“The building behind me serves as a moral compass, not only for our country but for the world. And over my dead body are we going to find trash pouring out of these trash cans,” Chris Cox said.
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Shutdown Day 10: Obama, GOP To Meet Amid Signs Of Possible Thaw
It’s Day 10 of the partial federal government shutdown, and the big news is a meeting between President Obama and a select group of House Republicans.
Jupiter Or Bust, But First A Quick Fly-By Of Home
After traveling for more than two years and some 1 billion miles, NASA’s Juno mission to Jupiter is back where it started. Almost. At 3:21 p.m. ET Wednesday, the Juno space probe will be 347 miles away from Earth, just above the southern tip of Africa.
County In Utah Threatens Takeover Of National Park Areas
San Juan County has become the fifth county in Utah to declare a state of emergency in response to the closure of National Park areas.
Oregon’s Mile Of Glacier Caves: A Hidden, And Disappearing, World
“These are short-lived treasures, and once they’re gone they’re gone forever; they’ll never be back,” says explorer Eddy Cartaya.
Shutdown Forces Antarctic Research Into ‘Caretaker Status’
Scientists who do research in Antarctica have been on pins and needles, worried that the government shutdown would effectively cancel all of their planned field work this year.
Obama Will Tap Janet Yellen As Fed Chairwoman
The White House says President Obama intends to nominate Federal Reserve Vice Chairwoman Janet Yellen to chair the Federal Reserve, once Ben Bernanke completes his term in January.
Study: U.S. Adults Below Average In Literacy, Basic Math
Adults in the U.S. fall behind many of their developed-world counterparts in such basic areas as math, reading and problem-solving using technology, according to a newly released report authored by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Obama: ‘Stop The Excuses. Let’s Take A Vote’
In a press conference that lasted more than an hour, President Obama said he was willing to talk about anything, as long as Republicans reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling, even if its for a short period of time.
Malala Yousafzai: ‘I Believe In Peace; I Believe In Mercy’
It’s been a year since Taliban militants shot Malala Yousafzai in the head for her campaign promoting the right of girls to go to school.