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For jihadists, Trump election brings a change in strategy
Jihadists want to convince Muslims that the West is at war with Islam. Statements by Trump and his team are changing how they do that.
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As US pulls back from Pacific trade deal, countries look to China
The decline of the TPP free trade agreement sought by Obama has given new attention to China's own trade pact. Some see a strategic shift in leadership in the region.
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Focus Iraq after ISIS: At site of massacre, bridge-building replaces blood feud
An ISIS slaughter in Tikrit in June 2014 terrorized Iraq's Army and drove a wedge between Sunnis and Shiites. But months of determined bridge-building have broken free of the powerful tribal impulse for revenge.
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Change Agent The internet of things: a way small firms can use it
INEX Advisors is bringing innovative applications to businesses in Massachusetts – troubleshooting IoT in the dirt, diesel, and seawater of the real world.
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Indiana high school offers grown-ups second chance at graduation
The Excel Center, founded by Goodwill Industries, is tailored to adult learners – with free child-care and life coaches. Sixty-four percent of students were unemployed when they enrolled. After graduation, 80 percent find jobs or go on to college.
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Why Hillary Clinton lost the white women's vote
In principle, Americans have long been ready to elect the first woman president. But 53 percent of white women voters rejected Clinton in this election.
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As Trump's AG, how might Sessions crack down on recreational marijuana?
The US senator from Alabama, whom one critic dubbed a 'drug war dinosaur,' has long opposed legalizing marijuana, and could lead the Department of Justice to enforce existing federal drug laws.
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In China, a philanthropy evolution
As China mints more and more billionaires, it is encouraging them to give more freely, and finding ways to allay mistrust in a largely government-run nonprofit sector.
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Passcode How Social Security numbers became skeleton keys for fraudsters
The Social Security number is overused and abused by hospitals, banks, and even retailers, putting millions of Americans at risk of identity theft. But experts say it doesn't have to be this way.
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Trump: Not first wealthy president, but unique conflicts of interest
President-elect Donald Trump has at least 500 businesses – hotels, casinos, golf courses, and brand deals stretching from Azerbaijan to Ireland.
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In change on abortion, Pope Francis sends big message (+video)
Pope Francis' latest reform advances his effort to recast the ministering role of the Catholic Church.
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Fourth term? In Merkel, many Germans see steadiness in roiled Europe (+video)
Chancellor Merkel has come under fire for opening Germany to more than 1 million refugees last year. But in wake of votes for Brexit and President-elect Trump, her appeal is once again rising.
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To help low-income kids, more schools try dual-language programs
With eye toward equity, schools in low-income, black neighborhoods try controversial approach. Part 1 of 2.
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Monitor Breakfast Sen. Bernie Sanders: It's time for Democratic ‘soul-searching’
At a Monitor Breakfast, Sanders, named chair of 'outreach' for Senate Democrats, said the 'real action to transform' the country would come in 'grass-roots America.'
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Monitor Breakfast Education Secretary John King: US still has work to do on equity in schools
Three key areas need progress, King said at a Monitor breakfast Wednesday: equity; elevating the teaching profession; and access, affordability, and graduation rates in college.
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Monitor Breakfast Union leader Trumka: 'no doubt' he can trust Clinton on trade
At a Monitor breakfast, AFL-CIO chief Richard Trumka said he has 'absolute trust' in Hillary Clinton to make major changes in the TPP free trade deal.
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Passcode Influencers Influencers: Trump won’t improve cybersecurity
Three-quarters of Passcode's pool of digital security and privacy experts say they do not believe cybersecurity will improve with the Republican in the Oval Office.
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Passcode How Social Security numbers became skeleton keys for fraudsters
The Social Security number is overused and abused by hospitals, banks, and even retailers, putting millions of Americans at risk of identity theft. But experts say it doesn't have to be this way.
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Passcode Vulnerable connected devices a matter of 'homeland security'
Top government officials such as Homeland Security chief Jeh Johnson are urging device makers to secure everyday objects that connect to the internet.
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Change Agent The internet of things: a way small firms can use it
INEX Advisors is bringing innovative applications to businesses in Massachusetts – troubleshooting IoT in the dirt, diesel, and seawater of the real world.
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Change Agent Ahead of winter, volunteers arrive to repair flood-damaged homes in W.Va.
Five months ago, epic rainfalls swept through West Virginia. Now, one town has put out a call to churches, faith-based organizations, and individual volunteers to help repair and winterize homes.
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Change Agent How innovation could preserve culture, as climate change uproots communities
Some creative ways to rescue culture are emerging, including from heritage protection organizations that until now haven't played a big role in figuring out solutions to climate-related threats.
November 22, 2016
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