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Memorial Day 2007
Each year we take one day to remember all of those who have died in the defense of our country and our freedoms. Since the beginning of the Iraq War there have been 3,562 coalition deaths -- 3,298 Americans, two Australians, 140 Britons, 13 Bulgarians, six Danes, two Dutch, two Estonians, one Fijian, one Hungarian, 32 Italians, one Kazakh, three Latvian, 19 Poles, two Romanians, five Salvadoran, four Slovaks, 11 Spaniards, two Thai and 18 Ukrainians, according to an April 13, 2007 report by CNN.
Apr 14, 2007, 13:38 PST
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Global Warming
On April 4, 2007, in a 5-4 decision the US Supreme Court has decided to reject the EPA's assertion that carbon dioxide is not a pollutant and therefore cannot be regulated under the Clean Air Act.
Apr 13, 2007, 21:40 PST
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Kurt Vonnegut 1922-2007
On April 11, 2007, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. died of brain injuries caused by a fall that happens weeks prior in his Manhattan home. He changed the landscape of fictional writing with his literary explorations through 1997 with the publication of his final novel, Timequake.
Apr 13, 2007, 21:04 PST
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Imus Fired
Considered a "comedian," Don Imus has made a living being intentionally offensive on his talkshow since 1979. A storm of protest over recent comments caused the loss of his TV and radio programs.
Apr 13, 2007, 20:27 PST
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The Grinch and the Electric Company
With unseasonably cold weather racking most of the East Coast and Midwest this week, the Grinch seems to have taken up residence in the Electric Company in an attempt to stop the Christmas season's festivities.
Dec 5, 2006, 10:11 PST
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The True Meaning of Christmas
During all the hurry and rush of the holidays, as we run from one place to another to get the best deals on the hottest items, have we forgotten the true meaning of Christmas?
Dec 5, 2006, 09:26 PST
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Litvinenko's Death by Polonium Poisoning
Rarely has the spy world come to the forefront of the news as vividly as it has in the case of Alexander Litvinenko's death. The spy's death from polonium poisoning has been so bizarre that it reads more like something from a novel than the evening news.
Dec 5, 2006, 08:31 PST
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Shooting at Platte High School
On September 27, 2006, Duane Morrison walked into Platte High School in Colorado and took six girls hostage at gun point.
Sep 29, 2006, 10:46 PST
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Steve Irwin Killed By Stingray
On September 5, 2006, Steve Irwin known as the Crocodile Hunter, was killed by the barb of a stingray while filming "the Ocean's Deadliest" with Philippe Cousteau.
Sep 29, 2006, 10:00 PST
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Five Years After September 11th
Five years ago, the United States suffered the worst attacks ever to take place on our soil. The World Trade Center attacks, the attack on the Pentagon, and the loss of life on Flight 93 and the other flights involved, devastated a nation.
Sep 29, 2006, 09:57 PST
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Airport Security Alert After London Terrorist Plot is Foiled
On August 10, 2006 Scotland Yard foiled a terrorist plot in London resulting in the arrest of 24 individuals. The suspects were all young Muslim men from 17 to 35. Five additional suspects are still being pursued. The plan to blow up 10 jetliners could have been as devastating in scope as the September 11th attacks on America in 2001.
Aug 11, 2006, 08:57 PST
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Amazing Stem Cell Facts
Stem cell research holds many promises and many pitfalls. What should the US stand be?
Aug 11, 2006, 08:10 PST
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Smashing Lebanon Success
Earlier this year Lebanon elected a large group of Hezbollah members to their parliment. How is this changing life in the Middle East?
Jul 26, 2006, 08:13 PST
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Desperate For Power
With triple digit temperatures in much of the US this summer, electric companies have been hard pressed to keep up with the demand. In many cases failing miserably, as power outages have plagued the country.
Jul 25, 2006, 08:24 PST
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Cell Phone Etiquette
Cell phones have become more and more prevalent in public and private areas. Learn how to become a polite cell phone user.
Jul 25, 2006, 08:21 PST
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A Day Without Illegal Immigrants?
May 1, 2006 marked a boycott day, dubbed “A Day Without Immigrants.” It was probably inspired by a 1998 mockumentary called “A Day Without A Mexican,” which theoretically showed what Southern California would be like if all the Hispanics suddenly disappeared.
May 3, 2006, 14:28 PST
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Soaring Gas Prices
Gas prices have become one of the hottest issues in the political world today. With the prices at the pump increasing day by day averaging approximately $3.00 across the country and topping $3.50 in many areas, the public has begun an outcry that is being heard loudly in Washington DC.
May 3, 2006, 14:23 PST
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Alternate Means of Transportation
With gas prices higher than ever, and no permanent relief in sight, it's time to take a look at alternate means of transportation.
May 3, 2006, 14:18 PST
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The Dubai Ports Controversy
Recently, a deal to turn over the United Arab Emirates through the sale of port operations to Dubai Ports World brought up serious questions of the risk of foreign involvement in key U.S. operations.
