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How Mountain Grass Makes The Cheese Stand Alone

Enlarge image i Cows graze in front of the Rosengarten mountain massif in northern Italy. Pasture grazing is practiced throughout the Alps. Matthias Schrader/Associated Press Cows graze in front of the Rosengarten mountain massif in northern Italy. Pasture grazing is practiced throughout the Alps. Matthias Schrader/Associated Press Herding cattle up the side of a mountain […]

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Boy Scouts Considering Lifting Ban On Gay Scouts, Leaders

Enlarge image i In Mississippi last month, scouts took part in a flag retirement ceremony. Philip Hall / Enterprise-Journal/AP In Mississippi last month, scouts took part in a flag retirement ceremony. Philip Hall / Enterprise-Journal/AP The Boy Scouts of America are considering lifting a national ban on gay scouts and leaders, the organizations spokesman announced.

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As Developing World Goes Mobile, Can Apple Make The Sale?

A salesperson demonstrates the Apple iPhone 4 in New Delhi, India. While mobile device use is growing rapidly in emerging markets, Apple’s current product line may prove prohibitively expensive for many consumers. Manish Swarup/AP With the majority of adults in the U.S. and Europe walking around with smartphones in their pockets, the idea of having

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Gun-Control Advocates Should Listen More, Obama Says

Enlarge image i President Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden, talks at the White House on Jan. 16 about proposals to reduce gun violence. Obama has called for a ban on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines and is pushing other policies in the wake of the mass shooting last month at an

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Djokovic Beats Murray To Win Australian Open

Enlarge image i Serbia’s Novak Djokovic tosses his racquet as he celebrates his win over Britain’s Andy Murray in the men’s final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday. Andy Wong/AP Serbia’s Novak Djokovic tosses his racquet as he celebrates his win over Britain’s Andy Murray in the men’s final at

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Fatalities Reported At Mass Funeral For Riot Dead In Egypt

Enlarge image i Relatives of the Egyptian policemen who were killed in Port Said grieve during their military funeral in Cairo on Sunday. Amr Nabil/AP Relatives of the Egyptian policemen who were killed in Port Said grieve during their military funeral in Cairo on Sunday. Amr Nabil/AP Update at 1:29 p.m. ET Protests Turn Deadly

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Obama Administration Takes Gun Control Fight Outside Washington

Enlarge image i Vice President Joe Biden participates in a roundtable discussion on gun violence at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond on Friday with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. The panelists included people who worked on gun safety after the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting. Steve Helber/AP Vice President Joe Biden participates in a roundtable discussion on

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Help Slow To Come For Returning U.S. Veterans

Enlarge image i Hundreds of veterans and military spouses meet with prospective employers at the Hiring Our Heroes job fair at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., in December. Veterans say they’re still having trouble finding jobs and getting other types of assistance. Larry French/AP/National Chamber Foundation Hundreds of veterans and military spouses meet with prospective

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Pinup Moms Reveal How Far They’ll Go To Raise Funds

Enlarge image i “Ms. October” is one of several moms who posed for a calendar to raise funds for school bus service in their Spanish town. The page reads, “No to the budget cuts!” Lauren Frayer for NPR “Ms. October” is one of several moms who posed for a calendar to raise funds for school

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At $17.5 Million A Year, LeBron James Is Underpaid

Enlarge image i A bargain at $17.5 million a year. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images A bargain at $17.5 million a year. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images LeBron James is arguably the best player in the NBA. His salary is $17.5 million a year. He’s worth much, much more. “He’s getting hosed,” says Kevin Grier, an economist from the

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Sponsors Of Assault Weapons Ban Hope Newtown Shooting Changes Minds

Enlarge image i Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., speaks at a news conference Thursday announcing her plan to introduce a bill to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Alex Wong/Getty Images Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., speaks at a news conference Thursday announcing her plan to introduce a bill to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Alex

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‘March For Life’ Rally Expected To Draw Huge Crowd In Washington

Enlarge image i Anti-abortion activists at a protest Thursday outside the offices of Planned Parenthood in Washington, D.C. Friday, hundreds of thousands are expected at the March for Life rally. Brendan Smialowski /AFP/Getty Images Anti-abortion activists at a protest Thursday outside the offices of Planned Parenthood in Washington, D.C. Friday, hundreds of thousands are expected

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