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May 1, 2005

Climate of Denial

5/01/05 McKibben, MoJo (May/June 05), Climate of Denial

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:27 AM |

Some Like It Hot

5/01/05 Mooney, MoJo (May/June 05), Some Like It Hot

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:27 AM |

Revealed: documents show Blair's secret plans for war

5/01/05 Whitaker et al, Independent/UK, Revealed: documents show Blair's secret plans for war

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:31 AM |

Bird flu mutates and now more infectious

5/01/05 Lean, Independent/UK, Bird flu mutates and now more infectious

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:47 AM |

Missouri river at risk of drying to mere trickle

5/01/05 Lean, Independent/UK, Missouri river at risk of drying to mere trickle

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:47 AM |

Social Security: Help for the Poor or Help for All?

5/01/05 ANdrews & Porter, NYT, Social Security: Help for the Poor or Help for All?

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:49 AM |

Threats by Iran and North Korea Shadow Talks on Nuclear Arms

5/01/05 Sanger, NYT, Threats by Iran and North Korea Shadow Talks on Nuclear Arms

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:49 AM |

Power Grid In Iraq Far From Fixed

5/01/05 Murphy & Sebti, Wa. Post, Power Grid In Iraq Far From Fixed

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:51 AM |

U.S. Recruits a Rough Ally to Be a Jailer

5/01/05 Van Natta, NYT, U.S. Recruits a Rough Ally to Be a Jailer

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:51 AM |

Inquiry Finds Abuses at Guantanamo Bay

5/01/05 Lewis & Schmitt, NYT, Inquiry Finds Abuses at Guantanamo Bay

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:52 AM |

Brazilian Indians free policemen

5/01/05 BBC, Brazilian Indians free policemen

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:55 AM |

The High Tide of the Neo-Con Confederacy

5/01/05 Croft, CounterPunch, The High Tide of the Neo-Con Confederacy

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:56 AM |

British military chief reveals new legal fears over Iraq war

5/01/05 Barnett & Bright, Observer, British military chief reveals new legal fears over Iraq war

Posted on May 1, 2005 6:57 AM |

The Machinery of Mendacity

5/05 Rymer, MoJo - May/June 05, The Machinery of Mendacity

Posted on May 1, 2005 7:28 AM |

GOP Gives More Power to Federal Government

5/01/05 Milligan, Boston Globe, GOP Gives More Power to Federal Government

Posted on May 1, 2005 7:59 AM |

Navajo Head Vetoes Gay Marriage Measure

5/01/05 AP, Navajo Head Vetoes Gay Marriage Measure

Posted on May 1, 2005 8:06 AM |

May 2, 2005

Saddam receives unexpected visitor

5/02/05 Nahmias, yNet, Saddam receives unexpected visitor

Posted on May 2, 2005 2:31 AM |

Deja Vu All Over Again

5/02/05 Thompsoon, CHB, Deja Vu All Over Again

Posted on May 2, 2005 7:58 AM |

Revealed: Blair to upgrade Britain's nuclear weapons

5/02/05 Brown, Independent/UK, Revealed: Blair to upgrade Britain's nuclear weapons

Posted on May 2, 2005 7:59 AM |

Russian oligarchs consider MG Rover purchase

5/02/05 Daley, Independent/UK, Russian oligarchs consider MG Rover purchase

Posted on May 2, 2005 8:01 AM |

A Promise Unfulfilled: Iraq's Oil Output Is Lagging

5/02/05 Eckholm, NYT, A Promise Unfulfilled: Iraq's Oil Output Is Lagging

Posted on May 2, 2005 8:02 AM |

A Parasite Devastates Bees, and Farmers Are Worried

5/02/05 Peterson, NYT, A Parasite Devastates Bees, and Farmers Are Worried

Posted on May 2, 2005 8:07 AM |

Interest in Building Reactors, but Industry Is Still Cautious

5/02/05 Wald, NYT, Interest in Building Reactors, but Industry Is Still Cautious

Posted on May 2, 2005 8:07 AM |

Wet Winter Doesn't Douse Water Wars

5/02/05 Reid, Wa. Post, Wet Winter Doesn't Douse Water Wars

Posted on May 2, 2005 8:09 AM |

Doubts About Mandate for Bush, GOP

5/02/05 Harris & VandeHei, Wa. Post, Doubts About Mandate for Bush, GOP

Posted on May 2, 2005 8:09 AM |

Careful How You Monkey With DNA

5/02/05 Philipkoski, Wired, Careful How You Monkey With DNA

Posted on May 2, 2005 8:10 AM |

Ad Execs Want to Track Every Move

5/02/05 Galsner, Wired, Ad Execs Want to Track Every Move

Posted on May 2, 2005 8:10 AM |

CNN on the Spam Attack?

5/02/05 Cohn, Wired, CNN on the Spam Attack?

Posted on May 2, 2005 8:11 AM |

May 3, 2005

Carter Tried To Stop Bush's Energy Disasters - 28 Years Ago

5/03/05 Hartmann, CommonDreams, Carter Tried To Stop Bush's Energy Disasters - 28 Years Ago

Posted on May 3, 2005 1:59 AM |

Judge halts Abu Ghraib case to consider plea

5/03/05 Buncombe, Independent/UK, Judge halts Abu Ghraib case to consider plea

Posted on May 3, 2005 3:47 AM |

Bomb attacks on the rise as 'New Baath party' is born

5/03/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Bomb attacks on the rise as 'New Baath party' is born

Posted on May 3, 2005 3:47 AM |

Women of Kuwait denied vote by Islamist lawmakers

5/03/05 Elias, Independent/UK, Women of Kuwait denied vote by Islamist lawmakers

Posted on May 3, 2005 3:47 AM |

Florida paedophiles face lifelong satellite tracking

5/03/05 Royse, Independent/UK, Florida paedophiles face lifelong satellite tracking

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:14 AM |

Siberia could become the world's atomic waste dump, warn greens

5/03/05 Osborn, Independent/UK, Siberia could become the world's atomic waste dump, warn greens

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:16 AM |

African Strain of Polio Virus Hits Indonesia

5/03/05 McNeil, NYT, African Strain of Polio Virus Hits Indonesia

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:16 AM |

Congress May Require Closer Scrutiny to Get a Driver's License

5/03/05 Wald & Kirkpatrick, NYT, Congress May Require Closer Scrutiny to Get a Driver's License

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:17 AM |

Pentagon Says Iraq Effort Limits Ability to Fight Other Conflicts

5/03/05 Shanker, NYT, Pentagon Says Iraq Effort Limits Ability to Fight Other Conflicts

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:18 AM |

Army Recruiters Say They Feel Pressure to Bend Rules

5/03/05 Cave, NYT, Army Recruiters Say They Feel Pressure to Bend Rules

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:18 AM |

A.I.G. Disclosures Give a Hint of How Accounting Inflated Results

5/03/05 Morgenson & Anderson, NYT, A.I.G. Disclosures Give a Hint of How Accounting Inflated Results

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:20 AM |

The Fed Is Expected to Raise Rates Again

5/03/05 Andrews, NYT, The Fed Is Expected to Raise Rates Again

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:21 AM |

Justices Accept a 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Recruiting Suit

5/03/05 Greenhouse, NYT, Justices Accept a 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Recruiting Suit

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:22 AM |

Ad War Heats Up in the Maneuvering on Judicial Picks

5/03/05 Kirkpatrick, NYT, Ad War Heats Up in the Maneuvering on Judicial Picks

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:22 AM |

U.S. Urges Punishment For Iran Nuclear Work

5/03/05 Linzer, Wa. Post, U.S. Urges Punishment For Iran Nuclear Work

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:24 AM |

2nd Hospital Finds Evidence of Bacteria

5/03/05 O'Connor, NYT, 2nd Hospital Finds Evidence of Bacteria

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:24 AM |

Chimeras on the Horizon, but Don't Expect Centaurs

5/03/05 Wade, NYT, Chimeras on the Horizon, but Don't Expect Centaurs

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:25 AM |

U.S. Called Unprepared For Nuclear Terrorism

5/03/05 Mintz, Wa. Post, U.S. Called Unprepared For Nuclear Terrorism

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:25 AM |

Smart Car Seeks Small Niche

5/03/05 Gartner, Wired, Smart Car Seeks Small Niche

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:27 AM |

A tale of oscilloscopes ... and proliferation risks

5/03/05 Grier & Bowers, A tale of oscilloscopes ... and proliferation risks

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:29 AM |

The Crusades: A wound that has lasted 900 years

5/03/05 Independent/UK, The Crusades: A wound that has lasted 900 years

Posted on May 3, 2005 5:31 AM |

World Press Freedom Day - Secrecy, Propaganda Seen Sweeping US

5/03/05 Fisher, IPS, World Press Freedom Day - Secrecy, Propaganda Seen Sweeping US

