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FILTER RESULTS ►North and South American Corn Growers Unite
As most agricultural eyes were on progress of the farm bill last week in Congress, some very prominent farmers were in another nation’s capitol below the equator signing a new agreement to create an alliance between North and South American … Continue reading ?
Army Europe provides venue for US, multinational Special Forces training
What does a commander do when the unit has a mission in Afghanistan, and they’re partnering with nation’s more than 6,000 miles away? The 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), also called 10th SFG(A), of Fort Carson, Colo., met Special Forces units from four European nations at Grafenwoehr Training Area, April 16-28, to prepare for an [...]
North Korea Test-Fires 4th Short-Range Missile
North Korea fired its fourth short-range missile in the past two days into waters off its east coast on Sunday, despite calls for restraint from South Korea and other countries in the region, as well as the United Nations. The latest launch into the Sea of Japan, confirmed by South Korean Defense Ministry officials, follows [...]
World Briefing | Asia: China: New Bird Flu Virus Is Controlled, Officials Say
The H7N9 virus appears under control in China largely through restrictions at bird markets, but it caused $6.5 billion in losses, United Nations experts said Tuesday.
Brad Pitt Stars in New "World War Z" TV Spot: Watch Here!
Hoping for a summer blockbuster, Paramount Pictures released a new TV spot for "World War Z" on Tuesday (May 21). In the zombie epic, United Nations employee Gerry Lane (played by Brad Pitt) traverses the world in a race against time...Show More Summary
Revealed preferences for longevity
Smoking takes 10 years off your life - but is this a sufficient reason to give up smoking? Why is a long life a better life? The United Nations Human Development Index uses life expectancy as a measure of life...
Climate Change Denier Inhofe Says Monster Tornado 'Hard to Explain'
Click here to view this media Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe (R), who maintains that global warming is a hoax created by former Vice President Al Gore and the United Nations, said on Tuesday that it was "hard to explain" why Monday's tornado...Show More Summary
Open Wide For Some Soccer: Episode 2
Our latest D.C. United podcast. Seth, Thomas and Pablo chat about United's latest performance and the US Men's National Team. [ more › ]
Going green: Nation equipped to grow serious amounts of pond scum for fuel
RICHLAND, Wash. – A new analysis shows that the nation's land and water resources could likely support the growth of enough algae to produce up to 25 billion gallons of algae-based fuel a year in the United States, one-twelfth of the...Show More Summary
Verizon Expands 4G LTE to New Locations
Verizon just announced that the nation’s largest wireless operator has turned on 4G LTE cellular coverage for six new locations in the United States. Today, Verizon is still the leader of 4G LTE coverage in the United States as competing cellular carriers like AT&T, Sprint, and T-mobile largely lag behind (although they are consistently catching [...]
My Take: Town prayers need less Jesus, more Krishna
Editor's note: Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of "The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation," is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero, Special to CNN (CNN)–At first glance, it would seem that the town of Greece, New York, has been brazenly violating the First […]
Wayne Rooney: Where Would Manchester United Striker Fit in at Chelsea?
Transfer sagas traditionally dominate summers bereft of international action, and the coming months will be no different. Gareth Bale and Christian Benteke signing new contracts with their respective clubs will disappoint the nation's media, but the Wayne Rooney discussion is certain to keep the papers ticking over. Show More Summary
USMNT: Don't Sweat the Jurgen Klinsmann to Everton Rumors, At Least Not Yet
The American soccer blogosphere blew up Monday afternoon over a rumor concerning United States national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann. Granted, it was a shocking rumor that, if true, would produce significant upheaval in the United States national team. Show More Summary
USA vs. Belgium: Predicting Klinsmann's Starting XI for Friendly
The United States men’s national team has a busy summer ahead of them with upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Germany next week to be followed by World Cup qualifiers against Jamaica, Panama and Honduras. In July, the USMNT will also compete in the Gold Cup. Show More Summary
SK Telecom unit reportedly set to invest $9.15 million in Indonesia joint venture
SK Telecom will soon start offering mobile and online services in Indonesia in a joint venture worth $18 million, as it seeks to make inroads into the Southeast Asian nation’s... Keep reading ?
Infographic: Nanotechnology Patents in the United States and Beyond
In 2000, the United States launched the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) to advance nanotechnology research, development, and infrastructure. Other countries around the world, from South Korea to Germany, have launched similar initiatives. Show More Summary
Congress Calls Apple a Huge Tax Cheat
Nelson D. Schwartz at the New York Times explains: Even as Apple became the nation’s most profitable technology company, it avoided billions in taxes in the United States and around the world through a web of subsidiaries so complexShow More Summary
Congressional panel: Apple avoided billions in US taxes with global workarounds
"Even as Apple became the nation’s most profitable technology company, it avoided billions in taxes in the United States and around the world through a web of subsidiaries so complex it spanned continents and surprised experts, a Congressional investigation has found." An extensive investigation in the New York Times today.
Smoking Gun?: IRS Union Prez Visited Obama On 3/31/10 Per WH Vistors Log
What if it could be proven that the president of the anti-tea party National Treasury Employees Union visited Barack Obama, the anti-tea party President of the United States in the White House on March 31, 2010 - the day before the IRS,...Show More Summary
