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May 1, 2007

The Supergirl Syndrome

5/01/07 Chaudhry, Nation, The Supergirl Syndrome

Posted on May 1, 2007 7:11 AM |

Human Rights at Wal-Mart

5/01/07 Featherstone, Nation, Human Rights at Wal-Mart

Posted on May 1, 2007 7:12 AM |

Venezuela to take over refineries

5/01/07 BBC, Venezuela to take over refineries

Posted on May 1, 2007 7:21 AM |

As Deportation Pace Rises, Illegal Immigrants Dig In

5/01/07 Preston, NYT, As Deportation Pace Rises, Illegal Immigrants Dig In

Posted on May 1, 2007 7:22 AM |

High Court Puts Limits on Patents

5/01/07 Greenhouse, NYT, High Court Puts Limits on Patents

Posted on May 1, 2007 7:23 AM |

Coral Is Dying. Can It Be Reborn?

5/01/07 Dean, NYT, Coral Is Dying. Can It Be Reborn?

Posted on May 1, 2007 7:25 AM |

Immigration Protests Across U.S.

5/01/07 Nizza, NYT, Immigration Protests Across U.S.

Posted on May 1, 2007 7:25 AM |

Warnings On Student Lenders Unheeded

5/01/07 Paley, WP, Warnings On Student Lenders Unheeded

Posted on May 1, 2007 7:53 AM |

Pet Deaths Spur Call for Better FDA Screening

5/01/07 Weiss & Cha, WP, Pet Deaths Spur Call for Better FDA Screening

Posted on May 1, 2007 7:54 AM |

Pentagon to Merge Next-Gen Binoculars With Soldiers' Brains

5/01/07 Weinberger, Wired, Pentagon to Merge Next-Gen Binoculars With Soldiers' Brains

Posted on May 1, 2007 8:00 AM |

How did Al Qaeda emerge in North Africa?

5/01/07 CSM, How did Al Qaeda emerge in North Africa?

Posted on May 1, 2007 8:09 AM |

In imams' airline case, a clash of rights, prejudice, security

5/01/07 Marks, CSM, In imams' airline case, a clash of rights, prejudice, security

Posted on May 1, 2007 8:09 AM |

Brand-New Bag

5/01/07 Honan, WIred, Brand-New Bag

Posted on May 1, 2007 8:09 AM |

Chavez plans to pull out of the World Bank and the IMF

5/01/07 Bachelet, McClatchy, Chavez plans to pull out of the World Bank and the IMF

Posted on May 1, 2007 11:39 AM |

The story of Jamestown through the eyes of a Native American

5/01/07 Tayac, McClatchy, The story of Jamestown through the eyes of a Native American

Posted on May 1, 2007 11:39 AM |

FDA: Contaminated feed could affect farms nationwide

5/01/07 Byron, CNN, FDA: Contaminated feed could affect farms nationwide

Posted on May 1, 2007 8:02 PM |

FDA names food safety czar

5/01/07 Hedges, Chicago Tribune, FDA names food safety czar

Posted on May 1, 2007 8:02 PM |

FDA: Millions of Chickens Fed Contaminated Pet Food

5/01/07 Mundell & Reinberg, WP, FDA: Millions of Chickens Fed Contaminated Pet Food

Posted on May 1, 2007 8:04 PM |

New FDA job to focus on food safety strategy

5/01/07 Roos, CIDRAP, New FDA job to focus on food safety strategy

Posted on May 1, 2007 8:05 PM |

May 2, 2007

US 'wants British Pakistanis to have entry visas'

5/02/07 Weaver, Guardian, US 'wants British Pakistanis to have entry visas'

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:03 AM |

Turkey PM condemns court ruling

5/02/07 BBC, Turkey PM condemns court ruling

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:04 AM |

Science in the 21st century: Miracle in sight

5/02/07 Laurance, Independent, Science in the 21st century: Miracle in sight

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:08 AM |

Aboriginal health 'a hundred years behind whites'

5/02/07 Marks, Independent, Aboriginal health 'a hundred years behind whites'

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:08 AM |

Bush Vetoes Bill Tying Iraq Funds to Exit

5/02/07 Stolberg & Zeleny, NYT, Bush Vetoes Bill Tying Iraq Funds to Exit

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:09 AM |

Spying on Americans

5/02/07 NYT, Spying on Americans

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:10 AM |

Former World Bank Officials Detail Discord Over Wolfowitz

5/02/07 Weisman, NYT, Former World Bank Officials Detail Discord Over Wolfowitz

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:10 AM |

DHS Sweats Out National ID Town Hall Meeting

5/02/07 Singel, Wired, DHS Sweats Out National ID Town Hall Meeting

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:15 AM |

New Air Force Bomber Takes Shape

5/02/07 Weinberger, Wired, New Air Force Bomber Takes Shape

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:20 AM |

Army Tests Fighting 'Bot

5/02/07 Shachtman, Wired, Army Tests Fighting 'Bot

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:20 AM |

Key US Army ranks begin to thin

5/02/07 Lubold, CSM, Key US Army ranks begin to thin

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:22 AM |

Global terror report: steep hike in Iraq, Afghanistan

5/02/07 Nunes, CSM, Global terror report: steep hike in Iraq, Afghanistan

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:23 AM |

What's US economy's future? Ask illegal immigrants.

5/02/07 Bowers, CSM, What's US economy's future? Ask illegal immigrants.

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:23 AM |

Civilian casualties unacceptable: Afghanistan

5/02/07 IOL, Civilian casualties unacceptable: Afghanistan

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:24 AM |

The IPCC report: Fighting climate change

5/02/07 Doskoch, CTV, The IPCC report: Fighting climate change

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:29 AM |

Iraq sends oil law to parliament, powers in Egypt

5/02/07 Rasheed, Reuters, Iraq sends oil law to parliament, powers in Egypt

Posted on May 2, 2007 7:29 AM |

Baghdad up close and personal

5/02/07 Escobar, Asia Times, Baghdad up close and personal

Posted on May 2, 2007 8:11 AM |

China and Appeasement, Parts 1-3

5/02/07 Liu, Asia Times, China and Appeasement, Part 1 <> China and Appeasement, Part 2 <> China and Appeasement, Part 3

Posted on May 2, 2007 8:13 AM |

Around Globe, Walls Spring Up to Divide Neighbors

5/02/07 Debussman, Reuters, Around Globe, Walls Spring Up to Divide Neighbors

Posted on May 2, 2007 11:33 AM |

Tape 'Reveals Order' to Shoot Vietnam Protesters

5/02/07 Goldenberg, Guardian, Tape 'Reveals Order' to Shoot Vietnam Protesters

Posted on May 2, 2007 11:35 AM |

Russia Suspects US Plans to Monopolize Fuel from Moon

5/02/07 Blomfield, SMH, Russia Suspects US Plans to Monopolize Fuel from Moon

Posted on May 2, 2007 11:35 AM |

Administration Pulls Back on Surveillance Agreement

5/02/07 Risen, NYT, Administration Pulls Back on Surveillance Agreement

Posted on May 2, 2007 11:36 AM |

Scientists Protest New Reading of Endangered Species Act

5/02/07 Flesher, AP, Scientists Protest New Reading of Endangered Species Act

Posted on May 2, 2007 11:36 AM |

May 3, 2007

Arctic ice retreating faster than expected

5/02/07 NewsDaily, Arctic ice retreating faster than expected

Posted on May 3, 2007 5:14 AM |

A plea for aid on climate change

5/03/07 Casey, AP, A plea for aid on climate change

Posted on May 3, 2007 5:14 AM |

Iran, Syria Hold Conferences on a 'Culture of Resistance'

5/03/07 Ratzlav-Katz, ArutzSheva, Iran, Syria Hold Conferences on a 'Culture of Resistance'

Posted on May 3, 2007 5:16 AM |

US warns of suicide link to antidepressants

5/03/07 MediaCorps, US warns of suicide link to antidepressants

Posted on May 3, 2007 5:18 AM |

Smog down, but soot in Eastern states worse: report

5/03/07 Cohen, MarketWatch, Smog down, but soot in Eastern states worse: report

Posted on May 3, 2007 5:18 AM |

US reconstruction 'successes' in Iraq falling apart

5/03/07 Bright, CSM, US reconstruction 'successes' in Iraq falling apart

Posted on May 3, 2007 5:21 AM |

Rogue Pakistani scientist still actively involved in proliferation

5/03/07 Sappenfeld, CSM, Rogue Pakistani scientist still actively involved in proliferation

