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| World News |
US ambassador: Haqqani group behind Kabul attack
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan on Wednesday blamed the Pakistani-based Haqqani network for the coordinated attack against the American Embassy and NATO headquarters in the heart of Kabul...
Iran judiciary: bail for 2 Americans under study
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- A bail offer for two Americans convicted of spying is still under review, Iran's powerful judiciary said Wednesday in a potentially embarrassing rejection of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's prediction that their release could be in a matter of days...
Explaining Afghanistan: US Marines find it hard
PATROL BASE FULOD, Afghanistan (AP) -- "Baby, I walked on a path today. Everything was clear. Nothing happened."...
UN to allow Gaddafi associates to attend conference
The U.N. has quietly released the list of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that will be allowed to attend its “anti-racism” conference on September 22, 2011 in New York.
Al-Qaeda gaining strength in Africa
Al-Qaeda’s core leadership in Pakistan may be losing strength, but the terrorist network’s affiliates in northern and central Africa are hardly weakening. In fact, U.S. officials say, the groups are increasingly collaborating with each other.
Fatigue may have caused fatal crash of UN chief
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Fifty years after the plane carrying U.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold crashed in the African bush during a peace mission to Congo, killing all aboard, the accident remains one of the Cold War's greatest unsolved mysteries...
Paris appeals court acquits ex-PM in slander case
PARIS (AP) -- Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin was acquitted by an appeals court on Wednesday of charges he took part in a murky smear campaign against his archrival, President Nicolas Sarkozy...
China dissident writer free after 5 years in jail
BEIJING (AP) -- A Chinese dissident writer who spent five years in jail said Wednesday he was wrongly imprisoned and subjected to ill-treatment "beyond people's imagination."...
Eurozone crisis could rip EU apart: officials
AFP - The eurozone crisis could wreck the European Union, top EU officials warned on Wednesday as the leaders of Germany and France held talks with Greece to avoid a default and widespread chaos.
| U.S. News, Politics & Government |
The Bomb Plant
Thanks to funding from the Colombe Foundation, the Educational Foundation of America and an anonymous donor, National Security News Service reporters spent the last two years investigating the most secretive institution in the federal government: the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and its radioactive weapons facility – the Savannah River Site (SRS).
VA Tortures Homeless Veterans
A homeless Female Veteran has been denied shelter at the Los Angeles VA because she essentially did not answer the “right” questions. As a result, she was ordered off the VA premises (Veterans property) and forced to live on the public sidewalk outside the VA. Related article here.
9/11 Memorial in NJ Inscribed with Names of Politicians, Not Victims
A piece of inscribed granite that was part of a 9/11 memorial in front of a New Jersey municipal building was removed Wednesday, just days after its dedication, because it contained the names of politicians, not victims.
Foreign Occupation Leads to More Terror
by Ron Paul - from Ron Paul’s congressional website Ten years ago shocking and horrific acts of terrorism were carried out on US soil, taking over 3,000 innocent American lives. Without a doubt, this action demanded retaliation and retribution.
Unacceptable Emotions Soon to be Analyzed in Airports
A recent article published by the BBC entitled “New Emotion Detector Can See When We’re Lying,” introduces a new concept to the prison camp known as Western airports -- the addition of “emotion detectors.” The “new” technology is essentially a system of video cameras connected to “a high-resolution thermal imaging sensor and a suite of algorithms.”
Feds raid home of CBS correspondent
ALAMEDA (CBS 5) – Some new parents got an unexpected scare Wednesday morning when they awoke to a team of armed Federal Bureau of Investigation agents attempting to raid their home.
VIDEO: Attack Watch, new Obama campaign site to ‘fight smears,’ becomes laughing stock of conservatives
As the 2012 presidential campaign heats up, President Obama’s campaign team has set up a new Web site, AttackWatch.com, to challenge negative statements about the president made by Republican presidential candidates and conservatives. Watch the Attack watch commercial.
