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Monday, February 18, 2013
Environment
Protesters Call On Obama To Reject Keystone XL Pipeline
February 18, 2013 Tens of thousands of protesters turned out on the National Mall Sunday to encourage President Obama to make good on his commitment to act on climate change. The pipeline would carry tar sands oil from Alberta, Canada, to refineries on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
The Salt
Farmer's Fight With Monsanto Reaches The Supreme Court
February 18, 2013 On its surface, the case is about whether farmers can use seeds derived from patented crops. But the bigger question is, how much control does a company have over its patented products once they're in the hands of consumers?
National Security
Hints Of Progress After Investigation At Guantanamo Court
February 18, 2013 A pretrial hearing in the Sept. 11 case was suspended briefly last week to investigate allegations of eavesdropping. The commissions' chief prosecutor launched an investigation, and said no one was "listening, monitoring, recording" the proceedings. Defense attorneys seemed to take his word, which given the history of the commissions, is a baby step toward progress.
Sports
Doping Trial May Reach Far Beyond Spain, And Cycling
February 18, 2013 A famous doctor is on trial in Spain, accused of masterminding one of the world's largest sports doping rings. Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes' client list is believed to include at least one former teammate of disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong. The doctor says he treated athletes from other sports, as well.
Shots - Health News
Cancer Rehab Begins To Bridge A Gap To Reach Patients
February 18, 2013 Cancer patients often have to deal with side effects from their treatments. They may need speech therapy or help rebuilding their strength. The STAR program is helping break down the barriers to rehabilitation services.
Shots - Health News
Targeted Cancer Drugs Keep Myeloma Patients Up And Running
February 18, 2013 Thanks to drugs recently approved by the FDA, patients with the blood cell cancer multiple myeloma are living longer and without the pain. Don Wright was diagnosed 10 years ago and is currently training for his 71st marathon.
Books
'The Dinner' Asks: What Will You Do To Protect Your Family?
February 18, 2013 Herman Koch's new novel The Dinner asks the uncomfortable question: How far will you go to protect your family? Two couples gather for dinner to discuss their teenaged sons, who've most likely committed a terrible crime. Will they report it? Or will they cover it up to keep their sons safe?
