How Little Sleep Can You Get Away With?

By MAGGIE JONES
New York Times

Miles of confusion over what 'locally grown' means

The No. 2 official at the U.S. Agriculture Department got a real-life lesson in the loose definition of the trendiest word in groceries "local."
By MARY CLARE JALONICK
The Associated Press

The Seattle Times

The New Cold War

There has long been bad blood between Iran and Saudi Arabia, but popular protests across the Middle East now threaten to turn the rivalry into a tense and dangerous regional divide.
By BILL SPINDLE and MARGARET COKER

Wall Street Journal

When Not to Use Your Debit Card

by Carol Odell
Better Business Bureau

Great blue heron nabs furry vole with beak

By Steve Ringman
The Seattle Times

Is YouTube changing Congress? ‘Speechless’ delivers a loud message – silently.

Most people don't think 'smash YouTube hit' when they think about C-SPAN, but Rep. Joe Crowley's unspoken one-minute 'speech' on the floor of the House went viral on Friday.
By Gloria Goodale
Christian Science Monitor

Coal Is More Dangerous Than Nuclear

But don't tell that to Greens getting elected to office on post-Fukushima fear-mongering.
By HOLMAN W. JENKINS, JR.

Wall Street Journal

How to Fix (0r Kill) Web Data About You

By RIVA RICHMOND
New York Times

Innovation in senior care: 'Telecaregivers' help more seniors age at home

Cameras, sensors, and video chat allows caregivers to be hundreds of miles away. But some see shades of 'Big Brother' in this new senior care model.

By Husna Haq

Christian Science Monitor

Peeps Show V

Washington Post

Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica (LIMA)

NASA

Is Sugar Toxic?

By Gay Taubes
New York Times

Drug Crime in Mexico

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Wall Street Journal

The South's conspiracy of Civil War amnesia

As Confederate battle flags flap from truck grills, as Southern apologists seek glory in acts of treason, it is worth remembering that their forebears said clearly and without shame that they fought for slavery, writes Leonard Pitts Jr. If that makes someone uncomfortable, good. It should.

Leonard Pitts Jr.

Seattle Times

Vaccines.gov

The Original Egg-Bot Kit

Evil Mad Scientist

King James Bible as a catalyst

On the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible, it's worth looking back at how this translation spread the idea of self-government, in America and beyond
By the Monitor's Editorial Board
Christian Science Monitor

The Battle of the Office Candy Jar

Sweets May Boost Workplace Morale, But They're Sabotaging Our Diets
By SUE SHELLENBARGER

Wall Street Journal

Civil War recipes: Hardtack crackers and Confederate Johnny cake

Civil War bayonets were used more for cooking than impaling the enemy
By Kendra Nordin
Christian Science Monitor

HumanRights.gov

U. S. Department of State

30 Last-Minute Tax Tips

The deadline is fast approaching—but don't file your return until you've grabbed every last break. Here's a guide.
By LAURA SAUNDERS

Wall Street Journal