Tag: North America
David Letterman fights terrorism
American television may be doing more to fight violent extremists than American propaganda....
Frankenfish (genetically modified salmon) comes alive!
A genetically modified Atlantic salmon may soon be available in supermarkets. The company behind it insists it's more environmentally sustainable. ...
CSI Iraq: Biometric crime fighting or hit list?
The United States has collected a massive amount of biometric data on Iraqis during the Iraq war. Some say that data is dangerous....
Detroit: Belly dancing hotspot
The Motor City has become an epicenter of scantily clad shimmies, but belly dancing is still controversial....
Will Americans watch foreign films?
Technology is making it easy for Americans to see tons of films from the rest of the world. Getting them to watch, however, is a challenge....
Impact of oil spill on US energy policy
The Obama administration bans oil drilling in new areas off the U.S. coast while the cause of the oil spill off Louisiana is investigated. ...
Miami Poem Depot
In Miami, poets create on-demand verses for passers-by on manual typewriters -- the project is called the "Poem Depot."...
EPA policy angers minority groups
Minority group advocates blast new EPA regulations on greenhouse gas emissions, saying they'll lead to job losses....
NASA and commercial space travel
President Obama's proposed budget for NASA puts the US space agency on a new, commercial trajectory....
Broadway musical meets Afrobeat royalty in 'Fela!'
Broadway has brought figures like Jesus and Thomas Jefferson to the stage; Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is the latest....
