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Which Latin American countries are the most socially inclusive?
Americas Quarterly created a new 'social inclusion index' to compare countries across the region and track their progress over time. Here are the three top countries, two poorest-ranking countries, and one whose ranking may come as a surprise.
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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.
Tired of the 2012 presidential race? 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially for Democrats looking hungrily at a nomination race that will not include President Obama. Speculation has already started over who might run – fueled by no less a figure than former President Clinton, who has suggested in recent TV interviews that his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the possible contenders.
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MLB Opening Day: Looking back at 100 years of baseball history
To get a sense of the historic arc Major League Baseball has taken over just the past 100 years, hop on our time machine and review some of its key news and developments at 10-year intervals, beginning in 1912.
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10 best books of April, according to Amazon
Amazon picks the 10 best books of April
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3 noteworthy new young adult books
In these new young adult books, three plucky female protagonists face considerable odds.
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Wisconsin recall: Did Tom Barrett close gap with Scott Walker in debate?
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) took an aggressive tone toward Gov. Scott Walker (R) in the last debate before Tuesday's recall election. Polls give Walker a seven-point lead over Barrett.
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Big Gulp ban? NYC to ban large drinks
Mayor Bloomberg wants a 16-ounce limit on the size of sugary drinks sold in New York City. The big soda ban would apply to drinks that contain more than 25 calories per 8 ounces. Diet soda would be exempt.
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As gang warfare escalates in Chicago, can Facebook be a help?
At least 6 of the 10 homicides in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend are linked to gangs, police say. City officials on Tuesday laid out a strategy that includes tracking known gang members on Facebook and Twitter.
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Powerful Italy quake leaves at least 15 dead (+video)
The 5.8 magnitude quake added to the misery being felt in the Emilia Romagna region of towns north of Bologna, one of Italy's most agriculturally and industrial protective areas.
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Northern Italy struck by another earthquake (+video)
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck northern Italy Tuesday, killing at least 10 people. It's the second major quake to strike northern Italy in 9 days.
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Los Angeles to become largest US city banning plastic bags
The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-to-1 to move forward with a controversial ban on single-use plastic grocery bags. Critics say it’s an example of regulatory overreach.
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The Circle Bastiat
Is tanning over-regulated?
The recent 'tanning mom' controversy has state and local governments cracking down on tanning bed use. Is that fair?
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Decoder Wire
Has Cory Booker hurt his own political career? (+video)
Don't look for a prime time speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention for Cory Booker, but his defense of Wall Street – and criticism of the Obama campaign – won't hurt his standing with moderates or Wall Street donors.
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Green Economics
Can the Midwest adapt to increased flooding?
Over the past 50 years, flooding risks have increased in states like Illinois and Ohio. This will require local governments, businesses, and individuals to be more proactive.
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Focus
The Chen affair: How it highlighted blind spots in Beijing
Chen Guangcheng arrived in the US Saturday, after fleeing mistreatment by local Chinese officials. The case highlights the central government's imperfect oversight of the provinces.
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Gov. Christie vs. Cory Booker in Seinfeld-like video spoof (+video)
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Newark Mayor Cory Booker release video spoof of Seinfeld-Newman rivalry. A new poll shows Gov. Christie wouldn't be happy as vice president.
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China tightens restrictions on Chen Guangcheng's family
As blind activist Chen Guangcheng waits in a Beijing hospital for travel documents to leave for the US with his family, his extended family is coming under pressure over his escape, he said.
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Tea party challenge puts Sen. Richard Lugar in the fight of his political life
Sen. Richard Lugar is a six-term incumbent, highly regarded for his work on national security issues. But tea party-backed challenger Richard Mourdock says Lugar has lost touch with his Indiana constituents. In the run-up to Tuesday's GOP primary, Mourdock leads in the polls.
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Change Agent
Greek town creates its own alternative currency
Alternative currencies keep resources and economic systems close to home and have both a trickle-down and a ripple-out effect.
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Why Chinese activist now seeks US asylum: His family
Chen Guangcheng's sudden change, he says, is concern about the threats to his wife, two children, and mother. Will Beijing let Chen Guangcheng leave?
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Greek 'island of the blind'? More like 'island of welfare cheats'
On a Greek island, at least 600 are suspected of falsely claiming to be blind to get disability money. It's part of the rampant fraud that prompted Athens to halt payments to 200,000 last week.
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Escaped dissident ruffles US-China relations ahead of Clinton visit
The US rushes a top diplomat to Beijing to work out tensions over dissident Chen Guangcheng and a possible US arms sale to Taiwan.
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Blind Chinese legal activist escapes house arrest (+video)
Chen Guangcheng's dramatic escape and his allegations of police beatings, detailed in his dramatic YouTube video plea to PM Wen Jiabao, pose a new challenge of China's leaders in a critical year.
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Tax VOX
Tax reform goes local. What's the effect?
The need for fundamental federal tax reform is critical. Often overlooked, however, is the fact that any such reforms will also affect the tax and fiscal policies of state and local governments.
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Change Agent
Neighborland taps social media to build better neighborhoods
Neighborland, a New Orleans-based start up focused on citizen participation, hopes that its unique twist on social networking will help bring neighbors back together.
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Kim Kardashian for mayor? When public service becomes publicity. (+video)
Kim Kardashian sort-of announces that she wants to run for mayor of Glendale, Calif. Yes, California has its share of celebs-turned-politicians. But reality TV is changing the game.
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Misconduct alleged against Secret Service agents
The misconduct regarding Secret Service agents reportedly involved prostitutes in Cartagena, Colombia, site of the Summit of the Americas. A Secret Service spokesman did not dispute that.
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Cory Booker fire rescue 'very heroic' but very dangerous, fire officials say
Newark Mayor Cory Booker is being hailed as hero for running into a burning building to save a neighbor's daughter. But fire officials say that such actions often end badly.
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Trayvon Martin case a trial by fire for rookie Sanford mayor
For about a month, Mayor Jeff Triplett labored to keep a lid on an explosive situation in Sanford, Fla., after local police released George Zimmerman, who fatally shot teenager Trayvon Martin. The mayor emerged intact, but not unchanged.
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Newark mayor Cory Booker rescues neighbor from burning house (+video)
Newark mayor Cory Booker ran into a burning home to rescue a woman. Booker called it a "come to Jesus moment."
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