All News Articles for 2015-02-03

Tuesday, February 3, 2015
College Completion Gap Between Rich and Poor Has Doubled: Study
'It's really quite amazing how big the differences have become between those from the highest and lowest family incomes,' said Laura Perna, director of the Alliance for Higher Education and Democracy
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Jailed 'Anonymous' Hacktivist Was Watchlisted By FBI Before Arrest
The revelation 'shines a rare light on the expanding definitions of terrorism used by U.S. law enforcement agencies'
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Video Purportedly Shows Jordanian Pilot Burned Alive By ISIS
Released Tuesday, footage immediately elicited vows of revenge from Jordanian king and US president
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By Canceling Debt, Croatia Grants 'Fresh Start' to 60,000 Citizens
Unprecedented move comes as other European Union governments continue to burden poorest citizens with austerity
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Final EPA Review Makes It Clear: 'Keystone a Climate Disaster'
Agency analysis is further evidence that KXL is 'absolutely not in our national interest,' environmentalist says
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Austerity Linked to 30-Year High in Greek Suicides: Study
"Greater weight should be given to unintended health consequences of these measures," researchers write.
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In Stand for People and Planet Over Profit, Green Groups Back Oil Worker Strike
Oil refinery workers on the 'front lines' of protecting communities from fossil fuel hazards stage biggest industry work stoppage in 30 years
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FCC Poised to Protect Local Internet Alternatives Over Service Giants
Proposal would strike down laws that prevent municipal broadband development
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Canada 'Can't Hide' From Climate Impacts of Energy East Pipeline, Groups Say
'Either include climate impacts and community voices in review, or lose all credibility and legitimacy in the eyes of the Canadian people.'
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Following 'Malicious Attacks' from Israel, Head of UN War Crimes Probe Steps Down
'This work in defense of human rights appears to have made me a huge target'
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Budget Signals Obama Intention to 'End Mindless Austerity'
Latest budget from the president is nowhere near perfect, but praise offered for plan to raise tax rates on wealthiest while giving middle class and public investment a needed boost
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