Why is Boston 'terrorism' but not Aurora, Sandy Hook, Tucson and Columbine | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
Why is Boston 'terrorism' but not Aurora, Sandy Hook, Tucson and Columbine | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk: "Can an act of violence be called 'terrorism' if the motive is unknown?"
Obama accused of nuclear U-turn as guided weapons plan emerges | World news | guardian.co.uk
Obama accused of nuclear U-turn as guided weapons plan emerges | World news | guardian.co.uk: "Plan to spend $10bn on updating nuclear bombs goes against 2010 pledge not to deploy new weapons, say critics"
Gene wars: the last-ditch battle over who owns the rights to our DNA | Science | The Observer
Gene wars: the last-ditch battle over who owns the rights to our DNA | Science | The Observer: "A US biotech company is fighting to protect the patents it took out on a test for a cancer-causing gene. Scientists say a win for the firm would set back a growing ability to detect diseases"
Judge rules administration overlooked fracking risks in California mineral leases | Reuters
Judge rules administration overlooked fracking risks in California mineral leases | Reuters: (Reuters) - "A federal judge has ruled the Obama administration broke the law when it issued oil leases in central California without fully weighing the environmental impact of "fracking," a setback for companies seeking to exploit the region's enormous energy resources."
Afghan children killed in 'NATO airstrike' - Central & South Asia - Al Jazeera English
Afghan children killed in 'NATO airstrike' - Central & South Asia - Al Jazeera English
These are crimes against humanity and we should pass a bill to prevent the US government from having access to weapons. (my comment)
These are crimes against humanity and we should pass a bill to prevent the US government from having access to weapons. (my comment)
U.S. is considering reduced sentence for Enron's Skilling | Reuters
U.S. is considering reduced sentence for Enron's Skilling | Reuters: (Reuters) - "Former Enron Chief Executive Jeffrey Skilling, who is serving a 24-year sentence over the company's spectacular collapse, may get a chance to leave prison early."
This is scandalous. (my comment)
This is scandalous. (my comment)
Ex-Goldman trader Taylor turns himself in to authorities -sources | Reuters
Ex-Goldman trader Taylor turns himself in to authorities -sources | Reuters: (Reuters) - "Ex-Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) trader Matthew Marshall Taylor has turned himself in to federal authorities in connection with charges that he defrauded the Wall Street bank out of $118 million in 2007, two sources familiar with the matter said."
Exxon cleans up Arkansas oil spill amid debate over Canada-to-US pipelines | Environment | guardian.co.uk
Exxon cleans up Arkansas oil spill amid debate over Canada-to-US pipelines | Environment | guardian.co.uk: "Ruptured pipeline in Arkansas is second incident in a week and comes as US debates controversial Keystone XL project"
It is time for Americans to choose electric cars. (my comment)
It is time for Americans to choose electric cars. (my comment)
The message sent by America's invisible victims | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
The message sent by America's invisible victims | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk: "As two more Afghan children are liberated (from their lives) by NATO this weekend, a new film examines the effects of endless US aggression"
Israel set to jail teenage conscientious objector for eighth time | World news | The Guardian
Israel set to jail teenage conscientious objector for eighth time | World news | The Guardian: "Nathan Blanc has spent more than 100 days in prison over the past 19 weeks due to his refusal to enlist in Israeli army"
Here is a courageous young man. (my comment)
Here is a courageous young man. (my comment)
Survivors describe deadly 75-car pile-up on Virginia highway - video | World news | guardian.co.uk
Survivors describe deadly 75-car pile-up on Virginia highway - video | World news | guardian.co.uk
Humans have no business driving cars. (My comment)
Humans have no business driving cars. (My comment)
South Korea warns it will retaliate if North attacks | World news | guardian.co.uk
South Korea warns it will retaliate if North attacks | World news | guardian.co.uk: "South Korean president Park Geun-hye promises robust response to 'sudden and unexpected provocations' by North"