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    The Rise and Fall of Pervez Musharraf

    See key dates in the political career of Pakistan's former leader, who seized power in a coup in 1999 and resigned as president in 2008.

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    Map: Crackdown in Egypt

    Hundreds of people died Wednesday in Egypt in clashes that were sparked when Egypt's military regime brutally cleared Muslim Brotherhood protests in Cairo. See where some of the events took place.

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    China's Banks by the Numbers

    China's banks have been lending more and reporting declining loan losses. Investors are more skeptical and Chinese banks are trading at low valuations. One reason for that is analysts say many of the banks will need to raise capital.

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    'London Whale' Paper Trail

    Read the complaints, a nonprosecution agreement and other documents in the J.P. Morgan 'whale' trades case.

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    J.C. Penney's Sinking Shares

    Track the closing price of J.C. Penney's stock and key events over the past 10 years.

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    J.C. Penney- Ackman Dispute Key Players

    Hedge-fund manager William Ackman's resignation from J.C. Penney's board brought an end to an unusually public conflict among Penney's directors.

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    Justice Department Complaint

    Read the full text of the Department of Justice's lawsuit to block a merger between US Airways and AMR.

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    Fewer Seats Bring Higher Prices

    Compare the change in average round-trip domestic fares and the change in seat availability at 34 key airports.

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    U.S. Retail Sales

    Track estimated U.S. consumer spending by type of store.

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    Restoring Jackson Pollock's 'Mural'

    Get an up-close look at some of the restoration work on the painting, see the results of analysis of the paint used, and take a look around the Getty Conservation Institute.

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    The German Election

    A look at the key players and their political parties.

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    Billionaire Brawl

    William Ackman's big short on Herbalife Ltd. has drawn in three of his fellow billionaires: Carl Icahn, George Soros and Daniel Loeb, all of whom took the other side of the bet.

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    Boosting Bids

    Deals this year that saw bumps amid shareholder opposition

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    Destruction in Aleppo

    Satellite images released Wednesday by Amnesty International show the destruction in the large northern Syrian city..

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    Changes in Childhood Obesity Rates

    Childhood obesity may be starting to turn a corner, according to a new federal analysis released Tuesday. See how the prevalence of obesity among low-income children aged 2-4 years has changed from 2008 to 2011.

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    Washington Post: A Storied History

    Washington Post Co. announced Monday that Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com, is buying the company's flagship newspaper and some related publishing assets. Review the paper's lengthy history.

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    Middle Managers by the Numbers

    Middle managers make up a growing share of the U.S. workforce. They earn a good living and their jobs have been relatively secure during the recession and recovery. But growth of management jobs may slow in the coming years.

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    Fukushima Daiichi: The Battle for Containment

    More than two years after suffering one of the world's worst nuclear accidents, the compound remains a menacing challenge for operator and regulators.

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    A-Rod's Tumultuous Career

    See key dates in the career of Alex Rodriguez, three-time American League most-valuable player and baseball's No. 5 all-time home-run hitter.

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    Australia Prepares to Head to the Polls

    The reversal of Labor's fortunes is partly the result of Kevin Rudd's attempt to chip away at the advantages the opposition Liberal Nationals held over his predecessor, Julia Gillard. Review the key policy flashpoints.

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    Kevin Rudd's Second Act

    Key dates in the power struggle for Australia's Labor Party.

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    Phone-Plan Decoder

    Phone plans are increasingly complicated. Input your information to see which of the four biggest U.S. carriers might best fit your needs.

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    Carrier Conundrum? A Quiz

    Know how to get the most out of your wireless service? Test your knowledge in a quiz.

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    Al Qaeda Activity Around the World

    The U.S. issued a world-wide terrorism alert for the month of August, saying it had intelligence indicating al Qaeda and its affiliates are plotting attacks against U.S. interests globally, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. Review past al Qaeda activities.

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    The Case Against Goldman and Fabrice Tourre

    See a timeline of key events in the civil-fraud saga against Goldman Sachs and Fabrice Tourre.

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    Facebook Hits $38

    Track Facebook's closing prices and key events since its May 18, 2012, initial public offering—including when the stock hit its IPO price of $38 on July 31, 2013.

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    Ranking Fed Forecasters

    The Wall Street Journal examined more than 700 predictions made between 2009 and 2012 in speeches and congressional testimony by 14 Fed policymakers. See individual scores and compare comments.

