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Analysis: Why Edward Snowden isn't a whistle-blower, legally speaking
Ever since Edward Snowden revealed himself as the leaker of classified documents about U.S. surveillance programs, he has sometimes been called a whistle-blower. But is he?Those who believe he has shed light on improper government actions say he deserves to be called one. But there seems little doubt that he cannot claim legal whistle-blower protection.For starters, the general whistle-blower laws
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- Analysis: Why Edward Snowden isn't a whistleblower, legally speaking
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CNN.com - U.S.
Ancient primate may be missing link
Achilles' heel was his weak spot in the Greek myth, but the heel of a newly discovered primate provides a strong connection between humans and their possible ancestors.
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Oklahoma Executes Inmate for Couple's 2000 Deaths
Oklahoma executes inmate for taking part in 2000 stabbing deaths of ranching couple
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Reuters: U.S.
U.S. in danger of losing humanities, social sciences edge: panel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is in danger of losing its advantage in the humanities and social sciences, just as China and other rivals move toward the U.S. model of a broad education in the liberal arts, a federal panel warned in a report to be released on Wednesday.
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Rising mortgage rates elicit fears they could hurt housing recovery
Mortgage rates have spiked over the past few weeks, rising at the fastest pace since 2010, sparking fears that the housing market could weaken and undermine the country’s economic recovery.In the short term, the jump in interest rates is spurring home buyers in the Washington region and other hot markets to action, adding to the already frenzied competition to get a home. But a sustained rise
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