U.S.
Close race for Weiner’s Congress seat
September 13, 2011Democrats are making a last minute push today, the day of the special election in New York's 9th Congressional District, where the surprisingly embattled Democratic candidate David Weprin is predicted to lose Republican Bob Turner.
Read moreAfter record hot summer, get ready for winter
September 13, 2011This summer has been the second hottest on record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported last week. And there's more.
Read moreGroups launch effort to prevent execution of Troy Davis
September 13, 2011This is Davis's fourth execution date since 2007. The gun used to kill the police officer was never found, nor any physical evidence linking Davis to the murder.
Read morePoverty rate rises to 15.1 percent, number of uninsured to 50 million
September 13, 2011The Census Bureau is reporting that the number of Americans in poverty jumped to 15.1 percent in 2010, a 27-year high.
Read moreVeto of “voter ID” law upheld in New Hampshire
September 12, 2011Poorer people and students scored a voting rights victory in New Hampshire as a veto by Democratic Gov. John Lynch of a controversial voter ID law was upheld.
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