Mar 12, 2006, 09:40 PST
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Bird Flu Pandemic (Avian Flu)
According the CDC there are 10 things that everyone should know about the Bird Flu Pandemic, and these facts don't paint a comforting picture.
Mar 11, 2006, 22:14 PST
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Unitary Executive Theory
According to Wikipedia, "the unitary executive theory (UET), ... is a theory of Constitutional interpretation that ... argues that the power of Congress to divest the President of control of the executive branch is limited."
Feb 23, 2006, 09:06 PST
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The Jyllands-Posten Muhammad Cartoon Controversy
Controversy rocked the political cartoonsist's world when violence broke out over twelve (12) editorial cartoons that were printed in the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten on September 30 ,2005.
Feb 15, 2006, 15:14 PST
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Pandora's Pen
Amazingly, the twelve (12) editorial cartoons that were printed in the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten on September 30,2005, were commissioned to depict the difficulty of finding a children's illustrator for a book on Mohammad.
Feb 15, 2006, 15:07 PST
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was an advocate for the rights of blacks and the poor. He felt that people should be judged by their character instead of by their skin color or bank account. It is now more than 40 years, since he delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington D.C., but his legacy still influences millions of people each year.
Jan 14, 2006, 15:31 PST
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Alito Confirmation Hearings
Confirmation hearings for Judge Alito began on January 9th, 2006. It seems that recently, confirmation hearings have become more and more contentious.
Jan 14, 2006, 15:26 PST
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Extinction of Frog Species Linked to Global Warming
According to a study published recently in the journal Nature,global warming is responsible for the extinction of dozens of frog species around the world.
Jan 14, 2006, 15:06 PST
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Iran Nuclear Proliferation
Iran's aggressive move into nuclear production has the world watching.
Jan 14, 2006, 15:06 PST
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Renewal of the Patriot Act
The Patriot Act has come under fire in recent months for undermining our basic protections from government intrusion into our lives. This week members of the Senate enacted a filibuster to prevent its renewal.
Jan 14, 2006, 15:00 PST
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Pull-out From The Gaza Strip
Israel's Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, has made history by pulling Isreali settlers out of the Gaza Strip.
Aug 23, 2005, 11:10 PST
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Back to School Help
This week kids around the country go back to school. To help students, parents, and teachers prepare for classes, ClassBrain has assembled a number of resources and checklists for you.
Aug 23, 2005, 09:56 PST
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Who's Getting Rich At The Pumps
Recent soaring gas prices have people wondering if there's any end in sight, or whether this is just the start of even worse gas and oil prices in the future.
Aug 23, 2005, 09:51 PST
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Lance Armstrong Wins 7th Tour de France
This year Lance Armstrong powered through the French countryside to win his 7th Tour de France race, a record that will stand for years to come.
Jul 30, 2005, 16:28 PST
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Medicare's New Drug Coverage
Medicare's new prescription drug program is confusing the people it's supposed to help.
Jul 30, 2005, 15:32 PST
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ACLU - Bible or Qur'an
The ACLU has just sued to have the Qur'an and other religious scriptures recognized as alternative tomes on which to swear in official court proceedings.
Jul 30, 2005, 14:51 PST
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Aging Space Shuttle
WIll the Shuttle Discovery's current problems spell the end of the space shuttle program?
Jul 30, 2005, 13:03 PST
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Another Food Pyramid
After years of the traditional food pyramid gracing the walls of every classroom in the country, the USDA has now decided that the pyramids should be customized to fit a person’s age, sex, and activity level. Learn what they say you should now be eating, and find your personalized food pyramid.
Apr 30, 2005, 12:11 PST
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Choosing The Pope - Smoke White
The Catholic Church recently chose a new pope. His name is Joseph Ratzinger, and he has taken on the name of Pope Benedict XVI. Take a look at the process of picking a new pope within one of the most powerful religions in the world, and what changes, or lack thereof, are expected to follow.
Apr 30, 2005, 11:39 PST
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Florida's "Stand Your Ground" Deadly Force Law
Florida has decided that the requirement for someone to attempt to flee from their attacker before they have the right to use deadly force in their home, was an unrealistic requirement. Known as the Stand Your Ground bill, the house recently passed a new deadly force law (SB 436) to eliminate the it from the self-defense requirement.
Apr 30, 2005, 10:50 PST
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Long Term US Energy Policy
President Bush unveiled his energy policy, but will the country be able to walk the fine line he has mapped out? Not everyone thinks so.
Apr 30, 2005, 08:46 PST
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Earthbus A380
Airbus just did a test flight of its new Airbus A380, the largest passenger plane ever created. It’s supposed to beginning service in 2006 and it will hold 555 passengers. Touted as extremely fuel-efficient and the future of passenger flight, the question becomes whether the public embrace this flying giant.
Apr 30, 2005, 04:38 PST
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