News and reports from North, Central and South America.
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Written by Amy Crawford
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Sunday, 09 March 2008 |
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Barack Obama has the finger point. Hillary Clinton has the karate chop. John McCain is ground into the floor. Voters can tell a lot about
presidential candidates from their body language. Experts explain how. |
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Written by Matt Mabe
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Sunday, 09 March 2008 |
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The chewed-up gum that befouls American sidewalks costs taxpayers millions of dollars in cleanups. Now researchers in Illinois say they have developed an
alternative that doesn't stick to shoes. Will consumers bite? |
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Written by Neanda Salvaterra
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Sunday, 09 March 2008 |
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As recipient in 2007 of a Congressional Gold Medal for his service with the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II, 84-year-old Dabney Montgomery has had a heavy
speaking schedule around the country. |
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Written by Beth Kowitt
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Sunday, 09 March 2008 |
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The peace symbol, one of the world's most famous symbols, is turning 50, and, as often happens by that age, it's gotten a few facelifts. |
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Written by Anna Colliton
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Sunday, 09 March 2008 |
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As a collectible, barbed wire has everything it needs - a wire guru, annual conventions and a special kind of wire that is the crown jewel of every
collection, the coveted Dodge Star. But recent wildfires in Texas have threatened the supply of collectible antique wire. |
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Written by Nicole Ireland
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Sunday, 09 March 2008 |
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As learning improv becomes a popular pastime for nonactors, classes have also sprouted up for seniors, encouraging them to loosen up, have some fun and build
new social networks in their latter years. |
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Written by Denise Oliveira
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Sunday, 09 March 2008 |
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Some Pacific Northwest Christians are giving up their Starbucks - and their sodas and energy drinks too - in a novel Lent observance that has its roots in
ancient custom and is making a difference in developing countries. |
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Written by Katia Bachko
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Sunday, 09 March 2008 |
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A new study from Vanderbilt University says parents can help their children learn by simply listening, instead of providing all the answers. |
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