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Today in eco-history: Wild Kingdom host Jim Fowler born

April 9, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Naturalist Jim Fowler was born today. He was part of the groundbreaking wildlife television show called "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" from 1963-1988.

Book review: “Bohemians”

April 9, 2014 By John Pietaro

Bohemians would appear to be the book Paul Buhle has been waiting to introduce his entire lengthy career as a writer and editor.

Ukraine, U.S., and big bad Putin: Who’s the bully?

April 8, 2014 By Sam Webb

U.S.-Russia relations took a dangerous turn over Ukraine and Crimea. This is a very troubling development. If it continues in the present direction, the result will be damaging on a range of issue,

Today in eco-history: World Health Day founded

April 7, 2014 By Special to People’s World

World Health Day is seen as an opportunity to draw worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year.

Today in eco-history: Michigan struck by deadly F5 tornado

April 3, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Known as the Hudsonville-Standale Tornado, it was part of a large, deadly outbreak of 49 tornadoes that affected the Great Plains, parts of the South, and the upper Midwest.