Posted on May 3, 2005 6:03 AM |

Feds Probing Alleged Mad Cow Cover-up

5/03/05 Mitchell, UPI, Feds Probing Alleged Mad Cow Cover-up

Posted on May 3, 2005 6:03 AM |

North Korea to Conduct Nuclear Tests in June - Top Russian Politician

5/03/05 MosNews, North Korea to Conduct Nuclear Tests in June - Top Russian Politician

Posted on May 3, 2005 6:41 AM |

The “Salvador Option” in Action

5/03/05 ITT, The "Salvador Option" in Action

Posted on May 3, 2005 7:44 PM |

Chimeras on the Horizon, but Don't Expect Centaurs

5/03/05 Wade, NYT, Chimeras on the Horizon, but Don't Expect Centaurs

Posted on May 3, 2005 11:36 PM |

May 4, 2005

U.S. Troops Accused of Arming Colombian Death Squads

5/04/05 AP, U.S. Troops Accused of Arming Colombian Death Squads

Posted on May 4, 2005 1:56 AM |

An oil supply tsunami alert

5/04/05 Aleklett, Asia Times, An oil supply tsunami alert

Posted on May 4, 2005 2:02 AM |

Sex Trafficking: Zero Tolerance

5/04/05 Katayama, MoJo, Sex Trafficking: Zero Tolerance

Posted on May 4, 2005 2:12 AM |

WTO farm import tariffs row resolved

5/04/05 Al Jazeera, WTO farm import tariffs row resolved

Posted on May 4, 2005 2:28 AM |

Ex-GOP Congressman Wants Patriot Act Toned Down

5/04/05 Holland, CHB, Ex-GOP Congressman Wants Patriot Act Toned Down

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:03 AM |

Brazil spurns US terms for Aids help

5/04/05 Boseley & Goldenberg, Guardian/UK, Brazil spurns US terms for Aids help

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:20 AM |

$82 Billion Bill Advances With War Funds, Add-Ons

5/04/05 Murray, Wa. Post, $82 Billion Bill Advances With War Funds, Add-Ons

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:29 AM |

Lampreys, the food of kings, are close to extinction

5/04/05 Kelbie, Independent/UK, Lampreys, the food of kings, are close to extinction

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:29 AM |

Iran to Resume Nuclear Plans, Official States at U.N. Conference

5/04/05 Hoge & Sanger, NYT, Iran to Resume Nuclear Plans, Official States at U.N. Conference

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:31 AM |

Marijuana Becomes Focus of Drug War

5/04/05 Eggen, Wa. Post, Marijuana Becomes Focus of Drug War

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:32 AM |

Air Force to Probe Religious Climate at Colorado Academy

5/04/05 Cooperman, Wa. Post, Air Force to Probe Religious Climate at Colorado Academy

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:33 AM |

Lawmaker Rips RFID Passport Plans

5/04/05 Zetter, Wired, Lawmaker Rips RFID Passport Plans

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:36 AM |

Ethanol Grows as Gas Alternative

5/04/05 Gartner, Wired, Ethanol Grows as Gas Alternative

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:37 AM |

Asia sounds alarm over high oil prices

5/04/05 Al Jazeera, Asia sounds alarm over high oil prices

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:37 AM |

Oil giant admits Nigeria aid woes

5/04/05 BBC, Oil giant admits Nigeria aid woes

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:38 AM |

India bans Monsanto GM cotton seeds

5/04/05 Al Jazeera, India bans Monsanto GM cotton seeds

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:39 AM |

How Bolton Armed Haiti's Thugs and Killers

5/03/05 Kurzban, CounterPunch, How Bolton Armed Haiti's Thugs and Killers

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:41 AM |

Rep. calls for deeper inquiry into secret Iraq attack plan

5/04/05 Raw Story, Rep. calls for deeper inquiry into secret Iraq attack plan

Posted on May 4, 2005 6:43 AM |

A New American Century?

5/04/05 Mian, FPIF, A New American Century?

Posted on May 4, 2005 5:53 PM |

'US Invasion of Iraq Was a Resource War'

5/04/05 Gosling, Cape Times, 'US Invasion of Iraq Was a Resource War'

Posted on May 4, 2005 7:41 PM |

U.S. funds aid Chávez opposition

5/04/05 Jones, GNN, U.S. funds aid Chávez opposition

Posted on May 4, 2005 7:41 PM |

Proof Bush Fixed The Facts

5/04/05 McGovern, ICH, Proof Bush Fixed The Facts

Posted on May 4, 2005 7:45 PM |

Insurgents Using U.S. Techniques

5/03/05 Graham & Priest, Wa. Post, Insurgents Using U.S. Techniques

Posted on May 4, 2005 7:48 PM |

Shareholder Proposal: Insurer to Investigate 9/11

5/04/05 PRWire, Shareholder Proposal: Insurer to Investigate 9/11

Posted on May 4, 2005 11:31 PM |

NK Fired Russian Missile: Official

5/04/05 Korea Times, NK Fired Russian Missile: Official

Posted on May 4, 2005 11:31 PM |

Congress to force agencies to identify video news

5/04/05 Reuters, Congress to force agencies to identify video news

Posted on May 4, 2005 11:33 PM |

Russia Working on Secret Weapons — Defense Minister

5/04/05 MosNews, Russia Working on Secret Weapons — Defense Minister

Posted on May 4, 2005 11:35 PM |

Israel plans air strikes on Iran's nuclear sites

5/04/05 Willacy, Australia AM, Israel plans air strikes on Iran's nuclear sites

Posted on May 4, 2005 11:36 PM |

May 5, 2005

Bye-bye States' Rights

5/05/05 McFeatters, CHB, Bye-bye States' Rights

Posted on May 5, 2005 1:40 AM |

National ID Card Closer to Reality

5/05/05 Straub, CHB, National ID Card Closer to Reality

Posted on May 5, 2005 1:40 AM |

New Rule to Open National Forest to Roads

5/05/05 Heilprin, AP, New Rule to Open National Forest to Roads

Posted on May 5, 2005 1:56 AM |

Federal Auditors Can't Trace $96.6 Million Earmarked for Iraq

5/05/05 Borenstein, Knight-Ridder, Federal Auditors Can't Trace $96.6 Million Earmarked for Iraq

Posted on May 5, 2005 1:57 AM |

Our New Nuclear Age

5/05/05 Englehardt, MoJo, Our New Nuclear Age

Posted on May 5, 2005 2:11 AM |

IEA: Fuel consumption continues rise

5/05/05 Porter, Al Jazeera, IEA: Fuel consumption continues rise

Posted on May 5, 2005 2:24 AM |

Oklahoma plotter tells of 'third man'

5/05/05 Borger, Guardian/UK, Oklahoma plotter tells of 'third man'

Posted on May 5, 2005 7:48 PM |

Swiss arrest former Russian energy minister

5/05/05 Bruppacher, Independent/UK, Swiss arrest former Russian energy minister

Posted on May 5, 2005 11:19 PM |

Kerkorian launches audacious raid on ailing GM

5/05/05 Harrison, Independent/UK, Kerkorian launches audacious raid on ailing GM

Posted on May 5, 2005 11:19 PM |

I.B.M. to Lay Off Over 10,000 in Struggle to Keep Up Profits

5/05/05 Lohr, NYT, I.B.M. to Lay Off Over 10,000 in Struggle to Keep Up Profits

Posted on May 5, 2005 11:20 PM |

Pentagon Analyst Charged With Disclosing Military Secrets

5/05/05 Johnson & Lichtblau, NYT, Pentagon Analyst Charged With Disclosing Military Secrets

Posted on May 5, 2005 11:21 PM |

F.B.I. Will Exhume the Body of Emmett Till for an Autopsy

5/05/05 Ruethling, NYT, F.B.I. Will Exhume the Body of Emmett Till for an Autopsy

Posted on May 5, 2005 11:22 PM |

Pentagon's Plan to Transfer Troops Is Faulted by Panel

5/05/05 Cloud, NYT, Pentagon's Plan to Transfer Troops Is Faulted by Panel

Posted on May 5, 2005 11:25 PM |

The Christian Complex

5/05/05 Will, Wa. Post, The Christian Complex

Posted on May 5, 2005 11:25 PM |

Bush Ally in House Alters Social Security Debate Strategy

5/05/05 Weisman & Bimbaum, Wa. Post, Bush Ally in House Alters Social Security Debate Strategy

