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In election, Republicans drop support for renewable energy incentives Developing nations push for emission cuts, financing for adaptation at Bangkok climate talks New York residents urge governor to consider fracking concerns in state policy...

Ahead of Republican convention’s final night, activists urge protection of reproductive rights, health services Gays balance conservative priorities in Republican party At Tampa’s RNC, powerful corporate players back events Federal court blocks Texas’ voter...

Isaac causes flooding, power outages across Gulf Coast; New Orleans officials say levees holding As outside money flows in election, funds both criticized and accepted as new norm by parties At Tampa gathering, rights...

RNC begins amid storm warnings, dispute over delegates by Ron Paul supporters Outside convention, large police presence meets protesters highlighting economic inequality Israeli court rules government not responsible for activist Rachel Corrie’s death by...

Tropical Storm Isaac displaces thousands in Haiti, worsening housing crisis in country Protesters march in St Petersburg as storm delays opening of RNC Ron Paul calls for “new era” of liberty ahead of official...

Bain documents shed light on Romney’s financial record, taxes Tampa police prepare for Republican convention with crowd control measures Drought in US could hit world’s poor with rising food prices Israel distributes gas masks...

As Syrian conflict continues, rise in abductions in Lebanon prompt worry for residents Health advocates call for reform of Brazil drug law after sharp rise in incarceration SEC finalizes rules on conflict minerals from...

As GOP adopts immigration policy, federal courts rule on harsh state laws Questions arise over journalists attendance at RNC event Housing advocates highlight underwater mortgages in key swing states Court strikes down EPA rule...

Republicans call for constitutional ban on abortion, restrictions to women’s health care in party platform Legal battles take fight over voter ID laws closer to election day In swing state of Ohio, secretary of...

Advocates criticize US prosecution of whistleblowers as Wikileaks’ Assange remains in embassy New evidence shows civilian deaths from US drone strikes in Pakistan higher than previously reported Palestinian family hospitalized after suspected firebomb attack...