Posted on May 3, 2007 5:24 AM |

Nature's carbon 'sink' smaller than expected

5/03/07 Spotts, CSM, Nature's carbon 'sink' smaller than expected

Posted on May 3, 2007 5:24 AM |

Iraqi Blocs Opposed to Draft Oil Bill

5/03/07 Wong & Stolberg, NYT, Iraqi Blocs Opposed to Draft Oil Bill

Posted on May 3, 2007 6:49 AM |

Researchers 'seed' ocean with iron to soak up CO2

5/03/07 Connor, Independent, Researchers 'seed' ocean with iron to soak up CO2

Posted on May 3, 2007 6:50 AM |

Feeling Warmth, Subtropical Plants Move North

5/03/07 Dewan, NYT, Feeling Warmth, Subtropical Plants Move North

Posted on May 3, 2007 6:54 AM |

G.M. Profit Down 90% From 2006

5/03/07 Bunkley, NYT, G.M. Profit Down 90% From 2006

Posted on May 3, 2007 6:54 AM |

Israeli Foreign Minister Calls on Olmert to Resign

5/03/07 Erlanger, NYT, Israeli Foreign Minister Calls on Olmert to Resign

Posted on May 3, 2007 7:04 AM |

Reforming the F.D.A.

5/03/07 NYT, Reforming the F.D.A.

Posted on May 3, 2007 7:04 AM |

Afghans Say U.S. Bombing Killed 42 Civilians

5/03/07 Wafa & Gall, NYT, Afghans Say U.S. Bombing Killed 42 Civilians

Posted on May 3, 2007 7:11 AM |

I.R.S. Curtails Many Audits in Tax Havens

5/03/07 ANdrews, NYT, I.R.S. Curtails Many Audits in Tax Havens

Posted on May 3, 2007 7:12 AM |

Virulent New Strain of TB Raising Fears of Pandemic

5/03/07 Finn, WP, Virulent New Strain of TB Raising Fears of Pandemic

Posted on May 3, 2007 7:12 AM |

Karzai Says Civilian Toll Is No Longer Acceptable

5/03/07 Constable, WP, Karzai Says Civilian Toll Is No Longer Acceptable

Posted on May 3, 2007 7:13 AM |

'New Horizons' Captures Stunning Images of Jupiter and Moons

5/02/07 Wired, 'New Horizons' Captures Stunning Images of Jupiter and Moons

Posted on May 3, 2007 7:14 AM |

Military Gets Big Pay Raise

5/03/07 Philpot, Military.com, Military Gets Big Pay Raise

Posted on May 3, 2007 7:15 AM |

May 4, 2007

Afghan council accuses US forces

5/04/07 BBC, Afghan council accuses US forces

Posted on May 4, 2007 6:17 AM |

Bill Proposes Climate Study Focused on U.S. Defense

5/04/07 Mazzetti, NYT, Bill Proposes Climate Study Focused on U.S. Defense

Posted on May 4, 2007 6:30 AM |

Indonesia 'shame' over forest loss

5/04/07 Al Jazeera, Indonesia 'shame' over forest loss

Posted on May 4, 2007 6:36 AM |

Haitians die after boat capsizes

5/04/07 Al Jazeera, Haitians die after boat capsizes

Posted on May 4, 2007 6:36 AM |

Iran FM attacks US policy in Iraq

5/04/07 BBC, Iran FM attacks US policy in Iraq

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:11 AM |

Climate change 'can be tackled'

5/04/07 BBC, Climate change 'can be tackled'

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:11 AM |

Climate curbs: Who will buy?

5/04/07 Black, BBC, Climate curbs: Who will buy?

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:12 AM |

US job creation at two-year low

5/04/07 BBC, US job creation at two-year low

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:13 AM |

Pill that ends periods sparks health row

5/04/07 Laurance, Independent, Pill that ends periods sparks health row

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:15 AM |

Oil company accused of dumping waste in Amazon

5/04/07 Gumbel, Independent, Oil company accused of dumping waste in Amazon

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:17 AM |

The 100 most influential people of the year

5/04/07 Buncombe, Independent, The 100 most influential people of the year

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:18 AM |

Shell raises the heat on BP with record profits

5/04/07 Harrison, Independent, Shell raises the heat on BP with record profits

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:19 AM |

IEA gives warning of global gas shortage

5/04/07 Padgham, Independent, IEA gives warning of global gas shortage

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:19 AM |

Malaria fear as global warming increases

5/04/07 Brown, Independent, Malaria fear as global warming increases

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:20 AM |

Butterflies make early appearance

5/04/07 Richardson, Independent, Butterflies make early appearance

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:21 AM |

BULGARIA: Addicted to Russia's Energy

5/04/07 Ciobanu, IPS, BULGARIA: Addicted to Russia's Energy

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:21 AM |

CLIMATE CHANGE: More Business If Not Cleaner Air

5/04/07 Godoy, IPS, CLIMATE CHANGE: More Business If Not Cleaner Air

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:23 AM |

Report: Climate Change Plan Affordable

5/04/07 Coleman, WP, Report: Climate Change Plan Affordable

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:24 AM |

Wall Street Reacts to Weak Jobs Data and Merger Talks

5/04/07 Schneider & Henderson, WP, Wall Street Reacts to Weak Jobs Data and Merger Talks

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:26 AM |

Pet Food Chemical Was From 2 Firms

5/04/07 Weiss, WP, Pet Food Chemical Was From 2 Firms

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:26 AM |

Clinton Proposes Vote to Reverse Authorizing War

5/04/07 Hulse & Healy, NYT, Clinton Proposes Vote to Reverse Authorizing War

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:27 AM |

Seeing No Progress, Some Schools Drop Laptops

5/04/07 Hu, NYT, Seeing No Progress, Some Schools Drop Laptops

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:30 AM |

China Makes Arrest in Pet Food Case

5/04/07 Barboza, NYT, China Makes Arrest in Pet Food Case

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:31 AM |

Action by Police at Rally Troubles Los Angeles Chief

5/04/07 Steinhauer & Preston, NYT, Action by Police at Rally Troubles Los Angeles Chief

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:32 AM |

House Votes to Expand Hate-Crime Protection

5/04/07 Stout, NYT, House Votes to Expand Hate-Crime Protection

Posted on May 4, 2007 7:33 AM |

May 5, 2007

Iraq War Strain Leads Troops to Abuse civilians, Survey Shows

5/05/07 MacAskill, Guardian, Iraq War Strain Leads Troops to Abuse civilians, Survey Shows

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:13 AM |

S Pacific to stop bottom trawling

5/05/07 BBC, S Pacific to stop bottom trawling

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:17 AM |

US holds Iranians as bargaining chips

5/05/07 Porter, Asia Times, US holds Iranians as bargaining chips

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:21 AM |

Rove Prepped Justice Dept. Official for Testimony

5/05/07 Schmitt, LA Times, Rove Prepped Justice Dept. Official for Testimony

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:22 AM |

Troops at Odds With Ethics Standards

5/05/07 Ricks & Tyson, WP, Troops at Odds With Ethics Standards

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:23 AM |

Resilient Infections Worry Military Doctors

5/05/07 Spinner, WP, Resilient Infections Worry Military Doctors

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:23 AM |

US System Trips up Women Seeking Presidency

5/05/07 Alexander, Reuters, US System Trips up Women Seeking Presidency

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:24 AM |

Firms Protest Exclusion From Iraq Security Bid

5/05/07 Klein & Fainaru, WP, Firms Protest Exclusion From Iraq Security Bid

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:24 AM |

Cloudy Germany a Powerhouse in Solar Energy

5/05/07 Whitlock, WP, Cloudy Germany a Powerhouse in Solar Energy

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:26 AM |

A Split Emerges as Conservatives Discuss Darwin

5/05/07 Cohen, NYT, A Split Emerges as Conservatives Discuss Darwin

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:27 AM |

Global Campaign Calls for Tackling the Roots of Poverty

5/05/07 Cariboni, IPS, Global Campaign Calls for Tackling the Roots of Poverty

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:29 AM |

Not All Troops Would Report Abuse, Study Says

5/05/07 Reuters, Not All Troops Would Report Abuse, Study Says

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:29 AM |

Row over Iraq oil law

5/05/07 Janabi, Al Jazeera, Row over Iraq oil law

Posted on May 5, 2007 6:32 AM |

May 6, 2007

Social lending gains net interest

5/06/07 BBC, Social lending gains net interest

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:13 AM |

The Great Wall of Baghdad may be going up, but there's still carnage on the streets

