This page features brief excerpts of stories published by the mainstream
media and, less frequently, blogs, alternative media, and even obviously
biased sources. The excerpts are taken directly from the websites cited in
each source note. Quotation marks are not used.
1-2-14
by David Austin Walsh
Some teachers may simply be unable to learn, much less teach, the Common Core.
Source: UPI
12-26-13
A proposed solar power plant is to built within three miles of Manzanar.
Source: The Guardian
12-27-13
New biography of Darcus Howe claims struggle is ignored because it does not fit idea of Britain as 'utopia of fair play'.
Source: Al Jazeera
12-30-13
Abe visited the Tokyo shrine last week and sparked anger from China and both Koreas.
Source: Voice of America
12-30-13
South Africa's microbrew boom is fueled by history.
Source: CNN.com
12-30-13
Even Vietnam enjoyed higher approval ratings than Afghanistan.
Source: Wall Street Journal
12-30-13
The retreat was to be held at the Nottoway Plantation and Resort, built by slave labor in 1859.
Source: Fox News
12-30-13
The latest revelations come after the discovery of massive stash of looted art last month.
Source: Business Standard
12-28-13
Some of the programs were funded to counterbalance U.S. research.
Source: Archaeology.org
12-27-13
The vineyards were apparently abandoned in the 10th century.
Source: National Public Radio
12-29-13
The first, smaller wall predates the Great Wall by nearly 500 years.
Source: The Guardian
12-27-13
German president Joachim Gauck blamed for giving former Stasi workers access to high-profile material.
Source: New York Times
12-28-13
The shirt of Lakota chief Little Thunder has become the centerpiece of a auction dispute.
Source: New York Times
12-24-13
The arms designer developed the iconic weapon immediately after World War II.
Source: New York Times
12-21-13
The center, which spent $34 million on new facilities, has had its annual funding slashed.
Source: NYT
12-28-13
In the name of patriotism, Abe wants textbooks rewritten to make Japan's history look better.
Source: National Public Radio
12-18-13
Ronnie
Biggs went to jail for his role in the Great Train Robbery, then lived on the lamb for thirty-six years after busting out.
Source: Houston Chronicle
12-18-13
The artifacts belonged to Sam Houston, the first governor of Texas.
Source: KSL.com
12-17-13
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a document about plural marriage on its website Monday.
Source: Politico
12-16-13
How everyone from Bill O’Reilly to Jon Stewart became a co-conspirator in an annual farce.
