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Obama Admin Faces Diplomatic Uproar as Massive Surveillance of EU Governments, Citizens Exposed
While National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden has been holed up at a Moscow airport, news outlets are continuing to report on his leaks of classified U.S. documents.
Egyptian Army Threatens Coup Against President Morsi
As millions take to the street across Egypt calling for President's ouster, the Army threatens to take action if Morsi fails to reach agreement with protestors in 48 hours.
Obama and the Militarization of Africa
Emira Woods Part 2: Under the “war on terror” framework, the US and AFRICOM are beefing up pro-US militaries across Africa.
Two Major Lawsuits Filed Against ExxonMobil for Arkansas Tar Sands Spill
Both suits clarify that ExxonMobil dilbit has contaminated Lake Conway, the largest man-made lake in the US.
Kristi Jacobson and Mariana Chilton on How Hunger Hurts Everyone
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Report Predicts Green Energy Will Beat Out Natural Gas in Five Years, and More
In today's On the News segment: California's same-sex couples told they will have to wait 25 days to get married, and more.
Is Obama’s Trip to Africa About Investment or the Extraction of African Resources?
Africa Action board chair and foreign policy expert Emira Woods says Obama administration needs a new approach to trade and investment and should move away from policies that favor …
Kristi Jacobson and Mariana Chilton on How Hunger Hurts Everyone
Kristi Jacobson and Mariana Chilton explain to Bill Moyers how hunger and food insecurity hit people from every walk of life.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The US Senate Approved the So-Called Comprehensive Immigration Bill, and More
In today's On the News segment: On Thursday, the United States Senate approved the so-called comprehensive immigration bill; last-minute attempts to stop student loan interest rates from doubling failed to …
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Obama’s Carbon Reduction Plan “Will Guarantee Global Warming Disaster”
Nafeez Ahmed: Environmental activists need to redouble efforts to demand Obama reject Keystone XL, abandon hydrofracking, and adopt tougher emission standards.