Posted on May 5, 2005 11:25 PM |

Colombians Arrest Two U.S. Soldiers

5/05/05 AP, Colombians Arrest Two U.S. Soldiers

Posted on May 5, 2005 11:29 PM |

Government Researchers Tested AIDS Drugs on Foster Kids

5/05/05 Foster, AP, Government Researchers Tested AIDS Drugs on Foster Kids

Posted on May 5, 2005 11:30 PM |

Israel freezes West Bank handover

5/05/05 BBC, Israel freezes West Bank handover

Posted on May 5, 2005 11:30 PM |

May 6, 2005

Blair's Labour Party Wins Re-Election

5/06/05 Barr, AP, Blair's Labour Party Wins Re-Election

Posted on May 6, 2005 1:40 AM |

Army Demotes General in Abu Ghraib Scandal

5/06/05 Burns, AP, Army Demotes General in Abu Ghraib Scandal

Posted on May 6, 2005 1:56 AM |

Bombers hit UK consulate in New York

5/06/05 Teather, Guardian/UK, Bombers hit UK consulate in New York

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:02 AM |

International court hears anti-war claims

5/06/05 Norton-Taylor, Guardian/UK, International court hears anti-war claims

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:04 AM |

GM and Ford plunge to junk status

5/06/05 Teather, Guardian/UK, GM and Ford plunge to junk status

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:07 AM |

Scientists discover key to a longer life (maybe)

5/06/05 Connor, Independent/UK, Scientists discover key to a longer life (maybe)

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:07 AM |

More carnage as Iraq's ethnic tensions ignite

5/06/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, More carnage as Iraq's ethnic tensions ignite

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:08 AM |

Schroder's party rages at 'locust' foreign companies

5/06/05 Paterson, Independent/UK, Schroder's party rages at 'locust' foreign companies

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:10 AM |

Bush Administration Rolls Back Rule on Building Forest Roads

5/06/05 Barringer, NYT, Bush Administration Rolls Back Rule on Building Forest Roads

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:11 AM |

GigaFight

5/06/05 Case, MoJo, GigaFight

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:13 AM |

U.S. Cites Signs of Korean Preparations for Nuclear Test

5/06/05 Sanger & Broad, NYT, U.S. Cites Signs of Korean Preparations for Nuclear Test

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:14 AM |

I.B.M. Job Cuts Will Hit Europe Especially Hard

5/06/05 Landler, NYT, I.B.M. Job Cuts Will Hit Europe Especially Hard

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:15 AM |

In Kansas, Darwinism Goes on Trial Once More

5/06/05 Wilgoren, NYT, In Kansas, Darwinism Goes on Trial Once More

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:16 AM |

In Pacific Islands, Mixed Feelings About a Lobbyist's Work

5/06/05 Brooke & Zernike, NYT, In Pacific Islands, Mixed Feelings About a Lobbyist's Work

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:17 AM |

Russia Objects to Bush Visit to Neighbors; Rice Replies

5/06/05 Bumiller, NYT, Russia Objects to Bush Visit to Neighbors; Rice Replies

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:17 AM |

Earth Has Become Brighter, but No One Is Sure Why

5/06/05 Chang, NYT, Earth Has Become Brighter, but No One Is Sure Why

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:18 AM |

Demotion for Abu Ghraib commander

5/06/05 BBC, Demotion for Abu Ghraib commander

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:20 AM |

Afghan Rebels Step Up Attacks, Killing 9 Near Pakistani Border

5/06/05 Gall, NYT, Afghan Rebels Step Up Attacks, Killing 9 Near Pakistani Border

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:20 AM |

A Killing Commanded by Tradition

5/06/05 Aizenman, Wa. Post, A Killing Commanded by Tradition - Afghan Adultery Case Reflects Challenge of Extending Modern Law to Tribal Lands

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:20 AM |

In Spite of Prosecutors, Scholar May Be Deported

5/06/05 Smith, Wa. Post, In Spite of Prosecutors, Scholar May Be Deported

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:22 AM |

US renews sanctions on Damascus

5/06/05 BBC, US renews sanctions on Damascus

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:24 AM |

Caspian oil set for fast flow to the West

5/06/05 Cooke, BBC, Caspian oil set for fast flow to the West

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:25 AM |

Americans face stricter ID checks

5/06/05 Grier, CSM, Americans face stricter ID checks

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:28 AM |

US extends Syrian economic sanctions

5/06/05 Al Jazeera, US extends Syrian economic sanctions

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:29 AM |

Washington, activists argue a 'new' energy

5/06/05 Scherer, CSM, Washington, activists argue a 'new' energy

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:29 AM |

Move towards autism test at birth raises fears

5/06/05 Sample, Guardian/UK, Move towards autism test at birth raises fears

Posted on May 6, 2005 2:32 AM |

Whiteness Visible

5/06/05 Thill, AlterNet, Whiteness Visible

Posted on May 6, 2005 3:58 AM |

Vigilante Man

5/06/05 Davis, MoJo, Vigilante Man

Posted on May 6, 2005 6:57 AM |

Another "Three Strikes" Travesty - Why is Santos Reyes Facing Life in Prison?

5/06/05 Yoshioki, CounterPunch, Another "Three Strikes" Travesty - Why is Santos Reyes Facing Life in Prison?

Posted on May 6, 2005 8:06 AM |

Tribes and Salmon Win...For Now - Bush Backs Down on Trinity River Water Raid

5/06/05 Bacher, CounterPunch, Tribes and Salmon Win...For Now - Bush Backs Down on Trinity River Water Raid

Posted on May 6, 2005 8:09 AM |

That Drop in the Bucket Will Cost You - India's Bloody Water Wars

5/06/05 Saineth, CounterPunch, That Drop in the Bucket Will Cost You - India's Bloody Water Wars

Posted on May 6, 2005 8:10 AM |

US Nuclear Weapons Hypocrisy Highlighted as Int'l Conference Deadlocks in Week One

5/06/05 Aslam, OneWorld, US Nuclear Weapons Hypocrisy Highlighted as Int'l Conference Deadlocks in Week One

Posted on May 6, 2005 8:11 AM |

May 7, 2005

Members Say Church Ousts Kerry Supporters

5/07/05 Rodriguez, Asheville Citizen-Times, Members Say Church Ousts Kerry Supporters

Posted on May 7, 2005 6:57 AM |

Venezuela President Calls Bush 'Mr. Danger', Says He Has Reason to Worry

5/07/05 AP, Venezuela President Calls Bush 'Mr. Danger', Says He Has Reason to Worry

Posted on May 7, 2005 6:57 AM |

FBI Releases NYC Teens Detained for 6 Weeks

5/07/05 AP, FBI Releases NYC Teens Detained for 6 Weeks

Posted on May 7, 2005 7:25 AM |

States Hunt Down Online Cigarette Buyers

5/07/05 PrisonPlanet, States Hunt Down Online Cigarette Buyers

Posted on May 7, 2005 7:27 AM |

Bush Administration Lies to Besmirch Iran

5/07/05 PNS, Bush Administration Lies to Besmirch Iran

Posted on May 7, 2005 7:35 AM |

The Phony "Free Trade" Lobby

5/08/05 Eddlem, PrisonPlanet, The Phony "Free Trade" Lobby

Posted on May 7, 2005 7:36 AM |

Fundamental questions: America debates the place of Darwin and God in schools

5/07/05 Gumbel, Independent/UK Fundamental questions: America debates the place of Darwin and God in schools

Posted on May 7, 2005 7:53 AM |

France seeks to harness energy at heart of sun

5/07/05 Lichfield, Independent/UK, France seeks to harness energy at heart of sun

Posted on May 7, 2005 7:53 AM |

Antipiracy Rule for Broadcasts Is Struck Down

5/07/05 Labaton, NYT, Antipiracy Rule for Broadcasts Is Struck Down

Posted on May 7, 2005 7:53 AM |

Security Costs Could Shut Some A-Bomb Labs, Experts Warn

5/07/05 Wald, NYT, Security Costs Could Shut Some A-Bomb Labs, Experts Warn

Posted on May 7, 2005 7:57 AM |

U.S. Warns North Korea Against Nuclear Test

5/07/05 Sanger, NYT, U.S. Warns North Korea Against Nuclear Test

Posted on May 7, 2005 7:58 AM |

New Intelligence Chief Begins Rounding Out His Office's Structure

5/07/05 Jehl, NYT, New Intelligence Chief Begins Rounding Out His Office's Structure

