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The Tax Perks of Charitable Giving

Donating cash or other goods to charity is more than just a nice thing to do. It can save you a bundle on your taxes. Charitable giving is good for more than just your soul. Play your cards right and it can be good for your wallet, too. Here’s a …

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Chinese Government Battles Pollution With Ban on Free Plastic Shopping Bags

BEIJING – Declaring war on the “white pollution” choking its cities, farms and waterways, China is banning free plastic shopping bags and calling for a return to the cloth bags of old — steps largely welcomed by merchants and shoppers on Wednesday. The nationwide measure eliminates the flimsiest bags and …

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Jordan's Military Court Convicts Three Men for Plotting to Assassinate President Bush

AMMAN, Jordan – Jordan’s military court has convicted three men for plotting to assassinate U.S. President George W. Bush during a 2006 visit to the kingdom and sentenced them to 15 years in jail. Wednesday’s verdict comes about a year and a half after the young Jordanian men — Nidhal …

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