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Franco Majok fled Sudan – but returned to build a school

Education helped Franco Majok escape from war-torn Sudan. Now his Village Help for South Sudan has built a school there – and more.
Barney Frank to retire after three decades

Rep. Barney Frank's office says he will hold a 1 p.m. news conference in Newton, Mass. to make the formal announcement that he will not run for reelection in 2012.
Too young to understand, 'Generation 9/11' embraces media for meaning

Many Americans who were too young to understand the events of 9/11 at the time are now using the avalanche of media coverage gain a deeper understanding of that brutal day in history.
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Nuclear power in US: public support plummets in wake of Fukushima crisis

Several polls show that Americans are once again wary of nuclear power. Before the Fukushima disaster, support for nuclear power had hit record highs in the US.
Homelessness besets more women. How to respond?

Women are the fastest-growing group of people facing homelessness. Organizations, such as one in Los Angeles' skid row, try a multipronged approach to helping homeless women, starting with housing.
Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of December 6, 2010

Readers write in about Washington and the housing crisis, taxes vs. philanthropy, charity management, and (white) wealth and power in America.
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Internet security: Behind BlackBerry ban, rising concerns over smartphones

Internet security for the BlackBerry and other smartphones worry Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who want to monitor transmissions. But Internet security is increasingly demanded by users.
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Maine’s windkeepers: From ship masts to windmills

Today, winds help turn on the lights, run TVs and power washers, dryers and ovens in thousands of homes all over New England.
Financial Q&A: Protect your principal when money is tight

Submit your questions to Steve Dinnen at: money@csmonitor.com
Want fruit with that burger?

Mixing meat with cherries, blueberries, and other fruits is a growing culinary trend.
Singles forge new holiday traditions

As their ranks swell, singles reach out to others, pamper themselves, or simply relish their solitude.
Kids embrace the spirit of giving

Some start their own charities, tapping the Web to fund worthy causes.
Take a vacation. Really.

Some companies set policies to encourage reluctant workers to take time off.
After divorce, a new name symbolizes a new life

Some American women choose to invent entirely new surnames when their marriages end.
Seniors record stories to preserve personal history

With notebooks, tape recorders, and video cameras, families are coaxing a lifetime of memories from beloved relatives.
Municipal Wi-Fi thrives – on a small scale

Big-city wireless Internet plans took a hit this summer, but places like Owensboro, Ky., and Rio Rancho, N.M., put networks in place.