Posted on May 7, 2005 8:00 AM |

U.S. Tells U.N. It Remains Opposed to Torture, Abuse

5/07/05 Lynch, Wa. Post, U.S. Tells U.N. It Remains Opposed to Torture, Abuse

Posted on May 7, 2005 8:00 AM |

Boom Times For Federal Contractors

5/07/05 Witte, Wa. Post, Boom Times For Federal Contractors

Posted on May 7, 2005 8:00 AM |

Reported Cases Of Sexual Assault In Military Increase

5/07/05 Tyson, Wa. Post, Reported Cases Of Sexual Assault In Military Increase

Posted on May 7, 2005 8:01 AM |

Top Intelligence Officials Name Deputies

5/07/05 Pincus, Wa. Post, Top Intelligence Officials Name Deputies

Posted on May 7, 2005 8:03 AM |

N Korea activity puzzles analysts

5/07/05 Brookes, BBC, N Korea activity puzzles analysts

Posted on May 7, 2005 8:04 AM |

America's 'dwindling coalition'

5/07/05 BBC, America's 'dwindling coalition'

Posted on May 7, 2005 8:05 AM |

Climate fear for African elephant

5/07/05 Black, BBC, Climate fear for African elephant

Posted on May 7, 2005 8:05 AM |

May 8, 2005

New species of mammal found in Borneo

5/08/05 Lean, Independent/UK, New species of mammal found in Borneo

Posted on May 8, 2005 6:59 AM |

Earth, 4bn years ago: balmy and pleasant

5/08/05 Anderson, Independent/UK, Earth, 4bn years ago: balmy and pleasant

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:01 AM |

Fears of hedge-fund meltdown prompt FSA to launch probe

5/08/05 Nisse, Independent/UK, Fears of hedge-fund meltdown prompt FSA to launch probe

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:02 AM |

U.S. to Spend Billions More to Alter Security Systems

5/08/05 Lipton, NYT, U.S. to Spend Billions More to Alter Security Systems

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:03 AM |

Drug Makers Reap Benefits of Tax Break

5/08/05 Berenson, NYT, Drug Makers Reap Benefits of Tax Break

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:04 AM |

Sri Lankan Maids Pay Dearly for Perilous Jobs Overseas

5/08/05 Waldman, NYT, Sri Lankan Maids Pay Dearly for Perilous Jobs Overseas

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:05 AM |

Bush Tells Putin Not to Interfere With Democracy in Former Soviet Republics

5/08/05 Bumiller, NYT, Bush Tells Putin Not to Interfere With Democracy in Former Soviet Republics

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:17 AM |

Filibuster Fray Lifts Profile of Minister

5/08/05 Murray, Wa. Post, Filibuster Fray Lifts Profile of Minister

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:17 AM |

Under New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, Food Stamps May Be Reduced

5/08/05 Pear, NYT, Under New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, Food Stamps May Be Reduced

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:18 AM |

New Mexico Plays Home To Terror Town, U.S.A.

5/08/05 Cha, Wa. Post, New Mexico Plays Home To Terror Town, U.S.A.

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:21 AM |

Chechen Activist Groups Feel Pressure From Russia

5/08/05 Finn, Wa. Post, Chechen Activist Groups Feel Pressure From Russia

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:21 AM |

Larger Special Operations Role Being Urged on Marines

5/08/05 Graham, Wa. Post, Larger Special Operations Role Being Urged on Marines

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:24 AM |

Hard Right Rage Against the Truth - Free Speech in the Crosshairs

5/08/05 Whitney, CounterPunch, Hard Right Rage Against the Truth - Free Speech in the Crosshairs

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:25 AM |

End Times Imperialism - Biblical Prophecy and Christian Zionism

5/08/05 Leupp, CounterPunch, End Times Imperialism - Biblical Prophecy and Christian Zionism

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:26 AM |

Secret papers reveal new nuclear building plan

5/08/05 Morgan, Observer, Secret papers reveal new nuclear building plan

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:29 AM |

Virus fear over smuggled bushmeat

5/08/05 Doward, Observer, Virus fear over smuggled bushmeat

Posted on May 8, 2005 7:30 AM |

US Backing for Colombia Drug War Criticized

5/08/05 Selsky, AP, US Backing for Colombia Drug War Criticized

Posted on May 8, 2005 8:50 AM |

May 9, 2005

Amidst Doubts, CIA Hangs on to Control of Iraqi Intelligence Service

5/09/05 Allam & Strobel, Knight Ridder, Amidst Doubts, CIA Hangs on to Control of Iraqi Intelligence Service

Posted on May 9, 2005 6:50 AM |

Demand for Organic Foods Soaring

5/09/05 Callahan, AP, Demand for Organic Foods Soaring

Posted on May 9, 2005 6:52 AM |

The Leaning Tower of PBS

5/09/05 Gold, LA Times, The Leaning Tower of PBS

Posted on May 9, 2005 6:53 AM |

The Global Struggle for Energy

5/09/05 Klare, MoJo, The Global Struggle for Energy

Posted on May 9, 2005 6:55 AM |

Qatar to supply gas to Bahrain

5/09/05 Al Jazeera, Qatar to supply gas to Bahrain

Posted on May 9, 2005 7:19 AM |

US refocuses strategy in Iraq

5/09/05 Regan, CSM, US refocuses strategy in Iraq

Posted on May 9, 2005 7:22 AM |

Conscientious Objection on Trial - The Court Martial of Kevin Benderman

5/10/05 Zeese, CounterPunch, Conscientious Objection on Trial - The Court Martial of Kevin Benderman

Posted on May 9, 2005 7:24 AM |

Shilling for Chevron - Jared Diamond, Greenwasher

5/09/05 Proyect, CounterPunch, Shilling for Chevron - Jared Diamond, Greenwasher

Posted on May 9, 2005 7:25 AM |

"More Powerful Than the US Army" - Straight to Bechtel

5/09/05 St. Clare, CounterPunch, "More Powerful Than the US Army" - Straight to Bechtel

Posted on May 9, 2005 7:27 AM |

SEALS Drill With Indonesia

5/09/05 CHB, SEALS Drill With Indonesia

Posted on May 9, 2005 8:50 AM |

Spend, Spend, Spend

5/09/05 Gay, CHB, Spend, Spend, Spend

Posted on May 9, 2005 8:50 AM |

Former ministers flee as Iraq begins corruption inquiry

5/09/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Former ministers flee as Iraq begins corruption inquiry

Posted on May 9, 2005 9:26 AM |

Blair demands nuclear power to protect high 'living standards'

5/09/05 Woolf, Independent/UK, Blair demands nuclear power to protect high 'living standards'

Posted on May 9, 2005 9:28 AM |

Kabul blast signals return of forgotten Taliban insurgency

5/09/05 Meo, Independent/UK, Kabul blast signals return of forgotten Taliban insurgency

Posted on May 9, 2005 10:27 AM |

Barclays back in South Africa after raising offer for Absa

5/09/05 Foley, Independent/UK, Barclays back in South Africa after raising offer for Absa

Posted on May 9, 2005 10:27 AM |

Medicating Aliah

5/09/05 Waters, MoJo May-June, Medicating Aliah

Posted on May 9, 2005 10:37 AM |

Battlespace America

5/09/05 Byrne, MoJo, May-June, Battlespace America

Posted on May 9, 2005 10:44 AM |

U.S. Forces Mount Offensive Near Syrian Border With Iraq

5/09/05 Oppell & Neilan, NYT, U.S. Forces Mount Offensive Near Syrian Border With Iraq

Posted on May 9, 2005 10:44 AM |

The Final Insult

5/09/05 Krugman, NYT, The Final Insult

Posted on May 9, 2005 10:58 AM |

Stranger Than Fiction

5/09/05 Herbert, NYT, Stranger Than Fiction

Posted on May 9, 2005 10:58 AM |

Afghan Delegates Agree on the Need for Foreign Troops

5/09/05 Gall, NYT, Posted on May 9, 2005 11:04 AM |

U.S. Officers In Iraq Put Priority on Extremists

5/09/05 Graham, NYT, U.S. Officers In Iraq Put Priority on Extremists

Posted on May 9, 2005 11:06 AM |

Suit Filed to Block NYSE-Archipelago Merger

5/09/05 AP, Suit Filed to Block NYSE-Archipelago Merger

Posted on May 9, 2005 11:06 AM |

Cuban Exile Could Test the U.S. Definition of Terrorist

5/09/05 Weiner, NYT, Cuban Exile Could Test the U.S. Definition of Terrorist

Posted on May 9, 2005 11:07 AM |

When It Comes to Replacing Oil Imports, Nuclear Is No Easy Option, Experts Say

5/09/05 Wald, NYT, When It Comes to Replacing Oil Imports, Nuclear Is No Easy Option, Experts Say

Posted on May 9, 2005 11:08 AM |

Aceh restoration 'close to zero'

