'Black Boxes' Aren't Just for Airplanes Any More
TED LANDPHAIR
Washington, D.C.
VOA News
More than two-thirds of the new cars - foreign and domestic
- sold in the United States this year will be equipped with so-called black
boxes. In fact, about a third of all the vehicles on the American road today
have such devices.
Broadcast Clutter or Interesting Content?
Many cable-television channels and satellite radio services
have created a profitable niche for one simple reason: They carry no commercials,
which a lot of viewers and listeners find intrusive, loud and distasteful.
To these people's delight, products like TiVo, a digital video recorder,
came along. They record program content while wiping away the annoying advertising.
SBA Program to Help
the Small Business
WASHINGTON – Small businesses suffering financial hardship as
a result of the slow economy may be eligible to receive temporary relief to
keep their doors open and get their cash flow back on track through to a new
loan program announced by SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills.
Study: Advertising's Impact in a Soft Economy
According to a new Ad-ology Research study, Advertising's
Impact in a Soft Economy, more than 48% of U.S. adults believe that
a lack of advertising by a retail store, bank or auto dealership during
a recession indicates the business must be struggling. Conversly, a vast
majority perceives businesses that continue to advertise as being competitive
or committed to doing business.
Charging
for News Content, a Historic Debate
Rupert Murdoch, owner of News Corporation,
announced that his company will start charging for online access to newspapers
in 12 months. His decision is based on the fact that one of News Corporation's
paper, The Wall Street Journal, has been performing well on such
a model.
Bad Times for Some Are Bonanzas for Others
With the U.S. economy in deep recession, this is a terrible
time to be in the home building or new-car businesses, where sales are way,
way down. By and large, bankers, architects, hoteliers, resort operators
and owners of expensive restaurants aren't doing so well, either. But a surprising
number of businesses are prospering.
80% of Sexually Active
Americans Put Off Sex
YONKERS, NY —More than eight out of ten sexually active
adults have put off having sex in the past year. Their reasons? Eighty percent
say they’re too sick or too tired for sex. And forty percent say they’re
just plain “not in the mood.” Other top reasons include taking
care of children and pets (30%) and working (29%). Those are some of the
findings of a new Consumer Reports Health poll.
President Obama Talks
About the Stimulus Plan
At a press conference, President Barack Obama defended his economic
stimulus plan and answered questions from journalists.
Searching for Debt Consolidation
America is under a deep recession and many people are using Internet to get information
about topics related to their specific problems. One of the top keyphrases in
search engines like Google, Yahoo, MSN, and AOL is debt consolidation.
Obama Pushes Massive Stimulus
Plan
U.S. President Barack Obama says he understands that many Americans are skeptical
about the size of his initiative for rescuing the nation's economy. In his first
weekly broadcast address as president, Mr. Obama assured the American people
that the massive plan will hold his administration accountable for the results.
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Americans Are Addicted to
Email
Definitely, Americans have become addicted to email. Are you
one of them? If you are, you are not alone. 62% of people check work email
on the weekends, and 59% check email from the bathroom, up from 53% last
year.
Political Experts Say Obama
Faces
Major Challenges
The celebration of Barack Obama's election to the US presidency
has died down and now the president-elect and his team begin to face the
many choices that confront them as they prepare to assume office in January.
One of the most obvious problems for President-elect Obama is that he will
enter office facing problems left over by outgoing President George Bush.
G-7 Nations Agree on Financial Action Plan
The top officials from Europe, North America and Japan agreed
on joint action to stabilize markets and restore confidence. Saying that
the current situation requires urgent action, they pledged cooperation on
measures to unfreeze credit and get banks to lend to one another.
McCain and Obama
Debate Economic Recovery
Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain and Democratic
presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama battled over economic recovery
policies during the second presidential debate ahead of the November election.
US
Central Bank Chief Gives
Gloomy Economic Assessment
The head of the U.S. central bank says the outlook for America's
economic performance has worsened, and that the Federal Reserve may have
to reevaluate current interest rates. Chairman Ben Bernanke says severe upheaval
in America's financial sector has further strained an already weak U.S. economy.
