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Duluth, Minn., and Superior Wis., are so close physically and culturally that they are known as the Twin Ports. But much began to change when Minnesota government went all Democratic and Wisconsin all Republican.
The lane closings on the George Washington Bridge that caused colossal gridlock have shaken Gov. Chris Christie’s office.
Iran and a group of six world powers completed a deal on Sunday that will temporarily freeze much of Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for limited relief from economic sanctions.
The military and political elite, and foreign dignitaries including Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., were among those who gathered to honor former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who died two days ago.
Trying to top their job as hosts last year, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler fell short when aiming to be like the guys. But they were very funny on the subject of women and Hollywood.
At the National Museum of Afghanistan, the most important objects smashed by the Taliban have been reassembled, and looted treasures have also been returned.
An increasing number of pawn businesses catering to the wealthy offer fast liquidity for high-end luxury items.
The Supreme Court will hear challenges on Wednesday to a 2007 law limiting anti-abortion campaigners from communicating with women entering clinics.
The chemical spill into Elk River has brought renewed focus on the state’s history of environmental disasters.
A study finds that MTV’s “16 and Pregnant,” a reality show depicting very young parents, may have contributed to a drop in teenage pregnancy.
It may be time to resume nonlethal aid to moderate rebels.
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” traces the singer-songwriter’s bumpy road to stardom, song by song by song.
At an overflow membership meeting of the stage actors union, concerns were expressed about the pay to performers on coming tours.
“The Record,” a dance-theater piece from the troupe 600 Highwaymen, calls reverent attention to the shared experience of the stage.
A new high for the Veterans Affairs program as it enters its 70th year.
Honda was the first to market with a hybrid, the Insight, but the Toyota Prius went on to dominate the niche. Now Honda is trying again, and this time getting things right.
“I have an office, but most of the time I just walk around and try to determine if we’ve got any problems.”
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