5/06/07 Cockburn, Independent, The Great Wall of Baghdad may be going up, but there's still carnage on the streets

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:25 AM |

Biofuels: The great green con

5/06/07 Webb, Independent, Biofuels: The great green con

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:26 AM |

Revealed: the deadly invader that is bleeding Great Lakes fish to death

5/06/07 Lean, Independent, Revealed: the deadly invader that is bleeding Great Lakes fish to death

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:27 AM |

Town rejects mast to save bees after IoS report

5/06/07 Lean, Independent, Town rejects mast to save bees after IoS report

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:28 AM |

'Shadow Wolves' Prowl the U.S.-Mexico Border

5/06/07 Moreno, WP, 'Shadow Wolves' Prowl the U.S.-Mexico Border

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:31 AM |

U.S. to Use Interpol Passport Database for Screening

5/06/07 Hsu, WP, U.S. to Use Interpol Passport Database for Screening

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:32 AM |

From China to Panama, a Trail of Poisoned Medicine

5/06/07 Bogdanich & Hooker, NYT, From China to Panama, a Trail of Poisoned Medicine

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:36 AM |

Torn From Parents, a Top Speller Vents His Anger

5/06/07 Johnson, NYT, Torn From Parents, a Top Speller Vents His Anger

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:37 AM |

After 9 Die in Kansas, a New Wave of Tornadoes

5/06/07 AP, After 9 Die in Kansas, a New Wave of Tornadoes

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:38 AM |

When Carbon Is Currency

5/06/07 Fairfield, NYT, When Carbon Is Currency

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:39 AM |

China orders resettlement of thousands of Tibetans

5/06/07 Johnson, McClatchy, China orders resettlement of thousands of Tibetans

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:41 AM |

Expiration of tax cuts sparks battle in Congress

5/06/07 Rosen, McClatchy, Expiration of tax cuts sparks battle in Congress

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:45 AM |

Change proposed in funding for migrant education

5/06/07 Doyle, McClatchy, Change proposed in funding for migrant education

Posted on May 6, 2007 6:46 AM |

May 7, 2007

China warns of population growth

5/27/07 BBC, China warns of population growth

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:36 AM |

Who wants to be a trillionaire?

5/07/07 BBC, Who wants to be a trillionaire?

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:36 AM |

Congress Considers Broadening Justice Department Inquiry

5/07/07 Gordon & Talev, McClatchy, Congress Considers Broadening Justice Department Inquiry

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:41 AM |

The Conciliator: Where is Barack Obama coming from?

5/07/07 MacFarquhar, New Yorker, The Conciliator Where is Barack Obama coming from?

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:47 AM |

US puts trust in Alaska missile shield

5/07/07 Beale, BBC, US puts trust in Alaska missile shield

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:47 AM |

Stoning to death of girl provokes wave of killings

5/07/07 Cockburn, Independent, Stoning to death of girl provokes wave of killings

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:48 AM |

As Pope Heads to Brazil, a Rival Theology Persists

5/07/07 Rohter, NYT, As Pope Heads to Brazil, a Rival Theology Persists

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:49 AM |

Critic Says Levee Repairs Show Signs of Flaws

5/07/07 Schwartz, NYT, Critic Says Levee Repairs Show Signs of Flaws

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:50 AM |

Delaware Energy Debate Could Turn on the Wind

5/07/07 Fahrenthold, WP, Delaware Energy Debate Could Turn on the Wind

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:50 AM |

Alcoa launches $27 bln hostile bid for Alcan

5/07/07 Daily, Reuters, Alcoa launches $27 bln hostile bid for Alcan

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:51 AM |

The Smarter Emergency Kit

5/07/07 Miller, Wired, The Smarter Emergency Kit

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:53 AM |

How Two Innocuous Compounds Combined to Kill Pets

5/07/07 Brown, WP, How Two Innocuous Compounds Combined to Kill Pets

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:53 AM |

Iraq's oil production falls short of goals

5/07/07 Grier, CSM, Iraq's oil production falls short of goals

Posted on May 7, 2007 6:58 AM |

May 8, 2007

China, Russia deny weapons breach

5/08/07 BBC, China, Russia deny weapons breach

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:39 AM |

'Pipelines hit' in Nigeria delta

5/08/07 BBC, 'Pipelines hit' in Nigeria delta

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:39 AM |

Coconut oil powers island's cars

5/08/07 Mercer, BBC, Coconut oil powers island's cars

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:40 AM |

Nasa sees brightest supernova

5/08/07 Randerson, Guardian, Nasa sees brightest supernova

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:42 AM |

New fears over additives in children's food

5/08/07 Lawrence, Guardian, New fears over additives in children's food

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:42 AM |

Infant mortality in Iraq soars as young pay the price for war

5/08/07 Newcombe, Independent, Infant mortality in Iraq soars as young pay the price for war

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:44 AM |

A Cross-Country Blame Game

5/08/07 Baijaj, NYT, A Cross-Country Blame Game

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:44 AM |

Deal Is Offered for Chief's Exit at World Bank

5/08/07 Weisman, NYT, Deal Is Offered for Chief's Exit at World Bank

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:45 AM |

Chevron Seen Settling Case on Iraq Oil

5/08/07 Mouawad, NYT, Chevron Seen Settling Case on Iraq Oil

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:47 AM |

U.S. Debates Deterrence for Nuclear Terrorism

5/08/07 Sanger & Shanker, NYT, U.S. Debates Deterrence for Nuclear Terrorism

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:48 AM |

New Coalition of Christians Seeks Changes at Borders

5/08/07 Banerjee, NYT, New Coalition of Christians Seeks Changes at Borders

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:49 AM |

Former weed may fill world's fuel tanks

5/08/07 Sappenfeld, CSM, Former weed may fill world's fuel tanks

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:49 AM |

US stock markets are hitting record highs. But why?

5/08/07 Trumbull, CSM, US stock markets are hitting record highs. But why?

Posted on May 8, 2007 6:50 AM |

Sunnis give al-Maliki one week to rein in Shiite militias

5/08/07 Cannon & Dulaimy, McClatchy, Sunnis give al-Maliki one week to rein in Shiite militias

Posted on May 8, 2007 7:29 AM |

Chefs urge Congress to protect wild salmon

5/08/09 Blumenthal, McClatchy, Chefs urge Congress to protect wild salmon

Posted on May 8, 2007 7:31 AM |

Opposition may delay or repeal Real ID program

5/08/07 Talev, McClatchy, Opposition may delay or repeal Real ID program

Posted on May 8, 2007 7:32 AM |

Assad: U.S. blaming Syria for Iraq failure

5/08/07 Al Jazeera.com, Assad: U.S. blaming Syria for Iraq failure

Posted on May 8, 2007 11:41 AM |

UN Says Global Warming is Confusing Birds and Whales

5/08/07 DW-World, UN Says Global Warming is Confusing Birds and Whales

Posted on May 8, 2007 11:41 AM |

Oil sands given lone exemption

5/08/07 Toronto Star, Oil sands given lone exemption

Posted on May 8, 2007 11:43 AM |

U.N.: Biofuels Could Devastate Environment

5/08/07 CBS, U.N.: Biofuels Could Devastate Environment

Posted on May 8, 2007 11:43 AM |

May 9, 2007

Global Rush To Energy Crops Threatens To Bring Food Shortages and Increase Poverty, Says UN

5/09/07 Vidal, Guardian, Global Rush To Energy Crops Threatens To Bring Food Shortages and Increase Poverty, Says UN

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:11 AM |

Air raid 'kills Afghan civilians'

5/09/07 BBC, Air raid 'kills Afghan civilians'

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:11 AM |

World Bank criticises Israel over Palestinian economy

5/09/07 Tran, Guardian, World Bank criticises Israel over Palestinian economy

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:11 AM |

Pentagon Moved to Fix Iraqi Media Before Invasion

5/09/07 Lobe, IPS, Pentagon Moved to Fix Iraqi Media Before Invasion

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:11 AM |

US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Up

5/09/07 Doyle, Reuters, US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Up

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:12 AM |

For African-Americans, Folly of This War Hits Home

5/09/07 Jackson, Boston Globe, For African-Americans, Folly of This War Hits Home

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:13 AM |

Green groups dismayed as flights soar to record high

5/09/07 McCarthy, Independent, Green groups dismayed as flights soar to record high

