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6 international organizations that support jobs and businesses
Many organizations, both in the United States and abroad, seek to help entrepreneurial individuals and small businesses through microfinance and other means. Here are six organizations that support job creation and new businesses around the world.
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10 biggest US foundations and what they do
What are the 10 biggest foundations in the United States? Here they are in ascending order, based on their assets, along with a little bit about what social problems each addresses.
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Top 10 fitness apps
With summer in full swing, you might be wondering about the best way to get fit. Click through our top 10 summer fitness apps to find out how your iPhone or Android smart phone can help you stay in shape.
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'Full Upright and Locked Position': 7 (sometimes sobering) facts about air travel
From the facts about airline food to the truth about why bags get lost, writer and former FAA chief counsel Mark Gerchick takes a hard look at traveling by plane in "Full Upright and Locked Position."
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NSA surveillance 101: What US intelligence agencies are doing, what they know
US intelligence agencies are gathering massive amounts of US telephone calling data and social media data on both foreigners and citizens. Here are seven questions and answers about what is known so far.
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Army base shooting: Suspect charged in shooting that injured 1
Army base shooting: The complaint alleges that the 51-year-old carried a .45 caliber pistol onto Fort Sam Houston on Monday and got into an argument with his wife, then shot her multiple times.
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Backchannels ACLU files suit over NSA surveillance, citing 'chilling effect'
The American Civil Liberties Union charges that secret warrants allowing the National Security Agency to collect mass data on phone usage violates the First and Fourth Amendments of the Constitution.
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Will Obama reconsider arming Syrian rebels? This week could be key.
President Obama has long been loath to arm Syrian rebels, worried that the weapons could fall into extremists' hands. But with the rebels faltering, he could reconsider.
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Energy Voices EIA: World has more shale oil and gas, but will it drill?
Shale oil and gas have revitalized the US energy industry and could do the same abroad, a new EIA report suggests. But oil and gas drilling will depend more so on market forces, than on geologic facts.
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Six countries where Edward Snowden could get asylum
Edward Snowden, the contractor identified as the source of leaks about the US electronic surveillance program, may face extradition to the US wherever he goes. Here are six places that have proven that extradition to the US isn't easy.
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The Monitor's View The US economy's hidden STEM jobs
People with PhDs aren’t the only contributors to a high-tech economy. Lots of good jobs will exist for those with less than a bachelor's degree.
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Apple calls iOS 7 its biggest update since iPhone's launch
Apple tries to keep its users coming back with new iOS 7 operating system
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China launches fifth manned space mission, set to be its longest ever
A Chinese rocket carrying three taikonauts lifted off Tuesday to begin a 15-day mission. The mission is China's next step toward building a space station.
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Energy Voices Sanctions won't stop Pakistan from Iran natural gas
Pakistan is looking to Iran natural gas to help resolve its ongoing energy woes, Graeber writes. Tightened US sanctions on Iran's energy sector doesn't seem to deter Pakistan's pursuit for a natural gas pipeline to Iran.
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Backchannels Americans say they are pretty comfortable with expanded government surveillance (+video)
The new polling from Pew suggests that the latest leaks aren't likely to change policy.
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Culture Cafe 'The Big Bang Theory,' 'Game of Thrones' capture Critics' Choice Awards
'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Breaking Bad' were two of the big winners during the 2013 Critics' Choice Awards, with 'The Big Bang Theory' snagging the Best Comedy Series award and 'Breaking Bad' tying with 'Game of Thrones' for Best Drama series. Check out the full list of winners.
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Opinion Solution to NSA overreach – put people in charge of their own data
Massive US surveillance of phone records and Internet data disclosed by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden should prompt a public debate on the balance between privacy and the use of personal data. A 'new deal on data' should put people in charge of their own communication.
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In tweak to US, Russia would 'consider' asylum for Snowden
The NSA whistleblower's revelations let the Kremlin criticize Western 'double standards,' say experts. But the Russian government has shown little tolerance for its own whistleblowers.
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Will Prime Minister Abe save Japan's economy?
The rest of the economy-hit world is keeping an eye on Japan’s economic surge with a great deal of curiosity.
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Chapter & Verse Natasha Trethewey will serve as US poet laureate for a second year
Natasha Trethewey was praised by Librarian of Congress James Billington for making herself so accessible to the public.
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Opinion Best way for Obama to help Syria is with aid and diplomacy – not weapons
Giving military aid to Syria's rebels – however just their cause – will only prolong the civil war and increase the risk of sectarian conflagration in the region. A better way to help the Syrian people is to pursue diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and provide more humanitarian aid.
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Gold nears three-week low on stimulus tapering
Gold fell more than 1 percent on Tuesday to a near three-week low after the Bank of Japan opted not to extend its stimulus program, stoking speculation that the era of ultra-loose global monetary policy is coming to an end.
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Terrorism & Security Double suicide bombings brings war back to Damascus streets
Twin suicide bombings that hit a downtown market square in Damascus were the first since Assad regime forces retook the city of Qusayr.
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Global News Blog French anti-immigrant pol says Edward Snowden should immigrate to France
Marine Le Pen of the National Front is vocally opposed to letting foreigners into France. But she says her country should welcome 'courageous' American whistleblower Edward Snowden.
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Saving Money The secret to fee-free flying: pick the right hotel
Air travelers looking to cut overweight baggage fees can help themselves by picking the right hotel; some hotels rent out, lend, or give away bulky items like curling irons, kitchenware, and athletic sneakers. Do your research ahead of time by calling the hotel and you may be able to pack lighter for your next trip.
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WikiLeaks: Manning's trial resumes as new leak scandal unfolds
Edward Snowden's leaks bring fresh interest to Army Pfc. Bradley Manning's court-martial for giving hundreds of thousands of sensitive documents to WikiLeaks.
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Presidential cyberwar directive gives Pentagon long-awaited marching orders (+video)
The 18-page, Top Secret 'Presidential Policy Directive 20' instructs the Pentagon to draw up a cyberwar target list and to protect US infrastructure from foreign cyberattack.
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Global warming: Not too late to rein in climate change, group says
The International Energy Agency urges governments to take interim steps to reduce emissions even before a hoped-for climate treaty, saying aggressive measures can still limit global warming.
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Netherlands UFO: Why we want to believe
Netherlands UFO: On May 25th, a woman snapped a photo of a UFO floating above a Netherlands castle. Why did it go viral?
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Energy Voices China: how to rev up a clean-energy laggard
Is the global push for renewables in vain if China lags behind? A new report on global emissions suggests as much, but hope for a clean-energy future is not all lost. Many see last week's US-China agreement on curbing hydrofluorocarbons as a step in the right direction.
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