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Trophy-Hunted Lion's Tragedy Leads to Animal Rights Triumphs

Though Cecil the Lion's death was a horrific event to many, the tragedy led to two significant triumphs for animal rights groups to curb sport hunting.

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Rewards of Federal Service

Those who make sport out of denigrating the federal workforce should meet the winners of this year's Samuel Heyman 'Service to America Medals'. For the 10th year, public servants were honored at a black-tie gala, presented by the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service.

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Governments Can Learn From Firestone Tires How to Stop Ebola In Africa

When it comes to Ebola, the rubber met the road at the Firestone rubber plantation in Harbel, Liberia. Since their first documented case of the disease, the company has done a remarkable job of keeping the virus at bay. It built its own treatment center and implemented a comprehensive response plan.

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Egyptians Enthused by First Free Elections in 30 Years

A world away from the chaos, violence and abuses of elections under Hosni Mubarak's rule, Egyptian voters queued in huge, orderly lines on Monday, many still in disbelief that they could now play a part in shaping their nation's future.

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Aung San Suu Kyi 'Wins Landslide Landmark Election' as Burma Rejoices

Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy has claimed a landslide victory in a series of election contests in Burma. The Nobel Peace Prize winner won her own election contest with 99 percent of voter support in the poor Kawhmu township she sought to represent.

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Canada Stuns with Biggest Job Gains in 11 Years

Canada's economy created a surprising 95,000 jobs in May, the biggest monthly gain in 11 years, and most were full-time positions and in the private sector, Statistics Canada said on Friday in a report showing the economy may be gaining momentum.

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Five Economic Lessons from Sweden, the Rock Star of the Recovery

Almost every developed nation in the world was hit by the financial crisis, their economies became paralyzed. And then there's Sweden. The Scandinavian nation has accomplished what the United States, Britain and Japan can only dream of: Growing rapidly, creating jobs and gaining a competitive edge. The banks are lending, the housing market booming. The budget is balanced.

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Greece Is Pulling Off an Amazing Recovery

Just two years ago, Greece was on the ropes. Today, investors are increasingly confident of the nation's ability to pay its debts. Rarely has a country repaired its image with creditors so quickly.