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May 15, 2008  


This Week's Cover Story
Few U.S. Moms Meet Six-Month Breastfeeding Goal

Black breastfeeding dyad
The CDC just reported a sharp increase in U.S. women who have breastfed their infants. But the most-watched target--exclusive breastfeeding for six months--was disappointing. There all women fell short. Among African Americans it was only 20 percent.

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Today's Featured Story, from International
In Kuwait, Female Candidates Make a Second Try

Salwa Al-Jassar
Twenty-eight Kuwaiti women are running to break into the all-male National Assembly in the May 17 elections. One of the strongest contenders says their chances depend heavily on the support and influence of their elite families.

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Outrage of the Week Namibia Hits Political Target; Mothers Need Help

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Cheers & Jeers



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Spotlight on 2008 Presidential Election

Funding Serious Change

Women and Islam

India

Rule of Law in Africa

Women and Worship

Dangerous Trends, Innovative Responses

Campaign Trail
After Big Win in West Va. Hillary Vows to Press On
Uncovering Gender
Marketing to Women Seems Unable to Keep Up
Business & Economy
After a Buyout, Fund Shops for More Women Power
International
Zimbabwean Makes Case for U.S. Anti-Violence Aid

Our StoryDr. Blackwell's Hospital Opened Doors to Women

Our daily livesTexas Compound Revives Memory of Her Own Escape

Journalist of the MonthSimon Made Her Mark Covering Abortion Wars
Uncovering GenderOn-Screen Sex Ratios Add Up to One Big Minus
 


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