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Urban growth, farm exports drive tropical deforestation
PARIS (AFP) - The biggest causes of deforestation in tropical countries are population growth in cities and agricultural exports, a finding that should shape decisions on preventing forest loss, experts said Sunday.
Nations:Denmark France Source:(AFP)
2010-02-07
Timberlake to get pudding pot from Harvard
CAMBRIDGE, Massachussets - Multifaceted entertainer Justin Timberlake is coming to Harvard University to be honored as the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year.
People:Anne Hathaway Justin Timberlake Source:(AP)
2010-02-05
Costa Rica poised to elect first woman president
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - A protege of outgoing President Oscar Arias could be elected Costa Rica's first woman head of state on Sunday, though a conservative rival has upped his challenge ahead of the election.
Nations:Mexico Source:(Reuters)
2010-02-05
Congress looks at foreign influence in U.S. elections
WASHINGTON - In the wake of the recent Supreme Court ruling that ended most restrictions on corporate funding in elections, a congressional panel was asked Wednesday to enact greater limits on the influence of foreign companies in U.S. elections.
Activities:111th Congress Source:(McClatchy)
2010-02-03
Study: Vegetative brains show signs of awareness
NEW YORK - Scientists have detected glimmers of awareness in some vegetative brain-injury patients and have even communicated with one of them - findings that push the boundaries of how to assess and care for such people.
Source:(AP)
2010-02-03
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