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Workers say for years they voiced concerns about conditions at Wright County.          United States Department of Agriculture- United States- Iowa- Counties- Wright |
| USDA Ignored Egg Farm Complaints, Ex-Workers Say |
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With new unemployment figures out this month showing an increase in the jobless rate to 9.6, many Republicans disagree with President Obama that the so-called recovery summer is over. Barack Obama- Unemployment- United States- President- History |
| End of 'Recovery Summer'? GOP Disagree |
Temple Grandin stole the spotlight at the Emmys. She's not a movie star, but an HBO biopic about her life has thrust her into the spotlight. She is a renowned scientist, credited with single-handedly improving the lives of cattle. She's also autistic. HBO- Temple Grandin- Emmy Award- Cattle- Claire Danes |
| Autistic Scientist Temple Grandin Inspires Children, Champions Animals |
Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona has gained national attention for his relentless pursuit of illegal immigrants, but now the hard-line lawman is in the sights of the U.S. Justice Department, which has charged him with obstructing an investigation into whether he is breaking civil rights laws. Arizona- Joe Arpaio- United States Justice Department- Maricopa County Arizona- Civil and political rights |
| Ariz. Sheriff Stonewalling Investigation? |
A weakened Hurricane Earl continued moving toward New England as officials in North Carolina and Virginia said they had dodged disaster. Although the Category 1 storm is expected to continue weakening, it still could bring dangerous, hurricane-force winds to Cape Cod and other coastal communities by late Friday. Outer Banks- Hurricane Earl- North Carolina- United States- Coastal |
| Not in the Clear Yet: Hurricane Earl Heads to New England |
As the number of U.S. troops decreases in Iraq, ABC News correspondent Dan Harris revisits some residents and people he met when he was in Baghdad three years ago. Iraq- Baghdad- 2003 invasion of Iraq- ABC News- Dan Harris |
| Was the U.S.-Led Invasion of Iraq Worth It? |
A decision by a Fox affiliate in California's capital to broadcast what is believed to be the first paid ad for a medical marijuana dispensary has caused hardly a stir, according to the station general manager and the advertiser. Medical cannabis- California- Health- Drugs- Illegal |
| First Medical Marijuana Commercial Airs |
A second look at British registry data indicates that esophageal cancer may be more common after all in patients taking oral bisphosphonate drugs, a type of drug used to treat osteoporosis, for long periods. Esophageal cancer- Osteoporosis- Health- Cancer- Conditions and Diseases |
| Osteoporosis Drugs May Up Esophageal Cancer Risk |
Another off shoreshore oil rig has exploded off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf of Mexico- Energy- Business- Oil and Gas- Operating Companies |
| Oil Platform Explodes; No Sign of Spill |
Discovery Channel gunman James Lee's actions and the contents of the manifesto he is believed to have written lead mental health experts to believe he possibly lived with paranoid schizophrenia. Schizophrenia- Health- Mental health- Disorders- Paranoia |
| Discovery Gunman a Paranoid Schizophrenic? |
Many teachers have directed their anger at the Los Angeles Times for publishing negative job performance evaluations online. But some parents welcome the transparency as a way to improve their children's educations. Los Angeles- Los Angeles Times- United States- California- Counties |
| LA Teachers'Evaluation Raises Questions |
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As President Obama pushes a new round of Mideast peac talks, opinions are split on whether Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has skills to necessary for negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis. Middle East- Hillary Rodham Clinton- President- President of the United States- United States |
| Eyes on Clinton as She Leads Peace Talks |
A generous donor is helping tens of thousands of school kids in California with their back-to-school shopping. Teachers and students across the state posted wish lists for everything from pencils and paper to digital projectors on the website DonorsChoose.org, and earlier this week, they learned that a foundation has agreed to fund all of the requests. California- DonorsChoose- Education- United States- Website |
| Back to School: California Teachers'Classroom Wish Lists Fulfilled by Single Donor |
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