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Trimming the Defense Budget, Tea Party Style

Tea Party Rally in Wisconsin (flickr image: Rob Chandanais)

Many Republicans are shuddering at the idea of deep cuts in the military but how does the Tea Party feel?

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Predator Versus Alien Lionfish

Shark eating lionfish (Photo: Antonio Busiello)

The Geo Quiz is looking for an island that used to be great for lionfish – until they trained the sharks.

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The Rebbe’s Anniversary and Legacy

A photograph of The Rebbe at 770 (Photo: Daniel Estrin)

July marked the 17th anniversary of the death of The Rebbe.

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Nigeria Oil Spill Needs Big Clean-up Action

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A new UN report says it could take about 30 years to clean up pollution from oil operations in Nigeria’s Ogoniland region.

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Talks With North Korea Show Promise

Mount Kumgang, North Korea (Photo: Lisa Mullins)

New talks with North Korea look promising in part because of the food emergency there.

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Indoor Farming is a ‘Plant Paradise’ in the Netherlands

Growing tomatoes at the PlantLab in the Netherlands (Photo: PlantLab)

A Dutch experiment is attempting to make urban growing a viable possibility.

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Congress to Vote on Debt Deal

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Despite agreement concerns remain about America’s standing in the world.

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Europe Reacts to Debt Deal

Frankfurt stock exchange (flickr image: Helen Huynh)

European stock markets initially rose on Monday after President Obama announced the debt deal.

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Why the Economy in Chile is Booming

Chile Factory (flickr image: Ryan Greenberg)

US economic growth has slowed in recent weeks, not so in Chile, where unemployment is low and business booming.

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Israelis Protest High Cost of Living

(Photo: Daniel Estrin)

Israelis have pitched tents across the country to protest high housing prices.

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President Obama Underscores Urgency of Debt-Plan Deal

President Obama: 'Almost out of time.'

Observers in Greece, China, Ireland, and Australia give their thoughts on the US debt crisis

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Timber Smuggling in Southeast Asia

Vietnamese saw mill (EIA video)

According to an environmental group, some of the illegally logged wood finds its way into the US.

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Severe Malnutrition Showing in North Korea

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Severe malnutrition seems to be on the rise in poorer, more remote parts of North Korea.

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China’s View of the US Debt Crisis

Chinese Flag (Photo: Peter Fuchs/Flickr)

China is the largest holder of US debt and watching events in Washington closely.

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Why China is Watching US Debt Negotiations Closely

The US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has told the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong that she is confident Congress will "do the right thing and secure a deal" on America's debt ceiling.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she is “confident” a deal will get done.

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