5/09/05 BBC, Aceh restoration 'close to zero'

Posted on May 9, 2005 11:11 AM |

Not Flexible by Her Account - Restructuring the National Forest Service

5/09/05 Kamen, NYT, Not Flexible by Her Account - Restructuring the National Forest Service

Posted on May 9, 2005 11:11 AM |

Spycam Force

5/09/05 Schactman, Wired, Spycam Force

Posted on May 9, 2005 11:12 AM |

British Gas ponders third price hike

5/09/05 Guanrdian/UK, British Gas ponders third price hike

Posted on May 9, 2005 11:14 AM |

Arab-Latin summit to forge new ties

5/09/05 Al Jazeera, Arab-Latin summit to forge new ties

Posted on May 9, 2005 11:14 AM |

Spam's a Nuisance That Can Be Managed, Up to a Point

5/09/05 Pegoraro, Spam's a Nuisance That Can Be Managed, Up to a Point

Posted on May 9, 2005 11:17 AM |

May 10, 2005

Hayden's Heroes: A tale of incompetence and politicization at America's super-secret intelligence agency

5/10/05 Madsen, OnlineJournal, Hayden's Heroes: A tale of incompetence and politicization at America's super -secret intelligence agency

Posted on May 10, 2005 3:10 AM |

Rumsfeld's mystery contingency operations - CACI gets bigger

5/10/05 Stanton, OnlineJournal, Rumsfeld's mystery contingency operations - CACI gets bigger

Posted on May 10, 2005 3:23 AM |

The insidious nature of conformity

5/10/05 Becker, OnlineJournal, The insidious nature of conformity

Posted on May 10, 2005 3:24 AM |

Why Wolfensohn Mattered

5/10/05 Stiglitz, TomPaine, Why Wolfensohn Mattered

Posted on May 10, 2005 3:25 AM |

Wrong Bang For The Buck

5/10/05 Pemberton, TomPaine, Wrong Bang For The Buck

Posted on May 10, 2005 3:27 AM |

Chiquita's Children

5/10/05 Berube & Aguin, ITT, Chiquita's Children

Posted on May 10, 2005 3:28 AM |

Congressional Black Caucus stands by Wal-Mart

5/10/05 Nichols, TheHill, Congressional Black Caucus stands by Wal-Mart

Posted on May 10, 2005 3:28 AM |

Nationalism's Psychotic Side

5/10/05 Scheer, LA Times, Nationalism's Psychotic Side

Posted on May 10, 2005 5:31 AM |

CEO Pay is Still on Steroids

5/10/05 Sklar, Providence Journal, CEO Pay is Still on Steroids

Posted on May 10, 2005 5:31 AM |

States Balk At National ID Card Plan

5/10/05 Gamboa, CHB, States Balk At National ID Card Plan

Posted on May 10, 2005 6:50 AM |

Scientists Boycott Kansas Evolution Hearings

5/09/05 Hanna, AP, Scientists Boycott Kansas Evolution Hearings

Posted on May 10, 2005 6:50 AM |

EU and Russia to sign cooperation pact

5/10/05 Tran, Guardian/UK, EU and Russia to sign cooperation pact

Posted on May 10, 2005 6:55 AM |

US claims 75 insurgents killed after assault on rebel enclave

5/10/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, US claims 75 insurgents killed after assault on rebel enclave

Posted on May 10, 2005 6:57 AM |

Sense of smell is linked to sexual orientation, study reveals

5/10/05 Connor, Independent/UK, Sense of smell is linked to sexual orientation, study reveals

Posted on May 10, 2005 6:59 AM |

Free Trade Pact Faces Trouble in Congress

5/10/05 Becker, NYT, Free Trade Pact Faces Trouble in Congress

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:02 AM |

The view from Qingdao

5/10/05 Day, BBC, The view from Qingdao

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:03 AM |

Payments to Help Hospitals Care for Illegal Immigrants

5/10/05 Pear, NYT, Payments to Help Hospitals Care for Illegal Immigrants

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:04 AM |

A Web of Sensors, Taking Earth's Pulse

5/10/05 Broad, NYT, A Web of Sensors, Taking Earth's Pulse

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:05 AM |

100 Rebels Killed in U.S. Offensive in Western Iraq

5/10/05 Oppel, NYT, 100 Rebels Killed in U.S. Offensive in Western Iraq

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:06 AM |

Defense Jobs in N.Va. At Risk

5/10/05 Hsu, Wa. Post, Defense Jobs in N.Va. At Risk

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:06 AM |

Virtual Secretary Puts New Face on Pakistan

5/10/05 Kalita, Wa. Post, Virtual Secretary Puts New Face on Pakistan

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:07 AM |

For Gay Men, an Attraction to a Different Kind of Scent

5/10/05 Wade, NYT, For Gay Men, an Attraction to a Different Kind of Scent

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:08 AM |

Article Prompts Marines to Recall Vests

5/10/05 AP, Article Prompts Marines to Recall Vests

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:11 AM |

Raines Joins AOL Founder's Venture

5/10/05 Shin, Wa. Post, Raines Joins AOL Founder's Venture

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:11 AM |

DHS Considers Alternatives To Color-Coded Warnings

5/10/05 Mintz, Wa. Post, DHS Considers Alternatives To Color-Coded Warnings

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:12 AM |

Former U.N. Counsel Defends Disclosure

5/10/05 Lynch, Wa. Post, Former U.N. Counsel Defends Disclosure

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:13 AM |

In Turkey, New Fears That Peace Has Passed

5/10/05 Vivk, Wa. Post, In Turkey, New Fears That Peace Has Passed

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:14 AM |

GE Determined to Show More 'Ecomagination'

5/10/05 Schneider, Wa. Post, GE Determined to Show More 'Ecomagination'

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:14 AM |

The New Power Generation

5/10/05 Pink, Wired, The New Power Generation

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:15 AM |

Haiti murder verdicts 'quashed'

5/10/05 BBC, Haiti murder verdicts 'quashed'

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:16 AM |

Somali warlords 'to merge forces'

5/10/05 BBC, Somali warlords 'to merge forces'

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:17 AM |

Report: Governance has not improved

5/10/05 Al Jazeera, Report: Governance has not improved

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:19 AM |

Stop enrichment, Blix tells Israel, Iran

5/10/05 Al Jazeera, Stop enrichment, Blix tells Israel, Iran

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:19 AM |

Far from border, a migration flash point

5/10/05 Marks, CSM, Far from border, a migration flash point

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:22 AM |

Public schools: Do they outperform private ones?

5/10/05 Mendez, CSM, Public schools: Do they outperform private ones?

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:23 AM |

A new 'Mecca of Arabic studies'?

5/10/05 Spender, CSM, A new 'Mecca of Arabic studies'?

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:24 AM |

Identity crisis

5/10/05 Guardian/UK, Identity crisis

Posted on May 10, 2005 7:27 AM |

May 11, 2005

Defiant Iran plans nuclear revival

5/11/05 MacAskill & Tait, Guardian/UK, Defiant Iran plans nuclear revival

Posted on May 11, 2005 2:50 AM |

Common drugs 'cause 1,200 heart attack deaths a year'

5/11/05 Laurence, Independent/UK, Common drugs 'cause 1,200 heart attack deaths a year'

Posted on May 11, 2005 2:50 AM |

Wal-Mart crushes union by closing store

5/11/05 Griffiths, Independent/UK, Wal-Mart crushes union by closing store

Posted on May 11, 2005 2:50 AM |

China Rules Out Using Sanctions on North Korea

5/11/05 Kahn & Sanger, NYT, China Rules Out Using Sanctions on North Korea

Posted on May 11, 2005 2:52 AM |

Rumsfeld Seeks Leaner Army and Full Term as Defense Secretary

5/11/05 Shanker & Schmitt, NYT, Rumsfeld Seeks Leaner Army and Full Term as Defense Secretary

Posted on May 11, 2005 2:53 AM |

Church Split in Dispute Over Bush

5/11/05 AP, Church Split in Dispute Over Bush

Posted on May 11, 2005 2:54 AM |

Congress Rekindles Battle on Mandatory Sentences

5/11/05 Kirkpatrick, NYT, Congress Rekindles Battle on Mandatory Sentences

Posted on May 11, 2005 2:55 AM |

Pentagon Is Asking Congress to Loosen Environmental Laws

5/11/05 Janofsky, NYT, Pentagon Is Asking Congress to Loosen Environmental Laws

Posted on May 11, 2005 2:56 AM |

Region's Fringes Draw a 'New White Flight'

5/11/05 Paley, Wa. Post, Region's Fringes Draw a 'New White Flight'

