The Zimmerman illustrates the differences between jury trials and plea bargains. Race is only indirectly involved.
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Rising Rates May Help Housing (For Now)
A sharp rise in interest rates may not be bad news for housing, at least for now. It is an early step toward a normal economy.
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More Exotic Destinations You Can Reach By Car
Five gems for vacationers who prefer to avoid the hassle of air travel.
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Exotic Destinations You Can Reach By Car
Airline travel, at its best, is still a hassle. No matter where you live, there’s a vacation option in driving distance that’s worth the trip.
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Japan: 10 Years Later
What impact has 10 years of reform efforts made in Japan? Not much.
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Smart, Stubborn, Arrogant And Wrong
Being smart helps fight crime in the big city. Being stubborn and arrogant can sometimes be a plus too, but not always.
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Young Men And Fire
For someone who came of age in the northern Rockies, the tragic Arizona wildfire brought an awful flashback.
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A Joyous But Costly Baby Boom
Once the Affordable Care Act breaks the health insurance system, maybe we can have an Affordable Babies Act to put it back together.
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The Two Fathers, Mandela And Gandhi
Who really compares with Mandela? In a search that spans the globe and an entire century, maybe only one man.
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A Regulator Calls It Like He Sees It
Some insurers may be fudging the unpleasant truth about their financial strength. Only one regulator, so far, is calling them out.
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