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Israeli soldiers get ready to launch the Skylark drone during a drill in January. Israelis are required to serve in the military, and an exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews has created a fierce debate. Uriel Sinai/Getty Images hide caption

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Israelis Face Off Over Orthodox Military Exemption

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The sun sets behind the Mormon Temple, the centerpiece of Temple Square, in Salt Lake City. Douglas C. Pizac/AP hide caption

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Mormon Leaders Warn Followers To Stop Controversial Baptisms

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Residents of Wukan in China's southern Guangdong province fill in forms before voting in village elections on Saturday. Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Voting Is Victory, At Least For Rebel Chinese Village

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Samples of forage seeds in the International Center for Tropical Agriculture gene bank recently sent to the Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway. International Center for Tropical Agriculture hide caption

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The Ultimate In Heirloom Wheat Arrives At Seed Vault

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Supporters attend a party for Ron Paul on Feb. 28 in Springfield, Va. Paul and Mitt Romney are the only two candidates on the ballot for Virginia's Tuesday contest. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Presidential Race

Va. Campaigners Persevere Despite 2-Person Ballot

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Va. Campaigners Persevere Despite 2-Person Ballot

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Rachel Chavkin

Performing Arts

American Capitalism, A Song And Dance Story

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American Capitalism, A Song And Dance Story

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