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'Tea Party' democracy at work?
First, the independent Ross Perot contingent. Then, the liberal “netroots” mobilization. Now, the conservative “tea party” coalition. Full Story

A bridge to nowhere
Refugees and migrants flee Burma for a better life in Thailand, only to find things are little better on the other side. Full Story
College provides hope for Burmese refugees

Red-faced Encyclopaedia Britannica sorry for errors
Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. apologized Wednesday for mangling the history of the Irish Civil War, a longtime screw-up detected only this year when an Internet version of the reference book was supplied to Ireland’s 4,000 schools. Full Story

Does speeding shorten your life expectancy?
Every hour spent behind the wheel represents a 20-minute loss in life expectancy because of the risk of being involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident, say researchers, who calculate that even a slight reduction in speed by the average driver could save lives. Full Story

Haiti's master of voodoo just wants fairness
There are a million reasons why vital aid has not reached some survivors in Haiti. Full Story

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