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Salvation Army Takes in Record Kettle Donations

Wednesday, 01 February 2012 15:38

The Salvation Army has reported that it raised over $147 million during its annual red kettle fundraiser centered around the holidays. That amount was 3.4 percent over the amount brought in in 2010 ...

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Clashes Rage in Damascus Suburbs

Monday, 30 January 2012 09:45

syria fightingThe Syrian army has retaken control of some of the suburbs around the capital city of Damascus after opposition forces had seized them this weekend. Damascus is the seat of President Assad, and many observers believe the clashes in the suburbs represent a direct threat to his rule ...

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Bill Gates Donates $750 Million to Global Fund

Thursday, 26 January 2012 09:43

Through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has donated $750 million to the Global Fund, which fights HIV, malaria and tuberculosis. The Gates Foundation had already donated $650 million to the Fund. At this point, Bill Gates has done so much amazing humanitarian work it's very easy to forgive Internet Explorer 6 ...

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Navy SEALs Rescue Aid Workers

Wednesday, 25 January 2012 09:40

Navy SEALs raided a Somali compound last night to rescue two aid workers who had been kidnapped in October. Officials believe there is no connection with a larger jihadist group. President Obama alluded to the rescue during the State of the Union address by telling Defense Secretary Leon Panetta: "Leon, good job tonight. Good job tonight." ...

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Myanmar Frees 651 Political Prisoners

Friday, 13 January 2012 09:40

The former military dictatorship of Myanmar is beginning to transition into a civilian democracy, and as part of that, they've released over 650 political prisoners who had been held by the old military junta for a variety of "crimes." The release of the prisoners is widely seen as an effort to court Western assistance and diplomatic relationships ...

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Susan G. Komen No Longer Funding Planned Parenthood

Wednesday, 01 February 2012 10:24

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, one of the largest nonprofits fighting breast cancer, announced yesterday that they will no longer give funding to Planned Parenthood. In response, Planned Parenthood accused the foundation of giving into political pressure. Support from Komen has helped at least 170,000 women receive breast cancer exams in the past five years through Planned Parenthood ...

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New Study Finds Effect of North American Pollution on European Crops

Monday, 30 January 2012 09:38

A new study from the University of Leeds and University of York has found that pollution from North America has resulted in the loss of 1.2 million tons of wheat per year. Conversely, Europe's pollution doesn't affect other countries as much because of fewer low pressure systems and weather fronts ...

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Egypt Marks Protests' One-Year Anniversary

Wednesday, 25 January 2012 17:15

Thousands of Egyptians rallied in Cairo's Tahrir Square to mark the one-year anniversary of the start of the protests that overthrew former ruler Hosni Mubarak. Some people are celebrating the recent political gains made by Islamic parties, while others are rallying for additional political reforms ...

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Abortion Rate Falls, Still Insanely Huge Number of Abortions

Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:01

The worldwide abortion rate has fallen, according to a new study in The Lancet. But the rate of unsafe abortions has risen during the same time span. The new research also shows the actual number of abortions has also increased, to 43.8 million in 2008 ...

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This American Life Exposes the Dark Side of Our Tech

Wednesday, 11 January 2012 17:34

It's not news that This American Life is one of the best shows on the radio. But this week's is especially compelling. It tears back the curtain on how the gadgets we use every day are made. If you use any Apple product, you need to hear this. If you use any Dell product, you should listen to this. If you own any electronics made in China, you need to hear this. Listen after the jump and join the conversation below ...

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