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Thursday

Can Marriage Save Single Mothers From Poverty?

New census figures showing a link between single motherhood and poverty have some analysts touting marriage as a means to curb poverty. But others say it's not so simple. iStockphoto.com hide caption

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National

Can Marriage Save Single Mothers From Poverty?

New census figures showing a link between single motherhood and poverty have some analysts touting marriage as a cure. But others say there are additional economic factors to consider.

Can Marriage Save Single Mothers From Poverty?

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Friday

Republicans Or Democrats: The Choice Comes Down To Competing Myths

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It's All Politics

Republicans Or Democrats: The Choice Comes Down To Competing Myths

At their conventions, the parties presented varying visions of America — as an entrepreneurial paradise where hard work, innovation and prudence are all that matters, and as a communitarian paradise where racial, national and religious differences are subsumed in a surge of shared success. Voters must decide which resonates most and why.

Thursday

Stocks Get Bounce From Europe; Focus Turns To Jobs

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 9. Economic developments on both sides of the Atlantic could have a big impact on the U.S. presidential election. Richard Drew/AP hide caption

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Business

Stocks Get Bounce From Europe; Focus Turns To Jobs

As Europe's Central Bank announced the latest plan to deal with the Continent's debt crisis, markets on both sides of the Atlantic rallied. Now investors are turning their focus to Friday's U.S. unemployment report, searching for signs that the job market is strengthening.

Monday

Sunday

Could 2012 Be The Year Of The Asian Voter?

Mitt Romney and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell were featured on the front page of a Chinese-language newspaper following a visit to the Northern Virginia's Asian-American community in June. Such engagements with the Asian community helped McDonnell win his current office. Courtesy of Peter Su hide caption

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Elections

Could 2012 Be The Year Of The Asian Voter?

Asian-Americans make up the fastest-growing segment of the population, notably in key swing states including Virginia, Nevada and Florida. What's more, they're often independent voters — and the way they swing could have a big effect on the presidential election.

Could 2012 Be The Year Of The Asian Voter?

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Monday

Saturday

Experience Pays In The NBA: Old Stars Get Big Bucks

Steve Nash, 38, left the Phoenix Suns to sign a $27 million three-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers Matt York/AP hide caption

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Sports

Experience Pays In The NBA: Old Stars Get Big Bucks

There's been a paradigm shift in the NBA: Older players are signing huge new contracts. This week was the most recent example, with Steve Nash and Kevin Garnett signing huge deals even though they're approaching 40 years old.

Experience Pays In The NBA: Old Stars Get Big Bucks

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Tuesday

Facing Up To Bullies, Everywhere But On Reality TV

Simon Cowell in his early days as an American Idol judge. The success of Cowell and others shows that bullying is acceptable, says Eric Deggans, so long as it's done on reality TV. Kevin Winter/Getty Images hide caption

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Television

Facing Up To Bullies, Everywhere But On Reality TV

The fight against bullying has become increasingly high profile over the past couple of years, drawing in many big-name celebrities. But in the world of reality TV, says commentator Eric Deggans, bullying is alive and well as a profitable career move.

Facing Up To Bullies, Everywhere But On Reality TV

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Friday

President Obama's Immigration Shift Could Bolster Latino Support In November

Supporters of President Obama's announcement on immigration policy rally outside the White House Friday. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

President Obama's Immigration Shift Could Bolster Latino Support In November

Both sides say President Obama's decision to stop deporting young, otherwise law-abiding illegal immigrants could have an affect on the general election. Republican Mitt Romney called it a weak "short-term" approach to a big problem, but did not say he'd reverse the directive if elected.

Monday

The Venus Transit: Who Cares?

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Opinion

13.7: Cosmos And Culture

The Venus Transit: Who Cares?

There is far deeper and far more intimate reason why the Venus transit matters and it's all about Time.

The Venus Transit: Who Cares?

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Monday

Change Comes To Saudi Arabia, In Slow Motion

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Middle East

Change Comes To Saudi Arabia, In Slow Motion

After the Arab Spring, Saudi rulers still have a firm hand on the country and its oil wealth. But in a country known for its restrictions, many people here are speaking openly about the need for democratic change.

Change Comes To Saudi Arabia, In Slow Motion

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Wednesday

ExxonMobil: A 'Private Empire' On The World Stage

ExxonMobil is one of the largest corporations in the United States. It is headquartered in Irving, Texas. Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo hide caption

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Author Interviews

ExxonMobil: A 'Private Empire' On The World Stage

Fresh Air

In Private Empire, investigative journalist Steve Coll explains how ExxonMobil has used its money and power to wield significant influence in Washington, D.C., concerning issues like climate change.

ExxonMobil: A 'Private Empire' On The World Stage

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Tuesday

The 'Manhunt' To Capture Osama Bin Laden

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Osama Bin Laden Killed

The 'Manhunt' To Capture Osama Bin Laden

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Journalist Peter Bergen outlines the decade-long search for the al-Qaida leader in his new book Manhunt. Bergen is the only journalist to gain access to bin Laden's Abbottabad compound before it was razed by the Pakistani government.

The 'Manhunt' To Capture Osama Bin Laden

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Monday

'When God Talks Back' To The Evangelical Community

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Religion

'When God Talks Back' To The Evangelical Community

Fresh Air

Anthropologist T.M. Luhrmann studies the personal relationships evangelicals develop with God. In her book When God Talks Back, she explains how relationships with God are often cemented through the power of prayer.

'When God Talks Back' To The Evangelical Community

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