National Security
Pentagon To Dramatically Expand 'Cyber Warrior' Force
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The Two-Way
VIDEO: Newtown Parent, Gun Owners Disagree On Weapons Ban
January 29, 2013 News reports about a parent of a child killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School being "heckled" by gun owners aren't necessarily supported by video of the incident. Watch and judge for yourself.
The Salt
Raw Beef Kibbeh Blamed In Salmonella Outbreak. Is Steak Tartare Next?
January 29, 2013 Is eating raw meat worth risking diarrhea or worse? A recent Salmonella outbreak makes us wonder about the trend toward consuming beef that's undercooked or not cooked at all.
It's All Politics
Immigration Opponents Remain Adamant, Despite Political Risk
January 29, 2013 President Obama will address the immigration issue in a speech Tuesday, following hard on the heels of a new overhaul proposal out of the Senate. Despite new momentum on the issue, those who favor a harder line against illegal immigrants are not convinced they need to change tack.
Law
Armed 'Good Guys' And The Realities Of Facing A Gunman
January 29, 2013 As the nation ponders how to stop the next mass shooting, the gun rights movement offers one controversial answer: armed civilians. In 2005, one such private citizen tried to stop a mass shooting at a mall in Washington state — and paid a heavy price.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Environment
The Silver Lining In Drought: 5 Upsides To Rain-Free Weather
January 28, 2013 WOIDrought is mostly seen as a bad thing — and for good reason. But the upsides include fewer mosquitoes, less polluted runoff and greater awareness of climate change.
Around the Nation
New Gold Rush Has Little Luster For Some In The Golden State
January 28, 2013 KQEDMore than 150 years ago, prospectors moved to California hoping to strike it rich. Now, companies are reopening hard rock mines that have been shut down for decades, but past experiences with environmental damage have made some communities leery of gold diggers.
Around the Nation
Unbridled Kentuckians Decide It's Time For A Kick-Ass New Slogan
January 28, 2013 WUKYA couple of advertising professionals want to spruce up their home state's image by ditching the slogan Unbridled Spirit for a new one: Kentucky Kicks Ass. The new slogan has garnered fans as far away as Japan and England, but will state officials sign off on it?
Afghanistan
Women In Combat: What Do Troops In Afghanistan Think?
January 28, 2013 Opinions are mixed. Women are already in dangerous places handling difficult assignments. But some troops, both men and women, say they think few women will want to take combat positions, and they question whether women will be able to meet the current physical standards.
