War with Iran unlikely, officials say
Despite recent tension with Iran over its continued nuclear program, officials say that the chances of a war with the nation happening are increasingly less likely. Citing factors ranging from the strictness of trade embargoes set in motion by the United States and European Union, to a renewed flexibility between Iran and the United States during talks held last week between the two nations, the officials involved say that “temperatures have cooled.”
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U.S. rushes to Chinese advocate’s aid
Chen Guangcheng, infamous advocate against China’s strict one-child family policies which have led to government-enforced abortions and sterilizations, fled from house arrest last week and is said to be seeking protection at the American embassy in Beijing. Amidst this sharp encroachment on human rights by the Chinese government, the United States remains unsure of how to handle this swelling diplomatic crisis.
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Kony’s location tracked by united African and U.S. troops
Both American and African military forces are uniting under the common mission to locate Joseph Kony in the jungles of Central Africa. In an area roughly the size of California, Kony is said to have his own harem of child brides in addition to an extensive child soldier army.
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Prescription Drug Abuse Increases Among Pregnant Women
Over the past decade alone, there has been a dramatic increase in the usage of prescription opiates among pregnant women. As seen in the maternity wards of hospitals, the number of new mothers who are addicted to opiate drugs, as well as newborns recovering from withdrawal after birth, have risen to all-time highs.
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Unknown role of clouds in climate change fuels nonbelievers
Despite the common belief held by 97 percent of climate scientists that global warming does pose a serious risk, the mysterious role of clouds in this change has allotted for rampant disbelief. As the very purpose of clouds can vary from cooling to heating the Earth, those who negate global warming’s serious nature insist that, ultimately, clouds will protect us from harm.
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