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Pakistani Army Taking Out Taliban
"Operation Path to Salvation” involves 30,000 Pakistani troops pushing into the militant stronghold of South Waziristan. Their goal: take out the Taliban.
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October 20, 2009
Too Many Friends?
Preliminary research shows the human brain can only maintain about 150 connections on social networks.
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January 30, 2010
FOX News: Crossing the Line
FOX News is coming under fire from other media outlets for manufacturing news, but are they spinning news any more than anyone else?
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September 23, 2009
Red Venezuela
Russia is backing Venezuelan arms spending, and Brazil and Colombia are beefing up their arsenals as well. Is an arms race underway in South America?
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September 19, 2009
Gitmo Suspects to Stand Trial in U.S.
Democratic lawmakers members pushed to allow terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay detention camp to be trialed in the U.S. Media outlets ask what it means for the U.S.
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October 12, 2009
Where the Wild Things Are: Too wild for Children?
Critics say the movie adaption of classic children’s book "Where the Wild Things Are" is too dark for children. So who was it made for, and does it tarnish the legacy of the original work?
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October 18, 2009
Zimbabwe's Diamond Problem
Reports of mass killings and forced labor in Zimbabwe's diamond fields are causing human rights organizations to speak out.
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November 3, 2009
Blackwater: More Help Than We Thought?
Blackwater, a private security company, worked with the CIA to help assassinate terrorists in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Bush Administration kept the contract from Congress. So what does it all mean?
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August 23, 2009
Doctoring Up Fear
Both sides of the health care debate are pumping in money, and trying to stir up the emotions of the populace. Some in the media are blowing the whistle, but others say that's how the game is played.
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August 5, 2009
Michelle Obama’s Slave Roots
The New York Times published a story that traces Michelle Obama’s family history to slaves and slave owners. Many say this is not news. So what is the real story unearthed by this report?
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October 11, 2009
H1N1 Vaccine: Needed But Not Ready
Up to 90,000 Americans could die of H1N1 in the upcoming season, but the vaccine is still in the experimental process. Media outlets share some insights from medical professionals.
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August 27, 2009
Critics Attack U.S. President Over Bombing Attempt
U.S. President Barack Obama is taking heat for his response to the attempted Christmas Day bombing. Some are attacking his response time, and others are looking at his policies.
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January 3, 2010
Dubai Debt Crisis
Dubai World is asking for a six-month postponement on its debt payments. The message sent shock waves through world economies.
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December 1, 2009
Stewart vs. O'Reilly: Round Two
Jon Stewart's appearance on the O'Reilly Factor for the second time triggers pundit analysis on the media guru's power over television viewers.
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February 5, 2010
U.S. Dollar Weakens: Disaster or Master Plan?
The U.S. dollar’s value has seen declines, but experts disagree if there is real danger in the downturn.
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October 17, 2009
Can Rio Quell Gang Violence?
Rio de Janeiro continues to be the scene of violent gang warfare. Recent violence has left over 30 dead. Does the city have enough time to fix the problem ahead of hosting the Olympic Games in 2016?
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October 25, 2009
The 'Who Dat' Spat
With the Super Bowl set to kickoff Sunday in Miami, the media is talking about the dispute between the NFL and the people of New Orleans over 'Who Dat'.
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February 2, 2010
Economy and the Search Terms
When National Economic Council Director Larry Summers talks, people listen. But if his comment was disputable and based on online search results, how would the media react?
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July 20, 2009
Pakistan Attacks: What It Means for the U.S.
Since the beginning of the war in Afghanistan, Pakistan has played both the part of an American ally and a state that allows extremists to operate freely within its borders. But will that change now that Pakistan itself is the target?
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October 14, 2009
Copenhagen: Success or Failure?
The non-binding agreement of the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen continues to spark debate over whether it can give rise to meaningful change.
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December 23, 2009
Tiger Woods Keeps His Silence
A media speculation flurry ensued following the Friday morning accident. But it's golf superstar Tiger Woods’ silence that still has the press buzzing.
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December 1, 2009
Reid Faces Attacks After Obama Negro Comment
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is still under fire for his comment that President Obama had "no Negro dialect."
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January 12, 2010
Massachusetts Senate Primary Spin
The race is on for the late Ted Kennedy's Senate seat, pitting Democrat Martha Coakley against Republican Scott Brown. Have the media already made up their minds?
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December 10, 2009
Adopt and Return
A woman returns an adopted South American child because of bonding issues. Media sources question if it’s the right thing to do.
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October 8, 2009
McGwire Surfaces - Good or Bad for Baseball?
Former homerun king Mark McGwire is grabbing headlines after nearly 8 years away from the public spotlight. He will be the new hitting coach for his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals. The move has sparked debate among the media.
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October 29, 2009
Pakistan Welcomes Clinton with Violence
Within hours of U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton's arrival, Pakistan faced the deadliest militant attack in two years. News media examine what this could mean for American and Taliban sentiment in the region.
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October 28, 2009
Is the Recession Over?
Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, has made a formal announcement that the recession is very likely over. The media are debating if that really is the case.
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September 17, 2009
The Golden State, Not So Golden
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and California legislative leaders agreed to close the state's $26 billion budget deficit, but citizens and local governments are unhappy. The media are looking at why.
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July 21, 2009
Aid on the Way to Haiti
The U.S. and world aid agencies head to Haiti to assess the extent of damage caused by the worst earthquake in the region in the last 200 years.
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January 14, 2010
Election Runoff for Hamid Karzai
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai announced he is calling for a runoff election, despite initial resistance. The media are looking at what the runoff may mean.
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October 22, 2009

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