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The face of American political corruption might be about to change
The case of former Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell, heard by the Supreme Court this week, could reframe what constitutes corruption.
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How Freddie Gray's death changed Baltimore, and its election
This week, the citizens of Baltimore voted – and their numbers exceeded even the primary election that led to America’s first black president.
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In northern Iraq, longstanding tensions surge even as ISIS is pushed back
Kurdish forces and Shiite militias, nominal allies in the battle against Islamic State forces, are trying to control disputed territory – often violently.
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The good news behind America's bad test scores
The findings released Wednesday by the National Assessment of Educational Progress show that fewer high school seniors were ready for college than in 2013. But some education experts say the numbers don't tell the whole story.
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Less nationalism? In poll, majority see themselves as 'global citizens'
For the first time, an 18-nation survey finds 51 percent lean toward a global view of themselves. The trend is most notable in large developing countries.
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Decoder John Boehner stirs up Washington with 'Lucifer' comment (+video)
A comment by former House Speaker John Boehner is a reminder of two things: the personal still matters in politics, and Ted Cruz hasn't played that game well.
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Athens finds vibrancy can revive before economy does
Traces of crisis remain everywhere in Greece’s graffitied, edgy capital. But so are signs of renewal and opportunity, giving some corners of Athens an artistic, communal rebirth.
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Why a N.C. voter ID law that does so little angers so much
Voter ID laws, especially the one in North Carolina, stoke strong partisan passions on both sides. But maybe they shouldn't, data suggest.
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China battles foreign influence with new NGO law
The government's tighter controls could discourage a wide array of international groups from continuing their work in China.
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Bangladesh terror attacks target culture of tolerance
Muslim-majority Bangladesh has long been a bulwark against Islamist radicalism. That appears to be making it a growing target.
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Bernie Sanders: What's his endgame now?
Even 24 hours ago, there was the faintest hope he could be the nominee. Now, Bernie Sanders is shifting gears.
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How a 'parenting arms race' is causing kids to grow up segregated
Wealthier families are flocking to neighborhoods with better schools and educational services. The result is less diversity in a growing number of neighborhoods in the nation's largest cities.
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Nigeria's 'rabble rouser for peace' looks at a future after Boko Haram
Bishop Matthew Kukah convened the national peace committee before Nigeria’s presidential election last year, which brokered an agreement that allowed for a peaceful government turnover.
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Monitor Breakfast New encryption technology is aiding terrorists, intelligence director says
New, commercially available encryption software 'had and is having major, profound effects on our ability' to collect intelligence, 'particularly against terrorists,' James Clapper told reporters at a Monitor-hosted breakfast.
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Monitor Breakfast Obama's Asia trade deal still alive, top economic adviser says
The Trans-Pacific Partnership, which is opposed by both leading candidates, is a key element of President Obama’s effort to increase US engagement with the Pacific region and help offset China’s rising influence.
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Monitor Breakfast EPA administrator: 'We're going to keep reducing greenhouse gas emissions'
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to finalize rules to curb methane emissions from the oil and gas sector this spring, EPA administrator Gina McCarthy said Tuesday.
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Passcode Thousands of New Yorkers named as apparent Islamic State targets
An online group claiming Islamic State ties threatened 3,600 New Yorkers and distributed their personal information last week on a secure messaging app.
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Passcode Dutch art project exposes extent of surveillance, tests limits of law
The arts collective known as SETUP built a detailed catalog of the population in the Netherlands based on open data sources. The information it collected proved so revealing that making it public would violate privacy laws.
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Passcode How to raise a white hat hacker
Many of today's tech-savvy kids demonstrate the sort of curiosity that makes them ideally suited to become tomorrow's ethical hackers. The trick is teaching them how to use those instincts for good, and steering them away from the darker corners of the Internet.
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Change Agent Shipping containers make headway as housing options (yes, with windows)
With many people struggling to pay rent, a surprising solution could be as close as the nearest port. But shipping-container housing is a sore subject for some local governments.
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Change Agent Now we're cooking: Course shows families how to make affordable, healthy meals
Almost 370,000 families across the US have taken part in Cooking Matters' programs, which are part of the national No Kid Hungry campaign.
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Change Agent To reduce child abuse, one group teaches inmates about child safety
The hope is that the inmates will pass their knowledge on to friends and bring lessons to a wider environment, says a member of a child abuse prevention group in Indiana.
April 29, 2016
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Held by college sumo wrestlers, two babies cry during a Naki Sumo, or crying baby contest, at Sensoji Buddhist temple in Tokyo on Friday. The annual traditional ritual is performed as a prayer for the childrens' healthy growth.
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