U.S. stocks opened sharply lower, mirroring losses in Europe,
Asia, and much of the developing world. In New York, the Dow Jones Industrial
average crossed below an important psychological floor, the 10,000 mark,
for the first time since October, 2004. The Dow was more than four percent
lower in early trading. It has lost about a quarter of its value this year.
US
Congress Approves Huge Government
Rescue Plan For Financial Sector
In a 263-171 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives
has approved a measure aimed at rescuing U.S. financial markets, just days
after rejecting a previous version and sending stock markets reeling.
US
Vice Presidential Candidates Spar
On Foreign Policy and Economy
Republican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joe Biden debated foreign
policy and the economy Thursday night in the only vice presidential debate
of the campaign. Alaskan Governor Palin, a newcomer to the national stage,
stood her ground during her exchanges with the veteran U.S. Senator Biden
in the highly anticipated event.
US Senate Passes Bailout Plan
Senators overwhelmingly passed the enhanced version of the
bailout, 74-to-25 Wednesday night, sending it to the House, which rejected
the first incarnation of the bill earlier in the week.
U.S. Stock Prices Soar, Gaining Back
Half of Monday's Huge Loss
Financial markets continued to see-saw world-wide Tuesday,
but US markets soared on expectations that Congress will later this week
approve the financial rescue legislation that failed in the House of Representatives
on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrials gained 485 points or 4.7 percent
to close at 10,850. The advance was the biggest daily gain in six years,
recovering more than half of Monday's huge nearly nine-percent plunge.
McCain, Obama Urge Congress to
Act on Financial Rescue Plan
By JIM MALONE
Washington
VOA News
After days of clashing on the economy, Republican John McCain
and Democrat Barack Obama both appeared to be on the same page in pushing
Congress to try again on a financial rescue plan, one day after a compromise
plan was voted down in the House of Representatives.
Bush Confident About Financial Bailout Plan
The dramatic drop in the stock market that we saw on September 29 will have
a direct impact on the retirement accounts, pension funds, and personal savings
of millions of our citizens, President George W. Bush said. "And if our
nation continues on this course, the economic damage will be painful and lasting," he
added.
House
Rejects Emergency Financial Bill;
Democrats, Republicans Trade Accusations
In a 228 to 205 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives voted
down a $700 billion measure aimed at addressing the nation's financial crisis,
as lawmakers from both major political parties defied their leadership and
voted against the bill.
No Clear Winner in US Presidential Debate
Both U.S. presidential candidates were claiming victory following
the first of three scheduled debates. Commentators, analysts and bloggers
appeared split on who may have gained an advantage from Friday's debate.
Many believe that both Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama performed
well, but neither walked away the clear winner.
US Congress Demands Changes
to Bush Bailout Plan
Members of Congress are demanding more taxpayer protections and more congressional
oversight be included in the $700 billion bailout plan that is being debated
to rescue failing U.S. financial institutions.
Catholic Charities
to Help Victims of Hurricanes
in Cuba and Other Caribbean Countries
Calling it a “moral duty,” Archbishop John C. Favalora
exhorted all Catholics “and people of good will” to send money,
food and aid to the victims of hurricanes Gustav and Ike in the Caribbean.
Every parish in the archdiocese of Miami will hold a special collection the
weekend of Sept. 28 whose proceeds will be distributed directly to the bishops
of the affected dioceses, Archbishop Favalora said at a press conference.
U.S.
Household Income Rises,
Poverty Rate Unchanged
Real median household income in the United States climbed 1.3
percent between 2006 and 2007, reaching $50,233, according to a report released
by the U.S. Census Bureau. This is the third annual increase in real median
household income. Meanwhile, the nation’s official poverty rate in
2007 was 12.5 percent, not statistically different from 2006.
Debt Consolidation
and Debt
Management Services
Many consumers reach a point in their lifetimes when they have
too much debt, particularly credit card and other forms of unsecured debt.
Fortunately, there are potential solutions for people who are overwhelmed
by debt. Two popular options for handling debt and credit problems today
include debt consolidation and debt management.
HUD Awards
$19.3 Million in
HIV/AIDS Housing Grants
WASHINGTON - They are extremely low-income, living with HIV/AIDS
and at high risk of homelessness. Today, more than 1,100 persons and their
families will find a stable home, and receive the services they need to manage
their illnesses, because of $19.3 million in grants awarded by Housing and
Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston.
