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People at a gun control rally in Annapolis, MD in 2013. After the Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting in 2012 gun violence became a national talking point again but recent studies show the support for gun control is being overshadowed by the support for the protection of gun rights. (Photo by Jay Baker / Maryland GovPics) Photo used under CC BY

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The reasons for the decline in support for gun control

The gun debate in the United States has changed a lot over the last 20 years. Support for gun control has declined sharply as support for gun rights has risen.

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NBCNews.com

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How common are college shootings

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BBC

Global obesity rise puts UN goals on diet-related diseases ‘beyond reach’

Westernised diets blamed as figures predict failure to meet 2025 target of no increase in obesity or diabetes beyond 2010 levels

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Guardian

Syria: Russia reports 64 airstrikes on Isis in 24 hours

Airforce targets buildings and weapons depots used by terrorists, according to Russian media, while non-Isis rebels continue to say they are targets

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Guardian

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Arming Syrian rebels: Where the US went wrong

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BBC

Healthy oceans key to fighting hunger

Seafood offers a large amount of animal protein in diets around the world, and the livelihoods of 12 percent of the global population depend directly or indirectly on fisheries and aquaculture.

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IPS

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Marine life under threat

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CNN

Feeding the children of Boko Haram’s victims

Behind the rusting walls of a Nigerian bakery, young boys forced out of their homes by Boko Haram, have found refuge. They are the sons of bakers killed or kidnapped by insurgents and brought together by one man’s kindness.

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BBC

PHILANTHROPY AND AID

Renaissance ahead?

Thanks to an unprecedented wave of social entrepreneurialism and some innovative public policies — both fueled by philanthropy — we may be witnessing the dawn of a renaissance in Catholic K-12 education.

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Philanthropy Magazine

USDA’s strike-force brings aid to rural Indian country

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced nearly $9 million in grants to help assist farmers and ranchers who are socially disadvantaged, tribal members or veterans.

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Indian Country Today

HUMAN RIGHTS

At least 95 killed in twin bombings near train station in Turkey’s capital

Two powerful bombs exploded at a peace rally near the main train station in Ankara on Saturday morning, killing at least 95 people and wounding 246 others in the deadliest attack in the Turkish capital in recent memory.

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Ankara Bombings Kill 95, Injure Over 200

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Huffington Post

Armed anti-Muslim protests: An opportunity for dialogue?

Many US Muslims are wary as armed anti-radical Islam protests were planned at over a dozen US mosques. Other Muslims see such protests as a rare opportunity to engage with skeptical Americans.

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Christian Science Monitor

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Rally against Islam outnumbered by counterprotesters

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Detroit Free Press

GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS

Kevin McCarthy abruptly quits speaker race, leaving Republicans in disarray

House Republicans will gather Friday morning to begin figuring out who, if anybody, is in charge. Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy shocked his colleagues by abruptly dropping out of the race for Speaker.

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USA TODAY

US shelves program intended to train Syrian rebels

The U.S. has shelved a program that was intended to train moderate Syrian rebel fighters. The $500 million program, which sought to train 5,400 fighters, has failed.

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NPR

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

What genome of ancient Ethiopian skeleton tell us about reverse migration

DNA extracted from the skeleton of a man who lived in Ethiopia 4,500 years ago reveals how early humans mingled and migrated between continents.

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Christian Science Monitor

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Ancient DNA reveals ‘into Africa’ migration

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BBC

What is NASA’s plan for landing humans on Mars?

NASA wants the world to know that putting boots on Mars is not just a dream. The space agency has been promoting the new film “The Martian” as a way to publicize its own plans to send astronauts there in the 2030s.

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Christian Science Monitor

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How asteroids can help us reach Mars

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CNN

DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE

Even Bernanke asks how bankers avoided jail

Ben Bernanke, the former Federal Reserve chairman, acted boldly in 2008 as the U.S. slipped into the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

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USA TODAY

US trade gap widens as the dollar strengthens

The U.S. trade deficit jumped sharply in August as exports fell to the lowest level in nearly three years while imports increased, led by a surge in shipments of cell phones from China.

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GOOD NEWS

For Tunisia, Nobel Peace Prize is ray of good news in troubled, violent year

The leader of a Tunisian human rights group that was among the winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize said the honor has meaning not just for his country but for all those mired in war.

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U.S. News & World Report

Roche’s Ocrelizumab drug shows promise for treating serious multiple sclerosis

Roche Holding AG’s Genentech unit informed that the experimental drug ocrelizumab has issued promising and effective outcomes in the three late-stage studies against multiple sclerosis.

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Market Business

NGOs AND NONPROFITS

What nonprofits can learn from the fundraising performance of Bernie Sanders

What can we learn from the extraordinary recent performance of the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign.

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Nonprofit Quarterly

China intent on restricting NGOs

Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed a proposed law that would place restrictions on foreign nongovernmental organizations operating in China.

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Associations Now

ENVIRONMENT

How Los Angeles plans to minimize damage from next big quake

A new bill has been passed by the Los Angeles City Council that will prompt a series of retrofit upgrades to buildings that are vulnerable to collapse in an earthquake.

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Christian Science Monitor

2 moderate magnitude earthquakes shake northern Oklahoma

Two moderate magnitude earthquakes have shaken northern Oklahoma. The latest is a 4.5 magnitude quake recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey at 5:03 p.m. Saturday about one mile northwest of Cushing.

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Omaha World-Herald

South Carolina flooding: Dams breached, more trouble ahead

The rain may have stopped, but South Carolina is grappling with a host of new concerns. Dam breaks, billions of dollars in damage, and rivers that still haven’t crested.

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CNN

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The male Mandarin Duck is a spectacular bird with quite incredible color and plumage. (Photo by Richard Farrell) Photo used under CC BY

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