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Is the Catholic Church's Argument Against IVF a Bit Holey?

By MEREDITH MELNICK

When biologist Robert Edwards, who perfected in vitro fertilization (IVF) more than 30 years ago, was awarded the Nobel Prize on Oct. 4, public reaction was swift and divided.

Alain Ducasse's Weapon Against Poverty: Cooking Classes

By Amy Serafin / Paris

For his latest project, the world-renowned French chef is giving 15 women from Paris' poverty-stricken suburbs the chance to learn to cook like professionals — and maybe even work in one of his restaurants

Foreigners and Locals in the Crosshairs of Yemen's al-Qaedas

By Oliver Holmes

Yemeni militants tended to attack foreigners and avoid locals, but foreign jihadists have pushed to target Yemen's U.S.-backed authorities

Who's Linked In? 7% of Babies Boast their Own Email Address

By Bonnie Rochman

Today's world is about being connected. Apparently some parents believe that can't start too soon: new research shows that 7% of babies and toddlers have their very own email address.

No More Nukes?

By Fred Kaplan

The New START treaty coming before the Senate reduces U.S. and Russian arsenals. But in light of current and potential threats, how many warheads does a superpower need?

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By Michael Crowley

It seems that President Obama's car-in-a-ditch metaphor is more clever than it is effective. Check out these results from recent message-testing by Democracy Corps, the polling firm of James Carville and Stan Greenberg: For some, going back to four years ago does not look so uninviting right now:  “I was doing a heckavah lot better [...]

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Can Britain's Conservatives Escape Thatcher's Legacy?

By Catherine Mayer

The Tories have worked hard to convince voters of their compassion but welfare cuts, announced at their annual conference, bring echoes of the party's bracing past

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