Posted on May 11, 2005 2:57 AM |

Senate Backs Measure to Tighten ID Requirements

5/11/05 Fears, Wa. Post, Senate Backs Measure to Tighten ID Requirements

Posted on May 11, 2005 2:59 AM |

United Can End Pensions, Judge Says

5/11/05 Alexander, Wa. Post, United Can End Pensions, Judge Says

Posted on May 11, 2005 3:00 AM |

What we don't know about the world

5/11/05 Duffy, BBC, What we don't know about the world

Posted on May 11, 2005 3:00 AM |

Invoices Detail Fairfax Firm's Billing for Iraq Work

5/11/05 Witte, Wa. Post, Invoices Detail Fairfax Firm's Billing for Iraq Work

Posted on May 11, 2005 3:00 AM |

Taliban radio back on the air

5/11/05 Tarzi, AsiaTimes, Taliban radio back on the air

Posted on May 11, 2005 3:02 AM |

Women experts urged back to labs

5/11/05 BBC, Women experts urged back to labs

Posted on May 11, 2005 3:02 AM |

US Senate approves Iraq war funds

5/11/05 Al Jazeera, US Senate approves Iraq war funds

Posted on May 11, 2005 3:03 AM |

US media and Iran's nuclear threat

5/11/05 Afrasaibi, AsiaTimes, US media and Iran's nuclear threat

Posted on May 11, 2005 3:04 AM |

Harvesting Chaos

5/11/05 Mark, AlterNet, Harvesting Chaos

Posted on May 11, 2005 3:07 AM |

National Insecurity Cards

5/11/05 Schnier, AlterNet, National Insecurity Cards

Posted on May 11, 2005 3:08 AM |

Halliburton Is Awarded $72 Million in Bonuses

5/11/05 Reuters, Halliburton Is Awarded $72 Million in Bonuses

Posted on May 11, 2005 3:10 AM |

Real Wages Fall at Fastest Rate in 14 Years

5/11/05 Swann, Financial Times, Real Wages Fall at Fastest Rate in 14 Years

Posted on May 11, 2005 5:12 AM |

Before the Flood

5/11/05 Byravan, IHT, Before the Flood

Posted on May 11, 2005 5:12 AM |

Court Upholds Secrecy for Cheney Task Force

5/11/05 Yost, CHB, Court Upholds Secrecy for Cheney Task Force

Posted on May 11, 2005 5:12 AM |

Four Dead, Scores Hurt in Afghan Riot Over Reported US Koran Abuse

5/11/05 AFP, Four Dead, Scores Hurt in Afghan Riot Over Reported US Koran Abuse

Posted on May 11, 2005 5:26 AM |

Political Bluster and the Filibuster

5/11/05 Solomon, CommonDreams, Political Bluster and the Filibuster

Posted on May 11, 2005 5:27 AM |

Guantanamo Abuses Show US Needs a Dose of Truth

5/11/05 Krome, Capitol Times, Guantanamo Abuses Show US Needs a Dose of Truth

Posted on May 11, 2005 5:29 AM |

They Lied to Us - Memo proves leadership knew Saddam was not a threat

5/11/05 Ivins, WorkingForChange, They Lied to Us - Memo proves leadership knew Saddam was not a threat

Posted on May 11, 2005 5:29 AM |

Apocalypse Soon - The Risk of inadvertent nuclear launch is unacceptably high

5/11/05 McNamara, Foreign Policy, Apocalypse Soon - The Risk of inadvertent nuclear launch is unacceptably high

Posted on May 11, 2005 5:30 AM |

Report: Global economic outlook dims

5/11/05 Al Jazeera, Report: Global economic outlook dims

Posted on May 11, 2005 5:55 AM |

May 12, 2005

Nuclear power may be the only way, says chief scientist

5/12/05 McCarthy, Independent/UK, Nuclear power may be the only way, says chief scientist

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:34 AM |

Stuff of sci-fi nightmares? An army of robots that reproduce

5/12/05 Connor, Independent/UK, Stuff of sci-fi nightmares? An army of robots that reproduce

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:35 AM |

Locked Out: The 65,000 Indians on the wrong side of the fence

5/12/05 Huggler, Independent/UK, Locked Out: The 65,000 Indians on the wrong side of the fence

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:35 AM |

What Are Koreans Up To? U.S. Agencies Can't Agree

5/12/05 Sanger, NYT, What Are Koreans Up To? U.S. Agencies Can't Agree

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:36 AM |

The Young and the Jobless

5/12/05 Herbert, NYT, The Young and the Jobless

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:38 AM |

Army to Spend Day Retraining Recruiters

5/12/05 Cave, NYT, Army to Spend Day Retraining Recruiters

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:38 AM |

Senators Exceed Bush's Budget on Highway Bill by $11 Billion

5/12/05 Hulse, NYT, Senators Exceed Bush's Budget on Highway Bill by $11 Billion

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:40 AM |

As Vote Nears, Focus Is on Bolton's Actions

5/12/05 Kessler, Wa. Post, As Vote Nears, Focus Is on Bolton's Actions

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:40 AM |

Terror Suspects Sent to Egypt by the Dozens, Panel Reports

5/12/05 Johnston, NYT, Terror Suspects Sent to Egypt by the Dozens, Panel Reports

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:40 AM |

New Panel Will Study Medicaid With Eyes Toward Big Changes

5/12/05 Pear, NYT, New Panel Will Study Medicaid With Eyes Toward Big Changes

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:41 AM |

Aceh to return to civilian rule

5/12/05 BBC, Aceh to return to civilian rule

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:42 AM |

Despite U.S. Attempts, N. Korea Anything but Isolated

5/12/05 Faiola, Wa. Post, Despite U.S. Attempts, N. Korea Anything but Isolated

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:43 AM |

Anti-U.S. Violence Erupts in Afghanistan

5/12/05 Saddeq, Wa. Post, Anti-U.S. Violence Erupts in Afghanistan

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:44 AM |

Contracts Vulnerable To Abuse, Report Says

5/12/05 Merle, Wa. Post, Contracts Vulnerable To Abuse, Report Says

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:44 AM |

National ID Battle Continues

5/12/05 Zetter, Wired, National ID Battle Continues

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:45 AM |

Senate accuses two in oil scandal

5/12/05 BBC, Senate accuses two in oil scandal

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:46 AM |

Brazil summit policies at odds with US

5/12/05 Al Jazeera, Brazil summit policies at odds with US

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:47 AM |

'Torture led to US al-Qaida confession'

5/12/05 Al Jazeera, 'Torture led to US al-Qaida confession'

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:53 AM |

Super foods flex their clout

5/12/05 Lamb, CSM, Super foods flex their clout

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:55 AM |

Limits of pulpit politics tested in N.C.

5/12/05 Jonsson, CSM, Limits of pulpit politics tested in N.C.

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:56 AM |

New evangelism: mini loans

5/12/05 Kerlin, CSM, New evangelism: mini loans

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:57 AM |

America's unheralded water cleanup

5/12/05 Clayton, CSM, America's unheralded water cleanup

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:59 AM |

Can Earth take the heat of 'global brightening'?

5/12/05 Spotts, CSM, Can Earth take the heat of 'global brightening'?

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:59 AM |

The film US TV networks dare not show

5/12/05 Guardian/UK, The film US TV networks dare not show

Posted on May 12, 2005 6:01 AM |

Head of Abu Ghraib Prison Speaks Out

5/12/05 Nightline, Head of Abu Ghraib Prison Speaks Out

Posted on May 12, 2005 5:56 PM |

May 13, 2005

FBI Nabs Cops, Soldiers in Drug Sting

5/13/05 Rotstein, CHB, FBI Nabs Cops, Soldiers in Drug Sting

Posted on May 13, 2005 9:44 AM |

U.S. Interrogators Accused of Trying to Divide Detainees, Attorneys

5/13/05 Davies, Knight-Ridder, U.S. Interrogators Accused of Trying to Divide Detainees, Attorneys

Posted on May 13, 2005 9:44 AM |

Uzbeks killed as soldiers open fire on rally

5/13/05 Guardian/UK, Uzbeks killed as soldiers open fire on rally

Posted on May 13, 2005 9:44 AM |

Hundreds of African boys go missing in London

5/13/05 Left, Guardian/UK, Hundreds of African boys go missing in London

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:06 AM |

Carbon trade-off

5/13/05 Balch, Guardian/UK, Carbon trade-off

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:06 AM |

Why global warming puts bib on the menu

5/13/05 Connor, Independent/UK, Why global warming puts bib on the menu

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:06 AM |

Always Low Wages. Always.

5/13/05 Krugman, NYT, Always Low Wages. Always.

