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American and Nigerian flags fly next to each other in the center of Abuja August 24, 2000.

Don’t take being American for granted

There is a reason why Western Europe’s loud acceptance of equality hasn't yet made a significant difference in much of the world: because of the US. Like civil rights and the women’s suffrage movement, it is only when America declares the debate closed that it will finally be closed in much of the world. If not legally, then at least culturally.

Don’t take being American for granted
Thin filaments of fungi form a dense network between the roots of most of the world's food crops. Some researchers believe that working with such microbes rather than against them, as has often been the case in conventional agriculture, will help the worl

The future of agriculture may be too small to see. Think microbes

The future of agriculture may be too small to see. Think microbes
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic death is an ominous sign of heroin's expanding reach

Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic death is an ominous sign of heroin's expanding reach
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The Darien Gap

The Darien Gap
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Colombia Sets Sight on 'Green Gold'

Colombia Sets Sight on 'Green Gold'

Asian market in Missouri becomes hub of many different immigrant communities

Chong's Oriental Market in Columbia, Mo., has been serving the city's Asian community for nearly 25 years. But as the community has diversified, owner Daewun Shin has added staples and ingredients from a whole host of other communities, especially those from Africa.

Asian market in Missouri becomes hub of many different immigrant communities

Iraqi-American man jailed for sending money to family in Iraq decade ago

After the Gulf War, sanctions prohibited Americans from sending money to Iraq. Iraqi-American Shakir Hamoodi broke those rules, however, when he found out his family in Iraq had miscarried, because they couldn't afford $10 antibiotics. Now he's in jail — almost 20 years after the fact.

Iraqi-American man jailed for sending money to family in Iraq decade ago

SpaceX rocket launch marks the beginning of the private era in space

Tuesday's launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket marks the first commercial flight for a spacecraft bound to the International Space Station, perhaps the opening salvo of a new, private era of space exploration.

SpaceX rocket launch marks the beginning of the private era in space

New study shows federal investment in bike infrastructure paying off

May is National Bike Month, a month promoting cycling as a transportation alternative. New data show dramatic increases in bicycle use over the past decade in cities across the country. The data also revealed economic savings from bike commuting.

New study shows federal investment in bike infrastructure paying off

Janitor Graduates from Columbia After 19 Years

Janitor Graduates from Columbia After 19 Years

Columbia University janitor graduates with degree in Classics

It's not every day that someone employed as a janitor can graduate with a degree from Columbia University. But Gac Filipaj, a refugee who fled war-torn Yugoslavia in the 1990s, became that guy this month. He earned a degree in Classics from Columbia after spending 12 years as both a college janitor and a college student.

Columbia University janitor graduates with degree in Classics

"Not Promiscuous" Cartagena Says After Secret Service Scandal

"Not Promiscuous" Cartagena Says After Secret Service Scandal

VIDEO: Research suggests oceans rapidly becoming more acidic

Scientists at Columbia University have concluded that the Earth's oceans are becoming more acidic at an unprecedented rate — increasing more quickly than in the Earth's history, based on a review of oceanic fossils. It could bring disaster for marine life.

VIDEO: Research suggests oceans rapidly becoming more acidic

Public Outcry Continues Over NYPD Monitoring of Muslim Students

Public Outcry Continues Over NYPD Monitoring of Muslim Students

Tired of political calls? Place a robocall right back

As Florida voters head to the polls today, they're probably thankful that, if nothing else, the political calls they've been getting will likely come to an end. But if you're not so fortunate, you can register your displeasure with a robocall of your own.

Tired of political calls? Place a robocall right back