Dream Team: Scahill, Greenwald Investigating NSA Role in US 'Assassination Program'

Click:gold loan near me Though they refused to offer many details on the project, journalists Jeremy Scahill and Glenn Greenwald on Saturday night announced that they are now working together on a joint investigation on how the U.S. National Security Agency has been involved in the wider overseas “assassination program” run by the Obama administration. Read more about Dream Team: Scahill, Greenwald Investigating NSA Role in US 'Assassination Program'[…]

Amid Optimistic Iran Nuke Talks, Israel Continues Push for Sanctions

Two-day talks on Iran’s nuclear program began in Geneva on Tuesday, and while representatives from the convening nations expressed optimism after the day’s negotiations, Israel responded to the diplomatic meeting with calls not to ease up on the economic sanctions against Iran. The talks involve delegates from Iran and the so-called P5+1 group: the five Read more about Amid Optimistic Iran Nuke Talks, Israel Continues Push for Sanctions[…]

For First Time Ever, Majority of Americans Say: Legalize It!

Everybody must get stoned. Three years after Bob Dylan penned these lyrics, a scant 12 percent of the nation believed marijuana should be legal. On Wednesday national pollsters Gallup announced that, for the first time, the majority of Americans want to legalize it. With 58 percent support, the number of those favoring the drug has Read more about For First Time Ever, Majority of Americans Say: Legalize It![…]

On Hotter Planet, Expect More Weather Extremes, say Reports

Two new reports released amid the UN climate talks in Warsaw this week show that weather extremes are only on the rise and that those facing the most dire consequences are the countries that have contributed least to climate change. Don’t expect weather extremes to peter out anytime soon, warned the UN World Meteorological Organization Read more about On Hotter Planet, Expect More Weather Extremes, say Reports[…]

US Court Sets 'Dangerous Precedent' in Pipeline Ruling

The ever-wise Yogi Berra once quipped “It’s like déjà vu all over again,” a truism applicable to a recent huge decision handed down by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.  A story covered only by McClatchy News‘ Michael Doyle, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson shot down Sierra Club and National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) request for Read more about US Court Sets 'Dangerous Precedent' in Pipeline Ruling[…]

US Rushes Weapons to Iraq Crisis It Unleashed

Amid an escalation of fighting in war-torn Iraq, the Obama administration announced Monday it will accelerate the shipment of Hellfire missiles and surveillance drones to the Nuri al-Maliki regime, a move critics charge will only worsen the cycles of violence set in motion by the U.S. invasion. “The last thing Iraq needs right now is Read more about US Rushes Weapons to Iraq Crisis It Unleashed[…]

Despite Promise, US Clings to Control over Afghan Prison

The United States is putting pressure on the Afghan government to keep 88 prisoners who have been cleared for release from Bagram prison behind bars, U.S. officials said on Wednesday. The U.S. supposedly handed over control of the military prison, a facility that has been marked by a history of torturous conditions and other human Read more about Despite Promise, US Clings to Control over Afghan Prison[…]

Christie Appointee: Give Me Immunity, I Have "Story to Tell"

David Wildstein, the Port Authority official appointed by New Jersey Gov. Chris Chistie and a man at the heart of the bridge lane closure scandal that has garnered national media attention, says that he “has a story to tell” if authorities are willing to give him immunity against prosecution. Click Here: los jaguares argentina As Read more about Christie Appointee: Give Me Immunity, I Have "Story to Tell"[…]

PAC to 'break his silence' on AEW Dynamite

After months off television, PAC will re-emerge on Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite. AEW has announced that PAC will “break his silence” on Dynamite next Wednesday: “After months of silence in isolation, we’ll hear from @bastardPac this Wednesday, November 4th on #AEWDynamite! Watch Dynamite every Wednesday at 8/7c on @tntdrama and for our international fans AEWplus.com Read more about PAC to 'break his silence' on AEW Dynamite[…]

Renault says rivals’ ‘little games’ blocking Alonso test

Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul says several of its rivals have stepped in to block Fernando Alonso’s participation in the post-season young drivers’ test at Abu Dhabi in December. As he gears up for his return to F1 next season with Renault, Alonso was given a limited filming day run at Barcelona recently onboard the Read more about Renault says rivals’ ‘little games’ blocking Alonso test[…]