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Ben Carson cancels at Johns Hopkins: the perils of commencement speakers (+video)
Dr. Ben Carson had been scheduled to be the speaker at the diploma ceremonies for two Johns Hopkins schools, but comments he made about gay marriage brought complaints from students.
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Atlanta school shooting raises doubts about metal detectors
Price Middle School in Atlanta has metal detectors, but a student was shot and wounded Thursday. Districts considering these devices have to weigh the costs and whether they belong in schools at all.
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Free speech vs. reverence for Muhammad: Can they coexist?
The violence in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen show the results of American ideals clashing with those of nascent Arab democracies. Caught in between are American Muslims.
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Chapter & Verse 'Fifty Shades of Grey' is bestselling book ever in Britain
'Fifty Shades of Grey' has passed the 'Harry Potter' books and 'The Da Vinci Code' to become the country's bestselling book.
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Opinion: With 'God on their side,' Romney and Republicans may very well prevail
Mitt Romney's Texas primary win secured him the Republican nomination. Now the GOP wants the support of every major US religion. Mormons, Jews, and Catholics identify with the party in increasing numbers. That helps Republicans erode the Democratic base.
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Chapter & Verse 'The Snowy Day' celebrates its 50th anniversary
Fifty years after the publication of 'The Snowy Day' with its young African American protagonist, there's still a surprising lack of diversity in children's books.
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Opinion: Why George Zimmerman should not be 'crucified' for killing Trayvon Martin
Passionate citizens and leaders have no right to declare neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman guilty of murdering Trayvon Martin. Due process in the legal system determines that guilt or innocence. Equating justice with imprisoning Zimmerman or firing officials is premature.
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Chapter & Verse Cal Ripken Jr. co-authors a second children's book
A new book by Cal Ripken Jr. and journalist Kevin Cowherd focuses on the issue of bullying among children.
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Bradley Manning: Will the alleged WikiLeaks ally have a compelling defense?
Pfc. Bradley Manning is expected to enter a plea in response to 22 charges lodged by military prosecutors, including turning over to WikiLeaks hundreds of thousands of military and diplomatic documents.
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Deficit super committee fails: Who's to blame?
The members of the super committee tasked with cutting $1.2 trillion from federal budgets announced that it failed to reach a deal. Polls and newspapers chime in on why that happened.
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Obama in 2012: Who can challenge him?
Newsweek/Daily Beast columnist Jack W. Germond says Republicans don't have anyone yet who can challenge Barack Obama for the 2012 presidency.
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Strauss-Kahn: Wealthy wife rides to his rescue
Dominique Strauss-Kahn's wife, Anne Sinclair, has posted her husband's $6 million bond. Where did Anne Sinclair, the Barbara Walters of France, get her wealth?
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Despite media yammer, there’s hope for real news
Though we live in a world of anonymous blogs, tweets, and declining newsroom budgets, tried-and-true sources of international reporting remain available.
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AMBER Alert awareness day: How you can help on Facebook
AMBER Alert messages now available through Facebook, just in time for AMBER Alert awareness day.
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Janet Napolitano was apparent target of D.C. package, widening investigation
Janet Napolitano, the Homeland Security secretary, was reportedly the intended recipient of an incendiary package, which followed two such parcels in Maryland. Here’s a look at how the investigation into all three packages is developing.
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Controversial CEO Randy Michaels leaves troubled Tribune Company
The departure of Tribune Company CEO Randy Michaels was cheered by journalists who said his outlandish behavior and lack of credentials diminished the credibility of the Chicago Tribune.
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Maryland's millionaire exodus
Maryland's governor raised taxes on millionaires. Their response? Move.
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What makes for a 'successful' stadium, anyway?
Stadium deals are notoriously one-sided: Clubs get revenues, governments pay costs. What has Baltimore gained - or lost - from Camden Yards?
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The Other Wes Moore
The author delves into the life of a convict who shares his name.
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Biden’s potty mouth: Obama wanted to make it a t-shirt
The Vice President's salty language at Tuesday's healthcare reform bill signing amused the President, according to Biden.
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ACORN sliding toward bankruptcy?
Embattled housing advocacy group ACORN could announce bankruptcy, officials say, after a raft of state chapters disbanded.
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Amid skepticism, Obama reaches out to Republicans
President Obama will meet Friday with House Republicans during their annual retreat. It's a symbolic display of bipartianship, but will it make a difference?
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Massachusetts Senate race: let the blame game begin
Win or lose the Massachusetts Senate race, Martha Coakley should have run a better campaign against Scott Brown, political strategists say. Now, Democrats are asking: What went wrong?
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"Android Karenina": no end in sight to mash-up novels
Are mash-ups junk lit or do they drive young readers to the classics?
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Targeting guns: a cop's new priorities
A new focus: It's not the guy with the kilo of weed in his car, it's the one with the Glock in his waistband.
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