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Detroit Faces “Humanitarian Crisis” as City Shuts Off Water Access for Thousands of Residents
A judge overseeing Detroit's bankruptcy recently ruled the city can continue shutting off water to residents who have fallen behind on payments.
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US Faces “Massive Military Failure” as ISIS Advances on Syrian Border Town of Kobani
If Kobani were to fall to the Islamic State, the group would be in control of more than half of Syria's border with Turkey.
Pakistani Education Activist Malala Yousafzai Becomes Youngest Winner of Nobel Peace Prize
At age 17, Yousafzai is the youngest person ever to win a Nobel Prize.
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Ferguson October: Thousands March in St. Louis for Police Reform and Arrest of Officer Darren Wilson
Protesters' efforts have made Ferguson the ground zero for the movement against police brutality and racial bias.
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“Weekend of Resistance” Off to Tense but Peaceful Start in Ferguson
A multitude of activist groups from St. Louis and around the US have sent members to take part in the weekend's activities.
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In Protecting the Elderly, California at Last Takes Steps to Catch Up
California, which has loosely regulated the assisted living industry for years, adopts measures that give advocates for the elderly modest hope.
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Washington State Democrats to Challenge Hobby Lobby Decision
The upcoming election in Washington state just became a women's rights issue.
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For Families and Communities, Deportation Means Trauma
The psychological trauma of deportation is rarely examined in mainstream media coverage.
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Twisted Beaks: Scientists Exploring Mysterious Deformities Focus on New Virus
Abnormal beaks in Alaska's bird population may be due to contaminants in the environment.
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Big Pharma Lobbies Hard to End India’s Distribution of Affordable Generic Drugs
Aid organizations are calling on Indian leaders to resist US pressure to change India's patent laws in favor of the pharmaceutical industry.