U.S.-trained militaries more likely to overthrow their governments
The American military trains officers from around the world. Back at home, they are nearly twice as likely to attempt a coup than officers who do not receive U.S. training.
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The American military trains officers from around the world. Back at home, they are nearly twice as likely to attempt a coup than officers who do not receive U.S. training.
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A new study suggests most people who earn money illegally do it by selling drugs and earn less than $1,500 a week, on average.
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A new study suggests taxing sugar instead of soda is a more effective way to help people cut calories.
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A new study suggests that paying teachers based on student test scores may hurt student performance in some subject areas. The issue: Historically, public school teacher salaries have been based
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When your city or state needs cash for infrastructure, it probably issues a municipal bond. We explain how “munis” work.
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Some immigrant groups in the U.S. seem to be more successful than others. A new paper looks at how country of origin correlates with measures of personal success.
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A $1 increase in the minimum wage is associated with a 2 percent drop in the teen birth rate, suggests a new study in the American Journal of Public Health.
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Do private prisons save money? At what cost to inmates and society? We review the research on a host of related policy questions.
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Almost everyone has a smartphone. They can be distracting. But new research shows they may also impair our ability to think straight even when we’re not using them.
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Over a million international students study in the United States. China provides almost a third, according to a new government paper.
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