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U.S. drug war destroys rain forests
February 21, 2014Rain forests around the world are rapidly disappearing due to illegal logging, the growth of palm oil plantations, the clearance for cattle ranching and other forms of commercial agriculture. Now scientists warn of another threat.
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Today in black history: Medgar Evers’ killer convicted
February 5, 2014White supremacist Byron De La Beckwith was convicted in the murder of African-American civil rights leader Medgar Evers, over 30 years after the crime occurred.
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Community self-defense groups confront Mexico’s drug cartels
February 3, 2014An armed insurgency is emerging across Mexico. However, rather than being a movement to overthrow a government, it aims to defend communities and combat drug cartels.
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Top 10 television shows of 2013
December 17, 2013Television series, as of late, have taken risks, made leaps in creative writing, and even moved beyond cable TV.
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More than regrets needed after D.C. shooting
September 18, 2013A number of things came together to contribute to this latest mass shooting; many of those factors must be dealt with, and soon.
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