Explosions In Syrian Capital Kill More Than 50
Several explosions ripped through Damascus on Thursday morning in what was one of the deadliest days in the Syrian capital …
Tough Turkeys Are Taking Over A California Town
So many wild turkeys are roaming the streets and yards of Albany, Calif., along the eastern shore of San Francisco …
Former Peanut Firm Executives Indicted Over 2009 Salmonella Outbreak
Four former executives from Peanut Corp. of America and a related company are facing federal criminal charges for covering up …
Petition To Legalize Unlocking Cellphones Meets White House’s 100K Requirement
Frustration over a change in federal copyright policy that makes it illegal to unlock new cellphones has resulted in more …
Hospitals Clamp Down On Early Elective Births
For decades, doctors have been warned about the dangers of delivering babies early without a medical reason. But the practice …
Sen. Graham Says 4,700 Killed In U.S. Drone Strikes
We’ve all heard that drone strikes directed against al-Qaida and other militants have been on the rise, but now Sen. …
This Music Is Bananas (Really)
Fresh produce has never been hipper. Need proof? Check out this video of Brooklyn-based songwriter-producer-artist extraordinaire Jonathan Dagan, better known …
Corruption Reigns In Spain; King’s Son-In-Law Accused Of Embezzling
There is no end, it seems, to revelations of corruption in Spain, exacerbated by the country’s economic crisis. The latest …
Failure To Ratify: During Amendment Battles, Some States Opt To Watch
Mississippi has received lots of attention this week for finally having ratified the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery. But the …
Medical Waste: 90 More Don’ts For Your Doctor
Doctors do stuff — tests, procedures, drug regimens and operations. It’s what they’re trained to do, what they’re paid to …
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