USA
Low expectations for any U.S. president to jumpstart Middle East peace
U.S. presidents often talk of their hope to find peace in the Middle East and they practically always talk about their support for Israel's security. But on the ground there, expectations are much lower. And perhaps with good reason.
Locals concerned by local, global impact of increased coal exports
As coal demand around the globe increases, at the same time it moderates in the United States, coal companies are looking abroad to sell their commodity. But that means new facilities need to be built to get them abroad -- and they're looking to the Pacific Northwest.
Researchers develop edible 'peels' for variety of liquid, semi-solid foods
Imagine getting your yogurt from a little ball with an edible skin. Or your ice cream. How about your soda coming from a vending machine not in a recyclable can, but rather with a peel you can bite right into. It's closer to reality than you might think.
N.J. county clerk confronts reality of putting on election, post-Sandy
As the northeast picks up from the hurricane that roared ashore this week, election officials are left trying to figure out how to hold elections in places where residents have been evacuated and power is spotty, or non-existent. In Ocean County, N.J., they've adapted their vote-by-mail system to compensate.
Hospitals look to make themselves more sustainable, self-sufficient
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, which shutdown several hospitals in New York City, attention is being focused on a national movement among hospitals to make themselves more sustainable, to save money, but also more self-sufficient, in these changing environmental times.
Obama's deportation deferral program provides legal status, no healthcare
President Barack Obama generated positive feelings with much of the Latino community this summer when he announced a deferred deportation program for young, undocumented immigrants. But as the program is implemented, there's a hole. Those same youths are still ineligible for healthcare coverage under the Healthcare Reform Act.
New York just one of several cities facing increased risk of coastal flooding
As New Yorkers clean up from Hurricane Sandy, they're also considering what they might do to stop such a storm surge in the future. It's a common problem facing leaders of cities the world over.
University students organize protests to call for divestment from fossil fuels
Students at Harvard University, joined by others at some of the country's top universities, are taking a new tact. Rather than change lightbulbs and conserve more, they want their universities to empty fossil fuel company investments from their endowment.
Sandy claims tall ship HMS Bounty off coast of North Carolina
At least one person died and another person is missing, though 14 people have survived, when the HMS Bounty, a replica of the famed 18th century ship, sunk on Monday. It was a casualty of the rough seas and high winds from Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy leaves death, destruction as it roars ashore
Hurricane Sandy broke records when it came ashore Monday night. It brought 13-foot storm surges to New York City and inundated cities along the Jersey Shore. Millions of people were left without power. Tuesday, officials there were evaluating damage while inland, people prepared for blizzard conditions.
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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 ...
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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 ...