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2013/08/25

A Guide To The Nation's Most Vulnerable Governors Plus 4 More Stories

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A Guide To The Nation's Most Vulnerable Governors
In all, 36 states will be voting for governor in 2014. All but a handful of those races will feature incumbents favored for re-election. Here's a look at a few who could be toast.
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UPDATED: Syria Will Allow U.N. To Inspect Chemical Weapons Claims
A senior Obama administration official dismissed the action, saying it was "too late to be credible." Meanwhile, Iran warned that the U.S. would face "severe consequences" if it crossed the red line.
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50 Years Later, A March On Washington Among Generations
Grandparents with grandchildren were among the tens of thousands gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the civil rights movement's March on Washington. The rally is among many events around the nation's capital over several days marking the historic march.
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The Same Tents That Seal Storms Out Can Seal Carbon Monoxide In
If the weather on your campout turns ugly, you may be tempted to fire up the stove inside the tent to cook or get warm. Don't, say emergency room toxicologists, or risk a potentially lethal buildup of poisonous carbon monoxide.
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While Unsung in '63, Women Weren't Just 'Background Singers'
That sweltering August day in 1963, when almost a quarter-million people thronged the National Mall, women were relegated to the background, even as they played major roles in the movement.
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