A Russian warship carried out aggressive and erratic maneuvers close to a U.S. Navy ship in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the second such Cold War-style incident there in a matter of weeks, … Continue reading U.S. accuses Russian warship of aggressive maneuvers near U.S. navy ship | Reuters

As of Friday, nearly all food labels in the state must disclose when products include genetically engineered ingredients. Good news for those of us who’d like to know if we’re eating GMO’d … Continue reading G.M.O.s in Food? Vermonters Will Know

In this podcast, the Times opinion columnist Paul Krugman helps make sense of Britons’ decision to leave the European Union. Krugman talks about how the EU is at odds with democracy and the … Continue reading Paul Krugman on ‘Brexit’ and Its Impact – NYTimes

The judge struck down the “Religious Freedom” law because it gave preference to certain religions and not others. Freedom of Religion wins again. Republican Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant, who signed the bill … Continue reading Judge blocks Mississippi anti-LGBT ‘religious freedom’ law 

Is it fair to say that the government or police force was behind this man’s death? What do the police and the government have to hide? What did he know, and what … Continue reading Willie Kimani: Missing Kenyan lawyer found dead – BBC News

Bernie Sanders has assured Vice President Joe Biden that he’ll eventually endorse his Democratic primary rival Hillary Clinton, Biden told an interviewer Thursday. But the Vermont senator quickly pushed back, saying, “We’re … Continue reading Joe Biden says Bernie Sanders will endorse Hillary Clinton – CNNPolitics.com

Source: Britain’s Labour Party Split on Corbyn and anti-Semitism – Europe – Haaretz – Israel News Haaretz.com It is unbelievable that this level of antisemitism exists in the upper echelons of British … Continue reading Britain’s Labour Party Split on Corbyn and anti-Semitism – Haaretz

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin unloaded Friday on conservatives who refuse to support presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, dubbing them “Republicans Against Trump, or RAT for short.” Source: Sarah Palin unloads … Continue reading Sarah Palin unloads on #NeverTrumpers, calling them Republicans Against Trump, or ‘RAT’ – Washington Times

A federal judge struck down Mississippi’s controversial “religious freedom” law late Thursday, hours before it was slated to take effect. Source: Federal Judge Strikes Down Mississippi ‘Religious Freedom’ Law – NBC News … Continue reading Federal Judge Strikes Down Mississippi ‘Religious Freedom’ Law – NBC News

Who is the FARC? Though the Cold War officially ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, echoes of Communist influence still influence Latin American rebel groups. For more than … Continue reading The Colombian Rebel Group You Need to Know About By Kaitlynne Sanfilippo 

A federal judge in Tucson, Arizona, approved the release of some photos and documents filed as evidence in a class action lawsuit against US Customs and Border Protection over allegedly deplorable conditions … Continue reading Judge orders ‘filthy’ Arizona immigration detention centers photos released (VIDEO) — RT America

The Intercept obtained classified rules for National Security Letters, secret orders that the FBI uses to obtain information on journalists’ phone records. Say goodbye to freedom of the press and the ability … Continue reading Secret Rules Make It Pretty Easy for the FBI to Spy on Journalists