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Unions lobby lawmakers to prevent government shutdown

September 23, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

With another government shutdown looming, federal workers' unions are advising their members on how to cope with a sudden halt to their paychecks.

Discrimination affects health for lifetime: Weekly science round up

September 22, 2015 By Thomas Riggins

Vitamin C, school start time, India's private hospitals, pre-diabetes, physical effects of discrimination.

Burkina Faso military coup a setback for West Africa

September 22, 2015 By Emile Schepers

General Diendéré, the coup leader and new strongman, is closely linked to the U.S. military mission in the area, as well as to the French military.

Drought turning Golden State’s redwoods brown

September 22, 2015 By Blake Skylar

For the first time, there are signs of foliage die-back on sequoia seedlings, a rare and worrying prospect.

René González in Mexico gives thanks, welcomes advice

September 22, 2015 By Ismael Parra

He and the other Cuban 5 are traveling to many countries to personally thank the millions who took part in defeating the attempt to keep them in prison.