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How 5 young black men see the Trayvon Martin case
The Monitor approached, at random, five young black men in Boston, Los Angeles, Coral Gables, Fla., and Louisville, Ky., and asked them to talk about the Trayvon Martin case, race relations, hoodies, and, of course, their own life experiences. Here's what they had to say.
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Women's history month: 10 women making history today
March is known as Women's History month, meant to recognize the contributions and progress of women across history and around the world. Women today are playing some significant roles, from making peace to crafting economic policy in the midst of a crisis. Here are 10 women who are making history, today.
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The world in 2011: Trends and events to watch in every region
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In Pictures: The Art of the Americas Wing at the MFA
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In Pictures: Costa Rica landslide
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Newly discovered species of frog already threatened with extinction
A deadly fungus has rolled across Central America, wiping out an estimated 100 species.
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L.A. vs. Arizona: Who wins in immigration law dust-up?
L.A. Has voted to boycott Arizona because of its immigration law, and the UN has suggested it could violate human rights. Will any of this matter to Arizonans?
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A world in need: What's our role?
A Christian Science perspective.
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As Iceland volcano ash lingers over Europe, stranded travelers' patience wanes
Planes across most of Western Europe were grounded for a fourth day Sunday as a cloud of ash from last week's Iceland volcano continues to hang in the air above. Stranded travelers are losing time, money – and patience.
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In Pictures: Beetle mania: Fascinating beetles around the world
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Costa Rica, a tropical ecological paradise
Eco-tourism is popular in tropical Costa Rica, which is becoming known as a an ecological paradise.
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United States to restore aid to Honduras in step toward normalized ties
In Guatemala Friday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton moved to restore aid to Honduras six months after it was cut in response to the country's refusal to reinstate ousted former president Manuel Zelaya.
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Hillary Clinton fails to convince Brazil to support Iran sanctions
Brazil's Foreign Minister Celso Amorim told Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that Brazil doesn't support Iran sanctions. He wants more negotiations. The US worries about the growing closeness of Iran and Brazil.
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Chile, Haiti earthquakes show mainstreaming of economic freedom
It's tempting to say that Chile is better off than Haiti after its earthquake because it's a more developed nation. But it's more developed because it's figured out how to govern a modern-day society.
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Hillary Clinton to discuss Iran's nuclear program on Latin America trip
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will push for new sanctions on Iran's nuclear program in Brazil as part of a five-country trip to Latin America.
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Costa Rica election win for Chinchilla shows women's rise in Latin America
Laura Chinchilla won the Costa Rica election Sunday. She'll be the country's first woman president, echoing a trend across Latin America where women are being voted into high-level political office in record numbers.
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Costa Rica elects first woman president, inspiring the region
Laura Chinchilla won Costa Rica's presidential election in a landslide victory Sunday that is eliciting cheers from women across Central America.
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Costa Rica election: Why the left is lagging
Three of the four main candidates in Sunday's presidential race tilt toward the right. Among them, front-runner Laura Chinchilla could become the nation's first woman president.
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Financial products that aid the poor and beat the market
Investors find a more profitable place to stash cash than banks. Bonus: It's also socially responsible.
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Honduras military chiefs charged with 'coup.' Will Supreme Court take case?
Top military officers in Honduras are being charge with “abuse of power” in the expulsion of President Manuel Zelaya June 28. If the Supreme Court takes the case, it would be the first legal action against the armed forces since Mr. Zelaya’s ouster. Will it resolve the political crisis?
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Organic coffee: Why Latin America's farmers are abandoning it
Latin America produces an estimated 75 percent of the world's organic coffee. But the economic benefits many small farmers were promised if they converted to organic haven't materialized.
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Opinion: Obama: stand up for women's rights in Honduras
It would signal to the rest of Latin America that the U.S. is serious about democracy.
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Honduras election: conservative close to victory. Is Zelaya crisis past?
In Honduras election, conservative opposition candidate Porfirio Lobo is ahead with most of the votes counted. Many Hondurans want to move on from the political crisis with or without Manuel Zelaya.
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Honduras tense as voters head to the polls
Today's presidential election is widely viewed in Honduras as a way out of Latin America's worst political crisis in decades.
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Nicaragua is latest in Latin America to reject term limits
The most recent Latin American leader to overturn presidential term limits is Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega.
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Did Honduras deal weaken Zelaya?
What first seemed like a victory for ousted President Manuel Zelaya could become a setback for him depending on what – and when – the Honduran Congress decides.
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Honduras deal a boost for US influence in Latin America
The Honduras deal, which calls for national unity government and agreement on Nov. 29 elections, pushes back against the dominant narrative of waning US clout in region.
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Lost your job? Documentary details layoffs' sweet side
Layoffs hurt. But "Lemonade" tells the story of job losses that turned into more fulfilling careers.
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