World - 100 countries sign cluster bomb ban; US, Russia, China refuse

" OSLO, NORWAY: Nations began signing a treaty banning cluster bombs on Wednesday in a move that supporters hope will shame the US, Russia and China and other non-signers into abandoning weapons blamed for maiming and killing civilians. Norway, which began the drive to...

Jay-Z to Step Down as President of Def Jam

Formerly retired rapper and current head of Def Jam, Jay-Z, will leave his position as CEO and President of Def Jam Records at the end of this year. He's also signaled an end to his rap retirement, with the...

Bill honoring Emmett Till spurs some bipartisanship

Finally, someone is willing to at least appear to give a damn.  - The Angryindian-----------------------------------"Who says bipartisanship is dead? Emmett2 Well, actually, a lot of people do. And they’re...

Mallory & Irvine Everest mystery - Phil Summers: Intentions, Climbing and Sig...

"Mallory & Irvine Everest mystery - Phil Summers: Intentions, Climbing and Sightings10:54 am EST Mar 10, 2006 (MountEverest.net) What can we say. Everest researchers have hijacked us. Originally, we had only intended to provide a forum for the scientists to air their...

Mallory & Irvine Everest mystery - Phil Summers: Intentions, Climbing and Sig...

"Mallory & Irvine Everest mystery - Phil Summers: Intentions, Climbing and Sightings10:54 am EST Mar 10, 2006 (MountEverest.net) What can we say. Everest researchers have hijacked us. Originally, we had only intended to provide a forum for the scientists to air their...

Would Jesus eat frankenfoods? Religions take on new US cloning policy for ag...

The US government is on the verge of approving the sale of meat and milk from cloned livestock. So the question is: what would Jesus eat? Various faith groups are now formulating policies, according to this very...

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