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    The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

    Both sides say they want peace, but both sides also blame the other for evading a resolution. See some key dates in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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    Coming to a Close

    The Bradley Manning saga spans nearly six years, from his enlistment to Tuesday's verdict. See some highlights.

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    French Cola Wars

    See some of the more than 30 regional colas that have sprung up across France in the last decade.

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    The Young and the Healthy

    The success of the new health-care law depends in part on participation from young, healthy people whose premiums will help offset the costs of older or sicker people.

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    Disasters Made in Bangladesh

    Despite more than 2,000 deaths in Bangladesh factory accidents from 1991 to 2003, no one has been charged with a crime. Review the status of some incidents.

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    SAC and Steven A. Cohen over the Years

    Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges Thursday against SAC Capital Advisors, capping a multiyear probe by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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    Who's Who in the SAC Case

    The announcement of criminal charges against SAC Capital Advisors marks the culmination of a yearslong probe that has produced criminal and civil cases against several individuals.

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    Britain's Royal Family

    The new son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is third in line to the throne of England.

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    Judging Japan's Experiment

    Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economics project tested as markets roil.

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    Potential Replacements for Federal Reserve Chief

    See some of the people who could be considered to lead the Federal Reserve, in the expectation that chairman Ben Bernanke won't seek reappointment when his second term at the central bank ends in January.

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    Staying Power

    Twenty-eight outside directors a U.S. public company boards have at least 40 years' tenure. Read more about them.

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    Eyes in the Sky

    Track key events in the history of publicly available satellite technology.

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    Behind the Haze

    Compare satellite images of plantations in northern Riau, Indonesia, before and after fires in June.

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    Key Players in the Tourre Trial

    Fabrice Tourre is accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of misleading investors regarding a financial-crisis era transaction that ultimately cost them $1 billion. His three-week civil jury trial kicks off in federal court in Manhattan on Monday.

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    A Punch to the Gut

    See how early mortality syndrome is killing off shrimp in Asia, causing prices to rise.

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    Battle of the Banks

    It's that time of year again. The country's top financial firms are releasing quarterly earnings. Here's a look at key questions facing eight of the largest banks.

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    Microsoft's Leadership Changes

    Take a closer look at the executives in charge of running the newly designated business groups.

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    Restrictions Apply (For Some)

    See how the seats presented as available to fliers with elite status are different from what other people can reserve.

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    Ruling Against Apple in E-Books Case

    A federal judge ruled on July 10 that Apple colluded with five U.S. publishers to artificially drive up the prices of e-books. Read the ruling in the antitrust case.

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    Basketball in the Big City

    A survey of every public outdoor court in Manhattan; where the good (and bad) ones are.

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    Counting Up Airline Fees

    U.S. airlines took in a record $6.1 billion in fees in 2012 for checked-luggage and reservation changes alone. Compare travel fees for various items among the major airlines.

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    Egypt in Transition

    Two years after the biggest tremor of the Arab Spring ousted Hosni Mubarak, and a year after his elected replacement took office, Egyptian streets again thronged with protesters. See key events over the regime change.

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    Arab Spring Timeline

    Track key dates in seven countries since the Arab Spring started. Leadership changes and elections are highlighted.

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    From Videogame Damsel to Heroine

    See images of videogames, such as 'The Legend of Zelda' and 'Super Mario Bros.,' before and after they were hacked to turn the damsels into heroines.

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    The Koch Brothers in Business

    Billionaire Kansas brothers Charles and David Koch, long overshadowed by Warren Buffett in Omaha, get lots of attention for bankrolling conservative causes, but they would like more attention for their business acumen.

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    Where Have All the Fund Ideas Gone?

    As it gets harder for asset managers to come up with portfolios that investors want to buy, mutual fund and exchange-traded fund launches are down sharply so far in 2013.

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    Snowden's Plea for Asylum

    National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden has applied for asylum to over twenty countries.

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    Snowden's Asylum Request to Poland

    National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden told Poland in an asylum request that he risks the death penalty at home.

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    Inside Kids' Apps

    In tests conducted during February and March, The Wall Street Journal examined the Internet traffic initiated by 40 top free child-friendly apps.

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    Supreme Court Strikes Down Defense of Marriage Act

    The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down the Defense of Marriage Act. Read the full ruling for United States v. Windsor.

