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Supreme Court and other judgeships at stake in November elections
August 23, 2016To stop a conservative takeover on the bench, voters will need to mobilize in massive numbers to turn Trump away from the White House.
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This week in history: Our National Parks face perils on their centennial
August 22, 2016With so many attacks on all sides, the National Park Service's best bet is to renew interest in the lands it has helped protect.
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Confrontation on the Northern Plains: Native Americans fight to stop Dakota Access pipeline
August 22, 2016The Standing Rock Sioux tribe has mounted a massive protest to block construction of a dangerous pipeline.
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OSHA fines Tyson 263k after faulty machine amputates worker’s finger
August 22, 2016OSHA said the worker had his finger amputated by the machine when he was trying to remove chicken parts jammed in its conveyor belt.
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De Blasio order mandates employer neutrality in NYC union drives
August 22, 2016The New York mayor said his executive order would mandate labor peace on construction and retail by “preventing disruptions” while benefiting the workers.
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