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Friday, March 08, 2013
Does Crime Drop When Immigrants Move In?
March 8, 2013 Many elected officials say there's a link between immigration and crime, and have even passed tough anti-immigration laws as a result. But some researchers say cities with large immigrant populations boast conditions that depress crime: young families and active, bustling neighborhoods.
It's All Politics
When A Good Jobs Report Is Bad For Political Spin
March 8, 2013 Friday's surprisingly good jobs report and the lowest unemployment level in four years had many economists celebrating. The president and Republican congressional leaders, not so much. Ironically, the slice of good economic news could contradict the narrative each side is using to try to shape fiscal policy.
Economy
5 Things The Jobs Report Tells Us About The Economy (Or Not)
March 8, 2013 Sure, the economy added 236,000 jobs last month and unemployment dropped to 7.7 percent. But questions about low wages, consumer debt and government austerity cloud the sunny picture. We look at five points economists are debating.
The Two-Way
South Dakota Governor Signs Law Allowing Guns In Schools
March 8, 2013 While the laws in some states might allow school employees to bring guns into classrooms, South Dakota is believed to be the first state to enact such a specific measure. It gives districts the right to set up "school sentinel" programs that train personnel.
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Citizens Of Nitro, W.V., Watch Town's Bridge Blow Up
March 8, 2013 From West Virginia comes news that the last portion of the Dick Henderson Memorial Bridge, which once connected the towns of Nitro and St. Albans, was demolished this morning.
The Two-Way
'JFK Profile In Courage Award' Going To Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
March 8, 2013 The Arizona Democrat survived a gun attack and has gone on to campaign for changes in gun laws. "The fact that she went through this obviously horrendous tragedy and has recommitted herself to the political process ... is really inspiring," says Caroline Kennedy.
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Bill Clinton: Defense Of Marriage Act That I Signed Is Unconstitutional
March 8, 2013 Times were different when he signed the law in 1996, the former president writes in The Washington Post. Today, he says, the act that defines marriage as between a man and a woman discriminates against same-sex couples who have become legally married.
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Coroner: Zoo Intern May Have Been Killed After Lion Lifted Cage Handle
March 8, 2013 Dianna Hanson was apparently surprised by the big cat as she was cleaning an enclosure and talking on her cellphone to a co-worker.
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150 Years Later, Civil War Sailors Get Arlington Burial
March 8, 2013 The remains of the unknown sailors were found a decade ago in the wreck of the USS Monitor, a revolutionary ironclad warship. It sank months after its history-making clash with an iron-armored Confederate ship in 1862.
Technology
News Corp. Education Tablet: For The Love Of Learning?
March 8, 2013 The Amplify tablet is specially designed for K-12 classroom interaction. While the company touts the ability to improve teaching and learning, critics have questioned News Corp.'s motives.
