ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey says it has conveyed “deep concerns” to China over reports that minority Chinese Uighur Muslims were…
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So-called “detox” teas have been popular for years, primarily among people who frequent health-food stores, or consult with alternative practitioners.…
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ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan – Turkmenistan has marked its leader’s 58th birthday by opening a park named after him, a move reflecting…
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6 crucial questions to ask before filling a prescription
“Do you have any questions?” You’ll hear it from your doctor, the nurse and likely the pharmacist when you get…
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Iran deal: Why a smart mom (or dad) could do better. Lessons in statecraft that I learned from mothercraft
After watching the twists and turns of negotiations with Iran over the last year, I’m convinced that a savvy mom…
Read MoreEPA: Supreme Court ruling a setback but it won’t derail regulation of hazardous emissions
If an environmentalist—and I am one—tells you that the sky is falling because of Monday’s Supreme Court decision about the…
Read MoreShell drill fleet heads to Arctic while company awaits final permits; critics question process
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – One Shell offshore drill rig is headed to Alaska and a second is poised to leave for…
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PETALUMA, Calif. – He’s overweight and has a birth defect that left him a bit hunchbacked. Quasi Modo is a…
Read MoreChicago’s Shedd Aquarium announces newly hatched rockhopper penguin
CHICAGO – A newly hatched penguin chick is on exhibit at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. The aquarium announced that the rockhopper…
Read MoreOfficial: Ethiopia working with Interpol to extradite 80 suspected human smugglers
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The Ethiopian government says it is working with the International Criminal Police Organization, or Interpol, to…
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