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Garth Brooks vs. the Hospital
Locals in the country star's hometown are conflicted over a legal battle between their native son and a community amenity.
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The Big Fix
When Preparing for Major Events, How Should Cities Balance Civil Rights and Security?
As Chicago readies to host the G8 and NATO summits, its police force gets ready for what could be a historic gathering of protesters.
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Democracy in America
Sacramento's Mayor Continues His Push for More Power
He’s seeking a “strong-mayor” system, but opponents of the plan have prevented it from happening since 2008.
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Charts
Graphic of the Day: Which Countries Are Cutting the Most Carbon?
A handy graphic illustrating where CO2 emissions are dropping fastest.
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The Big Fix
How Many Snow Plows Does a City Need?
The best responses to this week's The Big Fix.
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Outbreak Watch: Erin Brockovich Investigates Mysterious Student Illness in Upstate New York
Students in Le Roy, New York, are beset by an unexplained storm of tics and verbal outbursts.
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Portfolio of the Week: 5468796 Architecture
A Winnipeg-based firm on the city's budding architecture scene.
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Florida Is the Nation's Housing Market
The state shows the depths of the continuing crisis, but also offers some insightful solutions.
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Photos
Paris Adorns an Iconic Building In Condoms
The Pompidou Centre tunnel-like staircase is decked out to raise awareness of AIDS.
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Postcard
Postcard From Hong Kong
Hospitals brace for a record number of babies in the Year of the Dragon and other news.
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