Hispanics Are One-In-Five
of All
Public School Students Nationwide
WASHINGTON - The number of Hispanic students in the nation's
public schools nearly doubled from 1990 to 2006, accounting for 60% of the
total growth in public school enrollments over that period. Presently, 10
million Hispanic students attend the nation's public schools, 20% of all
public school students.
The FTC and the Telemarketing Sales Rule
The Federal Trade Commission announced two amendments to the
Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR). One will expressly bar telemarketing calls
that deliver prerecorded messages, unless a consumer previously has agreed
to accept such calls from the seller. The other related technical amendment
modifies the TSR's method of calculating the maximum permissible level of "call
abandonment."
FHA to Provide Additional
Mortgage
Assistance to Struggling Homeowners
President George W. Bush has signed into law legislation that
will allow HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to continue providing
targeted mortgage assistance to homeowners. The Hope for Homeowners program
will continue FHA’s existing and successful efforts to provide aid
to struggling families trapped in mortgages they currently cannot afford.
The Truth About Mortgage Refinancing
It seems like everyone in Louisiana is jumping on the mortgage
refinancing bandwagon. Maybe you're thinking about it yourself? After all,
with rates as low as they are, the promise of lowering your monthly payments,
sometimes significantly, is a great attraction for many homeowners.
AIDS Conference Brings Together Diverse Community
The 17th International AIDS Conference got underway in Mexico
City Sunday and will continue through Friday. Along with government officials,
private non-profit groups and medical researchers, the conference has drawn
activists and representatives of grassroots groups from around the world.
Existing-Home Sales Down in June
Existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – fell 2.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of 4.86 million units in June from a pace of 4.99 million in May, and are 15.5 percent lower than the 5.75 million-unit rate in June 2007.
A Call for a
National AIDS Strategy
Bridging Race and Sexuality
In the wake of disturbing news about higher HIV rates in the
United States, people living with HIV and allies are calling for a national
AIDS strategy that confronts the homophobia, violence and bias at the heart
of the U.S. epidemic.
Obama Softens His Stance on Offshore Oil Drilling
Democratic Senator Barack Obama has made a surprise shift in
his position on expanding offshore oil drilling, saying he could support
a drilling proposal announced by five Republican and five Democratic senators.
FBI Tips on Avoiding Charity Fraud
In recent months, several natural disasters
throughout the world—including floods, earthquakes, severe storms, tornadoes, and
wildfires—have devastated lives and property. In the wake of these
events, which cause emotional distress and great monetary loss to numerous
victims, individuals across the nation often feel a desire to help by offering
charitable donations.
Magnitude-5.4 Earthquake Rattles Los Angeles Area
A magnitude-5.4 earthquake rattled Los Angeles, causing strong shaking, minor damage and was felt from Arizona to Nevada. Nearly 50 aftershocks have been recorded so far, most of them small, many of them felt, the largest being a magnitude-3.8.
Surgical Errors Cost Nearly $1.5 Billion Annually
Potentially preventable medical errors that occur during or
after surgery may cost employers nearly $1.5 billion a year, according to
new estimates by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Entrepreneurs
Thrive in the Global Age
For more than a century, entrepreneurs in Europe and the United
States have thrived, bringing innovation and change to the world. Now, looser
government controls, fast Internet connections and better access to capital
are helping entrepreneurs bring their products and services to market.
US Treasury Secretary:
Economic
Fundamentals Are Sound
Since late last year, U.S. gross domestic product has grown at a dramatically
reduced pace, but managed to avert negative growth that would formally signal
a recession.
California’s
Unemployment Rate Increases to 6.9 Percent
California ’s unemployment rate was 6.9 percent in June, up from 6.8 percent
in May, the state Employment Development Department (EDD) reported today. A year
ago, in June 2007, California ’s unemployment rate was 5.3 percent.
As this year's U.S. elections draw near, it is safe to say
that the vast majority of winners will be members of the country's two main
political parties -- the Democrats and the Republicans. But why is the United
States the only major democracy without a viable third party, particularly
a socialist or working class political party?
Starbucks
Decided to Close 600 Stores
Starbucks Corporation has announced the next step in its multi-faceted
plan to transform the company, with a decision to close approximately 600
underperforming company-operated stores in the U.S. market.
