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Wildfires, tornadoes, floods; Are hurricanes next?

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The United States is bracing for a rough hurricane season, and budget cuts in disaster preparedness have some experts concerned.
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Beer getting more expensive

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The cost of beer has been going up lately, due to global economic forces, weather, farming and just plain marketing.
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Beyond .com: Prepare for new (possibly confusing) domain names

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ICANN has announced that it will allow people and companies to apply for their own customized domain names, beyond the.com's, the.net's, and the .org's.
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What is the future of Al-Qaeda?

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The world's most notorious terrorist organization is in turmoil after the deaths of Osama Bin Laden and last week Fazul Abdullah Mohammed.
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Brain implant could restore memory function

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Scientists are testing a brain implant in rats that could help them recall memories again.
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How to spot a psychopath

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A new book by the author of "The Men Who Stare at Goats" explores the world of psychopathy and exposes the "madness industry."
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Will the Greek debt crisis crash the global economy?

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European countries soon will likely bail out Greece, paying massive amounts of money to stave off a default. Will Greece's problems spread throughout the world?
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Anthony Weiner's resignation could hurt Obama and the Democrats

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A special election for Anthony Weiner's Congressional seat could become a flashpoint for national politics. And the seat could go away due to redistricting.
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Goodbye to Oprah's Book Club

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The publishing industry mourns the end of Oprah's Book Club, whose endorsement promised exponential increases in book sales.
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Why aren't small businesses hiring?

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Small businesses employ about half the workers in the United States, but they aren't hiring.
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