Features By Sabri Ben-Achour

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More colleges stop giving credit for AP exams

As more high schoolers take Advanced Placement exams, more colleges are refusing to give class credit for them.
Posted In: Advanced Placement test
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Farm apprenticeships grow in popularity

A growing number of people are taking up organic farming apprenticeships -- called WWOOFing for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.
Posted In: farming, WWOOF
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Clinton heads to Beijing for economy talks

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit comes amid a slowdown in the Chinese economy and an uptick in economic tensions between China and the U.S.
Posted In: hillary clinton, China
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How do we know what politicians say is true?

Fact-checking is a growing industry, but does it pay off?
Posted In: facts, 2012 election, politics
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Could better branding get kids to eat their vegetables?

On the age-old question of how you get kids to eat broccoli, new research from Cornell University finds it's all about branding.
Posted In: vegetables, Health, branding
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Hate junk mail? You might have to get used to more

Deal between postal service and direct mail provider could mean more ad circulars in your mailbox.
Posted In: junk mail, Postal Service, mail, coupons
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Do we need both Hertz and Dollar Thrifty?

The separate brands are expected to survive a merger of their parent companies.
Posted In: Hertz, Dollar Thrifty, Auto, Mergers and Acquisitions
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Candidates poised to tap general election money

Federal law has kept money raised for the general election off limits until Mitt Romney and Barack Obama become official nominees.
Posted In: campaign spending
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Judge mulls additional payment to Madoff victims

At issue: Should part of the money earmarked for victims be set aside for interest on lost investments?
Posted In: Bernie Madoff
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What's the value of Augusta's green jacket?

The home of the Masters admits its first female members. Are the benefits worth the costs for members?
Posted In: Golf, women

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