Tuesday, April 14, 2009

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Washington Wrestles the Somali Pirate Problem — On Land

By MARK THOMPSON / WASHINGTON

The ultimate solution isn't on the high seas. It's along the Somali coast in the impoverished villages and towns that the pirates call home

Will Obama Open Up All U.S. Travel to Cuba?

By TIM PADGETT / MIAMI

As he prepares for a regional summit, Obama has lifted travel restrictions for Cuban Americans. Here's how he can get the rest of Cuba policy right

The Dire Fate of Forests in a Warmer World

By BRYAN WALSH

A new study conducted in Biosphere 2 finds that global warming may destroy trees, even without the benefit of drought

What Facebook Users Share: Lower Grades

By ANITA HAMILTON

A new survey suggests that college students who use the online social network have significantly lower grades than students who don't

Tax Tips in a Tough Economy

By DAN KADLEC

Looking for a tax credit, a rebate, or some juicy tax deductions? Here are ten ways to make April 15th a rewarding day

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By Amy Sullivan

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Quotes of the Day

"That a government expresses an opinion without seeing the indictment is laughable."
ALI JAMSHIDI,
spokesman for Iran's judiciary, after Hilary Clinton demanded the release of Roxana Saberi, an Iranian-American journalist on trial in Tehran for allegedly spying
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Barcelona

Spain's Costumed Debt Collectors: Final Notice?

By Lisa Abend

In Spain, costumed debt collectors embarrass borrowers into paying back the money they owe. But new proposed legislation could put an end to the tradition of debt collection by humiliation

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