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Obama tax plan: Which cities would it hit hardest?

President Obama's plan to raise tax rates would hit the wealthiest Americans. Yet cities with the highest percentage of rich households are clustered in blue states.

10 best books of 2012 – fiction

From 'no' to 'yes,' how Colorado and Washington legalized marijuana

Fugitive in eco-terrorism case turns herself in at US-Canada border

Are polar ice sheets shrinking? Report offers definitive answer at last.

They may have voted to legalize, but marijuana restrictions remain for students

Hostess, union to give mediation one last try. Can Twinkies be saved? (+video)

The Simple Dollar Dreaming of a windfall

Wal-Mart fights back as Black Friday strike nears

Saving Money Black Friday: Freebies for in-store shoppers include coffee, video games, and gift cards

Petraeus scandal: How did FBI agent know Jill Kelley?

Is the death of newspapers the end of good citizenship?

Air travel still clogged by hurricane Sandy, but some flights resume (+video)

Hurricane Sandy: what to do if you're on one of the 9,000 canceled flights

Tracking hurricane Sandy: As storm 'zigs,' it's also changing dramatically

On ballots: Has pro-marijuana camp found way to win over middle America?

Change Agent Natives join 'hipsters' in reviving Detroit

Wal-Mart tests same-day holiday delivery

5 terrorism suspects extradited from UK to US

Change Agent Alice Walker: 'Go to the places that scare you'

Starbucks launches new app function for 'digital tipping'

Chapter & Verse 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' author Maria Semple talks about her new book

Chapter & Verse Barnes & Noble yanks Amazon-published books from stores – again

Fraud in scientific research: It happens, and cases are on the rise

Energy Voices Nikola Tesla gets his own museum, thanks to cartoonist