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Russia's Defense Shuffle May Tarnish Its Military
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
N.J. Spars Over Free Beach Access Post-Sandy
December 12, 2012 Federal taxpayers will pay the lion's share of the restoration for the Jersey shore damage caused by Sandy. But since most of those who will benefit are private landowners on the shore, one N.J. lawmaker wants to prohibit the shore towns from charging access fees to their public beaches.
It's All Politics
Farm Bill Becomes Fodder In 'Fiscal Cliff' Wrangling
December 12, 2012 Farm-state lawmakers are urging leaders to include a farm bill as part of any budget deal to avert year-end tax increases and spending cuts. But others argue that Congress shouldn't toss the farm bill into a giant package because it would very likely stifle debate and amendments.
Shots - Health News
Democrats Draw Line On Medicaid Cuts
December 12, 2012 Democrats are worried that cuts to the program will go beyond the impact on the people it serves. It will also affect the Affordable Care Act, which calls for expanding Medicaid to as many as 16 million more people. The states are watching closely because the federal government has promised it will pay most of those additional costs.
The Salt
A Sign From Above? Needing New Roof, Monks Sell Rare Beer In U.S.
December 12, 2012 Westvleteren 12, a Belgian beer often called the best in the world, officially hits U.S. store shelves for the first time Wednesday. But fans of the beer may want to act quickly: The Trappist monks who brew it are only selling enough overseas to raise money to pay for a new roof and other renovations.
Books
Oprah's Book Club Turns Over A New Page
December 12, 2012 Oprah Winfrey says her Book Club grew out of a desire to talk to authors after finishing their books. While the original version of the club ended when Winfrey's television show went off the air in 2011, it has now been rebooted online and on the new Oprah Winfrey Network as Book Club 2.0.
Animals
Scientists Mourn Popular Wolf Shot By A Hunter
December 12, 2012 The wolf known as 832F was taking a rare jaunt outside the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park when she was killed last week. Though her death is a blow to those who followed her story, some say hunting is a necessary part of the future of wolves in the West.
The Record
Ravi Shankar, Who Brought Eastern Music To Western Legends, Dies
December 12, 2012 When he was just 10 years old, Shankar began performing in Europe and the US with his family's Indian dance troupe. But at age 18, Shankar gave up all the glitter to study with a guru who taught him the sitar. He became a master, and introduced the West to his country's music.
Sweetness And Light
NHL Lockout Leaves Fans Out In The Cold
December 12, 2012 Hockey fans are living their lives, going about their business, but their days are a little paler. Commentator Frank Deford says fans deserve a little sympathy when their sport is taken from them.
