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US Moves Missile-Tracking Radar Platform Closer to North Korea
The sea-based X-band radar is heading over from Pearl Harbor, a Pentagon official says. The John S. McCain guided missile destroyer is also being sent.
Economic Update: Economics and Capitalism
Updates on Cyprus's extreme austerity, equal justice and markets, falling job quality, and capitalism's impact on China.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Weekend Anti-Nuclear Protest in Vermont Draws 500, and More
In today's On the News segment: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will introduce new legislation to break up too-big-to-fail banks, and more.
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How the Monsanto Protection Act Became Law
Once again, the largest corporations and their governmental cohorts succeeding in sealing their dominance over our lives without any oversight, transparency or leniency. This time it concerns food safety, …
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Course Load: The Growing Burden of College Fees
High school students discovering their college plans may face a slew of small fees that will push their college tuition through the roof.
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Déjà vu: Defense Officials Downplay Growing Guantanamo Hunger Strike With Bush-Era Talking Points
The hunger strike parallels one that took place in 2006 when protest stemmed from the search of prisoners' Korans for hidden drugs.
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In Gun Debate, No Rift on Better Care for Mentally Ill
Senate Democratic aides said that there is likely to be at least one mental health bill offered as an amendment to the larger gun package.
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Germany Sees Rise of Campaign Against Combat Drones
(Image: Combat drone via Shutterstock)Leading national and local peace and justice organizations in Germany have launched a major campaign to oppose the German government's recently revealed plan to acquire combat …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Little-Known “Monsanto Protection Act” Shields the Company From Being Sued by Consumers Who Claim They’ve Been Harmed by Monsanto’s Products, and More
Truthout needs your support to produce grassroots journalism and disseminate conscientious visions for a brighter future. Contribute now by clicking here. In today's On the News segment: Opponents are …
Report: Iraq, Afghanistan Wars Will Cost US $4-6 Trillion Dollars
These wars will be the most expensive conflicts in US history, according to the report.