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U.S. gives millions as Afghans target poppies
The U.S. on Monday agreed to hand out millions of dollars in development aid to provinces in Afghanistan that have eliminated or reduced the production of opium poppies.
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For Reid, Dodd, clout cuts both ways
Two Senate leaders trying to steer a pair of President Barack Obama's high-stakes initiatives through Congress are being dogged by re-election worries, and it's not clear whether their legislative prominence will help or hurt them.
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Stocks soar after home sales surge
Investors halted stocks' three-day losing streak Monday, sending prices higher across the market on a lower dollar and better-than-expected home sales numbers.
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Twins’ Mauer wins AL MVP award
Joe Mauer became only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, finishing first in a near-unanimous vote Monday.
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Tim Burton — the artist — is now on display
This is not an average trip to the art museum. The fantastical MoMA collection includes more than 700 pieces — paintings, sketches and sculptures ’ from director Tim Burton’s films and abandoned projects.
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Patients face bitter choice: Pay up or lose care
A growing number of U.S. doctors are enacting their own brand of health reform, with some dumping insurance companies altogether and others forcing patients to pay thousands of dollars in cash to keep the care they’re accustomed to. Msnbc.com's JoNel Aleccia reports.
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Gifts for the hardcore techies
Our crib sheet for the hard-core techie is at hand. From designer flash drives to the holy grail of remotes, these offerings are sure to please even the fussiest geek on your list.
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Holidays will again test N.Y.-area bottleneck
Fewer people are expected to fly over Thanksgiving, but travelers shouldn't expect a reprieve from the horrid flight delays of holidays past, especially at LaGuardia, JFK and Newark.
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