Black Lung: Why Respirators Are Not A Solution
This story is part of an investigation into how federal regulators and the mining industry are failing to protect coal …
What Is Black Lung?
An investigation by NPR and the Center for Public Integrity found federal regulators and the mining industry are failing to …
The Green Party Makes Its Case As A Left-Leaning Alternative To Obama
Last week’s Political Junkie column (“Still Waiting For That Declaration of Independents”) talked about the lack of ballot alternatives to …
As Mine Protections Fail, Black Lung Cases Surge
Part one of a two-part series. It wasn’t supposed to happen to coal miners in Mark McCowan’s generation. It wasn’t …
Confusion At The Yogurt Aisle? Time for Probiotics 101
Researchers are studying the ability of beneficial micro-organisms – or probiotics – to treat a range of conditions from eczema …
Campaigns Play The Numbers To Tip Election Favor
There are two big factors that will determine the outcome of the presidential election: the economy and demographics. The economy …
Dark Doings Among The D.C. Monuments
In Washington, D.C., the glittering marble of public buildings and monuments can conceal the darkest of deeds. And in the …
GOP To Make 31st Attempt To Repeal Obamacare Act
The House Rules Committee takes up a bill Monday called the “Repeal of Obamacare Act.” And just like it says, …
Botswana’s ‘Stunning Achievement’ Against AIDS
The southern African nation of Botswana has one of the highest rates of HIV in the world. Nearly 25 percent …
Across Continents, Syrian Family Seeks Assad’s Ouster
The Nachar family has long been on the radar of the Syrian government, and since last year, they have become …
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