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Many Syrians Killed in Daraa

A very violent protest started in Syria last Friday. Many people were reported killed in Daraa city and a boy was slain in Latakia. The spokesman of UN, Rupert Colville, said that tear gas and live ammunition are now being used in Syria, killing no less than 37 people; two children included. Friday’s event was […]

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Should We Continue Supporting Nuclear Energy?

After what happened to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan following the tsunami that hit their country March 11, more and more Americans are concerned about nuclear plants near them. The biggest question in their minds – is it safe? Do we really need it? The need for nuclear power depends mainly on […]

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Gerladine Ferraro Dies at 75 Due to Multiple Myeloma

Mutiple Myeloma took its toll on the health of Geraldine Anne Ferraro, Saturday. She is a Democratic politician who was a lawyer, a member of the House of Representatives representing New York’s 9th district, and also an Ambassador to the United Nations. She also ran to the Senate and as a candidate for Vice President, […]

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Radiation Levels in the Air Falls in Japan

The radiation levels in the air outside the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant continue to fall. The world nuclear agency said on its website that radiation levels continue to decrease. However, people are still concerned as radiation levels remain high in waters in two different locations. A representative of the company operating the nuclear plant – […]

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Student Shot by Another Teenager at Indiana Middle School

A former student of West Middle School at Martinsville, Indiana shot another student twice on the stomach around 7:00 Friday morning. The suspect was taken into custody just an hour after the shooting took place. Assistant Superintendent Randy Taylor said that the shooter was no longer a student in that school and should have not […]

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