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Education
Teaching 2.0: Is Tech In The Classroom Worth The Cost?
March 3, 2013 The growth of tech and Internet use in schools has brought one unexpected benefit: Kids can get lectures from high-level scholars via Skype, and interact with them over the Internet. This opens up a larger question, though, of how to measure if the new technologies are improving learning.
Energy
Turning It Down: Cities Combat Light Pollution By Going Dim
March 3, 2013 Advocates say the developed world's desire to light up the night is having some unintended consequences. This summer, Paris will try dimming its street lights, turning it into the City of [Fewer] Lights.
The Two-Way
Blast Targets Shiites In Pakistan; Dozens Killed
March 3, 2013 At least 28 people were killed in the blast outside a Shiite mosque as people were leaving evening prayers. Sunday's attack follows an attack on Shiite Hazaras in Quetta last month that killed more than 90 people.
It's All Politics
In First Post-Election Interview, Romney Calls Race A 'Magnificent' Experience
March 3, 2013 In the first interview the Romneys have given since their November loss, they say they're moving on.
The Two-Way
Britain's Queen Hospitalized With Apparent Stomach Ailment
March 3, 2013 Elizabeth II is being treated for symptoms of gastroenteritis. She is expected to remain under observation for about two days.
Middle East
Miles From Home, Syrians Vote In Free Elections
March 3, 2013 Aleppo, Syria, is holding the first free elections for 25 city council seats and 26 provincial council seats. This election is far from perfect, but those involved say they want to set an example for other Syrian towns.
Middle East
Amid Egypt's Divisive Climate, Kerry Urges Economic Action
March 3, 2013 Secretary of State John Kerry is meeting with the Egyptian president and opposition leaders to help forge a path through the country's turmoil. Kerry says it is "paramount" that leaders come together to tackle Egypt's financial woes.
Africa
In Kenya, Political Puppets Give Voice To Satire
March 3, 2013 One TV show is trying to break down Kenyan politicians' stature ahead of Monday's elections. It uses caricatures to prod for answers and expose corruption. "The XYZ Show has always been trying to show the politicians for who they are," one writer says.
The Two-Way
Only Syrians Can Tell President When To Go, Assad Says
March 3, 2013 The comments were made in an interview with Britain's Sunday Times. The Syrian leader's remarks come less than a week after the U.S. announced more direct aid to rebels battling Bashar Assad's regime.
The Two-Way
After Delay, SpaceX Dragon Reaches Space Station
March 3, 2013 Mechanical difficulties after Friday's launch pushed back the capture of the unmanned capsule by a day. The Dragon will stay in place until the end of March, after dropping off 1,200 pounds of supplies, and return with more than twice that amount.
The Two-Way
Al-Qaida Leader Reportedly Killed In Mali
March 2, 2013 Mokhtar Belmokhtar is believed to have been behind the attack on an Algerian gas plant in January. The Chadian military said Saturday its forces had killed the senior commander for al-Qaida's wing in North Africa in an attack on a rebel base in Mali.
All Tech Considered
'Tomb Raider' Makes The Case For Old-Fashioned Console Gaming
March 2, 2013 Sales of games on the PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360 have dropped precipitously in recent years as mobile gaming has become more popular. Now a familiar champion, Tomb Raider and its heroine Lara Croft, returns to fight the good fight for old-school console gaming.
The Two-Way
Florida Sinkhole So Dangerous Rescuers Can't Search For Missing Man
March 2, 2013 Rescuers are back at work outside a central Fla. home, testing the edges of the sinkhole to see if they can get close enough to search for Jeff Bush. He fell inside late Thursday night and is feared dead.
The Two-Way
Caught For Fins, Sharks Die At Unsustainable Rate, Study Finds
March 2, 2013 The study estimates that 100 million sharks are killed globally every year. Shark populations are especially vulnerable because they do not reproduce quickly or early on in life. New protections are up for consideration at an international conference Sunday.
U.S.
Can Detroit Be Saved?
March 2, 2013 MRMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced Friday that the state would be taking over Detroit's finances. But the intervention might not be enough to pull the city out of a $14 billion hole. It would be the largest municipal bankruptcy in the country, if it happens.
