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Taliban Captives Dispute US View on Afghanistan War
Kabul, Afghanistan - More Taliban insurgents are being killed or captured than ever before, yet when the captives are interrogated by the American military, they remain convinced that they …
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Unit Leader Among Marines Who Urinated on Corpses
Washington - One of the Marines shown urinating on three corpses in Afghanistan in a widely distributed Internet video was the unit's leader, two U.S. military officials have told …
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Secrecy Shrouds “Super PAC” Funds in Latest Filings
Newly disclosed details of the millions of dollars flowing into political groups are highlighting not just the scale of donations from corporation and unions but also the secrecy surrounding …
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US’s Largest Cancer Charity Caves to Right-Wing Pressure, Ends Partnership With Planned Parenthood
This week it became clear there are things more important to the Susan G. Komen Foundation—the fundraising giant that each year during breast cancer awareness month virtually swathes the …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Arizona Republicans to Introduce Draconian Anti-Union Legislation This Week, and More
TRANSCRIPT: Thom Hartmann here – on the news…
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F-35 Story Shows Why It’s So Hard to Cut a Federal Program
Washington - For all its high-tech stealth and record price tag, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter embodies the droll military motto, “Hurry up and wait.” Conceived in …
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Nation’s Largest Cancer Charity Caves to Right-Wing Pressure, Ends Relationship With Planned Parenthood
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the country’s best-known and best-funded breast cancer organization. Known for it’s iconic pink ribbon and annual Race for the Cure event, the …
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Romney Wins Big in Florida Primary, Regaining Momentum
Tampa, Florida - Mitt Romney rolled to victory in the Florida primary on Tuesday, dispatching an insurgent threat from Newt Gingrich and reclaiming his dominant position as he urged …
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Republicans Start to Unite Around Call to Allow Billionaires and Corporations to Directly Fund Campaigns
Eight in 10 Americans believe that there is too much money in American politics, and only 17 percent agree with the Supreme Court that corporations should be allowed to …
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The Political Cost of Romney’s Nasty Win in Florida
With his resounding victory over Newt Gingrich in Florida on Tuesday, Mitt Romney showed a worried Republican base a side of himself that it has both longed for and …