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from ABC News (& affiliates)
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from ACLJ
After ObamaCare’s first month led to merely 26,794 “pre-effectuated enrolments” (more on what in the world that even means later), President Obama unveiled his big “fix” for the more than 5,000,000 Americans (and growing by the day) who have lost their insurance plans. The “fix” doesn’t fix anything.
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from AsiaNews.it
Pope: Many Christians worldwide suffer for their faith, I am close to them with admiration and prayer
At the Sunday Angelus, Francis speaks of Jesus 'discourse' about the end of time, and in unscripted remarks recalls the "brothers and sisters in many parts of the world who are still persecuted for their fidelity to Jesus. There are many, perhaps more than in the first centuries, we are close to them with our hearts and prayers.” After the Marian prayer, the Pope announces the distribution of Misericordina in the square: a small box containing a Rosary, "spiritual medicine" 59 beaded steps that "is good for all of our lives."
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from BBC News
Typhoon Haiyan: Filipinos scramble for aid from the air
People in remote parts of the Philippines cut off by Typhoon Haiyan have been desperately scrambling for aid which is starting to arrive from the air. More than 600,000kg of food, water and medicine has been handed out since the relief effort began. Rajini Vaidyanathan reports from on board the USS George Washington, which is helping co-ordinate the relief effort.
HMS Daring arrives in Philippines to aid Typhoon Haiyan victims
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from Bloomberg
Cities Raise Alarms Over EPA’s Surprise Hydrant Lead Rule
Philadelphia has 119 fire hydrants that cost about $2,000 each waiting in a warehouse to be installed, yet they sit high and dry because federal regulators say their fittings might taint drinking water with lead.
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from Breitbart
OBAMACARE UNCOOL AT COLLEGES: USC FAN USES 'STANFORD SUPPORTS OBAMACARE' SIGN TO MOCK CARDINAL
Newspaper That Endorsed Obama Calls for ObamaCare Repeal
Barack Obama's hometown newspaper, the Chicago Tribune, endorsed the president twice for president. Friday, the same Chicago Tribune called for ObamaCare to be immediately repealed before it can do any more damage.
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from Campus Reform
REPORT: Student drinking at UC-Berkeley is overloading area hospitals
School may be underreporting alcohol-related incidents.
The party-related incidents at the school are pushing the city’s ambulances to their limit.
All students must complete confidential, online alcohol education course.
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The bill will expand the range of secret government information, paving the way for closer involvement in the US military build-up against China.
[World Socialist Web Site]
Who Owns The Federal Reserve?
The Fed is privately owned. Its shareholders are private banks
[Global Research]
“The War is Worth Waging”: Afghanistan’s Vast Reserves of Minerals and Natural Gas
The War on Afghanistan is a Profit driven "Resource War"
[Global Research]
Empire and Cyber Imperialism: The Logic behind the Global Spy Structure
[Global Research]
Mounting anger at Philippine president’s response to typhoon disaster
Who Owns The Federal Reserve?
The Fed is privately owned. Its shareholders are private banks
[Global Research]
“The War is Worth Waging”: Afghanistan’s Vast Reserves of Minerals and Natural Gas
The War on Afghanistan is a Profit driven "Resource War"
[Global Research]
Empire and Cyber Imperialism: The Logic behind the Global Spy Structure
[Global Research]
Mounting anger at Philippine president’s response to typhoon disaster
Despite Aquino’s claims that relief is arriving, millions of displaced people are desperately short of food, water, shelter and medical care.
[World Socialist Web Site]
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from CNSNews.com
On Tuesday, ABC's World News and CBS Evening News both reported the latest poll numbers from the "respected" Quinnipiac University, as CBS's Scott Pelley labeled the institution, regarding President Obama's "lowest ever" approval rating, along with Americans' dim view of the politician's honesty.
One month after the shutdown ended, Lee and Cruz are sitting pretty
It’s Nov. 16, 2013, and the partial government shutdown ended one month ago today. In those four weeks, and the two prior, everything conservatives said would happen has happened.
