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Robert Remini dies, leaves legacy as Andrew Jackson scholar

Robert Remini dies: The Andrew Jackson scholar wrote at least 10 books about the former president. Robert Remini also wrote books about Mormon leader Joseph Smith and President John Quincy Adams.

Asian carp are already in Great Lakes, new report suggests

Opinion What poetry could teach a divided America

Jack Johnson pardon? Fans create YouTube plea to Obama.

15 promising nonfiction books for spring 2013

Republican Sen. Mark Kirk backs gay marriage: How big a deal?

Lollapalooza performers announced: Who made the cut?

School suspensions: Does racial bias feed the school-to-prison pipeline?

Robert Reich Why don't politicians listen to public opinion on the economy?

The Book of My Lives

Stir It Up! A sweet treat for Passover: Matzoh crack

Chapter & Verse 'After Visiting Friends': Michael Hainey talks about his journey into his father's past

Decoder Wire White House Easter Egg Roll: next victim of Washington's money woes? (+video)

Why I can't 'come out of the closet' as a Muslim Republican quite yet

Chapter & Verse 'Persepolis' removal from some Chicago classrooms prompts protests

Energy Voices Obama at Argonne lab: Why batteries matter (+video)

'Veronica Mars' online campaign passes $2 million: What's Hollywood thinking?

Pope Francis: For Hispanic Catholics in US, a rush of joy (+video)

600-year-old coin found in Kenya

Change Agent Cities try a new strategy with immigrants: embrace them

Kids turning to cellphone for Internet; it's tough on parent oversight

Sinkhole swallows golfer: Friends come to the rescue

Backchannels US in Afghanistan: Why throw more good money after bad?

Kwame Kilpatrick guilty: For destitute Detroit, downfall of ex-mayor complete

Change Agent Playworks coaches teach games, prevent bullying at recess