By: Jacqueline Charles Article Reprint As new tensions mount between Haiti and the neighboring Dominican Republic, the top brass of the Caribbean Community will decide Tuesday whether to impose sanctions against the Dominican Republic over
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Feeding the Homeless Might Soon Be Illegal in L.A.
By James Joiner Article Reprint What’s a great way to celebrate the bounty of the holidays in Los Angeles? How about passing a law that bans feeding of the homeless in public? Ho ho ho!
Read moreChina launches rocket with its first moon lander and rover
By Barbara Demick Article Reprint BEIJING–In hopes of ensuring that the next man on the moon is Chinese, Beijing launched a rocket carrying a buggy-like vehicle that is expected to roam and explore the moon’s
Read moreHome For The Holidays: Marissa Alexander Released On Bail!
By Kirsten West Savali Article Reprint Around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night, Marissa Alexander was granted a pretrial release with special conditions, according to the Duval County Clerk of Court.
Read moreIntelligence committee heads: Terror threat rising
minnesota.publicradio.org Article Reprint WASHINGTON (AP) — The terrorism threat against the United States is increasing and Americans aren’t as safe as they were a year or two ago, the leaders of the House and Senate
Read moreThe Real Story of Thanksgiving
Most of us associate the holiday with happy Pilgrims and Indians sitting down to a big feast. And that did happen – once. The story began in 1614 when a band of English explorers sailed
Read moreIran Says US Misrepresents Nuclear Deal
By Cathy Burke Article Reprint Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday slammed the White House for misrepresenting an interim nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers — calling a U.S. fact sheet about the deal
Read moreCombat Vets: Afghan Agreement Sets Up Dangerous Rules of Engagement
By Sandy Fitzgerald Article Reprint New rules of military engagement in Afghanistan will add dangerous limits on how American troops can fight the Taliban and make Afghan homes safe hideaways for the enemy, combat veterans
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