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Carnival Expects to Begin Cruising To Cuba Next Year
By Sam Sanders The corporation has U.S. approval, and ships could head for Cuba beginning in May 2016. But travelers can’t be just tourists. They have to fit into one
Despite Large Cuts To Greece’s Pension System, Creditors Want More
NPR’s Robert Siegel interviews Matthew Dalton, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, about how the Greek pension system has been as generous as reported. » E-Mail This …read more
Wireless Power And Battery Life Anxiety
By Doktor Gurson,Jeff Chang Battery life is one of the most vexing problems in mobile tech. Indeed, Smartphone users consistently rate battery life as their No. 1 gripe. Consumers want
Coal City tornado blows check 70 miles to Indiana
A check written in 1974 by a resident of Coal City, Ill., was found after the tornado in a corn field in Jasper County, Indiana. (Courtesy Jeffrey Mathis). …read more
Peruvians Love Their Chicha Street Art. The Government … Not So Much
By Ina Yang Walk down a street in Peru and you’ll likely see an example of the glow-in-the-dark posters and murals. Lots of people love them. But the upper crust
U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Kicks Off Victory Tour In L.A.
By Nathan Rott Fans gathered in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday to cheer the U.S. women’s national soccer team. They’ve returned home after defeating Japan on Sunday to win the World
Top Pentagon Officials Defend Islamic State Strategy Before Lawmakers
By Tom Bowman Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, defending the Obama administration’s strategy on the
S.C. Residents Celebrate Senate Decision On Confederate Flag
By Ben Bradford A bill to lower the Confederate flag from the South Carolina State House passed the state’s Senate on Tuesday. Outside unexpected celebrations took place in the form
Negotiators Continue Talks On Iran’s Nuclear Program Past Deadline
By Peter Kenyon Arms sales to Iran and inspections of military sites were two of the sticking points that pushed negotiators past their deadline in Iran nuclear talks on Tuesday.
Mexicans Fight Back Against Donald Trump’s Comments In Song
By Carrie Kahn Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has been making controversial statements regarding Mexican immigrants. The government there is refusing to comment on his latest, released on Monday. »
