All Stories from November 4, 2012 (Change date)
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New national monument honors military service dogsNov 04, 2012 6:09 am - LOS ANGELES — The act of Congress is in the books, the bills are paid, the sculptures are being cast, and one of the biggest parades in the world will start a glory tour...
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An uneasy economy, and those living through itNov 04, 2012 6:08 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Here was Chas Kaufmann’s life before the Great Recession: $28,000 in restaurant tabs in a year, cruises, house parties with fireworks. His Mr. Gutter b...
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Mood of the Nation: Worrying how others are faringNov 04, 2012 6:08 am - RICHMOND, Va. — On the cusp of the 2012 elections, The Associated Press interviewed dozens of Americans to try to gauge the economic mood of the nation. People were aske...
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Economy better off 4 years later? A mixed bag of answersNov 04, 2012 6:07 am - It’s a staple of every presidential election, a single question that puts the incumbent’s record on trial and asks American voters to be the jurors. “Are you better off ...
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After Sandy: Tips on filing home insurance claimsNov 04, 2012 6:04 am - Insurers will be dealing with a crush of claims in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy which inflicted billions of dollars in damages. Once homeowners can assess the exten...
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Adventurous travelers enjoy dune surfing at Egyptian oasisNov 04, 2012 6:00 am - SIWA, Egypt — The driver pulled the Land Cruiser to a stop at the top of a 50-foot high dune for a breathtaking view of the endless golden sands that span the Egyptian a...
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Chandelier can add sophistication or whimsy to a homeNov 04, 2012 5:58 am - Some interior designers tout paint as the best way to change the look of a room. For Lisa Roberts, “It’s lighting. … It’s more bang for the buck.” With the holidays appr...
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What to do about a noisy bathroom vent fanNov 04, 2012 5:52 am - Q. Our bathroom vent fan has been getting noisier for years, so I want to install a new quiet one. How can I tell which are most quiet? Is it more energy efficient to ru...
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Don’t let transition tag rule your relationshipNov 04, 2012 5:49 am - Q. Two years ago my husband died of cancer. He was much older, and our marriage was never easy. Yet, I loved my husband, he loved me, and I believe that, ultimately, our...
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Roof membrane: too much of a good thing?Nov 04, 2012 5:40 am - Q. I am a homeowner with good do-it-yourself skills. I followed the advice of two local contractors (one a building inspector) and covered my entire roof with Grace Ice ...