World's ten most toxic places revealed: Indonesian gold mines and old Russian chemical manufacturing regions are among the most dangerous areas on earth
Taste for super spicy snacks is putting children in the emergency room with painful stomach cramps, doctors warn
Los Angeles hospital says it is treating dozens of children a week for gastritis
Flavoring blamed by medics for making stomach linings more acidic
'Yes we can!' Forget booze in a box, canned wine is the next big thing in drinks
Wine producers are selling booze in cans to save on packaging costs and appeal to more consumers
Oregon-based Union Wine Company selling Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris in an eight-ounce can to make wine more accessible
Some wine connoisseurs say the flavor isn't affected
Virus responsible for killing almost 800 dolphins as part of dangerous epidemic now found in four whale deaths
A strand of the morbillivirus - which causes measles in humans - is responsible for wiping out 782 since July, with the number expected to rise
Four whales have now washed ashore off the East Coast of the U.S. infected with the virus
Experts are scrambling to determine whether the virus killed them or if they were just carriers
Marine officials say nothing can be done to protect the animals from the virus
Outrage in Norway as hundreds of gravestones are covered in BLACK BAGS at cemetery along with a demand for overdue rental payment
Around 670 headstones have been labelled at Mollendal cemetery in Bergen
Government covers initial maintenance cost and rental - 25 years for a coffin; 20 years for an urn
After that, relatives must pay annual cost: £52 for a coffin; £37 for an urn
Single mother ordered by judge to STOP breastfeeding so baby can spend weekends with her father
Jessica Moser, from Northampton County, Pennsylvania, says a local judge ordered her to stop breastfeeding her 10-month-old daughter, Jasmine
The order came as part of a custody battle with Jasmine's father, who is challenging Moser for more time with his daughter
The judge suggested Moser switch her daughter to formula so Jasmine can spend every weekend with her father
Moser says she is 'hurt and emotional' by the decision
Built in jewellery boxes and aviation-grade clocks: How Rolls Royce owners have tried to make their exclusive cars even more unique
A Thermos, jewellery box and picnic hampers have been requested
Rolls Royce offers an exhaustive customising service
Celestial Phantom has 446 diamonds inlaid in the interior
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Who’s Responsible For Healthcare?
Ring Owned For More Than 50 Years Is Missing, Owner Pleads For Help
A small ad for a missing ring in the newspaper, with a big story behind it. Dal Vander Meer of Spokane is missing a gold ring with a big red ruby he has worn for decades. Now, he wants it returned because it is something that has been a huge part of his life.
Authorities Searching For A Woman Wanted On Animal Cruelty Charges, Almost 90 Animals Rescued This Year
The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service seized 63 horses from a property in Airway Heights Friday. Eleven of those 63 ended up in Otis Orchards at the Ponti Veterinary Hospital because they are in critical condition. The veterinarian at the hospital says this is the worst case of animal abuse he has seen working there. The other 52 horses not in critical condition were taken to the Spokane County Fairgrounds where they will be nursed back to health.
Elwha River sees largest run of Chinook in decades
Fish are streaming into stretches of the Elwha River and its tributaries that were formerly blocked by the Elwha Dam.
Easing of China policy may not result in baby boom
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Project aims to preserve voices of Hanford's history
Seventy years ago, the U.S. military evacuated two small communities in southeast Washington and created a place called Hanford. The historic moments that happened there since can get lost in all the news the nuclear cleanup is creating today. Now, a major effort is underway to preserve the voices of Hanford's past.
Head-butting Great Smokies elk in viral video euthanized
The young elk featured in a viral online video playfully head-butting a photographer has been euthanized after authorities at the Great Smokies National Park determined he was a safety threat.
from Mother Nature Network
Hairy Houdinis: 6 animal escape artists
What America's forests looked like before Europeans arrived
MSG, Seasoned For A Comeback
Invented in 1908, vilified in the '70s: MSG may be poised to ride the umami wave back to glory.
Porn Mogul Larry Flynt Wants Man Who Paralyzed Him Spared
How Texas Changed, And Changed The Nation, In Years Since JFKTexas wasn't exactly a backwater in 1963 when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, but it wasn't the economic and political powerhouse that it has become today. Over the past 50 years, three of the nation's presidents have hailed from Texas.
