What Would Happen If Russia Loses to Syria

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1. What happens if Russia loses in Syria?

By Dominic Tierney in Defense One

2. It’s time for smart guns.

By Stephen Teret in the New York Times

3. Could a boot camp help carry LGBT business leaders up the corporate ladder?

By Michal Addady at Fortune Magazine

4. This sticker will tell your phone when you’ve been in the sun too long.

By Molly McHugh in Wired

5. States are now more in control of education. Here’s how they can actually drive student success.

By Danielle M. Gonzales in the Education Post

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