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Belgium bombings: Europeans show resilience to terrorism's 'new normal' (+video)
Though many feared an attack like the one on Brussels Tuesday, Europeans increasingly feel they can cope – and that a sense of solidarity, rather than harsh reaction, should govern their response to terror.
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Why Republicans now want GOP to unite behind Trump
A majority of Republican voters say their party should get behind Donald Trump, even if he doesn't get enough delegates for the nomination. Why are Republicans getting behind Mr. Trump?
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US-Russia thaw? Kerry arrives in Moscow for Syria talks
Though a breakthrough is unlikely, there is a growing cooperation on Syria, which many Russians hope will ease the tensions between the Washington and Moscow.
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Decoder Jeb Bush backs Ted Cruz: what that says about GOP establishment
Jeb Bush and other Republican establishment figures are reluctantly backing Sen. Ted Cruz. Why is he more acceptable than Donald Trump?
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Contraception case: On divided court, spotlight shifts to female justices
On gender issues, at least, the post-Scalia court is giving greater prominence to the formidable partnership between the Supreme Court's three female justices.
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After Brussels, Trump's 'strength' resonates with GOP voters
Projecting strength is a central part of Donald Trump's appeal, especially after Brussels – as a focus group of GOP voters shows.
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Cuba visit: Why foreign speeches are a hallmark of Obama’s presidency
More than any president before him, President Obama has chosen to expound on his worldview largely through big speeches delivered before foreign audiences.
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An isolated 'Shangri-la' in China now faces worldly influx
The town of Dali in Yunnan Province has been a mecca for foreign backpackers and independent-thinking Chinese with money. But there's trouble in paradise with a deluge of tourists and rising rents.
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Decoder Tapping into anxieties of white America? Donald Trump isn't the first.
Violent altercations at political rallies have emerged at various times in US history – sometimes in stronger form than in 2016.
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How defiant churches are challenging Australia's strict asylum policy
Australia plans to return 267 asylum seekers to offshore detention centers. But a group of churches is willing to break the law to help them stay.
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How does Donald Trump get so much air time? Media ethics under fire.
Trump is skilled at serving up provocative quotes, and news outlets are hungry for viewer eyeballs in a harsh business environment. The result is a 'disturbing symbiosis,' as one media watcher put it.
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An eager Cuba welcomes Obama’s visit – with a dose of realism
The streets of Havana have been bustling as Cubans prepare for the first visit by a US president in nearly 90 years. Still, many remain cautious about what it will mean for them.
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To combat rape, a 'bill of rights' for survivors
A 'survivors’ bill of rights' has been introduced in the Senate and the Massachusetts State House. Seven states are considering similar legislation.
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Monitor Breakfast Should a black woman fill Supreme Court vacancy? What Al Sharpton says.
Civil rights leader Al Sharpton also discussed Thursday whom Democrats could turn to if their presidential front-runner, Hillary Clinton, were indicted.
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Monitor Breakfast Senate Foreign Relations chairman: 'Gitmo's not going to close'
GOP Sen. Bob Corker said that would be the case unless President Obama issues an executive order, something he’s opposed to. The senator on Wednesday also commented on the challenging situation in Syria.
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Monitor Breakfast Influential Democrat on trade issues steps up opposition to TPP
The stance by Michigan Rep. Sander Levin will make it harder for the White House to get the Trans-Pacific Partnership approved by Congress before President Obama leaves office.
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Passcode Lessons on digital security and privacy from SXSW
Amid the national debate over encryption and the battle between the FBI and Apple, cybersecurity and digital privacy were hot topics for the tens of thousands of digerati who flocked to Austin for the 2016 South by Southwest Interactive festival.
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Passcode Apple v. FBI case on hold, but 'going dark' debate rages on
Though Apple and the FBI will not meet in court this week, questions about the role of encrypted communications in plotting terrorist attacks resurfaced after Tuesday's bombings in Brussels.
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Passcode Apple v. FBI timeline: Tracking two legal battles over iPhone security
Even though the Department of Justice postponed the case over the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, it's pursuing another case against Apple involving smartphone security. Here are the significant dates, legal filings, and arguments in both cases.
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Change Agent A television exec wears a new 'flat hat' – park ranger
After four decades in public TV, John Kerr found himself living his childhood dream, serving at Yellowstone National Park.
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Change Agent Celebrate! RVA throws birthday parties for at risk children
Celebrate! RVA tells kids from challenging circumstances who may not get a birthday celebration at home that 'they matter.'
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Difference Maker A former gangster morphs into a lawyer who helps troubled kids
Once known as 'Red,' David Lee Windecher is now one of Atlanta’s hottest young lawyers. His message: Too many Americans buy into a myth that youths are a lost cause.
March 23, 2016
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