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5 hours ago Visiting Ground Zero, Asking Allah for Comfort
Hadidjatou Karamoko Traoré is a 9/11 widow who has had to balance an overnight job, three children and her Muslim faith.

8 hours ago New Schools in South Africa Serve the Underserved
As many public schools have failed a post-apartheid generation of children, a budding movement is increasingly searching for alternatives.

8 hours ago Chinese Advocate’s Confinement Continues After Release From Prison
Chen Guangcheng, a blind lawyer, had been imprisoned after challenging government policies that exploited farmers, discriminated against the disabled and brutally enforced China’s one-child policy.

Today How to Choose a Family Doctor

Everyone needs a family doctor. Choose a family doctor you trust and feel comfortable with. Everyone should have access to a family doctor they can trust as easily as their life insurance. This should help you find the right one.

20 hours ago China's census will get feedback on one-child rule
Chinese officials will gather feedback on large nation's 'one-child policy' so population laws can be revised.


23 hours ago '46 Mommas' shave their heads for cancer research
Women who shaved their heads in the St. Baldrick's Foundation L.A. event did so to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer.


Yesterday Daley Dynasty To End As Chicago Braces For New Direction

After 21 years of leading the nation’s third largest city, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley announced Tuesday he will not seek a seventh term, putting an end to the decades-long family political dynasty spanning all but 13 of the last 55 years. The mayor first took office in 1989, following in the footsteps of his father, former Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley. Host Michel Martin talks about circumstances surrounding Daley’s announcement -- and what it means for the future of the city -- with Chicago-based NPR Correspondent David Schaper and Don Rose, a columnist Chicago Daily Observer.

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Yesterday How Much to Put in an Emergency Fund
New research from MetLife provides some guidance on how much to include in your emergency fund to cover the chance of a critical illness in your family.

Yesterday Political Ties Shielded Bank in Afghanistan
An arrangement between the family of the Afghan president and another prominent family is teetering.

Yesterday More car booster seats named 'best bet' by Insurance Institute
Car booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat, according to a review by the insurance industry.


Sep 7, 2010 The Start-Up's Chicken-and-Egg Dilemma, Part 2
Readers react to Oh Baby's struggle to balance building inventory and building sales.

Sep 7, 2010 A Baby and a Business
The baby is due Sept. 21. When you are a pregnant business owner, people want to know how exactly you’re going to handle everything.

Sep 7, 2010 In Young Kids, Lack Of Sleep Linked To Obesity Later

Infants and preschoolers who don't get enough nighttime sleep have higher odds of being obese as they grow up. And napping isn't a substitute. Over the past three decades, obesity rates have doubled among children age 2 to 5, and tripled among 6- to 11-year-olds.

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Sep 7, 2010 ME 'virus link' found in children
Scientists publish the results of a study on children that shows ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, could be caused by a virus.
Sep 7, 2010 How to Fix a Bad Relationship with your Mother-In-Law

Families united by marriage do not always get along. Here are four simple steps to fix a bad relationship with your mother-in-law.

Sep 6, 2010 Non-stick pan 'cholesterol link'
Scientists are concerned that exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise cholesterol levels in children after finding a link.
Sep 6, 2010 Penny Stock Trading
Penny Stock trading can be a rewarding activity.  Before you start, consider these three pitfalls then most importantly pick a recommended broker.
Sep 6, 2010 Japan fattens textbooks to reverse sliding rank
Alarmed that its children are falling behind those in rivals such as South Korea and Hong Kong, Japan is adding about 1,200 pages to elementary ...


Sep 5, 2010 Political Pedigree No Longer Protects S.D. Rep.

South Dakota Rep. Stephanie Herseth is running for a fourth term with a pragmatic, moderate record. She comes from a family with deep political roots; exactly the profile that makes most incumbents safe -- except those with a D after their names.

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Sep 4, 2010 Craigslist Drops Adult Services Ads

The section on the website was replaced with a black bar that says "censored." A group of state attorneys general had asked the site to drop the section last month, saying there weren't enough protections against blocking potentially illegal ads promoting prostitution and child trafficking.

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Sep 4, 2010 Many Pakistanis still waiting for flood aid
Abdul Rehman and his family live under a tree next to a pile of rubble on a newly created island where his house used to be.


Sep 4, 2010 Ovarian Cyst Symptoms

Ovarian cysts are painful problems that affect many women each year. Do you know what the ovarian cyst symptoms are?

Sep 3, 2010 Venerable Craft, Modern Practitioner
A family business with roots in Italy steps away from some long-held traditions to survive and grow in a modern world.

Sep 3, 2010 Venerable Craft, Modern Practitioner
A family business with roots in Italy steps away from some long-held traditions to survive and grow in a modern world.

Sep 3, 2010 Ovarian Cyst Treatment
Ovarian cyst treatment is best prescribed by your local doctor.  Surgical and non-surgical options are available.
Sep 3, 2010 How to Fix a Bad Relationship with your Partner

A relationship breakdown with your partner can be overwhelming.  Be proactive and follow these tips to fix a bad relationship with your partner.

Sep 3, 2010 Top 10 long distance relationship tips

Long distance relationships are becoming common in today's society. Do you know the simple tips to keeping a long distance relationship going strong?

 

Sep 2, 2010 Younger Kids In Class May Be Overdiagnosed With ADHD

Younger kids in a classroom appear more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Researchers suggest the findings show a bias that penalizes slightly younger kids for acting their age.

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Sep 1, 2010 Evolution in Action: Lizard Moving From Eggs to Live Birth
A skink species lays eggs on the coast but births babies in the mountains, giving a rare glimpse at how placentas evolved, scientists say.

Sep 1, 2010 A Child’s Ordeal Shows Risks Of Psychosis Drugs for Young
Powerful drugs are given to young children despite a lack of study on how they affect development.