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Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 differences on women's issues
President Obama won the women’s vote four years ago, and he’ll need to again to win reelection, given Mitt Romney’s strength among male voters. Here are some of the women’s issues on which the candidates differ.
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George Zimmerman bond hearing: 5 new things we learned
A judge ruled Friday that George Zimmerman can go free on $150,000 bond as he awaits trial in the Trayvon Martin case. The hearing turned into a mini-trial when defense attorney Mark O’Mara surprisingly challenged prosecutors' probable-cause affidavit. Here are five things we learned.
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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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'The Godfather': 10 behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the classic films
From Tom Santopietro's new book 'The Godfather Effect,' a behind-the-scenes peek into making one of the greatest film series of all time.
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10 self-published novelists who made it big in 2011
These 10 self-published novelists all hit The New York Times bestseller list in 2011.
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Arias jury deadlocked over death penalty: Retrial set (+video)
Arias jury deadlocked over whether to give life in prison or the death penalty. Jodi Arias was convicted of murdering her one-time boyfriend, but the judge ordered a mistrial on the sentencing hearing. A new jury will consider the question of the death penalty on July 18, unless the prosecutor agrees to life in prison.
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Castros say they knew nothing of Cleveland kidnappings. How is that possible?
Members of the Castro family say they saw signs that Ariel Castro was hiding a dark secret. But in dysfunctional families, people often don't ask questions 'because you don’t want to know the answer,' one expert says.
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Cleveland kidnappings: Was Ariel Castro record of abuse a red flag? (+video)
What if Ariel Castro’s past record of domestic violence had resulted in legal action? Could it have led authorities to discover that he was holding three women in his house? Could it have prevented the kidnappings?
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Cleveland captives likened to prisoners of war. How can they recover?
The brutality alleged by the three women now freed in Cleveland makes their case different from other high-profile kidnappings and escapes, experts say. Overcoming intense fear and hopelessness could be key to their recovery.
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McDonald’s to Charles Ramsey, Amanda Berry’s rescuer: ‘We’ll be in touch.’
McDonald’s has reached out to Charles Ramsey via Twitter after the hero of the Cleveland kidnapping case mentioned McDonald’s in his 911 call and a captivating TV news interview. Was the McDonald’s tweet appropriate?
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USA Update California law boosts confiscation of illegal guns: Model for other states?
The California measure, signed into law Wednesday, authorizes $24 million to hire additional agents for a state program that takes away firearms from people prohibited from owning them.
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Boston Marathon bombing moves from solidarity to partisan politics
Partisanship was absent in the days following the Boston Marathon bombing. Now, political issues are entering into the discussion, including gun control, immigration, and national security.
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Opinion: In Libya, Islam – and a purple hijab – help spurn domestic violence against women
In newly liberated Libya, our women's rights group tried to address domestic violence by using proven international ways to raise awareness. But people threw away our fliers. Then we started Purple Hijab Day to spread the word that Islam condemns such violence. We're seeing results.
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Steubenville rape trial: Where were 'courageous bystanders'? (+video)
The Steubenville rape trial has highlighted the widespread problem of students not intervening to stop dating and sexual violence among peers. But awareness is growing.
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Domestic violence law clears House, but some Republicans aren't happy
The Violence Against Women Act now goes to President Obama's desk, but a majority of Republicans in the House didn't back it. Some say the domestic violence law was flawed and rammed through by leadership.
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William Shatner can't save Seth MacFarlane at Oscars
William Shatner reprised his Star Trek role in a vain attempt to rescue Seth MacFarlane's Oscars 2013 comedy monologue. William Shatner, aka Capt. Kirk, returned from 'the future' to advise MacFarlane.
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Progress Watch In US, big strides in reducing domestic violence
The rate of partner-to-partner violence dropped 64 percent between 1994 and 2010, a Justice Department report has found. The trend, almost unnoticed, stems from a broad shift in attitude toward domestic violence.
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Opinion: India gang rape: How to reduce violence against women
The recent death of a woman who was gang-raped in New Delhi has called the world’s attention to an all-too-common occurrence. But efforts in Bangalore, India show change is possible. India's government and others must invest in research and programs that promote gender equality.
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Modern Parenthood Mall of Louisiana flash mob riot: not all flash mobs are alike
A teen flash mob brawl at the Mall of Louisiana and flash robs are the darker side of the social media phenomenon that has frequently been used for good: Like Caine's Arcade support or building awareness about a public issue or just for good, clean fun.
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Why Sam Adams' church is selling a bit of its history to pay for its future
The historic Old South Church in Boston, to which Sam Adams belonged, plans to sell a 1640 hymn book and Colonial Era silver to fund building repairs and expand its ministry.
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Focus 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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Focus Turn on the TV? How telenovelas help people cope with real life
Tackling sensitive topics through entertainment and fictional characters can make it easier to get people talking about how to deal with complicated or stigmatized problems, like domestic violence.
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Focus Putting a price tag on violence against women in Latin America
A 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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Wisconsin spa killings: Shooting followed tragic script of domestic violence (+video)
The events leading up to Radcliffe Haughton killing his wife, two other women, and himself at a Wisconsin spa followed a familiar path: threats, a restraining order, and police visits to their home.
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Pioneering way to fight sexual assault on campus: phone apps
Several new smart phone apps designed to help prevent sexual assault at colleges – and even high schools – are coming online. They've had some surprising results.
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Chapter & Verse Please burn your 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' urges one British charity
Wearside Women in Need is so outraged by the sado-masochistic bestseller it has organized a “Fifty Shades of Grey” book burning.
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Briefing
Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 differences on women's issues
President Obama won the women’s vote four years ago, and he’ll need to again to win reelection, given Mitt Romney’s strength among male voters. Here are some of the women’s issues on which the candidates differ.
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Opinion: Pass a Violence Against Women Act that protects American Indian women
Eighty-six percent of the perpetrators of sexual offenses against American Indian women are non-Indian, but tribal police have no authority to detain them. The House must pass a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act that includes key protections for American Indian women.
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From unlikely undercover agent to East Timor's first lady
Australian Kirsty Sword Gusmao played a key role in the resistance movement in the 1990s. Today, as first lady of East Timor, she advocates for women's rights.
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House passes Violence Against Women Act, grudgingly
The Violence Against Women Act breezed through the Congress in previous years, but it's suddenly a heavy lift. The GOP House passed its version of the bill on a largely party-line vote, but getting to yes with the Senate will be tough.
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