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Dec 20, 2012
Opus Dei battles game-maker in court
A squabble between Opus Dei, the exclusive Catholic organization, and a small Danish game-maker, has ended up in court. At issue is a card game.
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Dec 20, 2012
The effect in Mexico of U.S. gun laws
New research suggests rising violence in Mexico could be tied to U.S. gun laws.
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Dec 19, 2012
Michigan residents seek new path to the middle class
Community college replaces unionized auto factories as landmarks of economic mobility in Flint, Mich.
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Dec 19, 2012
The costs and the limits of school security
Schools are willing to spend to make schools safe, but security systems aren't a panacea.
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Dec 19, 2012
Greece gets an upgrade but protests continue
Greece's credit rating just got an upgrade by Standard & Poor's. The ratings agency bumped Greece up to a solid B-. And it says that rating is stable — meaning it won't change in the next several months.
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Dec 19, 2012
Brazil plans massive airport expansion
Brazilian President announces plans to build at least 800 new regional airports.
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Dec 18, 2012
New Instagram privacy policy frustrates users
Photo-sharing site says it has the right to sell user photos to advertisers.
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Dec 18, 2012
The path to Michigan’s right-to-work law
Residents of Flint reflect on Michigan's move from union stronghold to right-to-work state.
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Dec 18, 2012
McDonald’s plans to stay open on Christmas Day
McDonald's is telling franchisees to open this year on Christmas Day. Staying open on Thanksgiving this year gave a nice boost to McDonald's sales, and they'd love a repeat performance.
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Dec 18, 2012
Car sales drive economy around the world
Car makers are headed for a record year for sales. Never mind a sluggish U.S. economy and a European recession.
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