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Baseball fans: Take a quick tour of all 30 major league ballparks
Authors Josh Pahigian and Kevin O’Connell explore America's major league ballparks in "The Ultimate Baseball Road."
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Change Agent Chris Bradshaw ships books to Africa to help make the impossible possible
The African Library Project has sent 1 million books overseas and built 1,000 libraries in nine different countries.
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Change Agent Karen Olson taps religious groups to help the homeless
Family Promise now has 182 affiliates in 41 states helping families in need achieve independence and self-sufficiency.
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Colombia: Rappers under threat in Medellin by violent street gangs
The socially conscious, anti-violence message of many hip-hop artists' lyrics put some at odds with street gangs in Medellin, Colombia.
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Sharp criticism after New York newspaper publishes names of local gun owners
The Journal News in White Plains, N.Y., used the Freedom of Information Act to obtain information on registered handgun owners in the area. Many owners and other critics are outraged that criminals now know where the guns are – and aren't.
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As strike goes on, parent support wavers for Chicago teachers
Signs are mounting that parent support for striking Chicago teachers, which has been strong, is eroding the longer the strike lasts. Union will decide later Tuesday whether to accept the contract that would end the strike.
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Modern Parenthood Justin Bieber disses Prince William's thinning hair: Let’s talk male body image
Justin Bieber's youthful diss of Prince William's thinning hair is a window on increasing male body image anxiety. A British study suggests men are fast catching up to women in self-image concerns, finding that 38 percent of men surveyed said they would sacrifice at least a year of their life in exchange for a perfect body.
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An American's key role as Hiroshima commemorates atomic bombing (+video)
Steven Leeper oversees Hiroshima's commemoration of the Aug. 6, 1945, dropping of the atomic bomb. The US presence at the memorial ceremony has grown, with even President Truman's grandson in attendance this year.
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Colorado blaze: Most destructive in history (+video)
Leaving hundreds of homes in its wake, Colorado's fire has caused more damage than any other in the state. Aerial images clearly show the damage. Several western fires are still burning.
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Baseball fans: Take a quick tour of all 30 major league ballparks
Authors Josh Pahigian and Kevin O’Connell explore America's major league ballparks in "The Ultimate Baseball Road."
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The New Economy Unemployment rate: Recovery leaves teens behind
The March unemployment rate fell slightly for all workers and women, blacks, Hispanics, and Asians. For teens, unemployment rose. Why are fewer teens getting jobs?
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Opinion: Self-immolations in Tibet must resonate in America
Tibetans around the world are in mourning for the more than 25 Tibetans who have immolated themselves over the past year in protest against China's oppression. These self-immolations are also desperate cries for support from the international community. Americans can help.
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Change Agent Super Bowl puts spotlight on philanthropist's life
Myra Kraft's good works inspire Patriots football players and the New England region.
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Weekend violence in Oakland: Is Occupy movement back, or broken? (+video)
Has the Occupy movement abandoned nonviolence? Oakland protesters and police issue contradictory accounts of clashes that led to hundreds of arrests and several injuries.
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Occupy Oakland damage assessed after protesters break into City Hall
Officials assessed damage to City Hall caused by Occupy Oakland protesters while leaders of the movement claimed Sunday that police acted illegally in arresting hundreds of demonstrators.
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Occupy Oakland protests bring 300 arrests
Occupy Oakland protests turned violent Saturday as demonstrators broke into a historic building and burned an American flag, and officers fired tear gas to disperse people throwing rocks and tearing down fencing at a convention center.
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'Kids for cash' judge sentenced to 28 years for racketeering scheme
A Pennsylvania judge was sentenced Thursday for his part in what prosecutors called a 'kids for cash' scheme that sent juvenile offenders to privately run detention facilities in return for kickbacks.
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Walking in safety
A Christian Science perspective: Each of us, as God's child, young or old, is always in the safety of His care and protection.
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China's Tsinghua University aims for global clout of a Harvard or Oxford
Some scholars say China's Tsinghua University, which is marking its 100th anniversary, will be in the global Top 10 universities within a generation. But the political constraints imposed by a one-party state pose a significant challenge.
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Home loans: Should owners sell, pay down debt, or go delinquent?
Home loans pose quandaries for three owners in this reader mailbag. They can afford to pay down the home loans, but should they?
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Last WWI veteran from US dies in W. Va.
Last WWI veteran: Buckles had been advocating for a national memorial honoring veterans of the Great War in the nation's capital and asked about its progress weekly, sometimes daily.
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'Ground Zero mosque' debate hits the streets of New York
The debate over the so-called “Ground Zero mosque” hit the streets of New York Sunday. The controversy has led to increasing talk of moving the site of the proposed center.
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Boy Scout camp director nabbed in child pornography probe
A Michigan man who ran a Boy Scout camp and worked at a pool is alleged to have used his cellphone camera to covertly create video of young boys changing in the locker room. The case is part of a federal crackdown on child pornography.
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Ground Zero mosque: spate of terror plots fueling fears
The Ground Zero mosque is only one of several mosques that are being strongly opposed by local residents from California to Tennessee. Opposition to mosques is on the rise, observers say.
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Sheep Dog Hollow's green renovation is almost finished
The green renovation of Sheep Dog Hollow, a 100-year-old farmhouse, is almost finished. But wind power is still under consideration.
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Summer vacationing without breaking the bank
Follow these seven methods to provide great vacation experiences for your family while also keeping your finances in mind.
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