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:20 AM |

Doctors Reap Millions for Anemia Drugs

5/09/07 Berenson & Pollack, NYT, Doctors Reap Millions for Anemia Drugs

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:21 AM |

Kansas Tornado Renews Debate on Guard at War

5/09/07 Saulny & Rutenberg, NYT, Kansas Tornado Renews Debate on Guard at War

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:22 AM |

Pentagon Tells 35,000 Troops They May Be Deployed to Iraq

5/09/07 Cloud, NYT, Pentagon Tells 35,000 Troops They May Be Deployed to Iraq

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:23 AM |

Clean Power That Reaps a Whirlwind

5/09/07 Bradsher, NYT, Clean Power That Reaps a Whirlwind

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:24 AM |

Chinese Company Linked to Deaths Wasn't Licensed

5/09/07 Hooker, NYT, Chinese Company Linked to Deaths Wasn't Licensed

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:24 AM |

Commanders in Iraq See 'Surge' Into '08

5/09/07 Tyson, WP, Commanders in Iraq See 'Surge' Into '08

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:25 AM |

Six Charged in Plot To Attack Fort Dix

5/09/07 Russakoff & Eggen, WP, Six Charged in Plot To Attack Fort Dix

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:26 AM |

'Humanized' Hybrid Mice Might Speed Search for AIDS Vaccine

5/09/07 Dotinga, Wired, 'Humanized' Hybrid Mice Might Speed Search for AIDS Vaccine

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:27 AM |

The Odor Artist

5/09/07 McGrane, Wired, The Odor Artist

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:27 AM |

Cheap power to Northeast US: a mixed blessing

5/09/07 Clayton, CSM, Cheap power to Northeast US: a mixed blessing

Posted on May 9, 2007 7:28 AM |

May 10, 2007

US Marine 'shot unarmed Iraqis'

5/10/07 BBC, US Marine 'shot unarmed Iraqis'

Posted on May 10, 2007 6:32 AM |

Nepal hit hard by India oil cuts

5/10/07 BBC, Nepal hit hard by India oil cuts

Posted on May 10, 2007 6:32 AM |

Invisible America

5/10/07 Williams, Nation, Invisible America

Posted on May 10, 2007 7:07 AM |

'Bad news on ID cards buried'

5/10/07 Barret & Hughes, Independent, 'Bad news on ID cards buried'

Posted on May 10, 2007 7:14 AM |

US air strikes kill 21 civilians in Afghanistan

5/10/07 Sengupta, Independent, US air strikes kill 21 civilians in Afghanistan

Posted on May 10, 2007 7:15 AM |

'Only wealthiest will be able to afford solar panels'

5/10/07 Hickman, Independent, 'Only wealthiest will be able to afford solar panels'

Posted on May 10, 2007 7:16 AM |

OxyContin Maker Expected to Plead Guilty Today

5/10/07 Meier, NYT, OxyContin Maker Expected to Plead Guilty Today

Posted on May 10, 2007 7:17 AM |

House Panel Considers Cuts for Missile Defense

5/10/07 Shanker, NYT, House Panel Considers Cuts for Missile Defense

Posted on May 10, 2007 7:17 AM |

Missouri Prosecutor Says He Was Pushed to Resign

5/10/07 Lipton, NYT, Missouri Prosecutor Says He Was Pushed to Resign

Posted on May 10, 2007 7:19 AM |

The Terrorists Next Door?

5/10/07 Faiola & Russekoff, WP, The Terrorists Next Door?

Posted on May 10, 2007 7:20 AM |

Number of Fired Prosecutors Grows

5/10/07 Goldstein & Eggen, WP, Number of Fired Prosecutors Grows

Posted on May 10, 2007 7:20 AM |

Trade Deficit Shoots Up in March

5/10/07 Crutsinger, AP, Trade Deficit Shoots Up in March

Posted on May 10, 2007 7:22 AM |

Spying in the Death Star: The AT&T Whistle-Blower Tells His Story

5/10/07 Singel, Wired, Spying in the Death Star: The AT&T Whistle-Blower Tells His Story

Posted on May 10, 2007 7:23 AM |

Banding together, Indian women change their villages

5/10/07 Sappenfeld, CSM, Banding together, Indian women change their villages

Posted on May 10, 2007 7:23 AM |

English 101 for bonobos

5/10/07 Pualson, CSM, English 101 for bonobos

Posted on May 10, 2007 7:24 AM |

The New Face of Warfare

5/10/07 Abbas, Nation, The New Face of Warfare

Posted on May 10, 2007 8:37 AM |

May 11, 2007

Moms Spend Their Weekend Protesting Iraq Occupation

5/11/07 Glanz, OneWorld, Moms Spend Their Weekend Protesting Iraq Occupation

Posted on May 11, 2007 6:34 AM |

Three US Newspapers Reverse 100-Year-Old Stand on Death Penalty

5/11/07 Clifton, IPS, Three US Newspapers Reverse 100-Year-Old Stand on Death Penalty

Posted on May 11, 2007 6:36 AM |

Iraq War Is All About Controlling The Oil

5/11/07 Landay, Providence Journal, Iraq War Is All About Controlling The Oil

Posted on May 11, 2007 6:37 AM |

Rebelde for the Cause

5/11/07 Ross, ITS, Rebelde for the Cause

Posted on May 11, 2007 6:41 AM |

Chinese envoy to put pressure on Sudan over Darfur

5/11/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Chinese envoy to put pressure on Sudan over Darfur

Posted on May 11, 2007 8:16 AM |

Life in the 'triangle of death'

5/11/07 Moss, Guardian, Life in the 'triangle of death'

Posted on May 11, 2007 8:17 AM |

Moore 'breached embargo on Cuba' in film production

5/11/07 Buncombe, Independent, Moore 'breached embargo on Cuba' in film production

Posted on May 11, 2007 8:35 AM |

Stifling summers forecast by Nasa for US east coast

5/11/07 Usborne, Independent, Stifling summers forecast by Nasa for US east coast

Posted on May 11, 2007 8:35 AM |

On Carrier in Gulf, Cheney Issues Warning to Iran

5/11/07 Bowley, NYT, On Carrier in Gulf, Cheney Issues Warning to Iran

Posted on May 11, 2007 8:36 AM |

Pressed by Police, Even Innocent Confess in Japan

5/11/07 Onishi, NYT, Pressed by Police, Even Innocent Confess in Japan

Posted on May 11, 2007 8:37 AM |

As Gas Prices Rise Again, Democrats Blame Big Oil

5/11/07 Mufson, WP, As Gas Prices Rise Again, Democrats Blame Big Oil

Posted on May 11, 2007 8:38 AM |

With US ethanol boom, corn is king this season

5/11/07 Paulson, CSM, With US ethanol boom, corn is king this season

Posted on May 11, 2007 8:39 AM |

Hurricane season gets an early start

5/11/07 Spotts, CSM, Hurricane season gets an early start

Posted on May 11, 2007 8:39 AM |

May 12, 2007

Birds 'starve' at S Korea wetland

5/12/07 BBC, Birds 'starve' at S Korea wetland

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:19 AM |

Violent clashes hit Pakistan city

5/12/-07 BBC, Violent clashes hit Pakistan city

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:19 AM |

Russia clinches gas pipeline deal

5/12/07 BBC, Russia clinches gas pipeline deal

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:30 AM |

Pakistan running out of options

5/12/07 Shahzad, Asia Times, Pakistan running out of options

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:31 AM |

Top Iraqi Shia party changes name

5/12/07 BBC, Top Iraqi Shia party changes name

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:31 AM |

Turkey stakes a Central Asian claim

5/12/07 Bondonaro, Asia Times, Turkey stakes a Central Asian claim

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:33 AM |

Can Capitalism Be Green?

5/12/07 Leahy, IPS, DEVELOPMENT: Can Capitalism Be Green?