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    Ford Motor Family Tree

    More members of the Ford family than ever before are working at the auto company that Henry Ford started 110 years ago. Here are some descendants and their roles.

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    Gauging the Economic Recovery

    After four bumpy years, the U.S. recovery finally appears to be on a smoother road. Many economists now predict 2014 will be the best year for growth since 2005. Track changes in key economic metrics.

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    I Dos and Don'ts

    See how judicial, legislative and public sentiment have shifted in the same-sex marriage debate.

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    Inside the Burj Khalifa

    Dubai is the first Arab government to allow Google to add its territory to Street View. Starting on Monday, the street around the 2,718-foot Burj Khalifa's interior suites, the viewing deck and the top of the building's spire will be visible on Google Maps for the first time.

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    Snowden on the Run

    A global cat-and-mouse game involving the admitted leaker of National Security Agency secrets exploded into a diplomatic scramble, as U.S. authorities sought to catch Edward Snowden before he reached his next goal: political asylum in Ecuador.

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    Tracking the Satellites that Track the Earth

    Weather forecasters soon will lose key data, as aging U.S. satellites monitoring Earth fail before replacements can be launched. Other U.S. Earth-observing satellites also are operating past their intended lifetimes. Learn more about them.

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    Green Earth

    See an image of the earth's vegetation based on data gathered by sensors on board the Suomi NPP satellite.

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    How Do You Spend Your Time?

    Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys Americans on how they spend their day. Enter the amount of time you spend on each activity on a typical weekday to see how you compare with the 2012 average.

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    State Prison Populations

    See the number of state and federal prisoners from 2007-2011

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    Photos of the Day: Aug. 20

    In today's pictures, a man jumps over camels in Yemen, baby panda Yuan Zai sleeps at a Taiwan zoo, a Benjamin Franklin statute is protected in Philadelphia, and more.

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    Meet Sunny, the Obamas' New Dog

    The Obama family got a new dog, Sunny, who is a Portuguese water dog like the Obamas' other dog, Bo.

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    How Far Can You Jump?

    A retrospective of the triple jump competition at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow last week.

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    Trying to Test Marijuana's Potency

    Pot growers in Colorado and Washington are running into a hurdle: there are no state or industry standards to test marijuana for tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the substance mainly responsible for its high-inducing properties.

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    Standoff At Cairo Mosque

    Egyptian security forces fired on a mosque where antigovernment protesters were holed up, capping a 24-hour standoff between the two sides.

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    Introducing the Olinguito

    Researchers on Thursday announced the discovery of the olinguito mammal species. One of them had been hiding in plain sight at the Smithsonian-run National Zoo in Washington for a year in a case of mistaken identity.

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    Demure Fashions for 'Masters of Sex'

    The function of the costumes in the new Showtime series 'Masters of Sex' is to take viewers back six decades to a time in the 1950s when clothes could repress desires rather than telegraph them.

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    UPS Jet Crashes in Birmingham, Ala.

    A UPS cargo plane crashed in an open field just outside an airport in Birmingham, Ala., and the company said two crew members were aboard. See photos from the scene.

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    Drought Dries Up Profits at Plains Feedlots

    A prolonged drought in the southern Great Plains has hit ranchers hard and now is moving up the food chain.

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    Lighting Up the August Sky

    The Perseid meteor shower lights up the skies, drawing enthusiasts seeking to get a glimpse of the annual event.

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    Meet the Hyperloop

    Billionaire inventor Elon Musk unveiled plans for what he has dubbed the Hyperloop, a futuristic solar-powered vehicle that promises to zip people between cities at near sonic speeds.

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    When the Earth Opens Up

    See photos of sinkholes around the world.

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    Probing Pollock's 'Mural'

    Jackson Pollock's "Mural" has been undergoing an 18-month restoration effort at the Getty Conservation Institute in Los Angeles.

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    Boring: The New Pinstripes?

    Large banks are turning away from swashbuckling CEOs to bosses who spark far less controversy.

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    Iowa Early Birds

    Some Republicans looking to 2016 are already touring Iowa, barely nine months after the latest presidential race concluded and more than two years before any party primaries would start.

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    Delivering Mail on a Rural Route

    A mail carrier makes Saturday delivery in West Virginia where rural free delivery service began in 1896.

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    Opposition on the Edge of the Ocean

    Residents on Hawaii's Kauai island are protesting plans that call for building homes along a ridge that overlooks one of the most iconic beaches in the area.

