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5 big losers in press freedom: Mali and ... Japan?
The annual World Press Freedom Index released today shows gains for Myanmar and others. Japan tumbled due to an informal ban placed on independent coverage of the Fukushima Daiichi disaster. Here are five of the notable winners and losers on this year’s list.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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Olympics track & field: 5 athletes to watch
With 49 different events from the women's 3000-meter steeplechase to the men's shot put, track and field has far more than five athletes to watch, but here are some of the most-watched.
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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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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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The Sugar Barons: Family, Corruption, Empire, and War in the West Indies
A rich narrative looks back at an era when sugar merchants were the power brokers of their day.
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Fine art of hurricane tracking: Push is on for the 7-day forecast
NOAA currently forecasts the paths of storms five days ahead. But scientists hope to identify storm systems sooner and better predict when one is poised to intensify – thereby improving hurricane preparedness.
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London riots: Residents demand tougher policing after third night of burning, looting [VIDEO]
London riots continued for a third night Monday and spread to other cities, causing Prime Minister David Cameron to cut short his holiday and hold crisis talks.
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Opinion: Liberate liberal arts from the myth of irrelevance
Today’s employers want workers who are thinkers. To meet the demands of the 21st century student and economy, a new model of liberal arts is emerging – one tied to hands-on experience.
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Hezbollah in Latin America: prioritizing the threat
The Congressional subcommittee hearing Thursday on Hezbollah's presence in Latin America distracts from other, bigger regional threats, warns guest blogger James Bosworth.
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Coffee prices nearly double, with no relief in sight
Coffee prices are up because of rising demand, higher fuel costs. High coffee prices has roasters, retailers struggling to cover costs.
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National Spelling Bee: Competitors ease tension with hugs and high-fives
Thirteen children advance to Thursday night’s championship finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, airing on ESPN.
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Usain Bolt, Jamaican Olympians to be outfitted by Bob Marley's daughter
Usain Bolt will be representing Jamaica at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, sporting a uniform designed by Cedella Marley, daughter of the late Jamaican reggae rocker. Usain Bolt will be defending his Olympic titles in the 100 and 200 meter dashes next year.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Massive Storms
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Haiti one year later: known be their collective name
What stands in the way of rebuilding Haiti?
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Haiti earthquake anniversary highlights faltering aid effort
On the Haiti earthquake anniversary, reminders that many Haitians still go without access to basic services such as access to hospital care despite the influx of over $1 billion in aid.
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Prehistoric ninja bird evolved nunchuck-like wings
Scientists have discovered a prehistoric flightless bird whose wings evolved into massive curved weapons.
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The Masque of Africa
How are are Africa’s religions faring in the 21st century? Nobel laureate V.S. Naipaul visits to find out.
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Haiti spared the worst of Tomas
For residents of Haiti, still struggling to recover from last January's destructive earthquake and more recently trying to cope with an outbreak of cholera, the country dodged a bullet.
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Storm Tomas loses speed, but Haiti and Jamaica remain on alert
Storm Tomas was downgraded today to a tropical depression, but forecasters expect the storm to pick up speed before it touches down on Haiti on Friday.
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In Pictures: Fall Foliage: Monitor photos through the years
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Corrupt countries: Iraq, Afghanistan among most corrupt
Corrupt countries index says Somalia is worst. Denmark, Singapore, and New Zealand are least corrupt countries.
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Nobel Prize in Literature: Which Latin American writers have won?
Mario Vargas Llosa is the first Latin American to win the honored literary prize in 12 years. Of the 102 awards presented since 1901, only eight have gone to Latin American writers.
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India kicks off Commonwealth Games (Beijing Olympics these are not)
After weeks of concern over the safety and cleanliness of athletes' quarters, India's Commonwealth Games began Sunday with a colorful opening ceremony featuring Bollywood songs, yoga, and rickshaws.
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Tropical Storm Nicole forms over Cuba, may skirt Florida
Tropical Storm Nicole struck central and eastern Cuba on Wednesday and is heading toward the Bahamas.
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Southwest-AirTran merger: What will it mean for ticket prices?
The $3.4 billion Southwest-AirTran deal would give Southwest access to the Caribbean and more of the eastern US. It could also mean increased competition for Delta and JetBlue.
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Hurricane Igor: Will it reach Bermuda?
Hurricane Igor could weaken and be over Bermuda by Sunday, forecasters say. But the path could change.
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