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Quick Study: World's Most Dangerous Leaders

An at-a-glance guide to some of the world's worst bullies, autocrats and irritants.

Dr. Rick Hodes Helps the Children of Ethiopia

Dr. Rick Hodes has devoted his life to helping Ethiopia's most desperate kids-including the five he adopted. His philosophy is simple: "Don't Say No"

Help for Ethiopia's Children

Watch a slide show of Dr. Rick Hodes in action and learn how to support his work.

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1Quick Study: Alternative Energy
With $4-a-gallon gas, global warming, and war in the Middle East, America seems eager (finally) to kick its addiction to oil and other fossil fuels. Here's where we are and where we're going with alternative energy sources.
24 Ways of Looking at Breakfast
A closer look at the day's most important meal.
3Learn About the World Food Program
If you're devoted to helping end world hunger, start with breakfast. Find out how free breakfast programs are working to solve hunger and poverty issues around the globe.
4Reader’s Digest Global Presidential Poll
Read the methodology behind our international poll.
54 Ways of Looking at a Map
Maps can be for finding a direction or for surveying an area. Here are four that tell completely different things.
6Beijing Summer Olympics Slideshow
See up-to-date photos of athletes in action at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
7Q & A With Tom Friedman
Thomas L. Friedman explains why globalization and climate change will be good for us all.
84 + Ways of Looking at a Bridge
The story behind bridges that span India, France, Peru, and Minneapolis.
9 A Look at China: City of Shadows Slideshow
Images of the courtyards and alleyways of China show old merging with new.

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