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    Eid al-Fitr: Breaking the Fast

    Muslims around the globe celebrate Eid al-Fitr, meaning 'festival of breaking the fast,' to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, with sweets, feasts and new clothes.

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    Life on the Fringe

    The Edinburgh Fringe Festival sees performers come from around the globe to showcase their weird and wonderful acts at one of the world's largest performing arts events.

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    Huge Fire Engulfs Nairobi Airport

    A huge fire shut down Kenya's main international airport before dawn Wednesday, forcing airlines to cancel flights or reroute them from one of Africa's busiest hubs.

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    Heroin Problem Grows

    Heroin use in the U.S. is soaring amid ample supply and a shift away from costlier prescription narcotics that are becoming tougher to acquire.

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    Barcelona Shines in Thailand

    FC Barcelona kicked off its Asia preseason with a crushing 7-1 win against the Thai national team in Bangkok Wednesday.

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    Put Me In, Dad

    Throughout training camp this summer, NFL players have squeezed in some family time on their practice breaks and days off. See some snapshots of the football stars as dads.

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    Don't Call Her the Boss

    At GitHub, a young collaboration-software firm based in San Francisco, 'manager' is a dirty word. Instead, it is up to a 'primarily responsible person,' such as Sonya Green, to manage from the middle, while embracing employees' creativity and freedom.

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    A Debate Over Nonnative Trees in San Francisco

    A fracas is brewing in the city over a plan to chop down thousands of nonnative trees and replace them with trees and other vegetation indigenous to the area.

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    Broken Euros

    After severe flooding hit Germany this summer, things got busy for a team of scientists in charge of examining and replacing destroyed bank notes at the country's central bank.

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    Secularist Activists Sentenced in Turkey

    Security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters outside a courthouse west of Istanbul Monday where 10 people were sentenced to life in prison for plotting to overthrow Turkey's Islamist-rooted government.

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    What's for Lunch? The World's First Lab-Grown Burger

    On Monday, scientists unveiled the world's first lab-grown beef burger, serving it up to volunteers in London in what they hope is the start of a food revolution.

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    A New Kind of Cool

    A community of drivers is trying to put a little panache into being prudent, turning eco-friendly cars into lowriders, race cars and mini-monster trucks.

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    Expecting a Baby (Name) Bump

    The name 'George' is likely to increase in popularity in England, since Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, named their baby George Alexander Louis, according to an analysis of the impact of royal selections on baby name trends by Ancestry.com.

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    Inside Ariel Castro's House

    Ariel Castro, convicted of holding three Cleveland women captive for over a decade and raping them repeated, was sentenced to life without parole Thursday after a hearing that also gave law enforcement a chance to describe the prison he built in his ramshackle home.

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    Having a Blue-Ribbon Time

    Millions of Americans participate of state and county fairs across the country each summer. See some of the best photos from this year's expositions in Iowa, California, Indiana, Wyoming, Kentucky and more.

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    California Marijuana Farms Provoke Concern

    The expansion of pot farms in California's Central Valley is alarming many farmers—both from the standpoint of seeing their region lose productive farmland as well as from an accompanying rise in violence stemming from battles over pot thefts.

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    Diving Into the Competition

    Divers from around the world are competing in the 15th FINA World Championships, held July 19 through Aug. 4, in Barcelona. See photos taken by underwater cameras of athletes diving into the competition.

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    News Quiz-Aug. 10-17

    Who commissioned Jackson Pollock's "Mural"? Uncle Sam sued to block a merger. Of whom? Which new magazine is written entirely by interns? Test your knowledge of the week's events.

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    The Second-Term Cabinet Shakeup

    President Barack Obama is naming new people to fill key posts in his second term, as some top officials leave. Here is a look at his second-term lineup.

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    Movement in the Jobs Market

    Behind the monthly jobs numbers are millions of individual movements: People finding jobs and losing them, retiring and graduating. Together, those movements help reveal the underlying state of the labor market. See where the unemployed in August wound up the following month.

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    The Name of the (Holy) Father

    The new pope will be faced with an immediate decision when he is elected: What name will he adopt? Take a look back at the names of the popes.

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    Jumping the Queue

    High-frequency traders sometimes use a special type of order called "hide, not slide" to step in front of ordinary investors to buy and sell stocks. See how it works.

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    What Is Your Effective Tax Rate?

    Calculate your effective tax rate and compare it to those paid by President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

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