The 350 residents of Newtok, Alaska, will soon be the country's first "climate refugees." The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the village is likely to be underwater in just four years.
Impossible Choice Faces America's First 'Climate Refugees'
()The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the tiny town of Newtok, Alaska, could be completely underwater by 2017. Its 350 residents must relocate or stay to face the floods, but a move is easier said than done.
Prominent Pakistani Politician Shot, Killed On Re-Election Eve
The PTI party chairman, Imran Khan, blamed Zahra Shahid Hussain's death on a rival party.
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North Korea Fires Three Short-Range Missiles, Says The South()
May 18, 2013 The launch comes at a time when tensions had been ebbing, following months of escalating tensions, including threats of nuclear strikes. All three missiles landed in the waters off the country's east coast.
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Afghan Parliament Halts Debate On Women's Rights Bill()
May 18, 2013 The bill would have banned violence against women, child marriages and forced marriages. Detractors said the bill would bring Western values into Afghanistan.
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Bashar Assad: A Political Solution In Syria Is 'Unreal' ()
May 18, 2013 The Syrian president also left no room for his departure. "The captain of a ship doesn't flee when faced with a storm," he said during an interview with an Argentine newspaper.
Business
Internships: Low-Paid, Unpaid Or Just Plain Illegal?()
May 18, 2013 Fed up with working for free, some interns are suing their employers. Last week, a judge ruled that interns could not sue the Hearst Corp. as a class action, which could be a legal setback for young workers tired of exploitative unpaid internships.
Shots - Health News
The Unsafe Sex: Should The World Invest More In Men's Health?()
May 18, 2013 The world's top health problems are more common in men than women. But recent global funding has been skewed toward women's issues. Some health economists say more effort should go toward stopping men's risky behaviors, like smoking and drinking.
Law
Turning Up The Heat On Civil Rights-Era Cold Cases()
May 18, 2013 With the death of a possible suspect in one notorious case, activists are weighing the FBI's efforts to tackle cases from the 1950s and '60s. Some are calling for a congressional hearing to see whether the FBI has done enough investigating.
Environment
Not Your Grandpa's RV: This Roving Lab Tracks Air Pollution()
May 18, 2013 Atmospheric scientist Ira Leifer installed special air sensors on a camper, then drove from Florida to California, measuring methane levels all along the way. More than 6,000 readings later, he found some noticeable spikes, especially around petrochemical plants and urban areas like Los Angeles.
Parallels
Afghan Mineral Treasures Stay Buried, Hostages To Uncertainty()
May 18, 2013 Afghanistan is believed to be home to world-class mineral deposits, valued at up to $3 trillion and offering hope for the country's economic future. But in the current environment of uncertainty, investors are nervous and it could be many years before Afghanistan strikes pay dirt.