OBAMA RAFFLES DINNER WITH SELF FOR CASH
President Barack Obama's reelection campaign just sent out this creepy email, with the subject line "Sometime soon, can we meet for dinner," asking supporters to donate to his campaign for a chance to have dinner with Obama.
Field Poll: Californians sour on Obama
Even in heavily Democratic California, President Barack Obama's job approval rating has plummeted among voters, largely on his handling of the economy, according to a new Field Poll.
Woman has to pay $1k for forced cavity search
A woman in the state of New Mexico is asking cops to cover her medical bill after she was ordered by the Metro Narcotics Agency of Las Cruces, NM to undergo a costly cavity search — at her own expense.
| Economy |
Obama Declares 'National Emergency' for Action on Jobs Plan
President Barack Obama opened the sixth day of his jobs push Wednesday with a campaign-style rally at North Carolina State University, saying the country is in the midst of a “national emergency” that requires Congress to act swiftly on his $447 billion plan.
VIDEO: Obama: 'If You Love Me, You Gotta Help Me Pass this Bill!'
President Obama, speaking today in North Carolina, said that "if you love me, you gotta help me pass this bill!" Obama also suggested in today's remarks that bridges will fall if his jobs bill isn't passed...
President Obama's Tax On Soup Kitchens
Yesterday, it was announced that an astounding 1 in 6 Americans are living in poverty. President Obama's response? To demand a tax on donations to soup kitchens and other charities that help people desperately in need. The President's proposal will impact approximately 40% of all the tax deductible contributions...
Comprehensive List of All 14 Tax Hikes in Obama's "Stimulus 2.0" Plan
President Obama has asked Congress to pass his “American Jobs Act,” a bill which is a series of permanent tax increases funding temporary tax relief and new spending programs. The overall act is a net tax increase (score pending). All tax hikes are scheduled to take effect in 2013. Below is a comprehensive list of the 14 tax hikes in the bill...
| Housing Market |
Bank Of America Foreclosures Surged 200% In August
Bank of America is ramping up its foreclosure processing, sending out far more notices of default to borrowers in August than in previous months, well over 200 percent more month-to-month.
| Energy & Environment |
GE Dumps Offshore Wind-Power Plans AFTER Collecting $125 Million In Stimulus From Taxpayers For Wind Projects
GE was awarded 44 contracts totaling over $46,000,000 and 44 grants totaling more than$79,000,000 from the Obama-Pelosi $757 billion dollar stimulus package. Millions of dollars in stimulus funds were used by GE in green energy projects.
40 Years Ago : Top Stanford Scientist Warned The Oceans Would Be Dead By 1979
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US gov't prepares to release BP oil spill report
A key federal report into what caused the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history was being readied for release as early as Wednesday amid revelations that BP made critical mistakes on the well and failed to tell its partners and the U.S. government when it realized it....
| Health |
Foods most protective against colon cancer
It is estimated that there are more than 100,000 new cases of colon cancer diagnosed each year in the U.S. alone, and colon and rectal cancers are the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The American Institute for Cancer Research estimates that forty-five percent of these new cases could be prevented by following a few simple lifestyle habits...
Milk Destroys Antioxidant Benefits in Blueberries
(NaturalNews) Not much is better than a bowl of fresh blueberries. Bursting with flavor and sweetness, low in calories, and packed with nutrients and antioxidants, these tiny fruits are anti-aging superstars. There is however one word of caution. Blueberries lose their power when eaten with milk.
Listeria Concern Prompts Avocado Recall
An Ontario, CA company is recalling 1,423 cases of frozen avocado pulp and 1,820 cases of avocado halves distributed since June because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Bill Would Broaden USDA Definition of 'Adulterated'
The 67-page bill, introduced Thursday in the U.S. Senate with no cosponsors, widens the definition of 'adulterated' meat, poultry, and egg products and adds criminal penalties for food manufacturers that knowingly introduce contaminated food into commerce.
