Archive for August 25th, 2009

Steamy heat more common in California: study (Reuters)

Written by on Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 in Latest News.

Reuters – Bouts of extreme muggy heat lasting for days, once rare in California, are becoming more frequent and intense due to ocean patterns altered by climate change, scientists said in a study released on Tuesday.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Cheney Criticizes Decision To Expand CIA Investigation

Written by on Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 in Latest News.

The Justice Department’s choice Monday to expand an existing investigation of potentially illegal actions related to the CIA’s counterterrorism program provoked fresh criticism from former vice president Richard B. Cheney, a strong supporter of the harsh interrogation techniques central to the…

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

China moves to cut use of executed inmates’ organs (AP)

Written by on Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 in Latest News.

AP – China has launched a national organ donation system to try to reduce its dependence on body parts harvested from executed prisoners, who make up the majority of donors, state media reported Wednesday.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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