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Snowdrops usher in spring

Pretty white snowdrops welcome spring in cooler climates.
Spread of Antarctic ice: no longer a global warming paradox?

While Arctic ice shrinks to record lows, Antarctic ice has been increasing in winter. New study suggests summer melt in Antarctic is creating a surface layer of freshwater that freezes more readily in winter.
In Easter message Pope Francis calls for peace

Pope Francis emphasized his concern for the poor and suffering, and delivered a plea for peace in the Middle East and on the Korean peninsula during his first Easter Sunday Mass.
Change Agent Cities try a new strategy with immigrants: embrace them

Through its Cities of Migration project, the Maytree Foundation hopes to provide not just inspiration but a set of tools that any city government can use to build a strong, diverse community.
Manny Ramirez signs to play with Rhinos in Taiwan

Manny Ramirez signs on for a "new beginning" with the EDA Rhinos, a Taiwan baseball team. Manny Ramirez signed a contract for $25,000 a month.
F-35 forced to land in Texas. Why? (+video)

F-35 forced to land after a caution light appeared. The aircraft that was forced to land was one of two F-35 aircraft being shuttled to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
Exporting Grandma? Some German elderly head abroad for nursing care

Long-term nursing insurance is a pillar the German welfare model, but the system is increasingly stressed by the aging population – leading some elderly to go to other EU countries for care.
Saving Money Would you switch to LED light bulbs if they were half price?

One of the main drawbacks to energy-saving LEDs is the high upfront cost. But as cheaper versions creep into the market, is it time to make the shift?
Kenyatta declared winner of Kenyan presidential election by tiny margin

On Saturday, with 50.07 percent of the vote, Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner of Kenya's presidential elections. Kenyatta is accused of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court.
Bestselling books the week of 3/4/13, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in bookstores across America?
Whitney Houston: FBI releases 128-page file (+video)

Whitney Houston's FBI file includes letters from fans that Whitney Houston found threatening, as well as an attempted extortion attempt that the FBI investigated.
World Baseball Classic: Everything you need to know

As the global tournament steps to the plate overnight March 2, here's a very quick viewer's guide.
The Monitor's View In sequester's austerity, will US echo Europe's politics of fear?

The enforced austerity of the eurozone crisis has roused surprising public anger. European governments are falling. The US need not follow this path if Washington finds a consensus over fiscal issues like 'the sequester.'
Energy Voices Oil, gas salaries rise amid slumping economy

Oil and gas wages and benefits saw an overall increase in 2012, according to a recent study. Base salaries across the entire oil and gas industry rose by 8.5 percent in 2012, Alic writes.
Is the 'Internet of Things' the way of the future?

Imagine a world where you can control your coffeemaker from your tablet or turn off toys from your phone. That world is around the corner, according to tech industry CEOs.
Ikea: Horse meat found in Swedish meatballs

Ikea was drawn into Europe's widening horse meat scandal Monday as authorities said they had detected horse meat in the furniture giant's frozen meatballs. Ikea sold the meatballs, labeled as beef and pork, in 13 countries across Europe.
Was Adam Lanza an Anders Breivik copycat? Why experts are skeptical (+video)

A CBS News report suggests that Sandy Hook shooter Adam Lanza was influenced by violent video games and Anders Breivik's Norwegian rampage. Experts cast doubts on both assertions.
Ethiopia airs jihadi film amid sensitive Muslim protest trial

The strategic Horn of Africa country is one-third Muslim and two-thirds Christian; why is its state-TV ginning up religious tension?
Bestselling books the week of 2/10/13, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best at bookstores across America?
Best in show: Banana Joe the affenpinscher wins Westminster

Banana Joe wins best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club's annual dog show, edging out Swagger the sheepdog.
Gay marriage and adoption bill passes in French Assembly

Polls show most French support legalizing gay marriage, though that backing softens when questions about the adoption and conception of children come into play. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Terrorism & Security EU pressured to blacklist Hezbollah in wake of Bulgaria bus attack report

While Bulgaria has fingered Hezbollah in a deadly 2012 attack on Israeli tourists, some EU members remain reluctant to label Hezbollah a terrorist organization.
Bestselling books the week of 2/3/13, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best at bookstores across America?
Suicide bomber who attacked US embassy in Turkey was leftist

The bomber is associated with the outlawed Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front, a militant group founded on Marxist principles.
Sarai Sierra missing in Turkey, police detain Internet contact

Sarai Sierra, a mother of two, went missing while vacationing alone in Turkey. Sarai Sierra went on a photography trip, but hasn't been heard from since Jan. 21. Police are questioning a man who had been in contact with Sarai Sierra during her stay in Istanbul.