The Takeaway
Historically black colleges: Still a good educational option?
New study indicates graduates of historically black colleges may not achieve same success as counterparts who attend traditionally white schools.
Impact of global events on oil prices
How the crisis in Japan and protests throughout the Middle East are raising the price of oil, and hurting the American economy.
How was Operation Odyssey Dawn in Libya named?
Military actions from Operation Odyssey Dawn to Operation Desert Shield often have strange PR names. Military personnel have to take them quite seriously.
100 years after The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire happened a century ago, but the labor-safety issues that led to the disaster are relevant today.
Libya attacks: not about democracy
A retired Air Force colonel says the objective in Operation Odyssey Dawn in Libya isn't clear, but it's not about democracy.
Investing in catastrophes
A market for so catastrophe bonds is growing in the United States as natural disasters become more frequent and more severe.
After ceasefire, Libyan attacks by Gadhafi forces continue
Pro-Gadhafi forces continue to target civilians in attacks, in spite of the recent ceasefire, according to opposition leader.
The backlash against women and Egypt's revolution
In Egypt, forces are conspiring to stop the advancement of women's rights and the revolution, according to a leading Egyptian feminist.
Japan government on nuclear crisis: Not lying, not telling the truth
The Japanese government may be making the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant worse by not telling the whole truth.
Uncovering African American family histories
African Americans are sharing shoe boxes of photos to discover their family stories.
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