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Archaeologist argues first Americans were from Europe 22,000 years ago
New archeological finds have led a Smithsonian Institute researcher to write a book detailing what he believes is the journey of the first Americans, from Europe to North America's east coast. This contradicts earlier evidence that the first Americans came from Asia.
Solar power booming in the United States
After years of waiting and hoping, solar power is now affordable, and some solar power companies are cashing in.
Farmer says hiring American workers a big mistake
John Harold hired jobless Americans to help on his farm, and says they proved to be less reliable and less willing to perform the hard work than foreign workers.
How governments can create policies that promote happiness
A survey conducted in Victoria, British Columbia revealed that quality of community and environment played a very big part in determining the degree of happiness people felt.
Children bear the brunt of Alabama's new immigration law
American-born children of undocumented residents are living in fear of their parents' deportation as Alabama's new immigration law takes effect.
Fugitive George Wright captured after 41 years
George Wright, convicted for the murder of a service station worker during an armed robbery in 1962, was finally captured Monday in Sintra, Portugal.
FBI arrests man plotting to blow up Pentagon, Capitol Building
A 26-year-old Boston man is arrested and charged with plotting to blow up the Pentagon and the Capitol Building with a remote-controlled aircraft fitted with explosives.
Wall Street protests enter second week with arrests
On Saturday, several hundred people took part in the ongoing campaign broadly known as "Occupy Wall Street," where at least 80 people were arrested.
Broadway play imagines Martin Luther King's last moments
A new Broadway play called "The Mountaintop" imagines Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s private moments in his hotel room in the hours leading up to his death.
Perry stumbles, audience surly in third GOP debate
Highlights from the third Republican debate: Texas Governor Rick Perry stumbles, audience boos Don't Ask, Don't Tell question from gay soldier, new candidate Gary Johnson joins the roster.
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