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'Days Of Rambo Are Over': Pentagon Details Women's Move To Combat
The U.S. military said in January that it will end its front-line combat exclusion for women; the shift means that women could join elite forces such as the Army Rangers and Navy SEALs in the next three years.
The Mystery Of the Ridiculously Pricey Bag Of Potatoes
Did a 10-pound bag of potatoes really cost $15 back in 2008? We get to the bottom of some puzzling numbers in the lawsuit alleging America's potato growers have become a spud cartel.
U.S., Europe May Share Intelligence, But Not Privacy Rules
Revelations about U.S. surveillance programs have not only touched off a debate in America; they've also raised privacy questions in Europe, since big Internet companies operate in both places.
Mexico's Tech Startups Look To Overcome Barriers To Growth
In the past decade, Mexico's tech industry has flourished, growing three times faster than the global average. Most of that growth has been fueled by demand from the United States. But as Mexico's startups strive to make it in foreign markets, they say they need more engineers and ways to finance their growth.
FDA Backs Off On Regulation Of Fecal Transplants
Fecal transplants are being used more often to treat life-threatening bacterial infections. But the Food and Drug Administration worried that the still-experimental procedure put patients at risk. Now it is dropping plans to restrict transplants after doctors and patients complained.
British Leader: Trendsetter, Or A Bit Too Casual?
The Group of Eight summits can sometimes be a little short on real news. Perhaps that's why the British media was writing about Prime Minister David Cameron's decision to scrap his jacket and tie.
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Where's Jimmy Hoffa? Everywhere And Nowhere
FBI agents believe they have a credible lead on the whereabouts of Jimmy Hoffa's body. If they're right, it will solve a longstanding mystery, which will also deflate Hoffa's resonance in popular culture.
The House Hearing On NSA Surveillance In 3 Audio Clips
Administration officials defended the government's surveillance programs before the the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on Tuesday, saying they believe the U.S. has struck the right balance between security and privacy. Officials also revealed they had thwarted more than 50 terror plots.
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How To Make Museums More Inviting For Kids With Autism
A day at a museum promises fun for parents and kids alike. But for children who are on the autism spectrum, a seemingly simple museum exhibit may be too overwhelming to enjoy. Now, museums are coming up with ways to accommodate these visitors.
With Inspiration From Turkey, Brazil Discovers Mass Protests
Brazil has no real history of mass protests. But disgruntled youths appeared to be learning quickly, citing demonstrators in other parts of the world.
6 Surprising Things About The IRS Scandal
Interviews with two key IRS staffers describe a workplace where office politics in Cincinnati and Washington, not partisan politics, served as the animating force behind the improper targeting of Tea Party groups.
Boston Tops Chicago In Game 3 Of NHL's Stanley Cup
The Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 Monday night to take a two-game lead in the NHL's Stanley Cup championships. Boston was helped by the peerless performance of goalie Tuukka Rask, while Chicago suffered from the loss of forward Marian Hossa.
President Obama, 'Honest And Trustworthy?'
Host Michel Martin checks in on the latest political news, including new poll numbers on how Americans view President Obama.
New Report Finds Many Teachers Aren't Ready To Teach
The quality of teacher education is falling flat in the United States, according to a new report. Host Michel Martin speaks with Stephanie Banchero of The Wall Street Journal about why some teachers say they're not well prepared.
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Some States Will Make It Easier To Get Insurance Answers
You're in luck, if you live in the District of Columbia or one of the 21 states that have put in place specialists to handle questions and complaints private health insurance. Otherwise the maze could prove daunting.
U.S. Says Talks With Taliban Could Begin In Days
The Taliban said they support a peace process in Afghanistan. The United States said they welcomed the development.
How Men's Choice Of Mates May Have Led To Menopause
Conventional wisdom holds that men prefer younger women as mates because they're more fertile than older women. But a mathematical analysis suggests that this preference may be the cause of menopause rather than a consequence of it.
Mass Anti-Government Protests Swell In Brazil
In Rio de Janeiro, more than 100,000 people filled the streets calling on the government to concentrate on them and not on international events.
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Book News: VICE Draws Ire By Staging Female Author Suicides
The anonymous book sculptor of Edinburgh strikes again; the childhood drawings of E.E. Cummings; Jonathan Franzen on literary sexism.
NATO Hands Over Security Duty To Afghan Forces
It marks the first time the whole country has been under Afghan control since the coalition invaded to oust the Taliban in 2001.