New Medical Device Treats Epilepsy With A Well-Timed Zap
The FDA approved a pacemaker-like device that senses when seizures are coming and stops them by sending electronic signals through wires inserted in the brain.
That Clam In Your Chowder Might Be Hundreds Of Years Old
Like Food And Water, Women's Safety A Priority For Relief Aid
In natural disasters and war zones, food and water aren't the only basic needs, aid and human rights groups say. Humanitarian crises immediately put women and girls at higher risk of violence, with displacement, loss of security and the breakdown of institutions. Rape in post-earthquake Haiti and in refugee camps in Kenya filled with Somalis fleeing drought and war are just two of many tragic examples. But resources for addressing the issue tend to lag until after the demands of other basic needs.
Photos: A Crippled Hospital Aids Desperate Survivors
In the typhoon-ravaged heart of the Philippines, many hospitals were badly damaged or destroyed by the storm. NPR photojournalist David Gilkey and reporter Jason Beaubien visited one battered hospital that continues to serve patients.
China's Going To Get Old Before It Gets Rich
China's decision to (further) relax its infamous one-child policy is, as much as anything, an economic decision. China put the one-child policy in place decades ago, when the country feared a destabilizing population boom. It benefited in the short run — the country slowed its population growth and got a boost to growth since it didn't have as many children to support. Today, China faces a different problem: a precipitous decline in the ratio of working-age people to total population.
2016 Polling Comes Too Soon For This Political Reporter
With the next presidential race three years away, Don Gonyea suggests we change the subject.
Dave's Killer Bread co-founder released from jail
Dave Dahl, the co-founder of Dave’s Killer Bread, met his attorney Stephen Houze outside the Washington County Jail after posting bond and getting released around 2:15 p.m. Saturday. He faces assault and other charges and will be back in court Friday.
Veteran film, TV, stage actor Al Ruscio dies
Veteran character actor Al Ruscio, who died Nov. 12 at his Encino, Calif., home following declining health, appeared in such films as The Godfather, Part III and Guilty By Suspicion, and on some of the most memorable TV shows of all time, from Sea Hunt to Seinfeld. His stage credits include A Hatful of Rain and A View From the Bridge.
Investors, these mistakes can really cost you
from The Daily Caller
One month after the shutdown ended, Lee and Cruz are sitting pretty
It’s Nov. 16, 2013, and the partial government shutdown ended one month ago today. In those four weeks, and the two prior, everything conservatives said would happen has happened.
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from Daily Mail
Horrifying list compiled by environmental body The Blacksmith Institute
Sites include mines, factories, landfills and the Chernobyl nuclear plant
The top ten alone put more than 200 million people in danger every day
Taste for super spicy snacks is putting children in the emergency room with painful stomach cramps, doctors warn
Los Angeles hospital says it is treating dozens of children a week for gastritis
Flavoring blamed by medics for making stomach linings more acidic
86 out of 127 politicians in Holyrood say they will vote to pass legislation
Ten said they remained undecided and 20 refused to reveal their opinion
Consultation revealed two-thirds of respondents were against plans
'Yes we can!' Forget booze in a box, canned wine is the next big thing in drinks
Wine producers are selling booze in cans to save on packaging costs and appeal to more consumers
Oregon-based Union Wine Company selling Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris in an eight-ounce can to make wine more accessible
Some wine connoisseurs say the flavor isn't affected
Virus responsible for killing almost 800 dolphins as part of dangerous epidemic now found in four whale deaths
A strand of the morbillivirus - which causes measles in humans - is responsible for wiping out 782 since July, with the number expected to rise
Four whales have now washed ashore off the East Coast of the U.S. infected with the virus
Experts are scrambling to determine whether the virus killed them or if they were just carriers
Marine officials say nothing can be done to protect the animals from the virus
Outrage in Norway as hundreds of gravestones are covered in BLACK BAGS at cemetery along with a demand for overdue rental payment
Around 670 headstones have been labelled at Mollendal cemetery in Bergen
Government covers initial maintenance cost and rental - 25 years for a coffin; 20 years for an urn
After that, relatives must pay annual cost: £52 for a coffin; £37 for an urn
Single mother ordered by judge to STOP breastfeeding so baby can spend weekends with her father
Jessica Moser, from Northampton County, Pennsylvania, says a local judge ordered her to stop breastfeeding her 10-month-old daughter, Jasmine
The order came as part of a custody battle with Jasmine's father, who is challenging Moser for more time with his daughter
The judge suggested Moser switch her daughter to formula so Jasmine can spend every weekend with her father
Moser says she is 'hurt and emotional' by the decision
Built in jewellery boxes and aviation-grade clocks: How Rolls Royce owners have tried to make their exclusive cars even more unique
A Thermos, jewellery box and picnic hampers have been requested
Rolls Royce offers an exhaustive customising service
Celestial Phantom has 446 diamonds inlaid in the interior
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November 16, 1974. This is the anniversary of the most powerful broadcast ever deliberately beamed into space with the intention of contacting alien life. The broadcast formed part of the ceremonies held to mark a major upgrade to the Arecibo Radio Telescope in Puerto Rico.
