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China to Implement a Cap-and-Trade System to Fight Climate Change
Chinese President Xi Jinping is arriving at the White House for a state visit.
US Special Ops Forces Have Deployed in 135 Nations
This year is proving to be record-breaking year for the military's secret military.
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Fun and Games
Kidney Disease Linked to Agrochemical Exposure Spikes in El Salvador
Chronic Kidney Disease of an unknown origin is an urgent health problem, and it demands an urgent response.
Pope Francis and a Catholic’s Tale
If you believe in women's rights, gay rights, and the basic concept of justice, Pope Francis is not on your side.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Tepco Dumped 850 Tons of Radioactive Groundwater Into the Pacific Ocean, and More
In today's On the News segment: Last week, the Tokyo Electric Power Company dumped 850 tons of radioactive groundwater into the Pacific Ocean; this season may see the worst El …
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The Slow-Motion Crisis in the Urban US
Millions of residents in poor city neighborhoods live in environments that assault their health on a daily basis.
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The Key to Your Health Could Be in Your ZIP Code
Understanding how our environment and social conditions shape our health could lead to better treatments and better preventive care.
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Ten Years After Katrina: Lessons From Charleston, South Carolina
South Carolina's Charleston fits the same complicated and troubling profile as Louisiana's New Orleans.
Still No Democratic Debates; What’s Going on?
The entire Democratic Party would benefit from having many, many more televised debates.