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4 smart ways to rebuild after superstorm Sandy
Early estimates of the damage from superstorm Sandy are staggering. In the days ahead, once people's immediate needs are met, we must focus on rebuilding. It is increasingly clear that rebuilding efforts must consider the following four points.
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5 countries where the death penalty is legal but rare
India’s Supreme Court sentenced the last surviving gunman of the 2008 attacks on Mumbai, to death. Here is a list of 5 countries where the death penalty is a legal possibility, though rare.
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June weddings: 7 measures of matrimony
June has traditionally been the most popular month for Americans to wed. Here are some facts about the American wedding landscape.
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Sixth Summit of the Americas: 8 things to watch
Yes, the Summit of the Americas in Cartagena will debate drug policy and Cuba. Here are eight other topics to be discussed at the Summit.
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International Women's Day: How it's celebrated around the globe
International Women's Day has served for more than a century as a day to honor the achievements of women globally. Here are some ways people are celebrating:
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Geography of joy? Where the world's happiest people live.
Seven of the world's 10 countries with the most upbeat attitudes are in Latin America, says a new Gallop survey. Panama is No. 1 on the list. People in 148 nations were asked: Were they well-rested, had they been treated with respect, smiled or laughed a lot, learned or did something interesting and felt feelings of enjoyment the previous day.
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Shopping procrastination? Tips for last-minute Christmas gifts online.
Some people had all of their holiday shopping done a month ago. But there's still time for procrastinators who want to snag last-minute Christmas gifts online.
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For Brits, Newtown shooting brings reminders of Dunblane
In 1996, 16 children died at the hands of a lone gunman in Scotland, spurring a radical reform of British gun laws. But Britain's experience may be too different to help a post-Newtown US.
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Opinion: Next time, US Senate should ratify UN disabilities treaty
Last week, the US Senate voted down the UN disabilities treaty, despite a push from former GOP Senate Majority leader, Bob Dole. Critics say the treaty weakens parental rights and violates US sovereignty. Not so, and eight Republicans who crossed over to ratify, know that.
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Chile-Peru border dispute moves from battlefield to courtroom
A five-year legal battle over a Chile-Peru territorial dispute ends tomorrow. Countries have gradually moved their conflicts to the legal arena, but how the losing country reacts to the verdict will be telling.
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McAfee's odyssey continues as he returns to US, wants to 'settle down' (+video)
McAfee was in hiding in Belize for weeks after police called him a person of interest in the killing of his neighbor.
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Latin America Monitor
McAfee's rise and downfall via technology (+video)Computer protection guru John McAfee’s high-profile run from the law is over after his arrest in Guatemala. A simple slip in digital security may have helped lead to his capture.
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Continental Concord crash conviction overturned by French court (+video)
The crash hastened the end for the already-faltering supersonic Concorde, synonymous with high-tech luxury but a commercial failure.
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Indebted Caribbean tax havens look to tax foreign investors
Industry analysts say new fees and taxes could bring in needed money to a region where some debts are near that of Greece. But could they scare off investors?
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Change Agent
Curacao looks at using ocean water for powerCuracao, an island nation in the southern Caribbean, may use cold seawater to generate power, taking an innovative step toward clean, local energy.
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Violence against women in Latin America: Is it getting worse?Across Latin America, women are confronting a rise in brutal attacks – as advocates struggle to sustain the progress that's been made in curbing violence against women.
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Putting a price tag on violence against women in Latin AmericaA first-of-its-kind study quantifies the intergenerational price tag of domestic violence. In a region of emerging economies, where GDP growth is paramount to success, could this motivate policymakers?
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Latin America Monitor
Could Central American gangs usurp the role of Mexican cartels?Mexican groups currently use Central American gangs to launder money, infiltrate local police, and traffic drugs. With the crackdown on Mexican cartels, the role of Central American gangs could increase.
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Report: McAfee founder hiding from Belize police, claims innocence in killing
Wired says McAfee called a reporter on Monday to say he was hiding from police who want to question him about the death his neighbor, whose body was found on Sunday
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Election Day 2012 freebies: deals on food, travel, and…yoga?
Election Day 2012 deals bring whole new meaning to the phrase 'vote with your wallet.' Find out who's offering what in this guide to Election Day 2012 discounts.
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4 smart ways to rebuild after superstorm Sandy
Early estimates of the damage from superstorm Sandy are staggering. In the days ahead, once people's immediate needs are met, we must focus on rebuilding. It is increasingly clear that rebuilding efforts must consider the following four points.
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After Sandy, residents 'feeling anxious' about fuel supplies (+video)
Sandy's toll was still being tallied Thursday, as clean-up efforts continued in New York City and surrounding areas. Concerns about safety, fuel shortages, and property damage are on people's minds.
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Did global warming cause superstorm Sandy? (+video)
Climate scientists warn that global warming is likely to increase the incidence of serious events like Hurricane Sandy. Warming water and rising sea levels may be contributing to what New York politicians are calling their 'new reality.'
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Hurricane Sandy: How long will the recovery take? (+video)
New York and New Jersey were particularly hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. Power losses and interruptions in subway service could last for days. Some wonder if certain polling places will be ready to open in time for next week's election.
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Hurricane Sandy puts renewed pressure on food supply in Haiti (+video)
Before arriving in the United States, Sandy lingered over flood-prone Haiti for three days, sparking concerns about food security and risk of cholera.
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'Superstorm' Sandy: Assessing the damage the morning after (+video)
Sandy, no longer a hurricane, but still huge, killed at least 16 people in seven states, cut power to more than 7.4 million homes and businesses from the Carolinas to Ohio, caused scares at two nuclear power plants, and stopped the presidential campaign cold.
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The story behind the HMS Bounty, sunk by Sandy off N.C. coast (+video)
Early Monday morning, two US Coast Guard helicopters rescued 14 crew members of the HMS Bounty, ensnared by hurricane Sandy. But the Coast Guard is still searching for two missing crew.
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Hurricane Sandy grounds flights in Boston, NYC, Washington DC (+video)
Hurricane Sandy's high winds has forced the cancellation of some 7,500 flights on Sunday and Monday in East Coast cities. Hurricane Sandy is now 300 miles from land but 1,000 miles across.
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Modern Parenthood
Hurricane Sandy: How to process the threat with your kidsHurricane Sandy has parents hitting the bottled water aisle at the supermarket and monitoring the growing threat on TV – and their children are listening in the background. Children can feel frightened but safe if parents process the drama of Hurriane Sandy realistically for them.
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Hurricane Sandy's punch may be felt from Norfolk, Va., to Boston
Tropical-force winds, with hurricane-force gusts, could stretch from coastal Virginia to Boston by early Tuesday, latest forecasts show. Hurricane Sandy is still expected to combine with a nor'easter, into a 'Frankenstorm.'
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