The children of wealthy Chinese attend classes designed to teach them how to do things like raise money for charity. The parents pay up to $10,000 a year to send their kids to weekend classes.
Children Of China's Wealthy Learn Expensive Lessons
()Some super-rich Chinese are sending their kids to weekend classes in order to learn how to deal with money. The lessons include things like a charity sale designed to teach the children compassion, sharing and the value of money.
Health
Bans Of Same-Sex Marriage Can Take A Psychological Toll()
When several states passed laws banning same-sex marriages, researchers found that the mental health of gay residents seemed to suffer. Conversely, stress-related disorders dropped after the legalization of gay marriage in one state. Researchers say negative media portrayals and loss of safety were contributing factors.
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Boom Or Bust? Saving Rhode Island's 'Superman' Building ()
May 19, 2013 The iconic Industrial Trust Tower in downtown Providence is empty for the first time in 85 years. Developers want to turn it into luxury apartments — and want the state and city to pay for it. But Providence — like the rest of Rhode Island — faces its own economic problems, as well as a recent failed investment.
Afghanistan
Afghans With Disabilities Fight For The Right To Rights()
May 19, 2013 Their country isn't an easy place for anyone to make a living, but it's a downright hostile environment for those with disabilities. Support has mostly come from nonprofits, but activists are pressing the government to take action.
Business
Tesla Rides High, But Faces Formidable Foe: Car Dealers()
May 19, 2013 The Model S from electric car manufacturer Tesla has been named Motor Trend Car of the Year. But the company's business model is under attack by a formidable foe: the National Automobile Dealers Association, one of the most powerful lobbying groups in Washington.
Politics
Nonconservative Groups Say IRS Scrutinized Them, Too()
May 19, 2013 The IRS has admitted it flagged tax-exemption requests from groups with "Tea Party" or "Patriot" in their names starting in 2010. But some liberal groups and journalism organizations say their applications also faced long delays during the same period.
The Two-Way
Reports: Yahoo Board Approves $1.1 Billion Purchase Of Tumblr()
May 19, 2013 The deal for the blogging site is designed to attract younger users to the ailing Web portal. The Wall Street Journal is basing its report on unnamed sources close to the situation.
The Two-Way
North Korea Fires Another 'Short-Range Projectile'()
May 19, 2013 Like the missiles on Saturday, the projectile missed neighboring countries. The U.S. called the launch "provocations."
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Impossible Choice Faces America's First 'Climate Refugees'()
May 18, 2013 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the tiny town of Newtok, Alaska, could be completely underwater by 2017. Its 350 residents must relocate or stay to face the floods, but a move is easier said than done.
