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2015/01/04

If You Shouldn't Call It The Third World, What Should You Call It? Plus 4 More Stories

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If You Shouldn't Call It The Third World, What Should You Call It?
There are many ways to refer to the parts of our planet where people lack decent health care, education and services like electricity and clean water. And just about every label has its problems.
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Paralympic Champion Makes The Case For Meningitis Vaccine
Amy Purdy lost both legs below the knee to meningitis at age 19. She's now using her cred as a champion snowboarder to encourage teenagers to get vaccinated.
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How Ebola Took A Toll On One American Church
Congregants at Trinity Episcopal Church come from many countries, including in West Africa. No one had visited the virus-stricken nations, yet fearful worshippers began skipping services.
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Border Businesses Lose Bank Accounts Amid Money Laundering Fears
Some U.S. banks are closing the accounts of certain businesses along the Mexican side of the border. It's part of an effort to stay in line with anti-money laundering regulations.
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After Making Waves In 2014, ISIS' Power Appears To Ebb
By the summer of 2014, a third of Iraq was under the control of the self-proclaimed Islamic State or ISIS, and people worried the capital might be next. Six months on, that's changed.
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