Human Interest
Complete Index
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Tornado Death Toll Rises to 57 - February 08, 2008 07:29 AM
Tennessee and Arkansas were hit the hardest during Tuesday’s pre-dawn tornadoes. FEMA responds by dispatching relief teams and President Bush pledges federal aid. -
U.K. Government Accused of Bugging Lawmaker - February 07, 2008 12:30 AM
A conversation between a British member of parliament and a suspected terrorist is thought to have been bugged. The opposition questions whether the government is committed to maintaining legislators' immunity from surveillance. -
Restaurant Obesity Ban in Bad Taste, Critics Say - February 06, 2008 12:50 PM
A Mississippi bill prohibiting restaurants from serving obese people generates heated reactions even though lawmakers say the measure is doomed. -
Heath Ledger's Death Ruled Accidental - February 06, 2008 11:48 AM
The coroner's verdict finds that recently deceased actor Heath Ledger was killed by a mix of prescription drugs. -
Indian Kidney Trade Dupes Laborers - February 02, 2008 08:15 AM
Some 400-500 low-wage workers in India have been tricked into donating their kidneys by medical staff involved in an illegal transplant ring. -
India Marks 60th Anniversary of Gandhi’s Assassination - January 30, 2008 01:00 PM
In a ceremony observing the 60th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s death, his great-granddaughter spread some of his ashes into the Arabian Sea. -
Turkey Moves to End Headscarf Ban - January 30, 2008 08:20 AM
Turkey’s parliament has approved a draft constitutional amendment to allow female university students to wear Islamic-style headscarves on campus. -
Breached Gaza Border Shakes Middle East - January 30, 2008 12:08 AM
The Israeli blockade on Gaza inspired Hamas to breach the border with Egypt. Attempts to stop the flow of Palestinians have met with resistance. -
Fortune Cookies Come from … Japan - January 29, 2008 12:16 PM
The fortune cookie’s origins have been traced to 19th-century Japan. That could be one reason why they aren’t popular in China. -
Campaign Mudslinging Nothing New - January 28, 2008 02:50 PM
Character assassination in presidential campaigns dates back to America’s first elections. Arguably the weapons employed today are more subtle.
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Trans Fats Under Attack - January 28, 2008 02:45 PM
Target’s Archer Farms brand has become the first national store brand to go trans fat-free. Several restaurants, schools, cities and towns have employed, or are considering, similar measures.
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Greek Prime Minister Makes Historic Visit to Turkey - January 28, 2008 02:30 PM
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis makes the country’s first official visit to Turkey in 49 years. The move is a monumental step in mending the two nations' historically contentious relationship.
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Kite Ship to Battle Fuel Costs, Climate Change - January 27, 2008 09:00 AM
New kite technology will allow ships to utilize wind power and cut down on fuel costs and carbon emissions. It debuts in the same month as Iceland’s hydrogen ship.
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Graying America Feels the Pinch - January 27, 2008 12:08 AM
The nation's Social Security program is stretched as baby boomers hit retirement age. America is not alone in facing difficulties raised by an aging population. -
‘Heath Ledger’ as Told by New Media - January 26, 2008 03:00 PM
Inaccurate statements characterized the early reports of Heath Ledger’s death. To some, his demise has highlighted what is wrong with modern journalism.
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Players Scrutinized in Tankleff Murder Mystery - January 24, 2008 11:25 AM
New York’s attorney general reviews the 1988 murder case that saw Martin Tankleff serve 17 years in prison for murdering his parents. A former business partner of the slain husband is under scrunity. -
Heath Ledger Autopsy Inconclusive - January 23, 2008 07:45 PM
Heath Ledger, 28, was found dead in his New York apartment. Initial speculation pointed to a drug overdose. It was also reported that Mr. Ledger had been ill, possibly with pneumonia. -
Remembering Edgar Allan Poe - January 22, 2008 11:00 AM
Every year a mysterious visitor pays homage to Edgar Allan Poe, the doyen of gothic American verse. On Jan. 19, the anniversary of Poe’s birthday, an unidentified admirer leaves a half-filled bottle of cognac and three red roses at the poet’s grave. -
Chess Legend and Eccentric Bobby Fischer Dies - January 22, 2008 10:39 AM
Chess prodigy Bobby Fischer dies at the age of 64 in Iceland. His off-the-board antics often overshadowed his sporting prowess. -
Is Today the Most Miserable Day of the Year? - January 21, 2008 04:37 PM
Dr. Cliff Arnall, a researcher at Britain’s Cardiff University, identifies Jan. 21, 2008—this year’s “Blue Monday”—as the most depressing day of the year. But Time magazine’s Bill Tancer says that dubious honor should assigned to a date in mid-November. -
Conflicting Health Studies Stir Confusion - January 20, 2008 01:00 PM
Medical advice on what is good or bad for our health sometimes seems as changeable as the weather. But even casual readers can still make informed choices from apparently contradictory findings. -
Study Reveals Kids’ Fear of Clowns - January 20, 2008 12:00 PM
Research conducted by a UK university showed that patients at a pediatric ward unanimously found clowns to be frightening. Many adults are likely to concur. -
U.K. Man Who Saved Girl Reprimanded - January 17, 2008 02:45 PM
Paul Waugh climbed onto a crumbling cliff edge to rescue a thirteen-year-old. He later resigned from the coastguard when his bosses complained he had flouted health and safety regulations. -
Al-Jazeera Bows to Criticism from Saudi Royals - January 16, 2008 09:41 AM
The Saudi royal family appear to have prevented Qatari news channel Al-Jazeera from portraying them unfavorably. This is not the first time the network's journalistic integrity has been questioned. -
India Greets World’s Cheapest Car - January 14, 2008 11:13 AM
Family-owned conglomerate Tata Group releases the $2,500 Nano. Automobile ownership comes within reach for millions of Indians, but there is concern that the cost to the environment outweighs the benefits. -
Turkish Smokers Face Tough Legislation - January 12, 2008 04:19 PM
Turkey is pushing through one of the world’s strictest bans on public smoking. A nation famed for strong tobacco is the latest of several European countries to stop people lighting up in public spaces. -
Japanese Company Gives Employees a ‘Pet Allowance’ - January 10, 2008 03:05 PM
A pet food company in Japan offers employees money to help pay for pet care, but the Japanese are not alone in their four-legged fixation. Americans spent an estimated $41 billion on their pets in 2007. -
Is Divorce Bad for the Environment? - January 05, 2008 11:57 AM
A divorced person takes up more space and uses more resources than a married one, according to a recent U.S. study. The findings prompt an assessment of the relationship between environmental goals and way of life. -
Life Keeps Getting Longer, but at a Cost - December 27, 2007 02:25 AM
New techniques and research promise ever greater longevity; but there are dangers, not the least of which is that a protracted life becomes what one scientist calls “a living death.” -
Connectivity and Productivity: The Web Giveth, the Web Taketh Away - December 25, 2007 12:01 AM
While software engineers look to online games for new ways to organize the workplace, the Internet’s myriad routes to procrastination can still sap productivity.
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