The same advice parents might deliver to young drivers on their
first solo journey applies to everyone who wants to navigate safely online.
A FBI special agent in the Cyber Division offered the following:
Spiraling Gas Prices Have People Talking Transit
Faced with ever-rising gasoline prices, more and more Americans
are cutting back on driving. We're taking shorter vacations and turning to
buses, subways, light-rail trains, motorcycles – even bicycles – to
get around town.
Don't Make the Call
The New Phenomenon of 'Swatting'
Remember the “phone phreakers?” The term hit our national consciousness
in the 1970s, when a magazine reported on a small group of techie troublemakers
who were hacking into phone companies’ computers and making free long-distance
calls. Today, there’s a new, much more serious twist on this
old crime. It’s called “swatting,” and it involves calling
9-1-1 and faking an emergency that draws a response from law enforcement—usually
a SWAT team.
ICE Fugitive
Operations Team Arrests
48 Illegal Aliens in 5-day Operation
GARDEN CITY, Kan. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE) announced Wednesday that its local team of officers that track down
fugitive aliens arrested 48 criminal, fugitive aliens and immigration violators
in western Kansas as part of a five-day operation that ended on June 26,
2008.
DHS Designates E-Verify
as Employment Eligibility
Verification System for All Federal Contractors
The Department of Homeland Security today designated E-Verify,
operated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in partnership with
the Social Security Administration, as the electronic employment eligibility
verification system that all federal contractors must use as required by
Executive Order 12989, as amended. E-Verify is a free Internet-based system
that allows enrolled employers to confirm the legal status of new hires within
seconds.
California Wireless Telephone Laws
If you are a California motorist who frequently use your cell
phone while driving your car, be very cautious. Two new laws dealing with
the use of wireless telephones while driving go into effect July 1, 2008.
Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions concerning these new laws prepared
by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
In America, as in most cultures, you risk offending people if you call them dumb or an idiot to their faces. You also risk a punch in the nose. And yet by the millions, people are buying books with titles like Wine for Dummies and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles. When we don't know a thing about meditation or buying stocks or speaking Bulgarian, we're happy to be insulted.
400 Arrests in a Crackdown
Against Mortgage Frauds
Since last March, more than 400 individuals have been arrested amid a massive
multiagency takedown for being allegedly involved in mortgage fraud schemes
nationwide. The operation focused primarily on three types of mortgage fraud—lending
fraud, foreclosure rescue schemes, and mortgage-related bankruptcy schemes. “To
persons who are involved in such schemes, we will find you, you will be investigated,
and you will be prosecuted,” said Mueller. “To those who would
contemplate misleading, engaging in such schemes, you will spend time in
jail.”
Gallup
Daily: Clinton Maintains Lead Over McCain
Obama has 5-point lead over Clinton among Democrats
PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup Poll Daily tracking from May 20-24 finds Hillary Clinton maintaining a significant 49% to 44% lead over John McCain when registered voters are asked about their preferences for the fall general election, while McCain has a slight 47% to 45% advantage over Barack Obama.
Fiesta Latina, a Special Editorial Project
Four Consecutive Issues for the 14th Anniversary of
Contacto Magazine and the Hispanic Heritage Month
GLENDALE, CA. - Contacto Magazine, a monthly publication aimed
at Hispanics/Latinos living in Greater Los Angeles since 1994, will launch
FIESTA LATINA, a special editorial project about the Hispanic contributions
to the United States for its 14th anniversary and the Hispanic Heritage Month.
U.S. Leading Economic Index
Edges Up
NEW YORK, May 19 -- The Conference Board reports today that
the Composite Index of Leading Economic Indicators increased 0.1 percent
in April, following a 0.1 percent increase in March, and a -0.3 percent decline
in February, signaling that the current slowdown will be short-lived.
Hispanic Travel Industry,
New Opportunities
Travel among U.S. Hispanics for the longest time was defined by "VFR" activity, to use industry parlance. While visiting friends and relatives remains a big part of the Latino travel segment, the emergence of the Hispanic business traveler has some companies changing their tune when it comes to their advertising messages, according to a report published by Hispanic Market Weekly.
