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1. Legal Weed Goes on Sale in Washington State
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The first legal, recreational marijuana stores will open for business in Washington state on Tuesday, making it the second state in the nation after Colorado to allow pot to be bought and consumed more or less like alcohol

2. Israel Strikes Back at Hamas
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Israel's military launched 'Operation Protective Edge', striking at least 50 sites by air and sea in a bid to curb rocket fire from the militant-controlled enclave, amid rising tensions over the murder of a Palestinian youth thought to be revenge for the abduction and killing of three Israeli teenagers

3. These Are the Most Stressed Kinds of Parents
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A survey of more than 2,500 Americans found that parents of teenagers and single parents are equally stressed about raising their kids, barely less than people who experience dangerous work situations or with an income of less than $20,000

4. Joe Biden's Son's Company Hires a D.C. Lobbyist
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An obscure and private natural gas company has been hiring friends and family of Secretary of State John Kerry and Vice President Joe Biden as it seeks to influence Congress, with Biden's son R. Hunter Biden joining its board this past spring

5. <i>Transformers 4</i> Is the No. 1 Film in China's History
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The latest film in Michael Bay's series was largely set in China, had its premiere in the Chinese territory of Hong Kong and has dethroned Avatar as the highest-grossing film in the country's history, having earned $222.74 million in ticket sales in less than two weeks

6. 5 Reasons Brazil Will Lose to Germany (and 3 Reasons It Won't)
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Host nation Brazil was a pre-tournament favorite but it hasn't done much to back up that designation, which could explain why the squad may not advance to the next stage after their match against Germany on Tuesday

7. Meet Gertrude Weaver, the New Oldest American
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Weaver, of Arkansas, is now the oldest-living American—and second-oldest living person—after celebrating her 116th birthday on July 4. Her secret to longevity? "Treat people right and be nice to other people the way you want them to be nice to you"

8. The Cupcake Craze is Officially Over
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Crumbs Bake Shop, the New York-based company with 48 stores that rose to become the U.S.'s largest cupcake chain, told surprised employees on Monday it would shut down all of its locations at the end of the business day and possibly file for bankruptcy

9. Why Liberal Arts Majors Are Paying Extra to Learn Job Skills
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Employers want grads who are better prepped for the work world, but some colleges have been slow to respond and are protective of the procedures they already have in place, leading students to find other ways to master certain skills before starting their first jobs

10. The World's Most Populous Muslim Nation Is About to Decide Its Political Future
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The polarizing presidential race heating up in the world's most populous Muslim nation pits two hugely contrasting candidates and political philosophies against each other, and the outcome could affect the future of the country's hard-won democracy

11. Report Details Hardships of Syria's Refugee Mothers
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A new U.N. report illustrates the plight of more than 145,000 Syrian women who fled civil war and have been forced into a complex role as their household's primary breadwinner in an often insecure community

12. Judge Grants Preliminary Approval for NFL Concussion Suit Settlement
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A federal judge paved the way for more than 20,000 eligible retired players to vote on a settlement between the NFL and lawyers representing more than 4,500 former players, who sued the league for allegedly covering up risks from concussions and head injuries

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