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September 15, 2010

Experts share findings of quest for better chocolate

Researchers now have data that will speed the process for creating a more resilient cacao tree.
Published
September 15, 2010

Tea party frustrates GOP in Delaware

In New Hampshire, an ultra-conservative was leading the GOP's choice for the U.S. Senate race.
Published
September 14, 2010

Melting sea ice forces Alaska walruses ashore

Federal scientists are blaming the long-term decline of sea ice in the region on global warming.
Published
September 14, 2010

Senate GOP vows to block Obama tax cuts

Republicans want tax breaks for the wealthy, saying that would encourage job creation.
Published
September 14, 2010

Deadly gas pipeline blast points to larger, nationwide problem

Like the California pipeline that ruptured, killing four, thousands of pipes need to be fixed or replaced.

Published
September 14, 2010

No bail for South Carolina mother charged in sons’ deaths

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — A South Carolina mother accused of suffocating her two young sons and driving her car into a river trying to cover up their deaths was denied bond Monday, after prosecutors argued she could still pose a threat to her only surviving child. Her attorneys had portrayed 29-year-old Shaquan Duley as a good […]
Published
September 14, 2010

Belgian Catholic church admits widespread abuse

BRUSSELS — The Belgian Roman Catholic church Monday acknowledged widespread sexual abuse over years by its clergy and pleaded for time to set up a system to punish all abusers and provide closure for victims. The comments were in response to a report Friday in which hundreds of sex abuse victims revealed harrowing accounts of […]
Published
September 14, 2010

500,000 state workers face lay offs as Cuba retools socialist economy

To soften the blow, President Raul Castro plans to loosen restraints on the private sector.
Published
September 14, 2010

Ex-law enforcers back legalizing pot

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — A group of former law enforcement officials Monday endorsed a November ballot measure that would legalize marijuana in California. Members of the group say legalizing pot would unclog court dockets and allow police to focus on more serious crime. The group supporting Proposition 19 is largely comprised of former or retired […]
Published
September 14, 2010

Fellow Americans’ suspicions frustrate Muslims

Images of violence overseas and lack of knowledge of what the faith teaches hinder rapport.

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