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In a file photo, Esasha LeBlanc, an Army drill sergeant at Fort Jackson, S.C., has lunch with her daughter and son at a daycare facility on base. Few women make the ranks of the Army’s top drill sergeants, even fewer when they face the challenge of being a single parent. (Photo by Brett Flashnick / AP)

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Women, war and peace

A thought-provoking documentary series examining the role of women in conflict zones as far-flung as Bosnia, Liberia and Afghanistan sounds like a downer. It isn’t. There are tales of courage and defiance.

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canada.com

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‘Women, War and Peace,’ a 5-part special documentary

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PBS

‘Women, War and Peace’

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Los Angeles Times

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Matt Damon, narrator: Why should men care?

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PBS

‘Peanut butter medicine’ giving hope to Haiti’s hungry

“Medika Mamba” — or “peanut butter medicine” in Creole — is made by a U.S.-based nonprofit. It’s a therapeutic paste packed with nutritious ingredients to put malnourished children back on track.

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CNN

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Can ‘green’ construction products hold up in Haiti’s humid climate?

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Oregon Public Broadcasting

US says Iran ‘directed’ terror plot

FBI and DEA agents disrupted a plot tied to Iran to commit a “significant terrorist act” in the U.S., including assassination of the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. and subsequent bomb attacks on embassies.

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ABC News

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Who is Saudi ambassador Adel al-Jubeir?

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CNN

Senate blocks Obama’s $447B jobs plan

President Barack Obama’s drive to enact a $447 billion jobs plan was derailed by the U.S. Senate, falling short of the 60 votes needed to advance his proposal to revive the faltering economy.

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Bloomberg

Proposal stirs charter school debate: choice vs. quality?

A legislative proposal in Michigan to lift the state cap on charter schools would provide parents many options for K-12 education, but some fear it would litter the state with profit-minded operators.

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Detroit Free Press

Charter territory

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Extent of Libyan resistance still present is ‘surprising’ to rebels

The determined resistance by forces loyal to ousted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is “surprising” because the fighters can’t hope to reverse the situation on the battlefield, a NATO spokesman said.

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Marine Corps Times

NATION

What became of the Taíno?

Given the collapse of the native society one might think Taíno, the Indians who met Columbus five centuries ago, are extinct. But their culture endures — in the genetic legacy of modern Antilleans.

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Smithsonian Magazine

Some Latinos upset by Obama’s ‘betrayal’ on immigration law

President Barack Obama came into office with strong Latino support, having won two-thirds of the Latino vote, according to exit polls. But for some, that support has turned to disillusionment.

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NPR

Brown signs anti-bullying, open-carry bills in California

Gov. Jerry Brown of California signed into law a measure that bans the open carrying of handguns and another that combats bullying of gay and lesbian students in public schools.

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San Francisco Chronicle

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CNN

POLITICS

Republicans pile on Romney, looking to challenge him

They’re coming to what is essentially his home turf — and they are ready to challenge Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney on the economy.

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Houston Chronicle

5 things to watch for in the GOP debate

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The Caucus

Colorado’s congressional districts dispute goes to court

A trial that will determine Colorado‘s political landscape for the next decade kicks off as Republicans and Democrats battle over how best to redraw Colorado’s seven congressional districts.

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Denver Post

BUSINESS

GM unveils convertible Camaro, plans to build small pickup in the US

General Motors confirmed that it plans to build the all-new Chevrolet Colorado small pickup trucks in the U.S. and unveiled its 2013 Chevrolet convertible as it seeks to grab share at its Dearborn rival’s expense.

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Detroit Free Press

Recession nipping at the heels of a slow-poke recovery

The U.S. economy has been hit by a series of external shocks that brought a modest recovery nearly to a halt. The slowdown, however, may have been under way even before the shocks took place.

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NPR

EDUCATION

Columbus schools import Singapore method to improve math education

From kindergarten through second grade, Columbus schools are using a new math curriculum influenced by teaching in Singapore, which is regularly at or near the top in international math tests.

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Columbus Dispatch

College radio stations at risk: budget cuts

America’s college radio stations are at risk of losing their identity to budget-cutters, a grass-roots campaign warns.

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USA TODAY

Environmental literacy making a splash

Environmental-literacy advocates are welcoming the launch of the federal Green Ribbon Schools program, suggesting it will help build on awareness and understanding of environmental issues.

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RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

Phoenix diocese restricts frequency of wine during Communion

In keeping with new standards for the distribution of Communion, the Phoenix diocese will be restricting the frequency of when Communion wine will be available, causing some questions from Catholics.

