Male-to-female transsexualism gene found
Scientists have discovered a gene that influences gender identity in men.
Opinion
Reports: U.S. helicopters raid Syrian village
The US attacks another country in the Middle East. If true, this will certainly help the American reputation around the world.
Iraq’s prime minister won’t sign US troop deal
The US even lacks credibility in Iraq. “The problem for Iraqis, he said, was ‘the feeling with some of the parties that America has no intention of withdrawing within the timetable.’” Mission accomplished.
Science saves more lives: a vaccine to prevent infant diarrheal deaths
Worldwide, a rotavirus kills 1,600 children every day. Scientists have developed a vaccine that dramatically reduces illness, and deaths, from the virus.
Sick teen kicks 3 extra points in first, only game
A teenager in need of a liver transplant proves that games are not only about winning.
Firebombs target Kurdish club in Vienna
“Authorities say arsonists tossed firebombs at a Kurdish club in Vienna, causing no injuries or major damage but angering the city’s Kurdish minority.”
Turkey and US talking about Iraq
The top US commander in Iraq talked with Turkey about Kurdish rebels in Northern Iraq. Turkey has been regularly invading Iraq to attack Kurds. Will they soon have explicit permission?
Sad, but true: Republican P.I. intimidating Hispanic voters
Although it sounds like a paranoid rant, it is true that at least one Republican lawyer is trying to intimidate Hispanic voters by threatening to call “Immigration” and telling the voters that they cannot vote.
Kids less likely to graduate than parents
“The United States is now the only industrialized country where young people are less likely than their parents to earn a diploma.”