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Wealthy Afghan elite sows bitterness
Afghanistan remains one of the poorest countries in the world — and its getting poorer. Yet against this grim backdrop, pockets of wealth have mysteriously sprung up in Kabul and other cities.
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Bush: 'Most urgent threat' is attack on U.S.
President Bush, in the final official news conference of his presidency, said Monday that the "most urgent threat" that President-elect Barack Obama will face is the potential for an "attack on our homeland."
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Stocks open lower ahead of earnings reports
U.S. stocks are opening slightly lower as investors cautiously await a slew of quarterly earnings reports due this week.
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NFC Championship the Disbelief Bowl
Curran: Few pundits expected Eagles, Cardinals to solve issues in time for playoffs
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Heath Ledger, Winslet, Rourke win Globes
Other winners include Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, ‘30 Rock,’ Kate Winslet, Anna Paquin, Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti and more.
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Pass the tofu: 1 in 200 kids are vegetarian
Sam Silverman is co-captain of his school’s football team — a safety accustomed to bruising collisions. But that’s nothing compared with the abuse he gets for being a vegetarian.
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The next 'American Idol'? Ask your computer
New software promises to take much of the guesswork out of figuring out which hip-hop or R & B artist has the potential to be the next breakout star.
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Photo of the Week
Joel Schwader captured the top-rated image in this week’s It’s A Snap travel photo contest. The photo shows an approaching thunderstorm near the small town of New Underwood, S.D., about 15 miles east of Rapid City.
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Business
McDonald's supersized retirement plans
Fast-food titan looks to retain talent by helping workers save. Full story
Health
FDA approves treatment to thicken eyelashes
Glaucoma drug can be used to increase thickness, fullness of lashes. Full story
Travel
7 movies that glamorize business travel
The industry has long proved good fodder for Hollywood filmmakers. Full story
Your Healthy Family
Morning exercise for kids
Morning exercise may be one of the best ways to keep kids healthy.
