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Celebrating Black and Brown Labor Leaders
Work. From chattel slavery to today's bitter debates over undocumented immigrants, it has defined the African-American and Latino experience in the United States. And for decades, Black and Brown leaders resisted workplace discrimination and abusive bosses by organizing, leading and participating as members in labor unions.
U.S. Lends Firepower For Iraq's 'New Dawn'
Five days after Obama announced end of combat operations in Iraq, U.S. troops help repel a complex attack by a group of heavily armed militants against a Baghdad military headquartersIran Companies Paying Taliban to Kill U.S. Troops?Tariq Aziz: 'I Have No Future'
Blair criticises prison policies
Former prime minister Tony Blair criticises the government's prison policies, saying the coalition is soft on crime.
2,000 more troops for Afghanistan
As many as 2,000 additional troops -- including a number of U.S. forces -- may be headed to Afghanistan in the coming weeks under a plan being proposed by Gen. David Petraeus, CNN has learned.
At Least 70 Dead After Congo Boats Capsize
10m people could get tax rebates
Abbas to Iran: Mind Your Own Business
Palestinian president rebuts Iranian president's criticism of peace talks with Israel — going as far as to call Ahmadinejad an illegitimate leader who oppresses his own peopleIran Orders 99 Lashes for Pic Without HeadscarfIsrael Bombs Smuggler Tunnels
Mudslides Kill at Least 38 in Guatemala
Lisa Simpson porn on your computer? Illegal. A 170-page manual detailing how to molest children? Not so much
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Elderly woman claims to have rescued the puppies that were thrown into a river
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San Fran Eyes Tax to Address Drunkenness
City leaders considering fees on alcohol wholesalers and distributors to cover public health costs of drinking too much, as affected industries argue it would hurt business and kill jobsMoonshine Going Legit?
GA town: Uphold law, uphold pants
The town of Dublin, Georgia, is putting saggy, baggy pants in the category of indecent exposure, with violators facing fines of up to $200.
Met 'may reopen phone hack probe'
The Metropolitan Police says it may reopen the investigation into allegations of phone hacking by the News of the World if new evidence is uncovered.
Terrorists are VERY serious about egg racing
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'Alive' Survivors to Chile Miners: Be Strong- Miners Video Conference With Families
ELO cellist killed by bale of hay
Early ELO member Mike Edwards is killed in a freak road accident involving a bale of hay in Devon.
Student poverty at 'crisis level'
Student hardship in Scotland reaches "crisis levels", a survey by the National Union of Students (NUS) finds.
Scots face further economic toil
The boss of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Scotland warns the next 18 months may be much tougher for the economy than the past 18.
MPs to debate AV bill on return
Plans for a referendum of the way MPs are elected will take centre stage on Monday as the House of Commons resumes business.
As Obama Hones Economic Pitch, Window for Success Closing
President plans to hit the road this week to promote new proposals that Republicans suggest are equivalent of a 'deathbed conversion' to their ideas, but John McCain tells Fox News the new direction won't ease the uncertain feeling weighing on Americans.McCain: 'They're Just Flailing Around' Skepticism at Obama's Tax Credits YOU DECIDE: Best Way to Stoke Economy?Republican New School Flexes Clout
3 Killed, 32 Hurt in Attack on Russian Base
Germany extends nuclear lifespan
Germany's government agrees to extend the life span of the country's nuclear power plants by an average of 12 years, officials say.
Diabetes drug advice 'not heeded'
A type two diabetes drug is still being prescribed in the UK two months after it is recommended for withdrawal, BBC Panorama learns.
Murray makes shock US Open exit
Britain's Andy Murray goes out of the US Open after suffering a dramatic slump against 25th seed Stanislas Wawrinka.
Blair in climate inaction warning
Former UK Prime Minster Tony Blair warns world leaders they may pay a heavy price in history if they fail to tackle global warming.
Street People Have Ideas Too, but No One's Asking for Them
This new video comes from Mark's InvisiblePeople.tv 30-city, 11,000-mile, 75-day road trip, going on now.
Landslides kill 36 in Guatemala
At least 36 people die in Guatemala in landslides caused by weeks of intense rain, and many others are still missing.
Student migration 'unsustainable'
The number of foreign students let into the UK is "unsustainable", minister Damian Green will say in his first major speech on immigration.
Endangered or Not, Wolf Killings Set to Expand
75,000 bags of dog treats recalled
A leading pet product company has issued a voluntary recall of nearly 75,000 bags of dog treats due to salmonella concerns, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
'It's been a month since he had any milk'
7 boaters saved in moonlight rescue off SC coast
Seven people, including three children, who were missing since Saturday night were rescued Sunday about 25 miles off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, Sunday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Film review: Potiche
Colo. Teen: School Guard Said to Remove Flags
The right way: "Seek out and disarm IEDs." The wrong way: "Hit IEDs." The US Army way: "Build a big-ass vehicle to seek out and hit every IED it finds"
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Miners' families mark first month
Relatives of 33 trapped miners in Chile hold a ceremony to mark their first month underground.
JetBlue Flight Attendant: I Wasn't Fired, I Quit
Cell assault policeman faces sack
A police officer who was caught on CCTV injuring a woman by throwing her into a cell faces being dismissed.
Pope may intervene in stoning case
Pope Benedict XVI has not ruled out getting involved in the case of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning, the Vatican says, calling the practice "brutal."
Pope 'may appeal' in Iran stoning
The Vatican says it could appeal diplomatically to Iran to spare the life of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery.
Yemen Arrests 14 in Raid on Al Qaeda
US rig owner accused over safety