airy, Teaching and Learning, Arts and Culture
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National homebuilder confidence surges
MarketWatchWASHINGTON -- A gauge of confidence among homebuilders jumped in June, hitting the highest level since 2006, on more optimism about future and current sales, according to data released Monday. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Religion and Belief, Land Price, Finance, Money and Monetary Policy
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Diversity has many meanings
After teaching diversity-related classes for the past 11 years, my views on the subject have changed. Initially, I sought to change the biased views and opinions of students taking my class. Today, my revelation is that, although I would still like to...Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Religion and Belief, Abraham Lincoln, Social Issues, Minority Groups
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Pa. Supreme Court throws out judges' retirement suit
Judges who challenged the Pennsylvania Constitution's mandatory retirement age should pursue an amendment to eliminate it, the state Supreme Court said Monday in throwing out their case. The decision ends a lawsuit in state court by a group of county...Tags: Justice System, Litigation, Tom Corbett, Crime, Law and Justice, U.S. Supreme Court
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Obama, Putin differ on Syria during tense talks
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland — President Obama differed sharply with Russia's leader over the Syrian civil war in an icy encounter Monday illustrating how difficult it may be to drive Syrian President Bashar Assad from power, even after some...
Tags: Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), PBS (tv network), Bashar Assad, Iran, Libyan No-Fly Zone (2011)
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Deerfield native hosts show with guests who have overcome challenges
Scott Emo finds inspiration wherever he goes. The Deerfield native and host of The Scott Emo Show said every story presents an opportunity for people to reflect and improve on their lives. That's the premise of Emo's therapeutic talk show, performed...
Tags: Psychology, Religion and Belief, Social Issues, Medical Specialization, Entertainment
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Chan Lowe: NBA Finals
To me, sports is an arcane topic akin to metaphysics; I know it exists as a field of human endeavor and carries great importance to some, but I do not keep abreast of it. As with metaphysics, I would prefer to leave abstract discussion of sports to the...
Tags: National Basketball Association, NBA Finals, San Antonio Spurs, Sports, Basketball
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