chemistry

The U.S. Can Buy Nuclear Weapons, But It Would Be a Rich Country
asia

The U.S. Can Buy Nuclear Weapons, But It Would Be a Rich Country

BY
Jean

EXPLAINER: How impoverished N. Korea finances testing spree TEL AVIV, Israel – The Obama administration has said it wants to improve U.S.-North Korea relations, but if North Korea were a rich country it could...

My Cat Is My New Baby
national

My Cat Is My New Baby

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Jean

Thierry Mugler: Nothing Is Ever Too Extreme My partner and I recently took the plunge and got a cat. We named her Lilian because of the original song by Tchaikovsky, "Lilacs, roses and violets"....

How Many People Can Turn Out For A Peaceful Demonstration?
world

How Many People Can Turn Out For A Peaceful Demonstration?

BY
Jean

Biden mute as protests demand freedom around the world Washington, DC - "How many people can turn out for a peaceful demonstration?" said Vice President Joe Biden this past week. "I think we're seeing...

Kristin Smart, a Los Angeles County deputy district attorney, is back in Los Angeles
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Kristin Smart, a Los Angeles County deputy district attorney, is back in Los Angeles

BY
Jean

Kristin Smart's dad, sheriff vow quest for justice isn't over with Paul Flores murder conviction or not. But will the next step be a return to the city? Kristin Smart, whose father, Paul, was...

Robbie Coltrane Died at the age of 72
health

Robbie Coltrane Died at the age of 72

BY
Jean

Robbie Coltrane, actor who starred in 'Harry Potter' series as Hagrid, dies at 72 Robbie Coltrane, the actor, who portrayed a young wizard in the Harry Potter film series and the beloved character Hagrid...

The Trans Woman Who Murdered Her Ex-Partner
politics

The Trans Woman Who Murdered Her Ex-Partner

BY
Jean

Transgender activist and former teacher found guilty of triple murder in Mexico By Mark Townsend 21 April 2015 The ruling by state court judges in Mexico City yesterday resulted in the conviction of Maria...

The World Cup Was a Surprise
europe

The World Cup Was a Surprise

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Jean

At the World Cup Iran’s Anthem Was a Tense Moment For Players and Fans The Iran football team, in a World Cup warmup match against Portugal, were taking on a Portugal team that had...

Herschel Walker’s Nominating as Wisconsin’s Junior Senator
world

Herschel Walker’s Nominating as Wisconsin’s Junior Senator

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Jean

Granderson: Herschel Walker's candidacy is more interesting now that Senate control is decided This story appears in the Fall 2011 issue of Chicago magazine. Subscribe today. Herschel Walker’s nomination as Wisconsin’s junior senator seems...

Los Angeles County Fire Department Looks and Smells Better After Wet Weather
entertainment

Los Angeles County Fire Department Looks and Smells Better After Wet Weather

BY
Jean

'Starting to look a lot better': Rain aids Mosquito fire battle, but brings flood, mudflow risk Firefighters with Los Angeles County Fire Department fireboats are looking a lot better thanks to recent rains that...

The Brazilian Election Is a Political Game
health

The Brazilian Election Is a Political Game

BY
Jean

Food is on the ballot in Brazil's contentious presidential vote, and so far, the candidates have been doing their best to scare people into voting for either far-right populist candidate Jair Bolsonaro or far...