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:39 AM |

Billions in Oil Missing in Iraq, U.S. Study Says

5/12/08 Glanz, NYT, Billions in Oil Missing in Iraq, U.S. Study Says

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:46 AM |

Majority of Iraq Lawmakers Seek Timetable for U.S. Exit

5/12/07 Semple, NYT, Majority of Iraq Lawmakers Seek Timetable for U.S. Exit

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:47 AM |

Pentagon Opens Inquiry of Troop-Support Group

5/12/07 Cloud, NYT, Pentagon Opens Inquiry of Troop-Support Group

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:48 AM |

U.S. Won't Limit Detainees' Visits With Attorneys

5/12/07 Glaberson, NYT, U.S. Won't Limit Detainees' Visits With Attorneys

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:49 AM |

Spy Chief Backs Study of Impact of Warming

5/12/07 Mazzetti, NYT, Spy Chief Backs Study of Impact of Warming

Posted on May 12, 2007 6:50 AM |

May 13, 2007

Fury over Zimbabwe's UN role

5/13/07 Whitaker, Independent, Fury over Zimbabwe's UN role

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:28 AM |

Health concerns over mobile phone masts prompt review

5/13/07 Woolf & Lean, Independent, Health concerns over mobile phone masts prompt review

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:28 AM |

Bloodshed rises in Iraq as US demands 'victory'

5/13/07 Cockburn, Independent, Bloodshed rises in Iraq as US demands 'victory'

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:37 AM |

Motorists to pay for biofuels shortfall

5/13/07 Webb, Independent, Motorists to pay for biofuels shortfall

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:38 AM |

My name is Christa. I'm an age-orexic

5/13/07 D'Souza, Guardian, My name is Christa. I'm an age-orexic

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:39 AM |

"We're Living in a World of Global Economic Apartheid"

5/12//07 Naidoo, IPS, "We're Living in a World of Global Economic Apartheid"

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:40 AM |

In Private Sector, Giuliani Parlayed Fame Into Wealth

5/13/07 Solomon & Mosk, WP, In Private Sector, Giuliani Parlayed Fame Into Wealth

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:41 AM |

Civilian Deaths Undermine War on Taliban

5/13/07 Gall & Sanger, NYT, Civilian Deaths Undermine War on Taliban

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:42 AM |

Ethiopians Fear for Their Interfaith Oasis

5/13/07 McCrummen, WP, Ethiopians Fear for Their Interfaith Oasis

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:43 AM |

Religious Groups Reap Federal Aid for Pet Projects

5/13/07 Henriques & Lehren, WP, Religious Groups Reap Federal Aid for Pet Projects

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:45 AM |

On the Snake River, Dam's Natural Allies Seem to Have a Change of Heart

5/13/07 Barringer, NYT, On the Snake River, Dam's Natural Allies Seem to Have a Change of Heart

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:46 AM |

Fighting the Terror of Battles That Rage in Soldiers' Heads

5/13/07 Frosch, NYT, Fighting the Terror of Battles That Rage in Soldiers' Heads

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:46 AM |

Army Career Behind Him, General Speaks Out on Iraq

5/13/07 Shanker, NYT, Army Career Behind Him, General Speaks Out on Iraq

Posted on May 13, 2007 7:47 AM |

U.S. options in Iraq could soon narrow, ranging from unpleasant to unthinkable

5/13/07 Strobel, McClatchy, U.S. options in Iraq could soon narrow, ranging from unpleasant to unthinkable

Posted on May 13, 2007 8:06 AM |

Disappeared without a trace: more than 10,000 Iraqis

5/13/07 Bengali, McClatchy, Disappeared without a trace: more than 10,000 Iraqis

Posted on May 13, 2007 8:06 AM |

Iraqis Resist U.S. Pressure to Enact Oil Law

5/13/07 Susman, LA TImes, Iraqis Resist U.S. Pressure to Enact Oil Law

Posted on May 13, 2007 8:35 PM |

Organic Milk Seen Flooding Market

5/13/07 Das, Reuters, Organic Milk Seen Flooding Market

Posted on May 13, 2007 8:36 PM |

May 14, 2007

Climate, Conflicts to Displace Billion

5/14/07 IOL, Climate, Conflicts to Displace Billion

Posted on May 14, 2007 5:23 AM |

Charity warns of migration crisis

5/14/07 Wooldridge, BBC, Charity warns of migration crisis

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:31 PM |

Iran admits detaining US academic

5/14/07 BBC, Iran admits detaining US academic

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:31 PM |

US seeks G8 climate text changes

5/14/07 Black, BBC, US seeks G8 climate text changes

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:33 PM |

Deforestation: The hidden cause of global warming

5/14/07 Howden, Independent, Deforestation: The hidden cause of global warming

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:37 PM |

US ports may choke China's success

5/14/07 Francis, CSM, US ports may choke China's success

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:39 PM |

A first look at US case against Padilla

5/14/07 Richey, CSM, A first look at US case against Padilla

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:40 PM |

Federal Loans for Coal Plants Clash With Carbon Cuts

5/14/07 Mufson, WP, Federal Loans for Coal Plants Clash With Carbon Cuts

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:41 PM |

Defense Skirts State in Reviving Iraqi Industry

5/14/07 Chandrasekaran, WP, Defense Skirts State in Reviving Iraqi Industry

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:42 PM |

Chrysler on Verge of Sale to a Private Firm

5/14/07 Landler & Maynard, NYT, Chrysler on Verge of Sale to a Private Firm

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:43 PM |

Rising Exports Putting Dent in Trade Gap

5/14/07 Peters, NYT, Rising Exports Putting Dent in Trade Gap

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:44 PM |

Ground Zero Illnesses Clouding Giuliani's Legacy

5/14/07 DePalma, NYT, Ground Zero Illnesses Clouding Giuliani's Legacy

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:45 PM |

Violence Puts More Pressure on Musharraf

5/14/07 Masood, NYT, Violence Puts More Pressure on Musharraf

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:46 PM |

The Pope Denounces Capitalism and Marxism

5/14/07 Fisher & Rohter, NYT, The Pope Denounces Capitalism and Marxism

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:47 PM |

In Native Alaskan Villages, a Culture of Sorrow

5/14/07 Yardley, NYT, In Native Alaskan Villages, a Culture of Sorrow

Posted on May 14, 2007 8:48 PM |

May 15, 2007

After five years, charges against Padilla peter out

5/15/07 Koring, Globe & Mail, After five years, charges against Padilla peter out

Posted on May 15, 2007 5:16 AM |

Wolfowitz rejects World Bank ethics ruling

5/15/07 CNN Money, Wolfowitz rejects World Bank ethics ruling

Posted on May 15, 2007 5:16 AM |

More stonewalling at Justice

5/15/07 Chicago Tribune, More stonewalling at Justice

Posted on May 15, 2007 5:17 AM |

Bush's emissions order called 'recipe for delay'

5/15/07 Gardner, San Diego, Bush's emissions order called 'recipe for delay'

Posted on May 15, 2007 5:18 AM |

Three million people unemployed in Iran

5/15/07 M&C, Three million people unemployed in Iran

Posted on May 15, 2007 5:19 AM |

13 years to turn round global warming

5/15/07 Harvey & Wagner, Financial Times - Germany, 13 years to turn round global warming

Posted on May 15, 2007 5:22 AM |

Birds forced to alter migration patterns due to climate change

5/15/07 Max, AP, Birds forced to alter migration patterns due to climate change

Posted on May 15, 2007 5:26 AM |

China promises to do more to help Africa

5/15/07 Wheatley, Reuters, China promises to do more to help Africa

Posted on May 15, 2007 5:26 AM |

Discrimination against girls 'still deeply entrenched'

5/15/07 Judd & Griffey, Independent, Discrimination against girls 'still deeply entrenched'

Posted on May 15, 2007 7:06 AM |

Med diet 'cuts lung disease risk'

5/15/07 BBC, Med diet 'cuts lung disease risk'

Posted on May 15, 2007 7:06 AM |

Marine experts urge action to protect UK dolphins

5/15/07 Richardson, Independent, Marine experts urge action to protect UK dolphins

Posted on May 15, 2007 7:08 AM |

In Deal, a Test for the U.A.W.

5/15/07 Maynard, NYT, In Deal, a Test for the U.A.W.

Posted on May 15, 2007 7:09 AM |

Tyco to Pay $3 Billion Settlement

5/15/07 AP, Tyco to Pay $3 Billion Settlement

Posted on May 15, 2007 7:10 AM |

Bush Calls for Work for Higher Fuel Efficiency

5/15/07 Rutenberg & Andrews, NYT, Bush Calls for Work for Higher Fuel Efficiency

Posted on May 15, 2007 7:10 AM |

Guantanamo Detainees' Suit Challenges Fairness of Military's Repeat Hearings

5/15/07 Glaberson, NYT, Guantanamo Detainees' Suit Challenges Fairness of Military's Repeat Hearings

Posted on May 15, 2007 7:11 AM |

In Rural China, a Bitter Way Out

5/15/07 Fan, WP, In Rural China, a Bitter Way Out

Posted on May 15, 2007 7:12 AM |

National ID: Biometrics Pinned to Social Security Cards

5/15/07 Singel, Wired, National ID: Biometrics Pinned to Social Security Cards

Posted on May 15, 2007 7:13 AM |

New Phytoplankton Model May Revise Warming Estimates

5/15/07 Keim, WIred, New Phytoplankton Model May Revise Warming Estimates

Posted on May 15, 2007 7:14 AM |

How deep a cut will Chrysler unions accept?

