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At Maine-Canada border, anti-Cuba blockade is broken

July 5, 2012 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The half-century-old U.S. economic blockade against Cuba was broken in one small corner of the United States on June 30.

Heat wave, fires driven by climate change, scientists say

July 5, 2012 By Blake Skylar

The very real problem of global warming is leaving its mark upon the U.S. this summer as scorching heat plagues most of the country

American dream: Florida voters defend rights

July 5, 2012 By Joelle Fishman

Florida has been in the eye of many natural storms. The Sunshine State is now in the eye of a man-made voter suppression storm.

430,000 signatures filed to end Ohio gerrymandering

July 5, 2012 By Rick Nagin

That more than met the requirement of at least 385,253 signatures from half (44) of Ohio's 88 counties.

Louisville Orchestra musicians win tough battle

July 3, 2012 By Ira Grupper

Local 11-637 of the American Federation of Musicians, and the Louisville Orchestra Inc., recently signed an agreement, ending a lockout of workers from their jobs that began in May 2011.