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Working Late: Older Americans On The Job
For One Senior, Working Past Retirement Age Is A Workout
February 13, 2013 John David, 73, is one of the many faces of a growing group of Americans: seniors who work. The former TV producer switched careers in his 50s, becoming a fitness instructor. "This turned out to be the real calling," he says.
National Security
Victims Of Cyberattacks Get Proactive Against Intruders
February 13, 2013 Some affected private companies are so frustrated by their inability to defend against attacks that they have opted to go on the offense themselves. Some cybersecurity firms are now marketing cyberweapons and attack strategies to companies that want to go after their adversaries.
Africa
A Murder Deepens Tunisia's Political Crisis
February 13, 2013 The killing of Chokri Belaid, a prominent politician and human rights activist, is pitting Tunisians against each other. Just two years after overthrowing a dictator, Tunisians are increasingly divided over their government and the country's future.
The Salt
U.K. Slaughterhouses Raided As Europe's Horse Meat Scandal Widens
February 13, 2013 The scandal has shown just how long and winding the food chain really is, and how little oversight is exercised within Europe's open borders. In Britain, local butchers are among the beneficiaries of this crisis.
Sweetness And Light
An Oft-Told Tale: The Beauty Queen And The Quarterback
February 13, 2013 Last month, Brent Musburger was accused of being sexist when he gushed about "what a beautiful woman" Miss Alabama was during the BCS Championship game. Commentator Frank Deford says if Musburger was guilty of anything, it was failing to note what a cliche he was perpetuating.