5/15/07 Trumbull, CSM, How deep a cut will Chrysler unions accept?

Posted on May 15, 2007 7:15 AM |

Americas Child Soldier Problem

5/15/07 Allen, ITT, Americas Child Soldier Problem

Posted on May 15, 2007 7:53 AM |

Bush chooses Pentagon official to be 'war czar' for Iraq, Afghanistan

5/15/07 AP, Bush chooses Pentagon official to be 'war czar' for Iraq, Afghanistan

Posted on May 15, 2007 8:49 PM |

Pentagon insider named Iraq war 'tsar'

5/15/07 MSNBC, Pentagon insider named Iraq war 'tsar'

Posted on May 15, 2007 8:50 PM |

Israeli Spy Master Warns Against Syria Talks

5/15/07 AHN, Israeli Spy Master Warns Against Syria Talks

Posted on May 15, 2007 8:52 PM |

Senate defeats climate change measure

5/15/07 Abrams, AP, Senate defeats climate change measure

Posted on May 15, 2007 8:55 PM |

May 16, 2007

Panel Told of a Sickbed Face-Off

5/16/07 LA TImes, Panel Told of a Sickbed Face-Off

Posted on May 16, 2007 6:39 AM |

Starving The Poor

5/16/07 Chomsky, Intl News, Starving The Poor

Posted on May 16, 2007 6:41 AM |

Dems Sell Out on Trade

5/16/07 Nation, Dems Sell Out on Trade

Posted on May 16, 2007 6:47 AM |

EU targeting illegal employment

5/16/07 BBC, EU targeting illegal employment

Posted on May 16, 2007 6:55 AM |

China defends its role in Africa

5/16/07 BBC, China defends its role in Africa

Posted on May 16, 2007 6:55 AM |

'Chlorine bomb' hits Iraq village

5/16/07 BBC, 'Chlorine bomb' hits Iraq village

Posted on May 16, 2007 6:58 AM |

Colombia 'militia link' alleged

5/16/07 BBC, Colombia 'militia link' alleged

Posted on May 16, 2007 6:59 AM |

Buenos Aires hit by rush hour rail riot

5/16/07 Guardian, Buenos Aires hit by rush hour rail riot

Posted on May 16, 2007 6:59 AM |

Plastic: Past, present and endangered future

5/16/07 Usborne, Independent, Plastic: Past, present and endangered future

Posted on May 16, 2007 7:01 AM |

Whatever happened to Ahmed Chalabi?

5/16/07 Cockburn, Independent, Whatever happened to Ahmed Chalabi? (the man whose lies about WMDs took us to war)

Posted on May 16, 2007 7:02 AM |

Poppy Fields Are Now a Front Line in Afghanistan War

5/16/07 Risen, NYT, Poppy Fields Are Now a Front Line in Afghanistan War

Posted on May 16, 2007 7:03 AM |

President Intervened in Dispute Over Eavesdropping

5/16/07 Johnston, NYT, President Intervened in Dispute Over Eavesdropping

Posted on May 16, 2007 7:04 AM |

Former Soldier, Now a Professor, Loses His Only Son to a War He Actively Opposed

5/16/07 Belluck, NYT, Former Soldier, Now a Professor, Loses His Only Son to a War He Actively Opposed

Posted on May 16, 2007 7:05 AM |

Analysis Finds Large Antarctic Area Has Melted

5/16/07 Revkin, NYT, Analysis Finds Large Antarctic Area Has Melted

Posted on May 16, 2007 7:05 AM |

Gonzales Hospital Episode Detailed

5/16/07 Eggen & Kane, WP, Gonzales Hospital Episode Detailed

Posted on May 16, 2007 7:07 AM |

For New Generation of Evangelicals, Falwell Was Old News

5/16/07 Rosen, WP, For New Generation of Evangelicals, Falwell Was Old News

Posted on May 16, 2007 7:09 AM |

Customs Breaks Privacy Laws in Data Collection, GAO Says

5/16/07 Nakashima, WP, Customs Breaks Privacy Laws in Data Collection, GAO Says

Posted on May 16, 2007 7:09 AM |

FDA Says Quarantined Hogs Are Safe to Eat

5/16/07 Weiss, WP, FDA Says Quarantined Hogs Are Safe to Eat

Posted on May 16, 2007 8:49 PM |

Republicans move legislation against Syria

5/16/07 Times of India, Republicans move legislation against Syria

Posted on May 16, 2007 8:51 PM |

World oil demand to reach 85.4 mln barrels a day in 2007: OPEC

5/16/07 People's Daily, World oil demand to reach 85.4 mln barrels a day in 2007: OPEC

Posted on May 16, 2007 8:53 PM |

Oil Trades Little Changed After Rising on Bonny Output Cut

5/16/07 Evans, Bloomberg, Oil Trades Little Changed After Rising on Bonny Output Cut

Posted on May 16, 2007 8:53 PM |

Would it still be Miami Beach with foreign sand?

5/16/07 Green, CSM, Would it still be Miami Beach with foreign sand?

Posted on May 16, 2007 8:57 PM |

Why Africa won't rein in Mugabe

5/16/07 Baldauf, CSM, Why Africa won't rein in Mugabe

Posted on May 16, 2007 9:00 PM |

Corporate concern on climate rises

5/16/07 Trumbull, CSM, Corporate concern on climate rises

Posted on May 16, 2007 9:01 PM |

May 17, 2007

Ban lifted to allow animal-human embryos

5/17/07 Independent, Ban lifted to allow animal-human embryos

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:34 AM |

BP's oil spill in Alaska blamed on cost-cutting

5/17/07 Buncombe, Independent, BP's oil spill in Alaska blamed on cost-cutting

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:34 AM |

Preacher power: America's God squad

5/17/07 Crouch, Independent, Preacher power: America's God squad

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:36 AM |

Rio Tinto and BP plan project to clean up

5/17/07 Macalister, Guardian, Rio Tinto and BP plan project to clean up

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:37 AM |

War-torn Iraq 'facing collapse'

5/17/07 BBC, War-torn Iraq 'facing collapse'

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:38 AM |

Antarctic 'treasure trove' found

5/17/07 Morelle, BBC, Antarctic 'treasure trove' found

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:39 AM |

Clash of Hope and Fear as Venezuela Seizes Land

5/17/07 Romero, NYT, Clash of Hope and Fear as Venezuela Seizes Land

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:40 AM |

Coalition to Make Buildings Energy-Efficient

5/17/07 Revkin & Healy, NYT, Coalition to Make Buildings Energy-Efficient

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:43 AM |

Gas May Have Harmed Troops, Scientists Say

5/17/07 Urbina, NYT, Gas May Have Harmed Troops, Scientists Say

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:44 AM |

Energy Standards Needed, Report Says

5/17/07 Lohr, NYT, Energy Standards Needed, Report Says

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:45 AM |

Justice Weighed Firing 1 in 4

5/17/07 Eggen & Goldstein, WP, Justice Weighed Firing 1 in 4

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:48 AM |

Scientists Cast Doubt on Kennedy Bullet Analysis

5/17/07 Solomon, WP, Scientists Cast Doubt on Kennedy Bullet Analysis

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:49 AM |

Democrats Make Budget Proposal

5/17/07 Mongomery, WP, Democrats Make Budget Proposal

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:54 AM |

Afghan refugee crisis brewing

5/17/07 Montero, CSM, Afghan refugee crisis brewing

Posted on May 17, 2007 6:55 AM |

Congress mulls Wall Street's role in subprime woes

5/17/07 Hall, McClatchy, Congress mulls Wall Street's role in subprime woes

Posted on May 17, 2007 9:49 AM |

May 18, 2007

Sudan accused on Darfur killings

5/18/07 BBC, Sudan accused on Darfur killings

Posted on May 18, 2007 6:45 AM |

Brussels warns Russia on EU unity

5/18/07 BBC, Brussels warns Russia on EU unity

Posted on May 18, 2007 6:45 AM |

Polar ocean 'soaking up less CO2'

5/18/07 Rincon, BBC, Polar ocean 'soaking up less CO2'

Posted on May 18, 2007 7:36 AM |

Wolfowitz Resigns From World Bank

5/18/07 Weisman, NYT, Wolfowitz Resigns From World Bank

Posted on May 18, 2007 7:36 AM |

Life Resettles for Survivors of Bronx Fire

5/18/07 Fernandez, NYT, Life Resettles for Survivors of Bronx Fire

Posted on May 18, 2007 7:37 AM |

This Is What the World Bank Looks Like

5/18/07 Nation, This Is What the World Bank Looks Like

Posted on May 18, 2007 7:38 AM |

Iraqi lawmakers argue for caution in shaping oil law

5/18/07 LaFranchi, CSM, Iraqi lawmakers argue for caution in shaping oil law

Posted on May 18, 2007 7:39 AM |

How will Iraq share the oil?

