In February 2004, U.S. troops brought a man named Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim al-Badry to Abu Ghraib in Iraq and assigned him serial number US9IZ-157911CI. The … U.S. Military Now Says ISIS Leader Was Held in Notorious Abu Ghraib PrisonRead more
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The Shadowy Network of Super-Elites
It’s hard to think of a presidential candidate that has been at the heart of more scandals than Hillary Clinton. Each passing day seems to … The Shadowy Network of Super-ElitesRead more
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Aiding and abetting the Saudi slaughter in Yemen
Just a few short years ago, Yemen was judged to be among the poorest countries in the world, ranking 154th out of the 187 nations … Aiding and abetting the Saudi slaughter in YemenRead more
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New voting laws in the south could affect millions of African Americans
This report is part of a project on voting rights in America produced by the Carnegie-Knight News21 program. Selma, Ala. –- Joanne Bland, at age … New voting laws in the south could affect millions of African AmericansRead more
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A journalist arrested for filming a Dakota Access protest could face more prison time than Edward Snowden
Ten activists were arrested on Tuesday for shutting down tar-sands oil pipelines. Among them was Deia Schlosberg, producer of the documentary How to Let Go … A journalist arrested for filming a Dakota Access protest could face more prison time than Edward SnowdenRead more
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Day After Obama Tours Louisiana Flood Damage, Gov’t Holds Massive Gulf Oil & Gas Lease Auction
On Tuesday, President Obama visited Louisiana for the first time since the devastating floods that killed 13 people and damaged 60,000 homes. The Red Cross … Day After Obama Tours Louisiana Flood Damage, Gov’t Holds Massive Gulf Oil & Gas Lease AuctionRead more
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U.S. Role in the War in Yemen
Andrew Cockburn, Washington editor for Harper’s magazine. His latest piece for Harper’s is headlined “Acceptable Losses: Aiding and Abetting the Saudi Slaughter in Yemen.” Andrew … U.S. Role in the War in YemenRead more
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Why Did the Saudi Regime and Other Gulf Tyrannies Donate Millions to the Clinton Foundation?
As the numerous and obvious ethical conflicts surrounding the Clinton Foundation receive more media scrutiny, the tactic of Clinton-loyal journalists is to highlight the charitable … Why Did the Saudi Regime and Other Gulf Tyrannies Donate Millions to the Clinton Foundation?Read more