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The 5 Best U.S. States for Women

Which states top the list of the best places to live for women? iVillage takes a look at the places where the nation’s healthy, wealthy and wise women reside.

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Class Notes: School Lunches, Tuition Hikes and More Education News

Each week, TIME’s Kayla Webley fills you in on the goings on in the education world, everything from pre-K to higher ed.

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Reading While Eating for January 25: New School

Wednesday’s links ponder remixes, Twitter blunders and smartphones under threat.

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Reading While Eating for January 24: My Hero

Tuesday’s links talk leadership — even if said leader is busy writing fan mail to famous people.

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Homeless Science Whiz Gets State of the Union Invite, Scholarship from AT&T

Samantha Garvey’s inspirational story has helped her earn an invitation to the State of the Union, a new home and a $50,000 scholarship.

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And Here’s Why Your State Doesn’t Suck

We’ve all seen why each state sucks, now’s the time for the rebuttal. 

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Weekend Wrap-Up: Olbermann, Obama, and Oh-So-Many Apps

Good Monday morning, NewsFeeders, and welcome back to the office. Give yourself a good stretch, grab another cup of coffee, and shake off the weekend haze. Here’s what you missed.

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Tucson’s Rays of Hope: Empathy, Civility and Donated Organs Restore the Sense of Sight For Two Children

When grappling with the tragedy in Tucson, it’s difficult to imagine extracting hope from the heartbreaking carnage.  After all, what could possibly refute the scorching pain felt in the wake of the massacre that played out in a suburban parking lot? But bringing light to the shadows is this trio of inspiring stories.