Democracy Now! | Healthcare Reform

While the Obama administration claims 'all options are on the table' for healthcare reform, it's already rejected the solution favored by most Americans, including doctors: single-payer universal healthcare.

Risk Factors for diabetes to know

Diabetes isn't contagious. You can't catch it from someone who has it. Anyone can develop diabetes, but certain risk factors make it more likely that you'll develop it. You are at an increased risk for diabetes if you: * are overweight * are age 45 or older

Bill Moyers Journal . Watch & Listen | PBS

The Supreme Court is getting into the confusing issue of absolute free speech for the corporate matix that is always pursuing more and more profits.

8 Ways Illness Can Be a Spiritual Practice

This is a very good article for learning to adjust to illness. I highly recommend it.

Obama Names Regina Benjamin as Surgeon General - Nation

Benjamin, the first black woman to head a state medical society, may not have Gupta's glamour.

Gloves off on cost of Michael Jackson's services - Los Angeles Times

Fame requires it's proper respect when a star like Michael Jackson dies so L.A should have anticipated the costs that come for public security demands and it's cost.

Did toxic chemical in Iraq sicken GIs?

Actress Daryl Hannah, Climate Scientist James Hansen Among 30+ Arrested Protesting Mountaintop Removal in West Virginia

More than thirty people were arrested on Tuesday, including NASA climate scientist James Hansen and actress Daryl Hannah, protesting mountaintop removal in West Virginia.

$ome very good reasons not to kill our planet's largest ocean wildlife

Here's an interesting statistic from a report released today at the meeting of the International Whaling Commission in Portugal -- whaling watching makes about $2.1 billion each year.

Energy Bill is stalled in Congress

One of President Obama's top priorities — energy and climate change legislation — appears to be stalled in the place where it is supposed to begin: Congress.

Rescue shuttle at launch pad for Hubble trip

In what's expected to be the last time ever, both of NASA's shuttle launch pads are occupied. Atlantis is on one, primed for a flight this coming week to the Hubble Space Telescope. Endeavour sits on the other a mile away for a mission no one wants.

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Obama aims to refocus unemployment system

President Barack Obama wants unemployment insurance to become a stepping stone for future work by making it easier to enroll in school or job training. Whether he succeeds will depend on the willingness of states and colleges to change the rules.

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Democracy Now! | Radio and TV News

David Barstow speaks about his 2009 Pulitzer Prize-winning expose of the Pentagon using retired American generals to promote the necessity of invading Iraq in 2003 by the Republican President George W. Bush.

Tenn. ash spill estimate increases to $975M

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The nation's largest public utility now says cleaning up a massive coal ash spill will cost as much as $975 million and could take several years. Enviornmental damage is still unknown.

Green Sweetners Compared

Green Sweeteners Compared: Stevia, Brown Rice Syrup, Agave Nectar Learn how these green sweeteners stack up in terms of green, taste, and health benefits

The Gospel Of Green

Why have relatively few evangelical Christians embraced environmentalism as an outgrowth of that faith? Because, all too often, Illyn says, the green movement is spearheaded by liberal figures long considered opponents (think Al Gore) in the culture wars that have so defined cons …

How to Recycle Batteries on Earth Day

How to Recycle Batteries on Earth Day Take an easy, important action on Earth Day—Recycle Your Batteries! I do! I learned how online just like this story explains. Now I don't feel guilty when I buy batteries and I feel like I'm part of the solution too.

'Slaves to Industry'

"The state (West Virginia) has allowed the coal industry to create a mono-economy in West Virginia, which takes away a person's choices. They feel that the only thing they can do is mine coal. That is absolutely a conspiracy because these people think they have to.

Data on Coal Process Meager

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.

Ed Port Needs A Miracle or a kind hearted surgeon

AUSTINTOWN Ohio — Ed Port's facial deformity has limited his ability to secure a job, hampered him socially and affected his hearing and sight.

Democracy Now! | Can US Achieve Meaningful Healthcare Reform Within For-Profit System?#

The Obama administration says its repeal of Bush-era tax cuts for wealthier Americans will help pay for a $634 billion reserve fund for what it calls its top fiscal priority: healthcare reform.

Pavlik stops Rubio after 9 rounds to keep title

The people started lining up hours before the doors even opened, thousands of blue-collar folks turning out to see this old steel town's first title fight in 25 years.

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Family says suicide caused by foreclosure action

I just can't understand how this could happen (every day) in my nation. "Holman alleges in the lawsuit filed on behalf of the Lipplys that the Lipplys were the victims of a predatory lending scheme.

Freezing death of Mich. man in house sparks anger

When neighbors went inside Marvin Schur's house, the windows were frosted over, icicles hung from a faucet, and the 93-year-old World War II veteran lay dead on the bedroom floor in a winter jacket over four layers of clothing.

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No place like home

VIENNA — Upon returning home, 13 security force members who were stationed in Iraq were thrilled to see snow on the ground.

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