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June 2, 2006CHICAGO Thursdays, through July 27. 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Marxism Reloaded: series of classes on the Marxist world outlook. At Unity Center, 3339 S. Halsted. For info & to register, call Workers Education Society, (773) 446-9925. Thursday,...
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Study says Arctic was once a lot like Miami: Mosquitoes were probably the size of your head
June 2, 2006WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have found something about the North Pole that could send a shiver down Santa’s spine: It used to be downright balmy. In fact, 55 million years ago the Arctic was once a...
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Deaths of children with HIV not inevitable
June 2, 2006UNITED NATIONS — (AP) More than 2 million children under the age of 15 are living with HIV, almost all in sub-Saharan Africa where there is no access to treatment and death almost certain, seven leading...
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WORLDNOTES
June 2, 2006Africa: Debt relief plan provided no relief A 10-year plan instituted by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to curtail poverty through debt relief has not succeeded in that goal. A new report by...
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YCL, give em hell! Young communists share struggle and a vision of another world possible
June 2, 2006BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Determined to fight for a better future and to beat back the ultra-right, over 250 members, friends and allies of the Young Communist League USA gathered at the Marriott Hotel here May 27-29...
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