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:07 AM |

Blair issues ultimatum to Iran over its uranium enrichment

5/13/05 Penketh, Independent/UK, Blair issues ultimatum to Iran over its uranium enrichment

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:08 AM |

Pentagon Proposes Shutting 33 Major U.S. Bases and Other Cuts

5/13/05 Schmitt & Stout, NYT, Pentagon Proposes Shutting 33 Major U.S. Bases and Other Cuts

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:08 AM |

Pentagon List of Recommended Military Base, Facility Closings

5/13/05 AP, Pentagon List of Recommended Military Base, Facility Closings

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:10 AM |

China Says U.S. Impeded North Korea Arms Talks

5/13/05 Kahn, NYT, China Says U.S. Impeded North Korea Arms Talks

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:10 AM |

9 Are Reported Killed in 4th Day of Afghan Protests

5/13/05 Gall, NYT, 9 Are Reported Killed in 4th Day of Afghan Protests

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:11 AM |

British Intelligence Warned Blair of War

5/13/05 Pincus, Wa. Post, British Intelligence Warned Blair of War

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:13 AM |

Pentagon Proposes Shutting Walter Reed

5/13/05 Braningan & Tyson, Wa. Post, Pentagon Proposes Shutting Walter Reed

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:13 AM |

Uzbek troops move to end protests

5/13/05 BBC, Uzbek troops move to end protests

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:16 AM |

US woos soldiers with early exit

5/13/05 BBC, US woos soldiers with early exit

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:16 AM |

Nine killed as Afghans rage at US

5/13/05 BBC, Nine killed as Afghans rage at US

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:17 AM |

Anti-US protests grow after Quran report

5/13/05 Al Jazeera, Anti-US protests grow after Quran report

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:18 AM |

Lamy poised to become WTO head

5/13/05 Al Jazeera, Lamy poised to become WTO head

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:19 AM |

Anti-US protests spread in Afghanistan

5/13/05 Al Jazeera, Anti-US protests spread in Afghanistan

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:19 AM |

Desecration charge to be investigated

5/13/05 Al Jazeera, Desecration charge to be investigated

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:20 AM |

Latin strongman rebels against US-centric news

5/13/05 Harman, CSM, Latin strongman rebels against US-centric news

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:22 AM |

A Chronology of US War Crimes & Torture, 1975-2005

5/13/05 Stephens, CounterPunch, A Chronology of US War Crimes & Torture, 1975-2005

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:23 AM |

Afghanistan riddled with drug ties

5/13/05 Baldauf & Bowers, CSM, Afghanistan riddled with drug ties

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:23 AM |

"They Destroyed Everything"

5/13/05 Cockburn, CounterPunch, "They Destroyed Everything"

Posted on May 13, 2005 10:25 AM |

What lies behind Uzbek protests?

5/13/05 Norton, BBC, What lies behind Uzbek protests?

Posted on May 13, 2005 5:12 PM |

Without Cause: Yale Fires An Acclaimed Anarchist Scholar

5/13/05 Frank, CounterPunch, Without Cause: Yale Fires An Acclaimed Anarchist Scholar

Posted on May 13, 2005 5:49 PM |

A Terrorist Comes Home to Roost

5/13/05 Lobe, IPS, A Terrorist Comes Home to Roost

Posted on May 13, 2005 5:55 PM |

Uzbek Regime Clamps Down as Unrest Flares

5/13/05 Walsh, Guardian/UK, Uzbek Regime Clamps Down as Unrest Flares

Posted on May 13, 2005 5:55 PM |

May 14, 2005

Journalists expelled from Uzbekistan

5/14/05 Al Jazeera, Journalists expelled from Uzbekistan

Posted on May 14, 2005 3:35 AM |

'Scores killed' in Uzbekistan violence

5/14/05 Guardian/UK, 'Scores killed' in Uzbekistan violence

Posted on May 14, 2005 3:52 AM |

Missing: the mystery of 300 boys who have disappeared from school

5/14/05 Morris & Cowan, Missing: the mystery of 300 boys who have disappeared from school

Posted on May 14, 2005 3:52 AM |

Honour and martyrdom

5/14/05 Bunting, Guardian/UK, Honour and martyrdom

Posted on May 14, 2005 3:52 AM |

US told to act as desecration reports inflame Afghan riots

5/14/05 Huggler, Independent/UK, US told to act as desecration reports inflame Afghan riots

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:04 AM |

Research shows immigrants help the economy

5/14/05 Morris, Indpendent/UK, Research shows immigrants help the economy

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:04 AM |

U.S. Moves to Limit Imports From China

5/14/05 Becker, NYT, U.S. Moves to Limit Imports From China

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:05 AM |

Pentagon Seeks to Shut Dozens of Bases Across Nation

5/14/05 Schmitt, NYT, Pentagon Seeks to Shut Dozens of Bases Across Nation; DoD Report Part I, DoD Report Part II; State-by-State Impacts

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:08 AM |

Senate Republicans to Open Filibuster War Next Week

5/14/05 Hulse, NYT, Senate Republicans to Open Filibuster War Next Week

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:09 AM |

New Outbreak of Deadly Ebola Virus Is Feared in Congo Republic

5/14/05 LaFranier, NYT, New Outbreak of Deadly Ebola Virus Is Feared in Congo Republic

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:17 AM |

F.B.I. Questions Journalists in Military Secrets Inquiry

5/14/05 Johnson, NYT, F.B.I. Questions Journalists in Military Secrets Inquiry

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:18 AM |

Muslims' Anti-American Protests Spread From Afghanistan

5/14/05 Gall, NYT, Muslims' Anti-American Protests Spread From Afghanistan

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:20 AM |

Rebuffing Bush, 132 Mayors Embrace Kyoto Rules

5/14/05 Sanders, NYT, Rebuffing Bush, 132 Mayors Embrace Kyoto Rules

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:20 AM |

'Protocols' Left Bush Out of the Loop

5/14/05 VandeHai, Wa. Post, 'Protocols' Left Bush Out of the Loop

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:21 AM |

Frist to Begin Floor Debate on Judges Next Week

5/14/05 Murray & Milbank, NYT, Frist to Begin Floor Debate on Judges Next Week

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:21 AM |

Saudi ire at Koran 'desecration'

5/14/05 BBC, Saudi ire at Koran 'desecration'

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:24 AM |

Financial Assets of Bush, Cheney Disclosed

5/14/05 Reichman, AP, Financial Assets of Bush, Cheney Disclosed

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:24 AM |

US troops kill Iraqi civilians

5/14/05 AL Jazeera, US troops kill Iraqi civilians

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:26 AM |

Dozens killed in renewed Uzbek clashes

5/14/05 Al Jazeera, Dozens killed in renewed Uzbek clashes

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:26 AM |

Protests over Quran report grow

5/14/05 Al Jazeera, Protests over Quran report grow

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:27 AM |

Pakistan denies CIA attack

5/14/05 Al Jazeera, Pakistan denies CIA attack

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:28 AM |

Iran and North Korea: headed for the Security Council?

5/13/05 Bencivenga, CSM, Iran and North Korea: headed for the Security Council?

Posted on May 14, 2005 4:29 AM |

After the oil is gone

5/14/05 Meiszkowski, Saloon, After the oil is gone

Posted on May 14, 2005 7:43 AM |

"America kept in dark" as carnage escalates; U.S. TV accused of ignoring situation

5/14/05 Harper, Washington, "America kept in dark" as carnage escalates; U.S. TV accused of ignoring situation

Posted on May 14, 2005 9:27 AM |

Human Rights Group: 200 Killed in Police Assault on Demonstrators in Uzbekistan

5/14/05 Bukharbayeva, AP, Human Rights Group: 200 Killed in Police Assault on Demonstrators in Uzbekistan

Posted on May 14, 2005 5:31 PM |

Afghan violence linked to Hizbut Tehrir

5/14/05 Raman, Asia Times, Afghan violence linked to Hizbut Tehrir

Posted on May 14, 2005 5:35 PM |

U.S. army probes why troops go wild in Colombia

5/14/05 Acosta, Reuters, U.S. army probes why troops go wild in Colombia

Posted on May 14, 2005 5:45 PM |

A Unified Security Budget for the United States, 2006

5/14/05 FPIF, A Unified Security Budget for the United States, 2006

Posted on May 14, 2005 5:49 PM |

May 15, 2005

Iraq is a bloody no man's land. America has failed to win the war. But has it lost it?

5/15/05 Cockburn, Independent/UK, Iraq is a bloody no man's land. America has failed to win the war. But has it lost it?

