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DR Congo: Armed Looters Pillage Goma As Rebels Delay Withdrawal

A displaced Congolese woman carries her belongings in the grounds of a religious organisation on the outskirts of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, earlier this week. Phil Moore/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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DR Congo: Armed Looters Pillage Goma As Rebels Delay Withdrawal

M23 rebels seem to be ignoring an internationally-backed ultimatum. As a result, the U.K. has cut aid to Rwanda, which it suspects is backing the rebels.

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Tribal Coalition Report Finds South Dakota 'Willfully' Violated Child Welfare Law

The coalition said the state appears to have violated The Indian Child Welfare Act by placing children with non-native families.

Tribal Coalition Report Finds South Dakota 'Willfully' Violated Child Welfare Law

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White House Holiday Spirit A 'Joy To All'

Lauren Rae (left) and Olivia Marlow look at the ornaments in the Grand Foyer during the first viewing of the White House 2012 holiday decorations in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. This year's theme is "Joy to All." Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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White House Holiday Spirit A 'Joy To All'

The bows are tied, the garlands are hung, and the White House is aglow. The decorations were handled with care by volunteers from all over the country, and this week, first lady Michelle Obama showed them off to military families.

White House Holiday Spirit A 'Joy To All'

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Raising Taxes On The Rich: Canny Or Counterproductive?

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. (right), shown at a news conference Thursday on Capitol Hill with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, is arguing for raising taxes on the wealthy as part of a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Raising Taxes On The Rich: Canny Or Counterproductive?

Increasing tax rates for the well-off has become a sticking point in negotiations over avoiding the combination of tax hikes and spending cuts scheduled to take effect Jan. 1. Business experts disagree about how much of an effect it would have on economic growth.

Raising Taxes On The Rich: Canny Or Counterproductive?

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After Sandy Outages, A Tale Of Two Utilities

After Hurricane Sandy, the town of Madison, N.J., which runs its own power utility, had electricity restored long before its neighbors. Friscocali/via Flickr hide caption

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Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond

After Sandy Outages, A Tale Of Two Utilities

Residents of Summit, N.J., waited weeks for the power to return after Superstorm Sandy. That's in stark contrast to the nearby town of Madison, where the lights were on in just a few days. Madison owns its own utility company — and after its shining performance, Summit is weighing the idea, too.

After Sandy Outages, A Tale Of Two Utilities

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Rice Controversy Raises Ayotte's Profile

Sen. Kelly Ayotte, joined by Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. John McCain, discusses the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on Capitol Hill earlier this month. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Rice Controversy Raises Ayotte's Profile

For many Americans, New Hampshire freshman Sen. Kelly Ayotte is a brand-new face. But she campaigned this year with presidential candidate Mitt Romney and was mentioned as a possible running mate. Now, she has joined veteran Republican senators in raising questions about U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice.

Rice Controversy Raises Ayotte's Profile

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Weekend Vote Will Bring Controversial Changes To Psychiatrists' Bible
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Weekend Vote Will Bring Controversial Changes To Psychiatrists' Bible

A vote this weekend by a small group of academics could result in changes to several entries in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Doctors may no longer be advised to avoid diagnoses of depression after the death of a loved one, and Asperger's syndrome may be folded into the spectrum of autism.

Weekend Vote Will Bring Controversial Changes To Psychiatrists' Bible

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Some Restaurants In Israel Declare A Kosher Rebellion

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Some Restaurants In Israel Declare A Kosher Rebellion

The country's ultra-Orthodox Jews control kosher certification, but some restaurants are raising objections and forming their own rival certification association. The dispute is part of a wider debate over how Israel should manage the relationship between church and state.

Some Restaurants In Israel Declare A Kosher Rebellion

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In Pakistan, Secrets Of A 3,000-Year-Old Cemetery

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In Pakistan, Secrets Of A 3,000-Year-Old Cemetery

A team of archaeologists is excavating an ancient cemetery in the Swat Valley. The site reveals the ancient Dardic community's burial and post-burial rituals, including using graves for more than one generation.

In Pakistan, Secrets Of A 3,000-Year-Old Cemetery

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Say It Ain't So, Joe: Bazooka Bubble Gum Is Killing Its Tiny Comics

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Say It Ain't So, Joe: Bazooka Bubble Gum Is Killing Its Tiny Comics

A tiny comic strip has wrapped each piece of gum since 1953. But the company says it's redesigning its packaging to be more relevant to today's bubble-blowing kids. Instead of comics, there will be brainteasers and codes that unlock onilne content, The New York Times reports.