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 Christian Science Monitor: USA

Will Obama trade missile defense curbs for Russian arms cuts?

His administration isn't that interested in a missile shield in Europe, but seems unlikely to concede it in upcoming talks.


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'MySpace Mom' acquitted in cyberbullying case

The ruling reveals the limits of the law in cracking down on the growing problem of bullying online.


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Could a North Korean missile reach Hawaii?

North Koreans on Thursday tested several short-range missiles, but their track record on longer-range missile technology has been poor.


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A dark Fourth of July for some cities

Budget cuts are forcing many towns to scrap fireworks shows, though in some, local residents and businesses have stepped up to keep the tradition going.


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Round 2 of Tea Party protests: a political powerhouse in the making?

Protests against taxes and red ink are set for this weekend. Their potential to form a formidable national movement is unclear.


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Summer school got cut? Kids can still learn.

Online courses, new day camps, and tapping stimulus funds are ways to minimize 'learning loss.'


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Tips on getting kids to crack a book this summer

Parents share low-cost ways of motivating children to read and write.


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FROM OUR FILES: An Interview with Karl Malden

Karl Malden, who died today, spoke to the MONITOR in 1959 about acting and working with directors such as Kazan and Hitchcock.


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Supreme Court leaves hanging the case of detained Uighurs

The justices' inaction this term probably extends the 13 detainees' time at Guantánamo.


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US targets firms linked to North Korea's nuclear dealings

An Iranian company is the first to be penalized as the US uses stricter financial sanctions to curb Pyongyang's weapons program.


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Traveler satisfaction with airlines drops – again

Low-cost carriers trump traditional airlines in a new survey of customer satisfaction. But all have room for improvement.


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Diplomatic crisis averted: Willy the sea turtle safe

She got the white-glove treatment for her return to US waters, after a harrowing Atlantic crossing.


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Michael Jackson and prescription drugs: a window on a broader US issue?

Although no official determination about his death has been made, the case is shining new light on the widespread abuse of doctor-prescribed drugs.


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'Multiracial' identity gains acceptance

California considers expanding data on its state forms to allow for multipleanswers under race.


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Honduran coup tests waning US clout in Latin America

The coup happened apparently against US wishes, showing the erosion of America’s influence in a region it once controlled.


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After 19 years, Souter and the Supreme Court part, with poetry

As the New Englander retires, he and Chief Justice John Roberts exchange warm letters of farewell – and a few verses of Robert Frost.


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Firefighter ruling dials up heat on Sotomayor

The Supreme Court on Monday reversed a decision that she had made as part of a three-judge panel. The case centered on issues of race and discrimination.


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Will second crash in one month hurt Airbus image?

With just four companies manufacturing large commercial planes, any accident draws scrutiny to a firm.


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Buy new? Pickup owners say no.

For many of the 41 million Americans who rely on light trucks, new efficiency isn't worth the higher upfront cost.


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Not going to college? How about a 'career diploma' from high school?

The provision in Louisiana puts the state in the center of a national debate about where to set the bar for high school graduation.


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For black America, Jackson was an icon who transcended race

Many African-Americans look past the controversies and cosmetic surgery to his achievements as a barrier-breaking musical star.


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Supreme Court rules protests at troops' funerals can continue

The high court won't intervene in free-speech case involving a church's antigay demonstrations.


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Court rules for white firefighters, reversing Sotomayor panel

The Supreme Court rules 5 to 4 that officials in New Haven, Conn., violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in throwing out the results of a promotion exam.


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States weigh setting one bar for students

A 'common' standard for K-12 education is in the works.


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Deposed Honduran president finds a platform at the UN

The US condemned the coup but finds itself defending a president allied with leftist critics such as UN General Assembly president d'Escoto and Venezuela's Chávez.


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