Americas
Complete Index
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Early Photos of the American West Merge Geography and Art - April 29, 2010 01:25 PM
A Smithsonian exhibit of work by photographer Timothy O’Sullivan reveals the harsh terrain of the unsettled American west, making for intriguing classroom discussions. -
Educators That Rock!: Torrey Maldonado - March 26, 2010 03:00 PM
Torrey Maldonado is an author, a sixth-grade social studies teacher at Middle School 88 in Brooklyn, N.Y., and a trained specialist in conflict resolution. Maldonado, who describes himself as a Black Puerto Rican, says he was inspired to become a teacher by his mother, who gave him homework she created herself, and by a few good teachers in Red Hook. Maldonado's first book, “Secret Saturdays,” will publish in April 2010. Learn more about “Secret Saturdays” at TorreyMaldonado.com. -
Innovative Temporary Homes Could Replace Tents in Port-au-Prince - February 02, 2010 03:14 PM
Expandable, lightweight houses are being developed for homeless Haitians in Port-au-Prince, though some experts suggest relocating the capital city is the safest option. -
Scientists Grow Meat in the Lab - January 15, 2010 04:20 PM
What could save animals, end world hunger and protect the environment? Scientists are hoping that meat engineered in the lab might do the trick. -
Britain Drops Proposal to Keep Innocent in DNA Database as US Database Grows - October 19, 2009 07:30 PM
In many U.S. states, the DNA of those arrested but not convicted is held indefinitely. In Britain, however, the Home Office dropped a DNA database proposal due to strong public opposition and a European court ruling. -
Corporate Green Walls Could Inspire Energy Conservation Efforts - October 13, 2009 05:00 PM
An enormous green wall has been installed at PNC headquarters in Pittsburgh, an extreme energy-saving method that can be recreated by homeowners and businesses on a smaller scale. -
Online Education Proves It Can Go the Distance—to Iraq - October 08, 2009 07:00 AM
Cheryl J. Wachenheim, a North Dakota State University professor, was deployed to Iraq in 2008, but continued to teach classes online from her base in Iraq, highlighting the popularity of online learning. -
A New Question Emerges About Thimerosal: Is It Safe for Adults? - October 06, 2009 02:00 PM
With many adults expected to receive the swine flu vaccine/H1N1 influenza vaccine this year, those with a history of allergies to thimerosal may wonder if it’s safe for them. -
Is Starbucks Emerging From Its Dark Age? - October 05, 2009 07:00 AM
With Howard Schultz's second act at Starbucks in full swing, some analysts say the company has found a way forward after ambitious expansions left it in financial straits. -
Twitter Valued at $1 Billion, But How Will It Monetize? - October 01, 2009 11:00 AM
Twitter, the San Francisco-based micro-blogging service, is reportedly receiving an additional $100 million in funding, but many still wonder how the service will become profitable. -
Study: Mothers More Liberal, Fathers More Conservative on Social Issues - September 11, 2009 07:00 AM
A new study suggests that parenting has a polarizing effect on where men and women stand on social welfare issues. -
What Can Other Cities Learn From Pittsburgh's Renaissance? - September 03, 2009 05:00 PM
President Obama's selection of Pittsburgh as host of the G-20 Summit later this month is a crowning moment in the city's revitalization, and serves as a model for other struggling cities. -
Could a Cuban Cancer Drug Improve US-Cuba Relations? - September 03, 2009 03:00 PM
The U.S. is conducting clinical trials on a cancer drug developed in Cuba, but unless embargo laws are altered, the drug won't be available for sale in the U.S. -
Communities Turning Recession and Foreclosures into Positives - August 31, 2009 05:00 PM
In some U.S. locations hit hard by the recession and foreclosures, residents are adapting by looking to the past and reconnecting with their neighbors. -
Blackwater Implicated in CIA’s Al-Qaida Assassination Plan - August 21, 2009 05:00 PM
Blackwater, a private company contracted by the U.S. government for security work during the war in Iraq, was involved in the CIA’s recently abandoned plan to assassinate al-Qaida operatives. -
Is Crowdsourcing the Future of College Education? - August 18, 2009 04:30 PM
A course at Duke University will allow students to take over aspects of teaching and grading. How will it influence future college courses? -
Manson Follower “Squeaky” Fromme Released From Prison - August 18, 2009 07:00 AM
Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, one of Charles Manson’s dedicated followers, spent more than 30 years behind bars for attempting to shoot President Gerald Ford. -
Summer Filled With Uproarious Town Hall Meetings on Health Care - August 13, 2009 04:00 PM
Some members of Congress have taken to town halls to discuss important issues like health care overhaul with citizens, often with dramatic consequences. -
Woodstock Remembered and Reassessed on 40th Anniversary - August 12, 2009 07:00 AM
The historic four-day festival in Bethel, N.Y., looms large for a generation of Americans as a symbol of solidarity and love of music in the face of war, tragedy and generational rifts. -
Gym Class Injuries Highlight Genders’ Different Injury Risks - August 05, 2009 07:30 AM
A new study suggests that the rate of injury in school gym classes has risen by 150 percent, and finds that girls and boys tend to suffer from different injuries. -
Are Al Qaeda Assassinations Justified? - July 15, 2009 06:22 PM
Some pundits are focusing on the CIA's failure to carry out the eight-year-old plan, the assassination plans that are still active today and in what cases, if any, assassination is justified. -
CIA Assassination Plan Reflects Agency’s Controversial Role - July 13, 2009 06:30 PM
Attorney General Eric Holder is considering an investigation into a Bush administration antiterrorism operation that would focus on whether the CIA withheld information from Congress. -
Faced With Stardom, Few Choose a Life of Privacy - July 09, 2009 05:00 PM
A new documentary about Neil Armstrong delves into the astronaut’s humble decision to stay out of the spotlight, a choice that few modern celebrities seem to make. -
Is America Too Obsessed With Celebrities? - July 01, 2009 07:30 AM
The current onslaught of celebrity news coverage appears to follow Americans’ preferences. But some polls and experts suggest otherwise. -
Teens Still Prefer TV Over Digital Tech - June 30, 2009 07:30 AM
At its annual “What Teens Want” Conference on June 25, Nielsen revealed that teenagers are more invested in traditional media than widely believed. -
Michael Jackson’s Death Takes the Web by Storm - June 26, 2009 02:30 PM
Web sites were crippled by traffic relating to Michael Jackson’s death. Fans used Twitter and other sites to organize vigils and share tributes, articles, music and videos. -
Are User Reviews Helping or Hurting Consumers? - June 20, 2009 10:00 AM
Businesses are seeing their reputations change as more and more people take to the Web to share their opinions. But it can make decision making more confusing for customers. -
Man Dressing as Dead Mother Is Latest Twist on Collecting Deceased Relatives’ Benefits - June 19, 2009 07:30 AM
In order to keep her home and collect her social security benefits, Thomas Parkin impersonated his dead mother. -
Chefs Add Flavor to Soup Kitchen Fare - June 18, 2009 06:00 PM
Chefs across America are donating their skills to homeless shelters, transforming donated food into gourmet meals. -
Favored Castro Son Falls for Internet Masquerade - June 15, 2009 05:30 PM
For the past eight months, Fidel Castro’s son Antonio has been in an online relationship with a male Cuban-American blogger pretending to be a young Colombian woman.
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