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from Examiner.com
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
Do you have a chronic degenerative disease? If so, have you been told, “It’s all in your head?” Well, that might not be that far from the truth… the root cause of your illness may be in your mouth. There is a common dental procedure that nearly every dentist will tell you is completely safe, despite the fact that scientists have been warning of its dangers for more than 100 years. Every day in the United States alone, 41,000 of these dental procedures are performed on patients who believe they are safely and permanently fixing their problem. What is this dental procedure? The root canal.
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from The Federalist Papers
Do we have a right to products and services, or do we have a right to freedom so that we may attain products and services? What is the difference?
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from Fox News
Veteran Told to Remove 'God Bless America' From Work Emails
A veteran who works at a California hospital was told he could no longer use “God Bless America” as his email signature. Retired Army Sergeant Boots Hawks, who served in the military for 20 years, spoke out this morning on Fox and Friends Weekend.
CIA personnel asked to sign additional non-disclosure form after Benghazi attack
Passengers Stand Up for Blind Man and Service Dog Kicked Off US Airways Flight
CIA personnel asked to sign additional non-disclosure form after Benghazi attack
Passengers Stand Up for Blind Man and Service Dog Kicked Off US Airways Flight
A blind man was kicked off of a US Airways plane for his “out of control” guide dog. But Albert Rizzi claims, “There was no time at all that my dog was off the leash and running around.
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Cornelius Gurlitt says he expects the hoard of Nazi artworks back and would not be willing to donate them to a museum
Need more time to address rights violation charges: Rajapaksa
There cannot be a time limit for reconciliation. “We have a legal system and Constitution. We have a process, it has started. It will take time. We have to change the mindset of the people not only in the north but also in the south.”
Several people oppose Grant County's proposed marijuana moratorium
Iran says it won't insist on other countries recognizing its 'right to enrich'
Prime Minister Netanyahu: Tehran continues enriching uranium in practice, so it doesn't need international recognition.
Olmert mocks Netanyahu, backs Obama over Iran nuclear talks
Analysis: Unpopular at home, Hollande appreciated in Israel
French president has earned Paris a greater degree of respect in Jerusalem than it has enjoyed in years.
Kerry to return to Israel as Netanyahu publicly admits to differences with US on Iran
Tributes pour in for Nobel prize-winning author of over 50 novels including The Golden Notebook
The real story of Britain's Roma: excluded, ignored and neglected
The real story of Britain's Roma: excluded, ignored and neglected
In Page Hall, Sheffield, cultural differences have created tension but there is no sign of the riots predicted by David Blunkett
There's no point wearing a poppy if you just want to be popular
If people start wearing poppies simply to avoid disapproval they'll soon symbolise nothing but conformity
Philomena star Judi Dench urged to back inquiry into 'stolen baby' scandal
Co-star Steve Coogan pledges to do what he can to help campaigners in Ireland as film reignites controversy
Minecraft: how a game with no rules changed the rules of the game for ever
It's a world away from the violence and realism of Grand Theft Auto, but the game being hailed as a Cinderella story for the internet age is set to dominate sales at Christmas
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There's no point wearing a poppy if you just want to be popular
If people start wearing poppies simply to avoid disapproval they'll soon symbolise nothing but conformity
Philomena star Judi Dench urged to back inquiry into 'stolen baby' scandal
Co-star Steve Coogan pledges to do what he can to help campaigners in Ireland as film reignites controversy
Minecraft: how a game with no rules changed the rules of the game for ever
It's a world away from the violence and realism of Grand Theft Auto, but the game being hailed as a Cinderella story for the internet age is set to dominate sales at Christmas
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The first Obamacare enrollment numbers are out—and unsurprisingly, they’re under-whelming.
