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Why Iran's nuclear program is back on US agenda
Overwhelming votes in Congress to extend the Iran Sanctions Act, and indications Trump's cabinet will include several foes of the Iran nuclear deal, signal it could be a burning issue once again.
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One year later: How San Bernardino countered hate in the wake of tragedy (+video)
A national surge in hate crimes against Muslims followed the terror attack in San Bernardino, Calif., on Dec. 2, 2015. But residents say that rather than dividing the community, the tragedy brought them closer together.
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The key to a Democratic rebound
When Republicans lost big in 2008, they rebuilt by sweeping nearly a dozen governors' races. With 38 governorships up for grabs in the next two years, Democrats could follow suit.
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Why Jews are coming to the defense of mosques in America
Jewish-Muslim cooperation is on the rise. Their ability to work together despite decades of conflict on issues of foreign policy could serve as a model for embracing shared American values.
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Difference Maker At the soup kitchen this man runs, guests are served restaurant-style
Beau Heyen has brought a fresh outlook on addressing hunger to the Kansas City Community Kitchen and the broader metropolitan area.
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Last chance? Putin vows – again – to bring economic reform to Russia (+video)
In his state of the union speech Thursday, Putin said he would wean Russia from its oil dependency, revive its flagging economic dynamism, and restore its global reputation. But his window may be closing.
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Free speech vs. hate speech: How Reddit navigates the crosscurrents
Reddit has announced new measures to crackdown on abusive users. Will that reduce hate speech, or hinder expression on one of the internet's freest platforms?
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In tense Austria runoff, two conflicting 'Trump effects' are in play
The far-right Freedom Party's Norbert Hofer is in a presidential runoff Sunday, and many feel the US result has buoyed his campaign. But Trump's unexpected ascent has also stirred the campaign of his Green rival.
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How Donald Trump is already remaking the presidency
Trump's ability to command attention is unparalleled in the modern era. Yet in other ways, he is behaving as a conventional Republican, which is consolidating the party behind him.
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Inhabit EPA aims to preempt Trump with ambitious fuel-economy target
The EPA aims for US car fleets to average 54.5 miles per gallon in 2025 – and seeks to keep Republicans from changing the policy in 2017.
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Can 'economic nationalism' keep more jobs in US?
Amid all the uncertainty over what sort of president Donald Trump will be, he is making strong hints that the backbone of his administration could be a doctrine that prioritizes American workers over globalism.
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Can teaching both 'Cat in the Hat' and Malcolm X boost test scores?
Roses in Concrete, a dual-language charter school in Oakland, offers its mostly minority students the kind of art and music classes more often seen in wealthy suburbs – with a twist. Part 2 of 2.
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Women find their voice as S. Korea's first female president falls from grace (+video)
The presidential scandal’s bizarre details have provided fertile ground for misogynistic beliefs in a nation where gender inequality is deeply entrenched. But women are pushing back.
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Monitor Breakfast Sen. Bernie Sanders: It's time for Democratic ‘soul-searching’
At a Monitor Breakfast, Sanders, named chair of 'outreach' for Senate Democrats, said the 'real action to transform' the country would come in 'grass-roots America.'
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Monitor Breakfast Education Secretary John King: US still has work to do on equity in schools
Three key areas need progress, King said at a Monitor breakfast Wednesday: equity; elevating the teaching profession; and access, affordability, and graduation rates in college.
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Monitor Breakfast Union leader Trumka: 'no doubt' he can trust Clinton on trade
At a Monitor breakfast, AFL-CIO chief Richard Trumka said he has 'absolute trust' in Hillary Clinton to make major changes in the TPP free trade deal.
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Passcode Voices Opinion: The FCC needs to end warrantless cellphone spying
Police departments' growing use of devices known as "Stingrays" that intercept – and disrupt – people's communications represents a clear danger to Americans' privacy.
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Passcode Video: A bitcoin allowance teaches spending and security
Kryptina is one of the world's youngest users of the digital currency bitcoin. Her dad gives her a bitcoin allowance as a lesson in online security and money management.
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Passcode Voices What parents don't get about cyberbullying
In his new book about kids and digital safety, Nathan Fisk argues that efforts to thwart cyberbullying shouldn't stop young people from participating in online communities where they can figure out the right ways – and wrong ways – to communicate.
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Difference Maker At the soup kitchen this man runs, guests are served restaurant-style
Beau Heyen has brought a fresh outlook on addressing hunger to the Kansas City Community Kitchen and the broader metropolitan area.
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Change Agent Mobile farm stands, teaching kitchens aim to improve Philly's food access
When parents pick up their kids from after-school programs, they can also snag $40 worth of fresh produce, meat, and poultry for $20, as well as learn how to braise those collards.
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Change Agent In Asia, students take part in 24-hour relay races to end modern slavery
The initiative seeks to raise awareness about human trafficking, as well as funds. Some say the races help them better understand the conditions of modern slavery.
December 1, 2016
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Handlers playfully race as they swim in the Caribbean Sea with horses from the Garrison Savannah near Bridgetown, Barbados, on Thursday.
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