Exclusive: NaturalNews obtains documents proving FDA abducted an American citizen in illegal war against herbal cancer cures
(NaturalNews) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration masterminded an illegal international abduction of an American citizen as part of its illegal war against natural cancer treatment products, NaturalNews can now reveal.
The FDA’s Plan to Cripple the Health Food Industry: Their New War Has Begun
According to a July 7, 2011 report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pathway to Global Product Safety and Quality, government spending on healthcare has been on the rise since at least 1990 in the world’s leading economies. U.S. Medicare spending is projected to reach ...
Million Hearts Initiative to Bring Half US Adults into Medical System
The Initiative will not improve cardiovascular health. But that's just fine. It assures that people will be stuck on the medical system treadmill for the rest of their foreshortened lives.
Unusual coalition boosts health overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Betting that President Barack Obama's health care overhaul withstands lawsuits and a Republican repeal drive, an unusual alliance of industry, health care and consumer groups is laying the groundwork to sign up uninsured Americans....
FDA “Negotiating” to Get More Money from Big Pharma—Again!
Increasingly Pharma is funding the FDA. No wonder the agency seems to dance to their tune.
Readers’ Corner: Can Physicians Write Prescriptions for Drugs that the FDA Has Not Approved?
A reader asks us to clarify.
Naming Names: Lawmakers Tighten the Screws on Pharmaceutical Marketing
It’s not as if the pharmaceutical industry hasn’t had time to prepare and respond. In 2009-2010, Congress passed a law requiring companies to disclose the amounts of money they pay physicians to promote their products (typically as conference speakers) – as well as the names and addresses of the physicians.
The Cancer-Fighting Spice So Potent - It Even Beat Brain Tumors in Mice...
Dr. Mercola - Curcumin – a derivative of turmeric, and the pigment that gives the curry spice turmeric its yellow-orange color -- is a natural compound that has been extensively researched, and has been found to have numerous health applications. As a result, turmeric is becoming increasingly popular as a supplement.
Why Selling Natural Products is Such a Dangerous Business
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) gives authority to the FDA to regulate interstate commerce of supplements, drugs, and devices. According to the FD&C, by definition, only drugs can claim to cure, prevent, mitigate, or treat a disease...
Every other American obese by 2030?
(NaturalNews) According to the world's leading medical journal, Great Britain's Lancet, by the year 2030, half of all Americans will be obese." The Lancet suggests that the United States Government should somehow begin a top down approach to regulating and taxing unhealthy foods in...
| Science & Technology |
Ontario School replaces Wi-Fi with Wired Internet
Another school has decided not to play Russian roulette with the health of students and staff. Pretty River Academy, a private school in Collingwood, Ontario, with 150 students attending kindergarten to Grade 12 replaced...
Google to offer location opt-out to Wi-Fi owners
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Google Inc. is going to let people with home wireless networks decide whether they want to be lumped into a system that helps pinpoint the locations of people on cell phones...
APNewsBreak: NASA unveils giant new rocket design
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The design for NASA's newest behemoth of a rocket harkens back to the giant workhorse liquid rockets that propelled men to the moon. But this time the destinations will be much farther and the rocket even more powerful....
| Gardening, Farming & Homesteading |
Veterans Greenhouse and Gardens Program
Beyond wheelchairs, waiting rooms and wards is a healing center not afraid of a little dirt, especially if it helps heal the wounds of combat Veterans.
Storms wiped out crops at many farms
The onslaught of tropical storms Irene and Lee drenched the region, leaving local farmers to watch helplessly as soon-to-harvest crops were lost. Even days after the storms, crops floated away. Farmers worked to recover but were left to wonder about long-term side effects...
After Scorching Summer, Consumers May Get Burned
The government on Monday sharply reduced its estimate of this year’s corn harvest because of hot, dry conditions in July and August. That will prop up already high prices for the grain that is the main source of feed for cattle, hogs, chickens and turkeys.