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It may be all over for Obama
President Obama's proposed policy "fix" may ultimately fix little in the mess the Affordable Care Act has created, but his concessions Thursday nonetheless made history. In an unprecedented admission, Obama not only owned up to failure — something he has never done — but he admitted to misleading congressional Democrats who are now being blamed for telling their constituents they could keep insurance plans they liked.
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from The Hill
It may be all over for Obama
President Obama's proposed policy "fix" may ultimately fix little in the mess the Affordable Care Act has created, but his concessions Thursday nonetheless made history. In an unprecedented admission, Obama not only owned up to failure — something he has never done — but he admitted to misleading congressional Democrats who are now being blamed for telling their constituents they could keep insurance plans they liked.
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from The Hindu (Chennai / Madras, India)
Need more time to address rights violation charges: Rajapaksa
There cannot be a time limit for reconciliation. “We have a legal system and Constitution. We have a process, it has started. It will take time. We have to change the mindset of the people not only in the north but also in the south.”
Liechtenstein, one of India’s important partner nations in fighting overseas tax abuse and black money, will shed its secrecy cloak this week and join hands with a host of other countries for automatic exchange of information and mutual assistance in tax matters.
UK to help clear landmines in Sri Lanka
UK to help clear landmines in Sri Lanka
Britain will fund an additional 2.1 million pound programme to clear landmines and explosive remnants from the Tamil-dominated former war zone in northern Sri Lanka.
Philippines leader visits town first hit by Haiyan
Philippines leader visits town first hit by Haiyan
Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Sunday visited for the first time an eastern town that was the first to feel the fury of Typhoon Haiyan last week.
Rajapaksa rejects Cameron’s ultimatum for inquiry
In an apparent rejection of a move for an international inquiry into alleged human rights violations and war crimes in Sri Lanka, President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Saturday said independent panels set up in the country would credibly investigate the charges at their own pace.
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Rajapaksa rejects Cameron’s ultimatum for inquiry
In an apparent rejection of a move for an international inquiry into alleged human rights violations and war crimes in Sri Lanka, President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Saturday said independent panels set up in the country would credibly investigate the charges at their own pace.
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from iFIBRE ONE News
Several people opposed Grant County's proposed six-month moratorium on permits related to marijuana retailers, producers and processors.
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from The Jerusalem Post
Iran says it won't insist on other countries recognizing its 'right to enrich'
Prime Minister Netanyahu: Tehran continues enriching uranium in practice, so it doesn't need international recognition.
Olmert mocks Netanyahu, backs Obama over Iran nuclear talks
Former PM says Israel's "rhetoric of war and confrontation" was unwise, gov't erred ignoring Rouhani's talk of peace.
Analysis: Unpopular at home, Hollande appreciated in Israel
French president has earned Paris a greater degree of respect in Jerusalem than it has enjoyed in years.
Kerry to return to Israel as Netanyahu publicly admits to differences with US on Iran
PM says in weekly cabinet meeting that there are differences with US on Iran but disagreements can happen even between the best of friends.
US Secretary of State John Kerry says he’s on a mission. He claims to seek a resolution to the Arab-Israeli conflict that has plagued the Middle East for at least the past century. Last week, he stated: “I can promise you that America will stand by the side of Israel every step of the way.” Judging from the way that Mr. Kerry is twisting Israel’s arm practically out of its socket - he is indeed standing by Israel’s side ... so that America can shove Israel over a cliff.
