Monthly Archive: April 2013

Newscast for Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Government transparency at stake after Supreme Court opinion, anti-corruption advocates say Conscientious objector, Kimberly Rivera, sentenced to military prison after service in Iraq Workers at Fukushima nuclear plant struggle to contain rush of contaminated...

Newscast for Monday, April 29, 2013

Download Audio HEADLINES Afghanistan’s President Karzai admits to bags of US cash, but insists it was legit Afghan President Hamid Karzai acknowledged receiving bags of cash from the United States. But Karzai disputed the...

Newscast for Friday, April 26, 2013

Reproductive rights advocates push bill to protect Peace Corps volunteers Federal rulings uphold EPA’s veto of West Virginia mine, fault Army Corps mine approval process North Dakota bill targets gas flaring as local residents...

Newscast for Thursday, April 25, 2013

After explosion at Texas chemical plant, questions rise over lack of regulation, heavy use of nitrogen on farms Senators advance bill to strengthen online privacy protections Green Shadow Cabinet aims to provide alternative view...

Newscast for Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Search continues, more feared dead in Bangladesh after collapse of building that housed garment factories Yemeni testifies before Senate on deadly toll to community from US drone and targeted killing program Court rulings could...

Newscast for Tuesday, April 23, 2013

As investigation of Boston bombing suspect builds, questions about use of “terrorism” to describe case Palestinian prisoner, Samer Issawi, ends hunger strike under deal with Israeli military US withholds recognition of Venezuelan election, despite...

Newscast for Monday, April 22, 2013

Boston bombing suspect charged as civil rights groups question handling of investigation Rapid melting of ice sheet in Andes threatens region, local residents As public comment period for Keystone XL Pipeline ends, residents voice...

Newscast for Friday, April 19, 2013

In Boston, bombing suspects identified as investigation continues Guatemalan genocide trial halted as survivors vow to continue push for justice Gulf coast residents call for accountability, restoration on three-year-anniversary of BP oil disaster Senators...

Newscast for Thursday, April 18, 2013

Families of gun violence victims, survivors vow to continue efforts as Senate fails to advance gun safety measures House passes controversial cybersecurity bill, CISPA, amid criticism over Internet privacy rules Residents in path of...

Newscast for Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Boston responds to attacks with vigils, memorials as hospitals continue to treat wounded Immigration reform bill provides path to citizenship for some, vast funds for border security Civil rights advocates push for revision of...