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Ohio governor backs off his turndown of federal storm help
March 6, 2012Ohio's right wing Republican governor John Kasich worked Monday to pull his foot out of his own mouth.
Read moreUnion workers craft the Oreo cookie – America’s 100-year favorite
March 6, 2012Oreos - with their dark chocolate shells and creamy white center - have been a household name for a long time. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the sandwich cookies, reports the AFL-CIO blog.
Read moreAt UAW legislative conference, Obama defends auto bailout
February 28, 2012In a rousing speech to a legislative conference of the UAW, President Obama defended his administration's bailout of the auto industry and credited UAW workers as the real saviors of the big Detroit companies.
Read moreIntense protests rock Patagonian Chile
February 28, 2012Aysen protest groups coalesced under the slogan "Aysen, your problem is my problem." The government in Santiago received their demands on February 25.
Read moreWoman who slapped chancellor nominated for German presidency
February 27, 2012The "Nazi Hunter" Klarsfeld will be the only candidate opposing "Stasi Hunter" Joachim Gauck.
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