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After Qaddafi: Can a democratic Libya unify a divided society?

After Qaddafi, some say prospects for orderly transition in Libya – a traditionally divided, tribal society – are not good. There is hope, however, that the homegrown nature of the rebellion will improve the country's prospects.
Epic scorching drought testing Texas' ways

Massive droughts caused by wildfires in Texas have ravaged the environment, incited a tug of war for available water, and fundamentally changed the way of life for the state’s millions of residents.
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Accolades galore for Jim Lehrer as he opts to exit 'PBS NewsHour'

Veteran newsman Jim Lehrer will relinquish the anchor's chair at 'PBS NewsHour' on June 6. Media analysts credit him for the newscast's 'fact-based,' 'well-reasoned,' and 'civilized' approach.
Is space shuttle Endeavour worth hundreds of millions of dollars to L.A.?

After its final flight later this month, space shuttle Endeavour will move to Los Angeles, where students and space fans will get to 'actually stand next to' a real spacecraft.
Bernanke's bold QE2 finally explained -- with burgers and fries

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is using further quantitative easing to lift the US economy. But there's a big difference between creating more money and creating more value.
Are night owls smarter than early birds?

One study says that people who stay up late have higher IQs than 'morning people.' But night owls may not make smart choices.
Bans on texting while driving don't reduce crashes, study says

Few dispute that texting while driving is risky. But the usual solution – laws banning behind-the-wheel texting – has not made a dent in the number of car crashes, according to new safety findings.
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If McChrystal gets his Afghan surge, how many troops will be there?

With Gen. McChrystal pushing President Obama for 40,000 more troops in Afghanistan, we take a look at the evolution of America's military commitment to the war there.
A few million US grandmas know what's ahead for Katherine Jackson

The mother of the King of Pop joins, at least for now, the ranks of grandparents raising grandchildren.
As home values fall, property tax revolt brews

In many cities across the US, homeowners are filing record numbers of assessment appeals, wanting their property taxes to reflect their shrinking value of their houses.
The cheap stimulus option: Stop hyping bad economic news

Is the media reporting the recession – or worsening it?
Post-Ike gas shortage may take weeks to end

The current gas crisis is worse than the 2005 shortages after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, say some experts.
Ike evacuation: 'Hurricane amnesty' to help Gulf's illegal immigrants

But increased raids this past year mean that many undocumented may choose to stay in the storm zone.
Dear Recession, you're not so bad

No one likes you, but you bring economic sanity.
In California, a segregation bastion falls

The state's prisons will begin full integration July, amid some worry about racial violence.
Museums wrestle with preserving art that's not made to last

Organic materials and outmoded technology throw curveballs at curators.
As housing slumps, realtors quit

Many revert to former careers or, like Dee McMahon, look for new ones.