Thanksgivukka: Please pass the turkey-stuffed doughnuts
As Thanksgiving and Hanukka converge for a once-in-a-lifetime event, double holiday cheer – and endless culinary mashups – are on the menu. This year, as American Jews light their first Hanukka candle, most will also be checking on the defrosting turkey, finishing up the pumpkin pie and stocking up on green beans.
Report: Mossad working with Saudis on contingency plans for potential attack on Iran
Thanksgivukka: Please pass the turkey-stuffed doughnuts
As Thanksgiving and Hanukka converge for a once-in-a-lifetime event, double holiday cheer – and endless culinary mashups – are on the menu. This year, as American Jews light their first Hanukka candle, most will also be checking on the defrosting turkey, finishing up the pumpkin pie and stocking up on green beans.
Report: Mossad working with Saudis on contingency plans for potential attack on Iran
'Sunday Times' quotes diplomatic source as saying Saudis are furious over Iran deal and are willing to give Israel "all the help it needs."
'NY Times' and Jerusalem battle over Iran policy
'NY Times' and Jerusalem battle over Iran policy
Paper's editorial board blasts Netanyahu for his loud opposition to Washington's policies.
Procedures include operations with advanced medical equipment.
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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)
Ring Owned For More Than 50 Years Is Missing, Owner Pleads For Help
A small ad for a missing ring in the newspaper, with a big story behind it. Dal Vander Meer of Spokane is missing a gold ring with a big red ruby he has worn for decades. Now, he wants it returned because it is something that has been a huge part of his life.
Authorities Searching For A Woman Wanted On Animal Cruelty Charges, Almost 90 Animals Rescued This Year
The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service seized 63 horses from a property in Airway Heights Friday. Eleven of those 63 ended up in Otis Orchards at the Ponti Veterinary Hospital because they are in critical condition. The veterinarian at the hospital says this is the worst case of animal abuse he has seen working there. The other 52 horses not in critical condition were taken to the Spokane County Fairgrounds where they will be nursed back to health.
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
Elwha River sees largest run of Chinook in decades
Fish are streaming into stretches of the Elwha River and its tributaries that were formerly blocked by the Elwha Dam.
Easing of China policy may not result in baby boom
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
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Project aims to preserve voices of Hanford's history
Seventy years ago, the U.S. military evacuated two small communities in southeast Washington and created a place called Hanford. The historic moments that happened there since can get lost in all the news the nuclear cleanup is creating today. Now, a major effort is underway to preserve the voices of Hanford's past.
Head-butting Great Smokies elk in viral video euthanized
The young elk featured in a viral online video playfully head-butting a photographer has been euthanized after authorities at the Great Smokies National Park determined he was a safety threat.
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from Mother Nature Network
The mix of slow-burning carbohydrates and fiber found in oats is a great source of fuel for breakfast.
Hairy Houdinis: 6 animal escape artists
What America's forests looked like before Europeans arrived
Scientists hope that identifying fossil tree-leaf sites will help with forest restoration projects underway throughout the Northeastern United States.
Fuel prices have dropped a bit, but who says $3.59 a gallon doesn't break the bank? If you need a reliable, affordable pre-owned vehicle that's decent on gas, look no further than this list.
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It is more important than ever to grow your own organic garden. Here are 5 of the easiest vegetables to grow, even if you have no gardening skills.
Global Mercury-Ban Misses Numerous Mercury-Containing ProductsA global treaty took place earlier this year which banned mercury from numerous products, but the treaty missed some key issues such as mercury in vaccines and mascara.
How Much Water is Used to Make a Bottle of Water?
Global Mercury-Ban Misses Numerous Mercury-Containing ProductsA global treaty took place earlier this year which banned mercury from numerous products, but the treaty missed some key issues such as mercury in vaccines and mascara.
How Much Water is Used to Make a Bottle of Water?
Just how much water goes into making that bottle of water? Bottled water companies reportedly use 1.39 liters to make a bottle, but it may be much higher.
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from NPR
MSG, Seasoned For A Comeback
Invented in 1908, vilified in the '70s: MSG may be poised to ride the umami wave back to glory.
