A new investigation by journalist Anand Gopal reveals some harrowing details about America’s secret prisons in Afghanistan, under both the Bush and Obama administrations. What … Fueling terrorismRead more
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Obama’s Change
President Obama’s nominee for the Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the office of the US Trade Representative. Islam Siddiqui is currently vice president at CropLife America, … Obama’s ChangeRead more
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Toxic Air and America’s Schools
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One way of funding Taliban
US Ambassador Resists Troop Increase in Afghanistan The US ambassador to Afghanistan is warning against sending more troops to fight in the Afghan war. In … One way of funding TalibanRead more
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First Signs of Puberty Seen in Younger Girls
A new study finds that girls are more likely today than in the past to start developing breasts by age 7 or 8. Increased rates … First Signs of Puberty Seen in Younger GirlsRead more
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Economic hit man
John Perkins talking: It’s fair to say that we economic hit men have managed to create the world’s first truly global empire. And it’s basically … Economic hit manRead more
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The End of Poverty?
Earlier this year, the IMF and the World Bank warned the financial crisis posed a serious challenge to reducing poverty. The World Bank predicted the … The End of Poverty?Read more
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Nuclear waste company is Upton’s biggest contributor
Why would a man in Salt Lake City, Utah, contribute $1,000 to the re-election campaign of a congressman in Southwest Michigan? If the man is … Nuclear waste company is Upton’s biggest contributorRead more
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Fracking NY’s water supply
Marcellus Shale watershed is potentially the largest natural gas reserve in US and the source of drinking water for 15 million people, including nine million … Fracking NY’s water supplyRead more
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Following the mercury trail
[ted id=899] It can be a very complicated thing, the ocean. And it can be a very complicated thing, what human health is. And bringing … Following the mercury trailRead more