Massachusetts Healthcare Bill Now Law

Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney signed the bill for healthcare reform today during a ceremony inside Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall.

Post Polio Syndrome

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Today on the 51st anniversary of the announcement of the polio vaccine, some polio survivors continue to endure problems.

Iran Takes Nuclear Strides

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The Iranian government announced yesterday that the country plans to enrich uranium on an industrial scale by the end of the year.

Who Reads Poetry?

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The poetry foundation wants to find the answer to that question, and is set to discover what motivates poetry lovers.

Israeli Pop Revolution

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Musician Idan Raichel is in revolutionizing Israeli pop music with his fusion of Israeli pop and traditional Ethiopian Folk.

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