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Democratic crisis: U.K. parliament forced to shut down

August 28, 2019 By Al Neal

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson schemed and outflanked anti-Brexit lawmakers and political opponents by proroguing parliament.

‘Seducing and Killing Nazis’ challenges us to resist, not adapt to, fascism

August 28, 2019 By Chauncey K. Robinson

Hannie, Truus, and Freddie are seen as heroes now, but it took decades. They, like many of those they fought alongside, were victims of red-baiting and anti-communism.

As hurricane approaches Puerto Rico, Trump transfers funding to border cages

August 28, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

President takes $271 million from Coast Guard and FEMA and gives it to ICE to build more prison camps for immigrants.

Disastrous Alaskan wildfires could permanently alter forest composition

August 28, 2019 By Madison Dapcevich

From the Amazon to the last frontier of Alaska, fire season is raging on both sides of the equator and bringing with the flames long-term effects that could permanently alter the diverse ecosystems of both regions.

Cleanup workers left sick and dying after coal ash spill

August 28, 2019 By Travis Loller

The Tennessee Valley Authority, long respected for providing good jobs and cheap electricity, is facing a growing backlash over its handling of a massive coal ash spill.