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Friday, February 22, 2013
It's All Politics
What's The Sequester? And How Did We Get Here?
February 22, 2013 They've been everywhere this week: dire warnings about threats posed by across-the-board federal spending cuts. But what's the real story? Here are the answers to four burning questions about the cuts known as "the sequester."
Science
Boston Grapples With The Threat Of Storms And Rising Water
February 22, 2013 Superstorm Sandy was a wake-up call for the Eastern Seaboard — especially Boston, where flooding rivers can meet a surging ocean, all in Boston Harbor. So what's a city to do? Retreat from the water or better shield buildings from flooding.
U.S.
As Police Drones Take Off, Washington State Pushes Back
February 22, 2013 Unmanned aerial vehicles are starting to show up in American police departments, courtesy of grants from the Department of Homeland Security. But that's caused something of a backlash, and now some state legislatures are considering legal limits on drones to address opponents' privacy concerns.
World
After Long Isolation, Myanmar Now Has Suitors
February 22, 2013 Myanmar's contacts with the world are now expanding rapidly. President Obama's visit last November was a sign of that shift. And China is building major oil and gas pipelines that link the two countries.
It's All Politics
Sequester In South Carolina: A Tale Of Fighter Jets And Preschools
February 22, 2013 If across-the-board federal spending cuts go into effect March 1, the F-16s will be taking fewer flights from Shaw Air Force Base. And nearby, the Head Start program would have to cut 50 kids. But some residents are wondering if the whole thing is just hype.
