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Muslim Brotherhood Struggles To Live Up To Campaign Promises
The streets of Cairo are relatively quiet now — protests have died out and a political impasse is settling in. The embattled Egyptian president is facing a groundswell of frustration as people ask about the promises of revolutionary reform and when will they see the change in their own lives. Summer power cuts are increasing, price hikes continue and a planned election for parliament still has no date. But people's frustration with President Mohammed Morsi doesn't mean they have faith in a divided and weak opposition.
Jury Selection Begins In George Zimmerman Trial
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of George Zimmerman, the Florida neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed teenager Trayvon Martin last year. Zimmerman saw Martin walking through his neighborhood at night, in the rain and wearing a hoodie. The two fought and the case centers on whether it was murder or self-defense. The racially-charged trial also drew its share of protesters at the courthouse.
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The Creole Choir Of Cuba: Reviving Caribbean History In 'Santiman'
The 10-person ensemble is one of the best-known choirs from the island nation. On its newest album, Santiman, the choir sings songs in tribute to its Haitian ancestors from West Africa, who were enslaved in the Caribbean region.
Snowden Had A Fast Rise In The Intelligence World
Who is Edward Snowden? The National Security Agency contractor says he leaked information on secret surveillance programs to spark public debate over the reach of government monitoring.
Men outside a hospital in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, wear surgical masks as a pre...
Triple Threat: Middle East Respiratory Virus And 2 Bird Flus
Is the world on the verge of a pandemic? There are three reasons to think so. Two flu viruses are active, and a virus that bears a resemblance to SARS has cropped up in the Middle East. Each has devastating potential, but many early warnings of past pandemics have failed to materialize.
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Cooper Union Students Fight For Freedom From Tuition
The small, highly-selective college for artists, engineers and architects had been one of the last tuition-free schools in the country. But in April, Cooper's board decided to begin charging tuition for most undergraduates, so a rotating cast of students has now taken up residence in the president's office until they agree to reconsider.