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Mutated fish highlight the danger of selenium
March 6, 2012Selenium is a pollutant in 200 of the 1,294 locations designated by the U.S. governments as toxic Superfund sites (places contaminated with extremely hazardous substances).
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India’s general strike shows unprecedented working-class unity and anger
March 6, 2012In the largest general strike since India's independence, millions of workers went on strike Feb. 28 for stronger labor laws and to protest the rising cost of living.
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Ohio governor backs off his turndown of federal storm help
March 6, 2012Ohio's right wing Republican governor John Kasich worked Monday to pull his foot out of his own mouth.
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Hundreds continue Selma-Montgomery march across Alabama
March 6, 2012In addition to shining a light on current day attacks on voting rights, immigrant rights and workers rights. marchers yesterday added the fight for universal public education to their agenda.
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Union workers craft the Oreo cookie – America’s 100-year favorite
March 6, 2012Oreos - with their dark chocolate shells and creamy white center - have been a household name for a long time. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the sandwich cookies, reports the AFL-CIO blog.
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