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Scientists Say Gulf Oil to Linger, Obama’s Estimates Rosy
Washington - Scientists heaped more criticism Thursday on the Obama administration's claim that most of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is gone, saying that it was too early …
We Are Spirit
In Arizona, we fight because we are spirit. Yet, in recent travels, I've gotten the distinct impression that many people think that human beings are made simply of flesh …
News in Brief: Iraq War Is “Over,” Civilian Contractors to Continue Fight, and More
Iraq War Is “Over,” Civilian Contractors to Continue Fight
Mosques, Muslims and America in Darkness
Things have come to a pretty pass when I'm the guy saying it would be really helpful if George W. Bush were still around. I'm saying it, and I …
The Secret Killers: Assassination in Afghanistan and Task Force 373
“Find, fix, finish, and follow-up” is the way the Pentagon describes the mission of secret military teams in Afghanistan which have been given a mandate to pursue alleged members …
Unemployment Insurance Claims Hit 500,000 Last Week, the Worst in 2010
Fully 500,000 Americans filed new claims for government unemployment insurance last week, the highest number in nine months and a sign of persistent trouble in the job market. The …
Broke, USA: From Pawnshops to Poverty Inc. – How the Working Poor Became Big Business
Broke, USA: From Pawnshops to Poverty Inc. - How The Working Poor Became Big Business Gary Rivlin HarperCollins 369 pages If you're familiar with the Midwest, you'll likely …
Report: Campaign Contributions Put a Price on Justice
An impartial judge is often taken for granted, but big money talks, even in the American judiciary. A report released this week reveals that private industry and special interest …
Has Obama Failed the Immigration Reform Movement?
After signing a controversial $600 million border security bill last week, President Barack Obama is drawing fire from immigration reform advocates and anti-immigrant conservatives alike. While the former argue …
Lisbeth Salander: The Dark Metal Sarah Palin
It's no accident that Stieg Larsson's Swedish mystery “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” has spread across American coffee shops and airports faster than fear about the H1N1 virus. …