Hamas Leader Wounded in Israeli Attack

Israeli bombs destroyed the home of a senior Hamas leader, wounding him and killing his son. This comes in response to two suicide bombings that killed 15 Israelis yesterday.

Hospital Chief Dies in Israeli-Palestinian Violence

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Dr. Edward Applebaum was head of a Jerusalem hospital emergency room, a man who devoted his life to victims of violence.

Alabama Voters Reject Proposed Tax Hike

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The voters of Alabama overwhelmingly rejected a tax hike, supported by the Republican governor, which was proposed to cover the state’s deficit.

Physicist Edward Teller Dies

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The man dubbed “father of the hydrogen bomb” has died. Edward Teller played a central role in energy and defense policies in the United States for more than a half century.

Anniversary of the Chilean Coup

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Peter Kornbluth, author of “The Pinochet File,” talks about the 30th anniversary of the coup that overthrew Salvador Allende in Chile.

On the WTO Agenda

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The World Trade Organization is meeting in Mexico, and financial experts offer a peak at some of the items on its agenda.

The U.S. Role in World Farming

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American farmers say they need huge subsidies to stay in business, while farmers in developing nations say U.S. policy is putting them out of business.

EU Considers Chemical Regulations

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The European Union is considering regulations that require companies to tests tens of thousands of chemicals for health and environmental hazards.

Healthy Lunches for Kids

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Two food experts offer their tips for sending the kids off to school with a healthy and delicious lunch.