A series of car bombs exploded across the Iraqi capital on Tuesday, killing nearly 60 people in predominantly Shi’ite districts, police and medics said. By Kareem Raheem Article Reprint It was not immediately clear who
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Brach’s teardown stirs mixed community reaction
Some envision jobs from new development – others see missed opportunity By Robert Felton Article Reprint A high school, mixed-housing and a casino. Those were among the ideas some had to replace the old Brach’s
Read moreJury Finds N-Word Never Appropriate, Even Between Blacks
By Russell Goldman Article Reprint A federal jury in New York found that use of the N-word in the workplace is never acceptable, even when used between black coworkers and when the historically fraught word
Read moreU.S. fast-food workers protest, demand a ‘living wage’
Fast-food workers went on strike and protested outside McDonald’s, Burger King and other restaurants in 60 U.S. cities on Thursday, in the largest protest of an almost year-long campaign to raise service sector wages. By
Read moreAla. legislator calls for ban of Toni Morrison novel
An Ala. state lawmaker wants Toni Morrison’s first book banned; calls it ‘objectionable.’ By: Melanie Eversley Article Reprint An Alabama state senator is pushing to ban the first novel of Nobel and Pulitzer winner Toni
Read moreObama prepares for possible action against Syria
By: Susan Davis Article Reprint WASHINGTON — President Obama prepared for the possibility of launching a U.S. military action against Syria within days, even as Britain Thursday opted out in a vote by Parliament. Advisers
Read moreHow The Latest HIV Scare In The Porn Industry Highlights The Benefits Of Obamacare
By Annie-Rose Strasser Article Reprint The pornography industry effectively shut down late last week after word spread that one of its actresses had tested positive for HIV. The news prompted a moratorium on filming until
Read moreMcCain warns of economic crisis as forces evacuate Damascus
By: Matthew J. Belvedere Article Reprint The crisis in Syria is turning into a regional conflict with the potential for major economic consequences, Sen. John McCain told CNBC on Wednesday. In advance of a possible
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