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Category: newscast

Newscast for Tuesday, April 23, 2013

As investigation of Boston bombing suspect builds, questions about use of “terrorism” to describe case Palestinian prisoner, Samer Issawi, ends hunger strike under deal with Israeli military US withholds recognition of Venezuelan election, despite...

Newscast for Monday, April 22, 2013

Boston bombing suspect charged as civil rights groups question handling of investigation Rapid melting of ice sheet in Andes threatens region, local residents As public comment period for Keystone XL Pipeline ends, residents voice...

Newscast for Friday, April 19, 2013

In Boston, bombing suspects identified as investigation continues Guatemalan genocide trial halted as survivors vow to continue push for justice Gulf coast residents call for accountability, restoration on three-year-anniversary of BP oil disaster Senators...

Newscast for Thursday, April 18, 2013

Families of gun violence victims, survivors vow to continue efforts as Senate fails to advance gun safety measures House passes controversial cybersecurity bill, CISPA, amid criticism over Internet privacy rules Residents in path of...

Newscast for Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Boston responds to attacks with vigils, memorials as hospitals continue to treat wounded Immigration reform bill provides path to citizenship for some, vast funds for border security Civil rights advocates push for revision of...

Newscast for Monday, April 15, 2013

Maduro wins narrow victory for Venezuelan presidency; opposition disputes outcome Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad resigns amid calls of new direction Supreme Court hears case on corporate patent of human gene Offshore tax havens:...

Newscast for Friday, April 12, 2013

Chavez remains strong presence in Venezuela as Maduro, Capriles vie for presidency Residents of Argentina call for long-term response to flooding IRS memos show agency seeks access to private emails without warrant Former FCC...

Newscast for Thursday, April 11, 2013

A look at energy and climate provisions in Obama’s 2014 budget proposal Former dictator faces genocide charges in Guatemala US government promotes concept of internet freedom while increasing surveillance Supporters of immigration reform rally...

Newscast for Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Obama budget cuts social safety net for vulnerable groups, lowers some corporate taxes Family of slain teen in Mexico call for investigation into Border Patrol shooting, release of video In Indian-administered Kashmir, police’s use...

Newscast for Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Senate package on gun control criticized by youth advocates, gun safety lobby for weakened measures Energy Secretary nominee Ernest Moniz promotes expanding natural gas, oil production before Senate committee Burmese migrants in Thailand struggle...