World Jan 14 Mexican newspaper reports U.S. government struck a deal with drug cartel Between 2000 and 2012, the U.S. government struck a deal with Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel that permitted the organization to transport billions of dollars worth of drugs in exchange for information on rival cartels, according to the Mexican newspaper…
World Jan 14 Mass arrests reported in Nigeria after anti-gay legislation went into effect UNAMID police advisors from Nigeria stand in formation during the celebration of the Police. Photo by Flickr User Albert González Farran - UNAMID. After Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, signed a bill last week penalizing gay marriage and gay clubs,…
Nation Jan 14 Federal Appeals Court rules against net neutrality, in favor of Internet service providers D.C. Appeals Court. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons contributor AgnosticPreachersKid The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia struck down the Federal Communications Commission's open Internet rules today. The court's decision could give broadband providers,…
Politics Jan 14 WATCH: NJ Gov. Christie gives State of State address Video streaming by Ustream Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J, gives the New Jersey State of the…
World Jan 14 Russia, Hungary move forward on expansion of nuclear power plant Hungary has plans to expand its nuclear energy capacity at its only nuclear power plant in Paks, Hungary. But in order to execute its plans, the country will need financial help from Russia. Photo by Barna Rovács/Wikimedia Commons…
Nation Jan 14 Photo: A fox stops by the U.S. Capitol Architect of the Capitol grounds crew spotted a fox visiting the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Tuesday morning.
Health Jan 13 India reaches milestone in fight against polio India's vaccination efforts against the polio virus has seen success. The country hasn't had a reported case of polio in three years. Image by Flickr user Gates Foundation After three years without a reported case of polio, India has…
Nation Jan 13 U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose in 2013 Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose in 2013 due to a slight increase in the usage of coal for energy. Photo by Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images The U.S. Energy Information Administration says that energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in…
World Jan 13 China's 2013 trade overtakes U.S., according to some Smoking the competition? China just announced figures making it the top international trader in the world, but China critics argue the picture isn't so clear. Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images China's international trade in 2013 totaled $4.16 trillion, edging…
Science Jan 06 Keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes will cost billions and take decades [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_D-qHOB2tY] The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a study Monday on how best to keep the invasive species Asian carp from overwhelming the Great Lakes and threatening the area's multi-billion dollar fishing industry. Ash-har Quraishi of WTTW Chicago…