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Lots Of Theories But Few Answers To Explain Surge In Afghan Violence

6:28pm December 01, 2014

by Sean Carberry

It's been a particularly bloody time in Afghanistan, especially in the capital, Kabul. There are a lot of theories explaining the surge in violence but few clear answers.

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Low Oil Prices Accelerate Trouble For Venezuela

6:28pm December 01, 2014

The drop in the price of oil might be having a positive effect on the disposable income of Americans, but for people who live in countries whose economies are dependent on the high price of oil it's a different story. Audie Cornish talks to Daniel Yergin, author of The Quest: Energy, Security and the Remaking of the Modern World

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Mango trees would be grateful for the nutrients in human poop.

A Bus Isn't The Only Thing That Can Be Powered By Poop

5:20pm December 01, 2014

by Linda Poon

Human waste can help things grow and even cook your dinner. It might sound gross, but don't worry, the odor has been removed. Plus: It's good for the environment!

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U.N. Agency Suspends Food Aid For 1.7 Million Syrian Refugees

2:50pm December 01, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

The World Food Program says it needs $64 million immediately to continue a voucher program that allows refugees in countries bordering Syria to buy food in local shops.

A couple from Namibia's Twe tribe outside their home. Tribe members took part in a study that examined the relationship between navigation skills and mating success.

Mr. Right Won't Get Lost, Knows How To Pack Bags In A Trunk

2:32pm December 01, 2014

by Susan Brink

Two tribes in Namibia played with computers and looked at maps. The results of these tests shed light on why guys who are expert navigators might father more children than men who get lost.

This screengrab shows one of the sisters using her belt to beat up the men accused of harassing them.

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WATCH: Video Of Indian Sisters Attacking Alleged Harassers Goes Viral

1:27pm December 01, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

The young women say they were subjected to lewd comments from the men. They responded by attacking them with belts. The men have been arrested, and the girls are to be honored by the state.

Outgoing Uruguay President Jose Mujica's face illustrates a T-shirt supporting his new law legalizing marijuana. Uruguay's citizens are voting for Mujica's replacement on Sunday, and the expected winner is a candidate from his party.

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Uruguay Tries To Tame A 'Monster' Called Cannabis

12:52pm December 01, 2014

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro

Uruguay's audacious new law not only legalizes pot but also mandates that the government grow and distribute it. Some say the government has pinched more than it can roll.

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The lowest gas prices in years are seen Wednesday on a fuel sign in Lawrence, Kan. A day later, OPEC decided to maintain current production levels, virtually ensuring continued low prices at the pump.

Oil Prices Tumble After OPEC Holds Firm On Output

11:53am December 01, 2014

by Scott Neuman

Ministers of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries meeting in Austria could not agree to cut production in an effort to stabilize global crude prices.

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After Acquittal, Qatar Detains U.S. Couple In Daughter's Death

11:41am December 01, 2014

by Sam Sanders

Matthew and Grace Huang have spent almost a year in a Qatari prison, over the death of their 8-year-old adopted daughter earlier last year. On their way home, the Huang's were detained again.

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Defiant Hong Kong Protesters Try To Blockade Government Headquarters

9:26am December 01, 2014

by Frank Langfitt

Thousands of demonstrators clashed with police early Monday as they blocked key roads and offices in the latest flare-up of the months-long protests. Police say they arrested dozens overnight.

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