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Opposition activists take part in a banned anti-Kremlin protest in Moscow as they wave cards reading 31, which is a reference to article 31 of the Russian Constitution, which guarantees the right of assembly. (Photo by Misha Japaridze / AP)

Economic indicator: even cheaper knockoffs

Normally knocking off luxury products like $3,000 handbags, criminals are discovering there is money to be made in faking cheaper items like $140 Ugg boots.

New York Times

Dutch mission ends in Afghanistan

The Dutch troop withdrawal from Afghanistan has officially begun, making the Netherlands the first country in Nato's mission to leave.

Al Jazeera

US casualties in Afghanistan reach record high

Boston Globe

Russian police detain 100 during protests

Russian security forces violently dispersed opposition rallies in Moscow and St. Petersburg, taking into custody former deputy prime minister Boris Nemtsov and dozens of other protestors.

Times of India

Opposition figures held after rallies

BBC

Iran says 3 Americans should stand trial

Iran reiterated that three Americans jailed a year ago should stand trial on charges of illegally crossing the country's borders. The Americans' families and the U.S. government say the three are innocent.

Associated Press

Rally supports US hikers in Iran prison

Philadelphia Inquirer

Chelsea Clinton weds Marc Mezvinsky in high-security ceremony

Chelsea Clinton got what she wanted: a wedding surrounded by family and friends, with the media at arm's length.

CBS News

Chelsea Clinton weds at exclusive NY estate

YouTube

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Daniel Dhers of Venezuela floats over the course on his way to winning the BMX Park Freestyle final at X Games 16 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Adam Lau / AP)	Alphorn Ensemble Engiadina St. Moritz perform during Swiss National Day celebrations in the World Expo site in Shanghai. (Photo by Eugene Hoshiko / AP)	Members of a traveling salt hawker trek in traditional clothes with their horses in Weissbach in the Austrian province of Salzburg. (Photo by Kerstin Joensson / AP)

NATION

Tight times force small towns to cut services offered by police

People who live in sparsely populated areas understand that a call to 911 doesn't always mean a quick response. But no reply at all?

NPR

WikiLeaks suspect vented rage against military on Facebook

Bradley Manning, the soldier suspected of leaking Afghan war files, raged against the U.S. army and "society at large" on his Facebook page days before he allegedly downloaded thousands of secret memos.

Vancouver Sun

WikiLeaks suspect in solitary confinement

CNN

POLITICS

Mullen says US has Iran strike plan, just in case it is necessary

The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff says the U.S. military has a plan to attack Iran, although he thinks a strike is probably a bad idea.

MSNBC

Ariz. governor considers changing immigration law before hearing

A federal appeals court has decided not to step into the controversy over Arizona's tough immigration law until November, leaving state officials to consider other steps they might take in the meantime.

Star Tribune

The next legal steps in Arizona

CNN

ENVIRONMENT

Cleanup of Mich. river oil spill to take months, damage to wildlife unknown

Officials investigating the cause of a huge oil spill along a major river in southern Michigan say it will take months to clean up the mess, and damage to wetlands and wildlife may last considerably longer.

Washington Examiner

Solar cycle may drive Venice's floods

If you want to see Venice while keeping your feet dry, don't go when the sun has lots of spots. Peaks in solar activity cause the city to flood more often, apparently by changing the paths of storms over Europe.

New Scientist

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Translation devices for US troops tested

Scientists have been conducting evaluations of speech translation systems to assist troops for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

ScienceDaily

How science measures up cats and dogs

Scientists evaluate how cats and dogs measure up against one another due to thier intelligence and abilities.

MSNBC

LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT

Ansel Adams? The answer's worth millions

A building painter in Fresno, Calif., announces negatives he bought for $45 at a yard sale were taken by Ansel Adams. But the renowned photographer's family thinks the story is too good to be true.

NPR

Work-from-home scams on rise

Whether it involves stuffing envelopes, processing medical insurance claims or assembling toys, most victims never get paid for their work or ever recoup their startup fees.

ABC News

RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

Debate heating up on plans for mosque near Ground Zero

An influential Jewish organization announced its opposition to a proposed Islamic center and mosque near Ground Zero, intensifying a fierce national debate about the limits of religious freedom.

New York Times

Laura Bush to speak at Heritage Christian University fundraiser

Former first lady Laura Bush will speak the annual fundraiser of Heritage Christian University to increase scholarship donations.

USA TODAY

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On the anniversary of Medicare comes a renewed call for 'Medicare for All'

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Obey laws, save cash

Orlando Sentinel

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Cops love iPhone data trail

Chicago Sun-Times

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A better approach to immigration reform

Contra Costa Times

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News flash: 3 out of 4 economists are wrong

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GOOD NEWS

Buffett-signed Dairy Queen spoon a big scoop for charity

A 33-inch, 5-pound red metal spoon bearing the signature of Warren Buffett fetched $4,500 for charity in an online auction on eBay. The proceeds will go to Children’s Miracle Network.

MSNBC

Local hotel finds cool way to help support nonprofit resort

A local Holiday Inn hosted an Ice Cream for Breakfast social for the Give Kids the World Village, a nonprofit resort that offers children with illnesses the opportunity to take a week-long vacation at no cost.

Lake City Reporter

WORLD

UAE to suspend Blackberry service on security fears

Blackberry maker Research In Motion was hit with its first major ban after the United Arab Emirates, citing security risks, said Blackberry services would be barred.

Reuters

Mexico's drug wars: finally going after number 1