Scientists Identify Lung Cancer Genes
Three independent teams of researchers have found genes that
may explain why some smokers get cancer and others do not, and why some people
who never smoke also get the disease. Investigators say the discoveries could
lead to better ways to prevent and treat one of the most lethal forms of
cancer.
US Central Bank Chief Says Economic
Challenges are Formidable
U.S. central bank chief Ben Bernanke, in a second day of testimony
before a Congressional committee, says the simultaneous challenges of economic
slowdown, rising inflation and a credit squeeze pose significant policy challenges
for the government.
Clinton, Obama Hold Final Debate
Ahead of Crucial Primaries
With one week to go before crucial primaries in the large, delegate rich states of Texas and Ohio, the two remaining Democratic presidential candidates, Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, met in a televised debate Tuesday. The debate was held in Cleveland, Ohio and broadcast by the MSNBC cable channel.
Superdelegates
May Be Key in
US Democratic Presidential Race
Democratic presidential contenders Barack Obama and Hillary
Clinton are headed for a showdown March 4 in primaries in Texas and Ohio.
Those primaries could go a long way toward deciding who will be the Democratic
Party's nominee for president. But as VOA National correspondent Jim Malone
reports from Washington, some Democrats believe that so-called superdelegates
could eventually play a major role in deciding who wins the party's nomination.
McCain Denies Inappropriate
Relationship With Lobbyist
U.S. Republican presidential candidate John McCain has denied
having an inappropriate relationship with a female telecommunications lobbyist.
The Arizona senator told reporters Thursday that he and lobbyist Vicki Iseman
were just friends. He says a report in The New York Times is not true, adding
that he is very disappointed by the article.
US Democrats Overseas Give Obama
Another Victory in Nomination Race
Barack Obama garnered his 11th consecutive primary win this
week, when Democrats Abroad announced from Geneva, Switzerland, that the
Illinois senator had won the party's Global Primary. Obama got about 65 per
cent of more than 20,000 votes submitted overseas. As Eve Troeh reports,
Democrats in more than 160 countries cast ballots by mail, fax, in person
and - for the first time - online.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate in Texas
Democratic Party presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and
Barack Obama faced off in a debate Thursday in Texas. VOA's Greg Flakus reports
from Houston there was more agreement on issues than clashes over differences.
Length
of US Presidential Campaign
Worries Some
The date is January 2nd, 1960. Senator John F. Kennedy kicks
off his campaign. He announces, "I am announcing today my candidacy
for the presidency of the United States." What was thought to be a long
campaign for candidates in 1960 is nothing compared to this year's elections.
The Republican Party is in a crisis right now. It is not due
to the Democrats taking over control of Congress. It has to do with losing
the vision of conservatism. If anything, Republicans lost Congress because
they have lost the vision of political conservatism that Ronald Reagan brought
to this country.
Electronic Voting Concerns
in 2008 Presidential Race
Florida, November 2000. The White House contest between Republican
Party candidate George W. Bush and Democratic Party challenger Al Gore was
ultimately determined by a post-election recount of the state's paper ballot
cards. In the next presidential election in 2004, many U.S. states decided
to abandon paper systems and instead use touch-screen computer voting machines.
But in embracing this new technology, new vulnerabilities have arisen.
Influencing Power in Washington
Trying to influence people in power is constitutionally protected in the United States. “The First Amendment of our Constitution protects the right to petition government for redress of grievances. That’s where lobbies, interest groups and organizations come in”, says John Samples, Director of the Cato Institute’s Center for Representative Government.
Defining America's Role in the World
Several recent public opinion polls show that the majority of Americans are dissatisfied with the United States' standing in the world and that they prefer a change in the country's foreign policy.
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in
which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective
sac that covers most of the body’s internal organs. Most people who
develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles.
The Criminal Lawyer And The Law
We’ve all seen them, the TV crime programs in which a suspect is caught and brought first to jail, and later to trial. She or he is interrogated by the District Attorney and then counter-interrogated by his or her own criminal lawyer. Yet is this all there is to being a criminal lawyer? If you’re interested in the law, wish to go to law school, or simply require a criminal lawyer, this article may give you a few steps in the right direction.
Bush
Says He Will Pull Some
US Troops From Iraq
President Bush says he will start pulling some U.S. troops out of Iraq this month because his decision to send reinforcements earlier this year has been a success. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, opposition Democrats say more troops should come home sooner.
