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Puerto Rico: A Disenchanted Island
'Don't Give Up On Us': Puerto Ricans Wrestle With High Crime
February 7, 2013 Puerto Rico's per capita murder rate is six times that of the U.S. as a whole. And with violence escalating, many residents are fleeing to the mainland. Still others hope to turn their home around.
Author Interviews
Raising A Glass To The Charms Of The Bar In 'Drinking With Men'
February 7, 2013 Author Rosie Schaap's new memoir, Drinking With Men, chronicles her life in bars. Schaap writes the 'Drink' column for The New York Times Magazine, and she says goes to bars not for the alcohol but for the sense of community she finds there.
National Security
Obama's Pick For CIA Chief To Face Senate Scrutiny
February 7, 2013 As Obama's chief counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan has been associated with some controversial policies, including the use of armed drones. It's unlikely his appointment as CIA director is in trouble, but he's likely to face questions on drones as well as the agency's interrogation policies.