Porn Mogul Larry Flynt Wants Man Who Paralyzed Him Spared
How Texas Changed, And Changed The Nation, In Years Since JFKTexas wasn't exactly a backwater in 1963 when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, but it wasn't the economic and political powerhouse that it has become today. Over the past 50 years, three of the nation's presidents have hailed from Texas.
New Medical Device Treats Epilepsy With A Well-Timed Zap
The FDA approved a pacemaker-like device that senses when seizures are coming and stops them by sending electronic signals through wires inserted in the brain.
That Clam In Your Chowder Might Be Hundreds Of Years Old
Like Food And Water, Women's Safety A Priority For Relief Aid
In natural disasters and war zones, food and water aren't the only basic needs, aid and human rights groups say. Humanitarian crises immediately put women and girls at higher risk of violence, with displacement, loss of security and the breakdown of institutions. Rape in post-earthquake Haiti and in refugee camps in Kenya filled with Somalis fleeing drought and war are just two of many tragic examples. But resources for addressing the issue tend to lag until after the demands of other basic needs.
Photos: A Crippled Hospital Aids Desperate Survivors
In the typhoon-ravaged heart of the Philippines, many hospitals were badly damaged or destroyed by the storm. NPR photojournalist David Gilkey and reporter Jason Beaubien visited one battered hospital that continues to serve patients.
China's Going To Get Old Before It Gets Rich
China's decision to (further) relax its infamous one-child policy is, as much as anything, an economic decision. China put the one-child policy in place decades ago, when the country feared a destabilizing population boom. It benefited in the short run — the country slowed its population growth and got a boost to growth since it didn't have as many children to support. Today, China faces a different problem: a precipitous decline in the ratio of working-age people to total population.
2016 Polling Comes Too Soon For This Political Reporter
With the next presidential race three years away, Don Gonyea suggests we change the subject.
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from NWCN
Dave's Killer Bread co-founder released from jail
Dave Dahl, the co-founder of Dave’s Killer Bread, met his attorney Stephen Houze outside the Washington County Jail after posting bond and getting released around 2:15 p.m. Saturday. He faces assault and other charges and will be back in court Friday.
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from Patriot Survival Plan
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from Roll Call
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From Babylon 5 to the Death Star, space stations have been integral to some of the best science fiction movies of all time. Here are our picks for some of the best fictional space stations ever put on screen.
5 Bold Claims of Alien Life
Scientists have claimed to find evidence for extraterrestrial life in microbes on meteorites and visions of canals on Mars. Here are our top 5 scientific claims for alien life.
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5 Bold Claims of Alien Life
Scientists have claimed to find evidence for extraterrestrial life in microbes on meteorites and visions of canals on Mars. Here are our top 5 scientific claims for alien life.
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from USA Today
Veteran film, TV, stage actor Al Ruscio dies
Veteran character actor Al Ruscio, who died Nov. 12 at his Encino, Calif., home following declining health, appeared in such films as The Godfather, Part III and Guilty By Suspicion, and on some of the most memorable TV shows of all time, from Sea Hunt to Seinfeld. His stage credits include A Hatful of Rain and A View From the Bridge.
Investors, these mistakes can really cost you
Even the savviest investors can fall prey to these pitfalls if they're not careful.
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from The Wenatchee World
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from WorldTruth.TV
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Where Did All The Coconuts Go?
Are coconut fans ruining a good thing? With the rising popularity of coconut-based health and beauty products, the demand for coconuts has skyrocketed — and producers might not be able to keep up. Aging trees in coconut-producing countries like the Philippines, Indonesia and India are simply past their prime. Today’s coconut trees were planted more than 50 years ago. That puts them 20-plus years past their peak production time.
Are coconut fans ruining a good thing? With the rising popularity of coconut-based health and beauty products, the demand for coconuts has skyrocketed — and producers might not be able to keep up. Aging trees in coconut-producing countries like the Philippines, Indonesia and India are simply past their prime. Today’s coconut trees were planted more than 50 years ago. That puts them 20-plus years past their peak production time.
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