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Job Growth Slows in June
There is still little evidence of any acceleration of wage growth.

How the Pope Is Revving Up Climate Action in LA’s Most Polluted Neighborhood
Catholic environmentalists are channeling the power of the Pope's words into action.

Justice Alito Defends Lethal Injection Expert Who Did His Research on Drugs.com
The expert ended up prompting a back-and-forth between Supreme Court justices, who narrowly upheld use of a lethal injection drug.

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Charleston Massacre Forces White Nationalists Out of the Shadows
Charleston massacre forces white nationalists to face increased media scrutiny.

Billions Pledged for Nepal Reconstruction, but Still No Debt Relief
The earthquake damaged one third of the economy, but creditors won't agree on debt relief.

Supreme Court Tosses EPA Rules That Would Prevent Thousands of Asthma Cases
EPA rules limiting toxic air pollution emissions would have prevented thousands of cases of asthma, birth defects and other health problems.

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Thousands Kept in Solitary Confinement in Illinois Prisons
A class action lawsuit filed this week is challenging the widespread use of solitary confinement.

On the News With Thom Hartmann: Agricultural Runoff Is Poisoning the Gulf of Mexico, and More
Help Truthout keep publishing stories like this: They can't be found in corporate media! Make a tax-deductible donation today. In today's On the News segment: The Hague District Court …

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US Conference of Mayors Unanimously Adopts Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Resolution
The resolution comes at a time of heightened nuclear tensions between the US and Russia as well as Iran.

On the News With Thom Hartmann: Senators Vote for Fast Track on Trade Deals, and More
If you don't like any part of the upcoming trade deals, too bad.