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New Zealand officials hoping to build cardboard cathedral to raise spirits in Christchurch
The earthquake that caused $20 billion in damage to Christchurch in February, and a series of aftershocks, destroyed a landmark cathedral. In it's place, temporarily, officials are looking to build one of cardboard.
Tahrir Square protester draws similarities, critiques Occupy Wall Street movement
Though their protests share some striking similarities, there are clear differences between the Occupy Wall Street protest and those in Egypt's Tahrir Square. Among them? The Egyptians are much better at marketing....
Occupy Wall Street protests find a home on Main Street, America
The national Occupy Wall Street movement has found a home on Main Street. Two camps have setup in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Missoula, Montana....
VIDEO: Martin Luther King Jr. monument dedicated on National Mall
The monument is along the tidal basin, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial where he gave his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech....
Bank foreclosures picking up pace; mortgage modification programs fail
A new investigation has discovered that the much ballyhooed home mortgage modification programs have all failed and now banks are picking up the pace of foreclosures....
Leaderless Occupy Wall Street groups showing their staying power
A Fordham University professor who's studied many so-called leaderless groups says the Occupy Wall Street group shows every sign of being able to endure and take the long view when it comes to getting the changes they want to see....
Illegal Mexican immigration more professional, dangerous
As the United States steps up border enforcement, illegal immigration is becoming a big, dangerous business. And that new reality has some old organizations trying to figure out how they fit....
Budget battle leads Kansas town to repeal domestic violence law
Domestic violence is no longer a municipal crime in Topeka, Kansas, the latest casualty in budget wars going on at all levels of government....
Alleged Iranian terror plot has 'B-movie' quality
Story by The Takeaway. Listen to audio above for full report. One suspect is in custody and another suspect is on the run — presumed to be...
Tax reform a popular topic among presidential candidates
With another debate on tap, Tuesday night in New Hampshire, Republicans and Democrats are lining up to unveil their plans for reforming the tax code. That reform is needed, they all agree. But each has their own prescription for change....
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