Philadelphia became the first major US city to adopt a tax on carbonated and sugary drinks. The 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax will apply to sodas, diet … Philadelphia Just Became the First Big City With a Soda TaxRead more
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CIA Chief Just Confirmed “War on Terror” Has Created A Lot More Terrorists
Central Intelligence Agency director John Brennan said Thursday that, years into the United States’ fight against the Islamic State, the terrorist group’s reach and power … CIA Chief Just Confirmed “War on Terror” Has Created A Lot More TerroristsRead more
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Thousands Protest U.S. Drone War at Ramstein Air Base
In Germany, thousands of people formed a human chain around a U.S. Air Force base to protest the U.S. drone wars. Ramstein Air Base hosts … Thousands Protest U.S. Drone War at Ramstein Air BaseRead more
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CIA Officer Faces Extradition to Italy over Role in Rendition of Cleric
A former CIA officer convicted of a role in the kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric under the CIA’s “extraordinary rendition” program says she is facing … CIA Officer Faces Extradition to Italy over Role in Rendition of ClericRead more
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First Rise in U.S. Death Rate in Years Surprises Experts
Death rates — measured as the number of deaths per 100,000 people — have been declining for years, an effect of improvements in health, disease … First Rise in U.S. Death Rate in Years Surprises ExpertsRead more