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:13 AM |

Increase in 'dead zones' starving the world's seas

5/15/05 Buncombe, Independent/UK, Increase in 'dead zones' starving the world's seas

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:13 AM |

Massacre in Uzbekistan

5/15/05 Khn et al, Independent/UK, Massacre in Uzbekistan

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:13 AM |

Old Foes Soften to New Reactors

5/15/05 Barringer, NYT, Old Foes Soften to New Reactors

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:23 AM |

America's drugs plan in tatters as cocaine and corruption flourish

5/15/05 O'Shaughnessy, Independent/UK, America's drugs plan in tatters as cocaine and corruption flourish

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:23 AM |

Who's Preying on Your Grandparents?

5/15/05 Morgenson, NYT, Who's Preying on Your Grandparents?

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:24 AM |

Disaster of Man's Making Now Threatens Sumatra

5/15/05 Nakashima, Wa. Post, Disaster of Man's Making Now Threatens Sumatra

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:28 AM |

'Martyrs' In Iraq Mostly Saudis

5/15/05 Glasser, Wa. Post, 'Martyrs' In Iraq Mostly Saudis

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:28 AM |

Retirement's Unraveling Safety Net

5/15/05 Russakogg, Wa. Post, Retirement's Unraveling Safety Net

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:29 AM |

Scores of Uzbek Protesters Gunned Down by Troops

5/15/05 Finn, Wa. Post, Scores of Uzbek Protesters Gunned Down by Troops

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:32 AM |

'Drug baron' escapes Mexico jail

5/15/05 Marshall, BBC, 'Drug baron' escapes Mexico jail

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:34 AM |

Uzbekistan on the brink as clashes spread

5/15/05 Walsh, Guanrdian/UK, Uzbekistan on the brink as clashes spread

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:36 AM |

Exam results reveal gender gulf in schools

5/15/05 Hill, Observer, Exam results reveal gender gulf in schools

Posted on May 15, 2005 3:36 AM |

Not Just A Last Resort? A Global Strike Plan, With a Nuclear Option

5/15/05 Akin, Wa. Post, Not Just A Last Resort? A Global Strike Plan, With a Nuclear Option

Posted on May 15, 2005 11:08 AM |

May 16, 2005

Climate change policy in tatters

5/16/05 Brown, Guardian/UK, Climate change policy in tatters

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:41 AM |

Hundreds of civilians killed after protests turn to massacre

5/16/05 Boehm, Independent/UK, Hundreds of civilians killed after protests turn to massacre

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:41 AM |

India's suicide epidemic is blamed on the British

5/16/05 Milmo, Independent/UK, India's suicide epidemic is blamed on the British

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:41 AM |

U.S. Is Warning North Koreans on Nuclear Test

5/16/05 Sanger, NYT, U.S. Is Warning North Koreans on Nuclear Test

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:44 AM |

The deserters: Awol crisis hits the US forces

5/16/05 Independent/UK, The deserters: Awol crisis hits the US forces

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:44 AM |

Karzai warns heavy-handed US troops as riots spread

5/16/05 Meo, Independent/UK, Karzai warns heavy-handed US troops as riots spread

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:45 AM |

F.B.I. Said to Misuse Funds for Health Fraud Cases

5/16/05 Pear, NYT, F.B.I. Said to Misuse Funds for Health Fraud Cases

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:46 AM |

Newsweek Apologizes for Report of Koran Insult

5/16/05 Seeyle, NYT, Newsweek Apologizes for Report of Koran Insult

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:46 AM |

Studies Find Disparity in U.S. Cancer Care

5/16/05 Altman, NYT, Studies Find Disparity in U.S. Cancer Care

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:48 AM |

Life at the Top in America Isn't Just Better, It's Longer

5/16/05 Scott, NYT, Life at the Top in America Isn't Just Better, It's Longer

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:48 AM |

Some of D.C.'s Poor Question Their Place in Housing Plan

5/16/05 Montgomery, Wa. Post, Some of D.C.'s Poor Question Their Place in Housing Plan

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:51 AM |

Oil-for-Food Benefited Russians, Report Says

5/16/05 Blum & Lynch, Wa. Post, Oil-for-Food Benefited Russians, Report Says

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:53 AM |

Report Critical of Rumsfeld Is Pulled After DOD Protest

5/16/05 Allen, Wa. Post, Report Critical of Rumsfeld Is Pulled After DOD Protest

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:54 AM |

Disparate Coalitions Now Make Up Two Parties, Study Finds

5/16/05 Balz, Wa. Post, Disparate Coalitions Now Make Up Two Parties, Study Finds

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:56 AM |

Witnesses Describe Uzbek Bloodshed

5/16/05 Solovyov, Wa. Post, Witnesses Describe Uzbek Bloodshed

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:59 AM |

Uzbek troops seal off second town

5/16/05 BBC, Uzbek troops seal off second town

Posted on May 16, 2005 3:00 AM |

Fear and loathing in gay India

5/16/05 Baswas, BBC, Fear and loathing in gay India

Posted on May 16, 2005 3:07 AM |

Uzbek violence challenges leader's hard line

5/16/05 Weir, CSM, Uzbek violence challenges leader's hard line

Posted on May 16, 2005 3:08 AM |

Why puberty now begins at seven

5/16/05 Roberts, BBC, Why puberty now begins at seven

Posted on May 16, 2005 3:08 AM |

Islam as interrogation tool: need for limits?

5/16/05 Lampman, CSM, Islam as interrogation tool: need for limits?

Posted on May 16, 2005 3:09 AM |

Arctic oil search moves to new turf, new controversies

5/16/05 Rosen, CSM, Arctic oil search moves to new turf, new controversies

Posted on May 16, 2005 3:11 AM |

Why pensions are becoming even scarcer

5/16/05 Marks, CSM, Why pensions are becoming even scarcer

Posted on May 16, 2005 3:12 AM |

Uzbek ruler: a new Saddam Hussein?

5/16/05 Regan, CSM, Uzbek ruler: a new Saddam Hussein?

Posted on May 16, 2005 9:29 AM |

Bill Moyers Responds to CPB's Tomlinson Charges of Liberal Bias: "We Were Getting it Right, But Not Right Wing"

5/16/05 Bill Moyers Responds to CPB's Tomlinson Charges of Liberal Bias: "We Were Getting it Right, But Not Right Wing"

Posted on May 16, 2005 2:23 PM |

Uzbek crisis poses dilemma for US

5/16/05 Davis, BBC, Uzbek crisis poses dilemma for US

Posted on May 16, 2005 7:21 PM |

ANWR Prelude: Unreported Spills and Huge Fines

5/16/05 Leopold, CounterPunch, ANWR Prelude: Unreported Spills and Huge Fines - BP Stains the Arctic

Posted on May 16, 2005 7:27 PM |

May 17, 2005

Venezuela jittery with fear of counter-revolution and foreign intervention

5/17/05 Chaube, FTW, Venezuela jittery with fear of counter-revolution and foreign intervention

Posted on May 17, 2005 3:07 AM |

Saddam's Aides Used Oil as Reward

5/17/05 Guggenheim, CHB, Saddam's Aides Used Oil as Reward

Posted on May 17, 2005 7:43 AM |

A New Focus For Teachers In Training

5/17/05 Mathews, Wa. Post, A New Focus For Teachers In Training

Posted on May 17, 2005 9:26 AM |

Two Fronts in the War on Poverty

5/17/05 Fletcher, Wa. Post, Two Fronts in the War on Poverty

Posted on May 17, 2005 9:29 AM |

US soldiers charged with Afghan abuse

5/17/05 Al Jazeera, US soldiers charged with Afghan abuse

Posted on May 17, 2005 9:30 AM |

Toxic releases decline, but worst soups persist

5/17/05 Knickerbocker, CSM, Toxic releases decline, but worst soups persist

Posted on May 17, 2005 9:33 AM |

Arab allies test US 'freedom' agenda

5/17/05 Murphy, CSM, Arab allies test US 'freedom' agenda

Posted on May 17, 2005 9:33 AM |

Australia, East Timor strike oil, gas deal

5/17/05 Burton, Asia Times, Australia, East Timor strike oil, gas deal

Posted on May 17, 2005 7:20 PM |

The US and its 'special' dictator - Uzbekistan

5/17/05 Escobar, Asia Times, The US and its 'special' dictator - Uzbekistan

Posted on May 17, 2005 7:20 PM |

US 'backed illegal Iraqi oil deals'

5/17/05 Borger & Wilson, Guardian/UK, US 'backed illegal Iraqi oil deals'

Posted on May 17, 2005 7:33 PM |

Lawyers win right to seize Saudi assets

5/17/05 Honigsbaum & Kelso, Guardian/UK, Lawyers win right to seize Saudi assets