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)

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)

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)

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)