Crime
in the United States
The Federal Bureau of Investigations, FBI, has released preliminary crime statistics
for 2006. Nationwide, violent crime in the U.S. increased 1.3 percent and property
crime decreased 2.9 percent over 2005.
Scammer
Says Goodbye to False Claims
A businessman has settled Federal Trade Commission charges that he sold his
greeting card display rack business opportunities by misrepresenting the
potential earnings that consumers could make. The FTC also alleged he did
not provide any disclosure documents to purchasers, as required.
Ethanol
Production Poised to Surge in US
A recent deal between the United States and Brazil to share ethanol technology
marked a key step to expand the American market for alternative fuels. Brazil
has built a strong local market for ethanol based on local sugar production,
and U.S. officials are hoping to learn some lessons from its success.
The
Internet Now Center Stage for
U.S. Presidential Campaigns
Just a decade and a half after its public debut, the Internet
has become an essential medium for American politics. Campaigning on the
burgeoning computer network took a major step forward in 2004, with former
Vermont Governor Howard Dean's online bid for the Democratic Presidential
nomination. Now, a crowded field of candidates in the 2008 presidential campaign
is relying heavily on the Internet to connect with the nation's voters.
FBI Launches
E-Mail Alerts on Public Website
Washington, D.C.— To improve public safety and law enforcement
partnerships, the FBI recently launched a service that sends out e-mail alerts
when new and vital information is posted on its Internet website.
Skilled,
Educated Immigrants Contribute
Significantly to U.S. Economy
Durham, NC -- Immigrant entrepreneurs founded 25.3 percent of
the U.S. engineering and technology companies established in the past decade,
according to a new study from Duke University. What's more, foreign nationals
-- those living in the United States who are not citizens -- contributed
to an estimated 24.2 percent of international patent applications in 2006.
US: Cuban Government
Becoming More Rigid
The U.S. State Department's top official for Latin America said
Cuba's government has become more hard-line since the ailing Fidel Castro
transferred power to his brother Raul in late July. Assistant Secretary of
State Thomas Shannon says U.S. officials see no reformer in the current Cuban
political lineup.
Is AIDS a Global
Security Threat?
A new study says HIV/AIDS is creating potential risks to regional,
national and global security. The study was done by analysts at the Center
on Global Change and Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical
Medicine. They say the link between public health and national security has
so far been missing.
Study:
American Parents Using TV as an Electronic Babysitter
Television has become such a major part of life that many American parents
use it as a babysitter, and that has child psychologists concerned. A new
study shows that almost one-third of families have TVs in children's' bedrooms,
and the number of television programs geared toward infants is growing. VOA's
Melinda Smith has more on the recommendation of how much TV should be allowed,
and at what age.
Internet
Safety: A Growing Concern
The exploitation of children through the Internet is an increasing
concern worldwide. In the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation
is part of a major effort supported by the government, schools, parents and
companies to do something about it.
25 Billion in
Generic Drug Savings Underscores
Need to End Generic-Approval Backlog at FDA
A report finding consumers could save nearly $25 billion this year by switching
to generic prescription drugs underscores the need for the Food and Drug Administration
to remove roadblocks that are keeping more affordable generics from reaching
the market quickly, Consumers Union said.
Debate Simmering in US Over Regulation
of Internet
A heated debate is shaping up in Washington about a concept some
activists are calling Internet network neutrality, known more popularly as
net neutrality. At issue are calls for the U.S. government to regulate the
Internet, and, in effect, opponents say, determine which companies get bigger
shares of the profits.
Gene Prolongs Lives of Those With Lung
Cancer
Scientists have discovered a gene in lung cancer patients that
appears to predict how long they survive. Researchers say the new gene appears
to control whether a lung cancer spreads and if so, how rapidly.
Media Bias Is Real,
Finds UCLA Political Scientist
While the editorial page of The Wall Street Journal is
conservative, the newspaper's news pages are liberal, even more liberal than
The New York Times. The Drudge Report may have a right-wing reputation, but
it leans left. Coverage by public television and radio is conservative compared
to the rest of the mainstream media. Meanwhile, almost all major media outlets
tilt to the left.
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