5/18/07 Chaddock, CSM, How will Iraq share the oil?

Posted on May 18, 2007 7:40 AM |

Padilla terror trial meets world of espionage

5/18/07 Richey, CSM, Padilla terror trial meets world of espionage

Posted on May 18, 2007 7:41 AM |

Second Chance for Indigenous People After 'Lost Decade'

5/18/07 Cevallos, IPS, Second Chance for Indigenous People After 'Lost Decade'

Posted on May 18, 2007 7:52 AM |

Catching the Tiger in the Act: Exxon Continues Its Reckless Campaign To Delay Action on Global Warming

5/18/07 David, Huffington, Catching the Tiger in the Act: Exxon Continues Its Reckless Campaign To Delay Action on Global Warming

Posted on May 18, 2007 9:47 AM |

May 19, 2007

China confirms bird flu outbreak

5/19/07 BBC, China confirms bird flu outbreak

Posted on May 19, 2007 7:49 AM |

Afghan battle lines become blurred

5/19/07 Bhadrakumae, Asia Times, Afghan battle lines become blurred

Posted on May 19, 2007 7:49 AM |

US government trying to seize new Michael Moore film, says producer

5/19/07 Higgins, Guardian, US government trying to seize new Michael Moore film, says producer

Posted on May 19, 2007 7:51 AM |

Cyber Assaults on Estonia Typify a New Battle Tactic

5/19/07 Finn, WP, Cyber Assaults on Estonia Typify a New Battle Tactic

Posted on May 19, 2007 7:54 AM |

Contractor Deaths in Iraq Soar to Record

5/19/07 Broder & Risen, WP, Contractor Deaths in Iraq Soar to Record

Posted on May 19, 2007 7:56 AM |

New Routes and New Risk, as More Haitians Flee

5/19/07 Lacey, NYT, New Routes and New Risk, as More Haitians Flee

Posted on May 19, 2007 7:57 AM |

Poisoned Toothpaste in Panama Is Believed to Be From China

5/19/07 Bogdanich, NYT, Poisoned Toothpaste in Panama Is Believed to Be From China

Posted on May 19, 2007 7:58 AM |

Evolution Opponent Is in Line for Schools Post

5/19/07 Dean, NYT, Evolution Opponent Is in Line for Schools Post

Posted on May 19, 2007 7:59 AM |

May 20, 2007

Self-harm soars among detainees

5/20/07 Doward, Guardian, Self-harm soars among detainees

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:01 AM |

Israel warns of tough Gaza action

5/20/07 BBC, Israel warns of tough Gaza action

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:02 AM |

US regime 'worst ever' - Carter

5/20/07 Elkins, Independent, US regime 'worst ever' - Carter

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:28 AM |

Civilian deaths prompt Nato rethink

5/20/07 Sands, Independent, Civilian deaths prompt Nato rethink

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:28 AM |

Russians ready to seize back BP's Siberian gas reserves

5/20/07 Webb, Independent, Russians ready to seize back BP's Siberian gas reserves

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:30 AM |

Crown Estate targets energy giants for its wind-farm plans

5/20/07 Webb, Independent, Crown Estate targets energy giants for its wind-farm plans

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:31 AM |

Renewable energy: The tide turns

5/20/07 Lean & Webb, Independent, Renewable energy: The tide turns

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:32 AM |

The tide is finally turning: Tidal power gains support among MPs

5/20/07 Webb & Lean, The tide is finally turning: Tidal power gains support among MPs

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:33 AM |

Tainted Chinese Imports Common

5/20/07 Weiss, WP, Tainted Chinese Imports Common

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:34 AM |

Academics May Boycott Iran Over Scholar's Detainment

5/20/07 Wright, WP, Academics May Boycott Iran Over Scholar's Detainment

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:34 AM |

U.S. Pays Pakistan to Fight Terror, but Patrols Ebb

5/20/07 Sanger & Rohde, NYT, U.S. Pays Pakistan to Fight Terror, but Patrols Ebb

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:36 AM |

Illegal Migrants Dissect Details of Senate Deal

5/20/07 Archibold & Preston, NYT, Illegal Migrants Dissect Details of Senate Deal

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:37 AM |

Bilking the Elderly, With a Corporate Assist

5/20/07 Duhigg, NYT, Bilking the Elderly, With a Corporate Assist

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:38 AM |

Immigrants Reject Quebec's Separatists

5/20/07 Mason, NYT, Immigrants Reject Quebec's Separatists

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:39 AM |

Solar Flashlight Lets Africa's Sun Deliver the Luxury of Light to the Poorest Villages

5/20/07 Connors & Blumenthal, NYT, Solar Flashlight Lets Africa's Sun Deliver the Luxury of Light to the Poorest Villages

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:40 AM |

Gunmen in Iraqi Army Uniforms Kill 15 in Eastern Village

5/20/07 Semple, NYT, Gunmen in Iraqi Army Uniforms Kill 15 in Eastern Village

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:42 AM |

Arrests after Iraqi girl's stoning

5/20/07 Al Jazeera, Arrests after Iraqi girl's stoning

Posted on May 20, 2007 8:42 AM |

Gonzales likely to resign before no-confidence vote

5/20/07 WP, Gonzales likely to resign before no-confidence vote

Posted on May 20, 2007 1:10 PM |

Gingrich: Challenge 'radical secularism'

5/20/07 Lewis, AP, Gingrich: Challenge 'radical secularism'

Posted on May 20, 2007 1:10 PM |

India's dams major contributor to global warming: Study

5/20/07 Decan Herald, India's dams major contributor to global warming: Study

Posted on May 20, 2007 1:12 PM |

Nigerian oil unions threaten to strike

5/20/07 IC, Nigerian oil unions threaten to strike

Posted on May 20, 2007 1:13 PM |

Oil expansions hit terror bump

5/20/07 Paul & Panday, Economic Times, Oil expansions hit terror bump

Posted on May 20, 2007 1:14 PM |

Iran sees oil price up on non-OPEC output

5/20/07 Kahleej Times, Iran sees oil price up on non-OPEC output

Posted on May 20, 2007 1:15 PM |

G8 says Africa threatened with new round of debt

5/20/07 AFP, G8 says Africa threatened with new round of debt

Posted on May 20, 2007 1:16 PM |

May 21, 2007

'Orwellian' surveillance challenged

5/21/07 Morris, Independent, 'Orwellian' surveillance challenged

Posted on May 21, 2007 7:20 AM |

Lebanon clashes 'kill civilians'

5/21/07 BBC, Lebanon clashes 'kill civilians'

Posted on May 21, 2007 7:20 AM |

Exclusive: Secret US plot to kill Al-Sadr

5/21/07 Cockburn, Independent, Exclusive: Secret US plot to kill Al-Sadr

Posted on May 21, 2007 7:33 AM |

Scores dead as Lebanese army battles Islamists in bloodiest day since civil war

5/21/07 Fisk, Independent, Scores dead as Lebanese army battles Islamists in bloodiest day since civil war

Posted on May 21, 2007 7:34 AM |

Emphasis Shifts for New Breed of Evangelicals

5/21/07 Luo & Goodstein, NYT, Emphasis Shifts for New Breed of Evangelicals

Posted on May 21, 2007 7:34 AM |

Second Life for Study Group

5/21/07 Abramowitz, WP, Second Life for Study Group

Posted on May 21, 2007 7:35 AM |

Dollar buying ever less of world's goods

5/21/07 Scherer, CSM, Dollar buying ever less of world's goods

Posted on May 21, 2007 7:36 AM |

Another theater for US-Iran fallout: the South Caucasus

5/21/07 Itano, CSM, Another theater for US-Iran fallout: the South Caucasus

Posted on May 21, 2007 7:37 AM |

Questions linger about Mexico's `House of Death'