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National Catholic Reporter

Drop a grudge and you’ll feel better

Often, people are perplexed when they learn that Claudia Riggs has forgiven the man who caused the violent death of her 4-month-old grandson, Jack Sebastian Koller.

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Denver Post

London’s Jewish community center breaks ground of new building

The new Jewish community center moved closer to completion with a ceremony marking the start of building what will be one of the largest Jewish community centers in Europe.

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Columns And Op-Ed

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Column (James Traub):

Elephant in the room: Why the GOP candidates won’t talk foreign policy

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Slate

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The worst kind of poverty: energy poverty

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TIME

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How Steve Jobs turned design into a necessity

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The New Republic

Column (Konrad Yakabuski):

Occupy Wall Street vs. Tea Party: the further polarization of US voters

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Globeandmail.com

Blog (Susan L. Smalley, Ph.D.):

When the small become large

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Look Around and Look Within

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Houston Chronicle

Mormonism isn’t a cult

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Hitler comparison is always out of bounds

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GOOD NEWS

Neighbor helps rescue family in fire

A man broke down his neighbors’ door and helped rescue a half-dozen people as a three-alarm fire tore through their home, Boston authorities said.

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Creating ‘culture of kindness’

Hundreds of Santa Ynez Valley students have taken up Rachel Scott’s challenge to create a culture of kindness and compassion at their schools.

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Santa Ynez Valley News

7 Florida survivors of capsized boat are in good condition

Seven people, including a 4-year-old, are in remarkably good condition after their boat overturned in the Florida Keys and spending 20 hours afloat, officials said.

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ABC News

WORLD

Confusion after Egypt’s deputy PM resigns

Egypt’s ruling military council rejected the resignation of Hazem El-Beblawi, deputy prime minister and finance minister, who sought to quit in protest after deadly clashes left at least 26 people dead.

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Al Jazeera

Thailand wades through worst flooding

Thailand’s floodwaters have already killed 269 people and submerged some 3.4 million acres of farmland to the north. And Bangkok’s estimated 12 million residents are bracing for another storm.

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Christian Science Monitor

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Thai flood victims queue for meals

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BBC

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Nakhon Sawan flood

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Bangkok Post

HEALTH

Many pills, many not taken

Health-care providers have new strategies to increase medication adherence, as concerns rise about health risks and the high costs of treating noncompliant patients who have chronic illnesses.

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Wall Street Journal

Women taking diet supplements should think twice, study says

A new study reports that a daily caplet of vitamins and mineral supplements may not be helpful, and in some cases, could even be harmful for older women.

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ABC News

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Sexual selection by sugar molecule

Researchers say that losing the ability to make a particular kind of sugar molecule may have directed the evolution of our early ancestors.

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ScienceDaily

How the brain makes memories: rhythmically

UCLA neuro-physicists have found there is an optimal brain “rhythm,” or frequency, for changing synaptic strength.

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ScienceDaily

LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT

From Ricky Ricardo to Dora: Latinos on American television

While Spanish has long had a recurring role on TV, it has slowly become an integral part of the American soundtrack — from “I Love Lucy,” to “Chico and the Man” and to “Modern Family.”

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NPR

Does size matter in Hollywood spotlight?

Can stars be overweight and successful in appearance-obsessed Hollywood? For a long time, the answer has been no. But lately, plus-sized performers are confounding the conventional wisdom.

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USA TODAY

ENVIRONMENT

Mercury contamination in Great Lakes wildlife more widespread than thought

Despite decades of cuts in mercury emissions which have led to a 20 percent decline in the presence of the contaminant, levels in some species have begun going up again in the last 10 years.

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Detroit Free Press

New Zealand oil spill: Conservationists warn of wildlife ‘tragedy’

Conservationists have warned of an impending wildlife “tragedy” caused by an oil spill off the east coast of New Zealand, with populations of penguins, whales, seals and seabirds set to be hardest hit.

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Guardian

SPORTS

US women win gold at world gymnastics championships in Tokyo

Unfazed by the loss of their Olympic captain, the team won their third title at the world championships, letting everyone know they’re the team to beat next summer in London.

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Denver Post

Tim Tebow gets the nod in Denver

Tim Tebow will be the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback when the team takes on Miami in Week 7, a decision announced two days after he nearly led a fourth-quarter comeback against San Diego.

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Sports Illustrated

Urban Meyer believes in Tim Tebow

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CBSSports

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Home automation

Home automation experts say the sky is the limit when it comes to wiring up a house. For a fee, you can manage your home on a computer.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Photo of the Day

The Alps mountain range — including the Mont Blanc, right, western Europe’s highest peak at 4,810 meters (15,780 feet) — are sandwiched between clouds, as dawn breaks in the mountains of La Barillette, 23 miles east of Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by David Azia / AP)

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