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US opens millions of acres in Gulf of Mexico to deepwater drilling as EPA suspends new BP contracts Protesters at GM’s Detroit headquarters call on auto company to address injured workers at Colombian plant...

Advocates call for immigration reform as Mexican president-elect visits Obama in DC Thousands protest at Tahrir Square after Morsi expands presidential powers At Doha, rich nations fall short on Kyoto pledges, climate emissions, say...

UN envoy assesses damage to Gaza as Israeli and Palestinian officials continue talks on ceasefire Syrian conflict exacts heavy toll on children as refugee population swells Calls rise for corporate responsibility after deadly fire...

Thousands of Gaza residents seek refuge at relief sites after week of Israeli strikes With ceasefire in effect, studies raise concern about long term health effects of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza Walmart workers plan...

  Mothers, children join protesters in West Bank as Israel continues airstrikes on Gaza Peace advocates call for end to arms transfers to Hamas and Israel, highlight US role in conflict As Obama visits...

Israeli strikes on Gaza hit homes, media center as assault continues Protesters block construction of TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline in eastern Texas Activists rally in Washington DC, calling for divestment from fossil fuels, rejection...

Families in Gaza grieve the loss of loved ones after Israel’s attacks US officials support Israel’s attacks as rights groups condemn drones, targeted killing program Israel launches unprecedented social media online propaganda war Families...

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza for second day, deepening concern over crisis Advocates demand protection of programs for elderly, poor as Obama meets on taxes and spending cuts California launches cap and trade program in...

Israeli military launches strikes on Gaza, killing Hamas leader, civilians Workers in Madrid hospitals face cuts as strikes spread across Europe Congress to take up cybersecurity bill, prompting concern over privacy Wisconsin police officers...

Syrian Kurds make long trek to Iraq to flee violence, fighting Departure of Petraeus from CIA prompts calls to reassess Afghanistan, drone program Advocates urge protection of social programs as lawmakers face spending cut...