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    A Scarcity of Car Lovers

    Only about a quarter of U.S. drivers now say they consider their car “something special — more than just a way to get around,” barely half of the 43% who felt this way in 1991.

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    Angry Motorists

    Nearly four-in-ten American drivers report having cursed or shouted at other drivers in the past year.

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    Unplug, Log On

    A majority of Americans have logged onto the internet with a wireless connection.

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    More Americans Say Trade Good for U.S.

    In a reversal of recent trends, the 2009 Pew Global Attitudes survey finds that among 25 countries surveyed, the largest increase in support for trade occurred in the United States.

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    Russians Have Confidence in Medvedev

    Despite worldwide skepticism of Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, he remains popular at home — though not quite as popular as his predecessor, Vladimir Putin.

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    U.N. Global Favorability

    Majorities or pluralities in 19 of 25 countries surveyed have a favorable view of the United Nations; moreover, ratings of the U.N. have grown more positive since 2007 in 12 of the 25 countries.

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    China Will Be World’s Top Superpower

    Majorities or pluralities in 13 of 25 countries surveyed believe that China will — or already has — replaced the U.S. as the world’s leading superpower.

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    Distracted Drivers

    About six-in-ten Americans report talking on a handheld phone while driving, a practice that some states have outlawed due to safety concerns.