Business
Bernanke Reveals Fears on 60 Minutes
In a rare '60 Minutes' interview, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke defended the Fed’s recent controversial actions and aired concerns about…
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Business
Commercial Reindeer Slaughter a Harsh Reality in Scandinavia
"Reindeer husbandry is an exclusive right for the Sami population in Sweden, but the entry of commercial players has dramatically altered…
Lifestyle
IL Legislature Passes Civil Union Bill
"I have a gay daughter," said state Sen. David Koehler (R-Peoria), the bill's chief Senate sponsor, whose child, Maggie, was in…
News
Fiji Water Agrees to Pay Locals Extra Tax For Exclusive Water Rights
Fiji Water has long held exclusive access to a massive aquifer for nearly 20 years on the island of Fiji--all the…
Business
Irish Financial Miracle Turns Into Nightmare
But eventually this gave way to a speculative frenzy driven by runaway banks and real estate developers, all in a cozy…
Lifestyle
Pope Benedict Capitulates on Condom Usage
"There can be single justified cases," the Pope said, "for example when a prostitute uses a condom... ."