U.S.
Mine owner to pay $210M for deadly explosion
December 7, 2011The owners of the West Virginia coal mine where 29 died in an explosion agreed to pay $210 million, the biggest ever payout for a disaster the government blamed on "the ruthless pursuit of profits ahead...
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Scientists may give Earth some sunscreen
December 7, 2011Apparently, the world could use some sunshades. At least, that is one of the many options being considered.
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Occupiers message to Congress: All we want for Christmas is good jobs
December 7, 2011Protesters from Ohio sat down in the corridor outside House Speaker John Boehner's office, "bearding the corporate Grinch in his den."
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Emergency managers destroy democracy
December 7, 2011What is now sending shockwaves through the state is that the governor is the review of Detroit's finances.
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Occupy Our Homes shakes up mortgage giants
December 6, 2011In 20 cities across America today hundreds of protesters disrupted foreclosure auctions, squatted in foreclosed homes and staged dramatic public showdowns against big banks and housing giants
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