Deadly Kiev Clashes as Riot Police and Anti-Government Forces Collide in Violence
By Clashes between anti-government protesters and state security forces exploded in Kiev on Tuesday with at least nine people reported killed as night fell in the Ukrainian capital amid fresh fears that a political stalemate has now escalated into chaotic mayhem with an unknown trajectory. USA Today reports: The Associated Press posted this video from the […]
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Ukraine: 'Biggest Crisis in Europe in the 21st Century'
Events in Ukraine continue to keep the world on edge Monday with Russia defending its military posture in Crimea and western powers upping their threats to impose sanctions against Moscow. In the coastal city of Odessa, reports were surfacing that Russian-aligned protesters, who reject the new government in Kiev, were protesting outside government buildings. Meanwhile […]
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Snowden SXSW Talk a 'Call to Arms' to Tech World
In his first live video appearance since his earth-rattling disclosures, National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden spoke before audiences at the South by Southwest (SXSW) technology, music and film conference in Austin, Texas on Monday. With a live stream provided by the Texas Tribune, the world was able to witness the conversation between Snowden and […]
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New Weapon in Fight Against Pollution: 'Toxic Threat Strike Team'
In an effort to counter what it sees lack of action by the state, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to create a “Toxic Threat Strike Team” to target toxin-emitting facilities wreaking havoc on public health. Making up the core of the “strike team” will be the Department of Public Health, […]
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US, Russia Head Into High Stakes Meeting
While an estimated 40,000 Russian troops remained stationed along the Ukraine border Sunday night, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Paris to discuss a potential deal to avoid a military conflict in the region. Tensions appeared to remain high as Lavrov outlined a set of high stakes […]
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GOP Passes Budget for 1%, But Progressive Vision Shines
Former Obama economic adviser turned economic pundit Jared Bernstein didn’t waste his time attacking the Republican budget passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday. All its economic flaws and moral cruelty are well documented, he noted. Instead, like others, Bernstein used his column space to plug the one budget currently in Congress that actually […]
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Industrial Agriculture: Too Big to Succeed
TORONTO – An estimated one billion small farmers scratching out a living growing diverse crops and raising animals in developing countries represent the key to maintaining food production in the face of hotter temperatures and drought, especially in the tropical regions, says Sarah Elton, author of the book, “Consumed: Food for a Finite Planet.” The […]
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Trump trails other presidents in handling of transition: Poll
Half of Americans say in a new poll that they approve of the way President-elect Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE is handling the […]
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High Stakes Fracking Ban Fails in Illinois
A bid to ban the controversial drilling practice known as fracking from an Illinois county, which drew widespread attention from the fracking industry across the country, failed Tuesday night in a referendum vote. The ballot measure, which sought to ban fracking “as a violation of their rights to health and safety,” was defeated by a […]
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Daily Pro Wrestling History (10/15): Jerry Lawler wins Southern title from Bill Dundee
1941 Des Moines, Iowa: – World Champion Sandor Szabo beat Earl Wampler in 2 straight falls to retain title 1951 Tampa, Florida: – Mae Young defeated Cora Combs to become the first NWA Florida Women’s Champion 1962 Fargo, North Dakota: – AWA Champion Verne Gagne beat Bill Miller – Crusher beat Doug Gilbert – Rocky […]
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