Why infants still die from SIDS

" When Melissa and Rudy Haberzettl's son Jacob was born in November 2006, he was perfect in every way -- full-term, healthy weight, and a champion eater. Like many new moms, Melissa was determined to follow doctor's orders: She breastfed Jake exclusively, put him to sleep on...

Flooding batters Iowa, forces evacuations

Iowa is experiencing its worst flooding in 15 years, and now there's word that some of the flooding has reached Ohio."he worst flooding in 15 years has paralyzed large sections of eastern Iowa, with heavy rains...

New rules for Canadian food labels

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAll I can say it is about time, after two decades of Canadian consumers thinking the foods and produce they consumed were from Canada or North America, soon found out...

U.S. lists polar bears as 'threatened' species

The United States has decided to list polar bears as a threatened species under its Endangered Species Act.I think this is really good news, but is has some Canadians wondering about the hunting of polar bears...

It Depends on the Definition of a Crime

Imagine your purse gets snatched and you fill out a police report for the Miami Police Dept. Well,  you might consider yourself the victim of a crime, but were you really the victim of a crime? "The woman...

How Sweet It Is! Brooklyn Sugar Plant Gets Landmark Status

"The Domino sugar factory, a towering brick presence along the Brooklyn waterfront since the mid-19th century and a reminder of the city's great manufacturing past, has been granted landmark status. The 13-story...

Loch Ness in World Heritage Bid

Scotland's most beautiful and deepest loch which is already a household name, now aims for the highest award."World Heritage status is being sought from the United Nations for Loch Ness and the Great...

Bush to Americans: We Have No Money for Tornado Aid

I think the American people have been generous enough as it is, putting up with the bankrupting of their nation at the hands of the Bush team. In not so many words, however, Bush announced that he will be relying on donations in order to rebuild tornado-hit Alabama. This...

Immigrants may be held indefinitely

"Immigrants arrested in the United States may be held indefinitely on suspicion of terrorism and may not challenge their imprisonment in civilian courts, the Bush administration said Monday, opening a new legal front in the fight over the rights of detainees. In court...

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