Should We Patent Human Genes?
The Supreme Court ponders the intersection of biology and intellectual property
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NY Bill Classifies Unwanted Oral, Anal, Vaginal Contact as Rape
State Assembly unanimously passes "Rape is Rape" bill
This Is the End
A new beginning for Seth Rogen, James Franco, and the rest of the Apatow all-stars.
US General: Don't Abandon Afghans
Gen. Joseph Dunford says ending combat operations could threaten progress
Lower House of Russian Parliament Unanimously Passes Anti-Gay Bill
Bans giving children information about homosexuality and bans "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations"
US Imposes Sanctions on Four Hezbollah Supporters in West Africa
Men operating in Sierra Leone, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire and the Gambia targeted
South Korea Blames North Korea for Canceled Talks
Minor disagreement derailed potential talks
On Capitol Hill Both the Left and Right Slam Edward Snowden
NSA whistleblower called dangerous by Democrats and Republicans
Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Robert Fogel Dead at 86
Renowned economic historian known for using quantitative analysis to study history
Syrian Rebels Kill Shiite Villagers
Arming these people seems like an increasingly good idea every day doesn't it?
Putin Accuses the US of Being Overly Involved in Russian Politics
Doesn't like diplomats talking to political activists
State Department Denies Halting Prostitution Investigation
Memo says a U.S. ambassador solicited prostitutes
After Meeting With NSA Chief Senators Say Contractors and Misinformation of Major Concern
May also be worth being concerned about laws that allow the sort of behavior that has some people upset
US and UK To Discuss Syria Strategy Today
Secretary of State John Kerry meeting with Foreign Secretary William Hague in Washington D.C. today
Gulf Shiites Worried They Will Be Blamed For Sectarian Violence in Syria
Rhetoric coming from Sunni clerics has some worried
Ron Paul Concerned US Government Will Kill Edward Snowden With a Drone
Says it's a shame those who tell the truth get in so much trouble
We're Only Spying on Ourselves
How Obama learned to stop worrying and love unaccountable surveillance
Tech Firms Seeking Data Request Transparency
Google, Facebook and Microsoft want the US Government to let them disclose security requests for handing over data
With MD Officials Months Behind on Background Checks, Gun Dealers (Legally) Stop Waiting
Apparatchiks can't keep up with their own red tape
Marc Emery Wins Release from Solitary
The marijuana advocate was being held on suspicion of ... having a phone
President Obama Stays Silent in Wake of Edward Snowden's Revelations
Better to stay silent and be thought a fool ...
