The Takeaway
Oxfam: American food aid hurting Haiti
American food subsidies and food aid to Haiti may be undermining Haiti's efforts to recover from disaster.
When unemployment benefits hurt small businesses
In Michigan, a state suffering from about 13 percent unemployment, one employer thinks unemployment benefits are stopping him from hiring.
Middle class booms in India, China
The middle class may be in trouble in the United States, but in China and India, the middle class is growing at an astounding rate.
Sex scandals, Christian fundamentalism and American government
A look into The Family, the secretive, fundamentalist organization in the highest echelons of American power.
Rising discrimination against Muslims at work
Claims of workplace discrimination against Muslims is steadily rising. A bad economy could be part of the cause.
Government steps up cyber spying efforts
The Obama Administration wants to make internet wiretaps easier, giving them more access to people's online info.
Fighting poverty, tracking the Millennium Development Goals
Ten years ago, the United Nations established eight goals aimed at reducing global poverty. Now world leaders are discussing if progress has been made.
Lessons from smallpox eradication
Smallpox was eradicated from the earth 30 years ago. The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation reflects on what we've learned.
College students skirt rules to get credit cards
New rules governing kids and credit cards are going into effect, but college students are still finding ways around them.
Gay adoption where it's illegal
In Florida, where gay people are banned from adopting children, couples are forced to upend their lives to skirt the law.
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Womfol (17 June, 2013 04:09:14)Sorry, but everyone knows that Steven Donziger and Amazon Defense Front faked the names of "Ecuadorians" and that Petroecuador has been responsible for over 200 ... -
Fina Robinson (15 June, 2013 08:05:11)Loved the fact of the biracial family on the cherrios commercial, it's 2013, & we definitely NEED to see more of this!!! Love, love, love!!
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becky (15 June, 2013 07:53:57)Whooping cough cases are majority reported in the vaccinated community.. So much for your effective vaccine.
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John-Michael (15 June, 2013 11:50:33)Ok one thing that just bugs me is you are miss representing the “Can’t innovate anymore? My ass!,” quote from Phil Schiller. He was in ...
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sinned34 (14 June, 2013 02:33:42)Hayden, And when a spill happens, the local and provincial governments will be the ones to suffer the consequences and foot the bill to clean it ...