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Trayvon Martin case: sparks of racial violence appear
Police report isolated incidents of blacks attacking whites in the name of 'justice for Trayvon Martin.' The incidents are rare, but they indicate frustrations in the African-American community.
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Hard times, bad housing market, and a true home
A Christian Science perspective.
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Next step for Supreme Court on Obamacare: secret Friday vote
The justices meet to discuss the health-care bill on Friday.
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Law school rankings: The results are out, but do they really matter?
US News & World Report released its annual law school rankings Tuesday, reviewing about 200 schools. The rankings can have a powerful impact on universities, experts say.
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Latin America Monitor Honduras calls in the police - from Chile
Lauded as among the best police institutions in Latin America, Chile's Los Carabineros are helping Honduras, one of the most troubled countries in the region right now.
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Opinion Evangelicals now vote for Catholics. Will they also vote for a Mormon?
Defying a history of anti-Catholicism, evangelical leaders recently endorsed GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum (a Catholic), and South Carolina Evangelicals voted Catholic Newt Gingrich to victory in their primary. Will Mormon Mitt Romney be next to win them over?
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The verdict on Rick Perry: He just wasn't ready, analysts say
The excitement about Rick Perry, with his red-state bona fides and potential as a bridge-builder between the tea party and the GOP establishment, faded as his lack of preparation became evident.
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Elmore Leonard on 'Raylan' and 'Justified'
Elmore Leonard discusses the moral ambiguity of his protagonist, the struggle to make good guys as interesting as villains, and his thoughts on 'Justified,' the TV series based on his work.
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Why Mitt Romney isn't balking at strong voter support for Ron Paul
Presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Ron Paul are in the top two slots in both Iowa and New Hampshire. But there’s little doubt about who would win in a Romney-Paul matchup.
12/30/2011 09:40 am -
For Jews and Christians, a holiday 'season of rapprochement'
The Hanukkah and Christmas holidays coincide amid a season of Jewish and Christian bridge-building, as evidenced, in part, by a recent surprise bestseller on Amazon.
12/22/2011 05:56 pm -
Confusion reigns over medical marijuana as states and Feds clash
Sixteen states allow medical marijuana for patients with prescriptions. But the Feds have lately cracked down on what they say are abuses by the burgeoning industry. Will 'pot wars' ensue?
12/13/2011 12:54 pm -
With Newt Gingrich, how long can Mitt Romney afford to play nice?
Newt Gingrich opponents have been hoping his campaign would implode on its own. Some analysts say Mitt Romney will need to turn up the heat and confront Newt Gingrich head-on.
12/01/2011 03:23 pm -
Tea Party Tally Tea party activists audited by city. Would that happen to Occupy protesters?
For tea party groups, the audit by Richmond, Va., highlights long-running complaints of a double standard in the treatment of activists. The audit also puts a spotlight on free-speech regulations.
11/29/2011 05:32 pm -
How FEMA funding fight led to monster mosquito swarms in N.C.
How to fund FEMA has emerged as the biggest point of contention as Congress seeks to pass a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown this week. In the meantime, those requesting federal emergency relief are wondering if it will ever come.
09/26/2011 05:33 pm -
Do you have to be a math whiz to understand 'Best College' rankings?
U.S. News & World Report's just-released college rankings pass judgment on more than 1,000 institutions, using an exhaustive three-step process. But don't worry, we won't test you on it.
09/14/2011 02:22 pm -
Back to school: Are we leaving gifted students behind?
Gifted students in US public schools can be overlooked and unappreciated. Parents, looking for better options, have begun to find some.
08/31/2011 02:43 pm -
Stir It Up! Six Southern cookbooks
A round-up of recent cookbooks featuring new twists on traditional Southern tastes.
08/26/2011 12:22 pm -
BART backs off tactic of cutting cellphone service to thwart protests
After taking heat from the ACLU and being hacked by Anonymous for shutting down cellphone service to four stations last week, the Bay Area's BART kept cell service on during Monday protests.
08/16/2011 01:50 pm -
To defuse 'flash' protest, BART cuts riders' cell service. Is that legal?
To forestall a planned protest, Bay Area Rapid Transit turned off cellphone service, angering passengers and raising questions about First Amendment rights in an age of social media protests.
08/12/2011 05:25 pm -
Americans Elect launches centrist third-party bid amid Washington dysfunction
Americans Elect, which is inviting the public to a virtual primary, faces daunting hurdles. But dissatisfaction with the partisan gridlock in Washington creates a favorable political climate.
07/29/2011 07:01 pm -
The first tea party movie? 'Atlas Shrugged' strikes a chord with activists.
The box-office results for 'Atlas Shrugged' show that cinematic clashes between self-made industrialists and government bureaucrats fit this moment in American history snugly, addressing tea party sentiments.
04/22/2011 08:16 pm -
Schools facing rise in homeless students
Schools serving homeless children are seeing an increase in enrollment, straining their ability to serve the most vulnerable students.
04/12/2011 05:00 pm -
NCAA Tournament: Friday's Sweet 16 matchups
Arizona dismissed Duke Thursday night, making the Blue Devils the second No. 1 seed sent home in this year's NCAA Tournament. In tonight's Sweet 16 action, four teams from the bottom half of the seeding try to continue their improbable runs and the two remaining No. 1 seeds try and hang on.
03/25/2011 05:34 pm -
NCAA Tournament 2011: Top buzzer-beaters and wild finishes (VIDEO)
With 64 of the 68 teams in the field eliminated, the NCAA Tournament lived up to its reputation in the first two weekends of play, complete with shocking upsets, heart-pounding finishes, controversies, and a school from Richmond called Virginia Commonwealth. Here’s our top list of wild and crazy finishes from the second third rounds, the Sweet 16, and the Elite Eight.
03/21/2011 02:29 pm -
What Obama needs to achieve in his State of the Union address
The State of the Union address is expected to lay out five ‘pillars’ for ‘winning the future’ – education, infrastructure, innovation, deficit reduction, and reform of government.
01/25/2011 05:36 pm
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