5/21/07 Montgomery, McClatchy, Questions linger about Mexico's `House of Death'

Posted on May 21, 2007 8:22 AM |

For Iraqis, gasoline remains expensive and in short supply

5/21/07 Hussein & Kadhim, McClatchy, For Iraqis, gasoline remains expensive and in short supply

Posted on May 21, 2007 8:22 AM |

Mysterious illness haunts Tibetan highlands

5/21/07 Johnson, McClatchy, Mysterious illness haunts Tibetan highlands

Posted on May 21, 2007 8:24 AM |

Gore Blasts Bush in 'The Assault on Reason'

5/21/07 Tapper, ABC, Gore Blasts Bush in 'The Assault on Reason'

Posted on May 21, 2007 11:28 AM |

Second Iraq Troop Surge Starts

5/21/07 Powell, Hearst, Second Iraq Troop Surge Starts

Posted on May 21, 2007 8:24 PM |

May 22, 2007

Russian faces Litvinenko charge

5/22/07 BBC, Russian faces Litvinenko charge

Posted on May 22, 2007 6:36 AM |

Science team lands on Ice Island

5/22/07 Shukman, BBC, Science team lands on Ice Island

Posted on May 22, 2007 6:36 AM |

Ugandan sugar plantation halted

5/22/07 BBC, Ugandan sugar plantation halted

Posted on May 22, 2007 6:50 AM |

Iran's secret plan for summer offensive to force US out of Iraq

5/22/07 Tisdall, Guardian, Iran's secret plan for summer offensive to force US out of Iraq

Posted on May 22, 2007 6:51 AM |

A front-row seat for this Lebanese tragedy

5/22/07 Fisk, Independent, A front-row seat for this Lebanese tragedy

Posted on May 22, 2007 6:52 AM |

Vanishing habitats: The battle to save the Atlantic Forest

5/22/07 Connor, Independent, Vanishing habitats: The battle to save the Atlantic Forest

Posted on May 22, 2007 6:52 AM |

Harsh Birth Control Steps Fuel Violence in China

5/22/07 Kahn, NYT, Harsh Birth Control Steps Fuel Violence in China

Posted on May 22, 2007 6:53 AM |

First Called to Duty, Then Citizenship

5/22/07 Schulte, WP, First Called to Duty, Then Citizenship

Posted on May 22, 2007 6:54 AM |

Global carbon emissions in overdrive

5/22/07 Spotts, CSM, Global carbon emissions in overdrive

Posted on May 22, 2007 6:55 AM |

In the Event of Global Disaster, the Ultimate Crop Backup System

5/22/07 Graves, Wired, In the Event of Global Disaster, the Ultimate Crop Backup System

Posted on May 22, 2007 7:28 AM |

In A Lebanese Refugee Camp, 'Lots Of Bodies'

5/22/07 Allbritton, Chronicle Foreign Service, In A Lebanese Refugee Camp, 'Lots Of Bodies'

Posted on May 22, 2007 2:57 PM |

NOAA predicting above-average 2007 hurricane season

5/22/07 CGI, NOAA predicting above-average 2007 hurricane season

Posted on May 22, 2007 2:57 PM |

Hybrid taxis latest step in NY green plan

5/22/07 Pimlot, FT, Hybrid taxis latest step in NY green plan

Posted on May 22, 2007 2:59 PM |

Global warming may worsen infectious disease

5/22/07 mongabay, Global warming may worsen infectious disease

Posted on May 22, 2007 3:00 PM |

CO2 Emissions Rise Outpaces Worst-Case Global Warming Scenario

5/22/07 FIP, CO2 Emissions Rise Outpaces Worst-Case Global Warming Scenario

Posted on May 22, 2007 3:00 PM |

BP shuts down a quarter of its Alaskan oil production

5/22/07 IHT, BP shuts down a quarter of its Alaskan oil production

Posted on May 22, 2007 3:01 PM |

Study: Climate Change May Imperil Plants

5/22/07 AP, Study: Climate Change May Imperil Plants

Posted on May 22, 2007 3:02 PM |

Oil-rich Iran hikes petrol prices by 25 percent

5/22/07 Foreign Affairs Comm., Oil-rich Iran hikes petrol prices by 25 percent

Posted on May 22, 2007 3:03 PM |

White House Coordinated With GOP Consultant on US Attorney Scandal

5/22/07 Renner, Truthout, White House Coordinated With GOP Consultant on US Attorney Scandal

Posted on May 22, 2007 8:22 PM |

US Government Gave Airtime to Terrorists, Official Admits

5/22/07 Rood, ABC, US Government Gave Airtime to Terrorists, Official Admits

Posted on May 22, 2007 8:22 PM |

May 23, 2007

UN troops 'traded gold for guns'

5/23/07 Plaut, BBC, UN troops 'traded gold for guns'

Posted on May 23, 2007 6:48 AM |

Human rights 'eroded worldwide'

5/23/07 BBC, Human rights 'eroded worldwide'

Posted on May 23, 2007 6:48 AM |

Obstacles to peace: Water

5/23/07 Asser, BBC, Obstacles to peace: Water

Posted on May 23, 2007 6:59 AM |

WHO reaches bird flu vaccine deal

5/23/07 BBC, WHO reaches bird flu vaccine deal

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:00 AM |

Captive shark had 'virgin birth'

5/23/07 BBC, Captive shark had 'virgin birth'

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:01 AM |

Israel could buy Palestinian gas

5/23/07 BBC, Israel could buy Palestinian gas

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:01 AM |

Business gets go-ahead to invest in nuclear power

5/23/07 Walker, Guardian, Business gets go-ahead to invest in nuclear power

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:02 AM |

Chagos islanders win legal battle to return home

5/23/07 Independent, Chagos islanders win legal battle to return home

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:03 AM |

The cold, hard facts behind Antarctica's frozen peaks

5/23/07 Stuart, Independent, The cold, hard facts behind Antarctica's frozen peaks

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:04 AM |

Carl Linnaeu: The man who named the natural world

5/23/07 McCarthy, Independent, Carl Linnaeu: The man who named the natural world

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:05 AM |

Opium: Iraq's deadly new export

5/23/07 Cockburn, Independent, Opium: Iraq's deadly new export

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:06 AM |

Debate Raging, Mexico Adds to Consulates in U.S.

5/23/07 Archibold, NYT, Debate Raging, Mexico Adds to Consulates in U.S.

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:07 AM |

Democrats Pull Troop Deadline From Iraq Bill

5/23/07 Hulse, NYT, Democrats Pull Troop Deadline From Iraq Bill

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:07 AM |

Bush may turn to UN in search for Iraq solution

5/23/07 Tisdall, Guardian, Bush may turn to UN in search for Iraq solution

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:07 AM |

3 Global Financial Institutions' Roles Questioned

5/23/07 Weisman, NYT, 3 Global Financial Institutions' Roles Questioned

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:09 AM |

Bush: Bin Laden Ordered Non - Iraq Attacks

5/23/07 AP, Bush: Bin Laden Ordered Non - Iraq Attacks

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:09 AM |

Gay and Dissident Bishops Excluded From '08 Meeting

5/23/07 Goodstein, NYT, Gay and Dissident Bishops Excluded From '08 Meeting

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:10 AM |

Bubonic Plague Kills a Monkey at the Denver Zoo

5/23/07 Sink, NYT, Bubonic Plague Kills a Monkey at the Denver Zoo

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:11 AM |

Senate Votes to Keep Temporary Worker Program

5/23/07 Pear & Luo, NYT, Senate Votes to Keep Temporary Worker Program

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:11 AM |

What's in a Name? The Future of Life

5/23/07 Wired, What's in a Name? The Future of Life

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:13 AM |

Military Dragged Feet on Bomb-Proof Vehicles

5/23/07 Weinberger, Wired, Military Dragged Feet on Bomb-Proof Vehicles

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:14 AM |

Loyal to the White House, Not the Rule of Law

5/23/07 Nichols, Nation, Loyal to the White House, Not the Rule of Law

Posted on May 23, 2007 7:26 AM |

May 24, 2007

Fighting resumes at Lebanon camp

5/24/07 BBC, Fighting resumes at Lebanon camp

Posted on May 24, 2007 7:03 AM |

US checks toothpaste for toxins

5/24/07 BBC