Almost half of the billions of bees that pollinate up to a fourth of food crops in the United States vanished last winter. This worsening phenomenon, known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), has decimated hundreds of thousands of bee colonies in the nation within less than a decade and cost billions of dollars in agricultural losses.
Read Full ArticleCyprus is the fifth eurozone nation—after Ireland, Greece, Portugal and Spain—to be bailed out. While the island asked for 17 billion euros to rescue its troubled government and banks, it was only approved for a smaller package, which did not include funds for its financial institutions.
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| Dec 03, 2008 | Same-sex Marriage Ban—What Next?Society & Lifestyles |
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| Nov 06, 2008 | World Reacts to Historic Presidential WinInternational |
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| Oct 30, 2008 | Archeological Discovery Supports Scripture?Science & Technology |
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| Oct 23, 2008 | Credit Companies Tighten StandardsEconomy & Personal Finance |
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| Oct 10, 2008 | New California Law Promotes Healthier EatingHealth Issues |
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| Oct 03, 2008 | British Paganism Alive and WellReligion |
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| Oct 03, 2008 | Broadband: Is the EU Ready?Europe |
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| Oct 03, 2008 | China’s Space Walk SuccessAsia |
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| Oct 03, 2008 | Israel’s Next PM?Middle East |
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| Oct 03, 2008 | Japan Welcomes New Prime MinisterAsia |
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| Oct 03, 2008 | WaMu: Largest Bank Collapse in U.S. HistoryEconomy & Personal Finance |
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| Sep 23, 2008 | South African President ResignsAfrica |
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| Sep 15, 2008 | Hurricane Ike’s Multistate DamageWeather & Environment |
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| Sep 11, 2008 | 9/11: Seven Years LaterAmericas |
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| Sep 09, 2008 | Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Takeover: Cause and EffectEconomy & Personal Finance |
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| Sep 05, 2008 | U.S. Politics: History in the MakingAmericas |
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| Aug 29, 2008 | Ties Increase Between Iran and GermanyGeopolitics |
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| Aug 26, 2008 | Self-Examination…Re-examined?Health Issues |
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| Aug 21, 2008 | Cybercrimes Rising to Epidemic ProportionsCrime & Punishment |
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| Aug 14, 2008 | Timeline of the Georgian ConflictsGeopolitics |
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| Aug 13, 2008 | Overview: The Russia-Georgia ConflictGeopolitics |
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| Aug 08, 2008 | Turmoil Continues in the Anglican ChurchReligion |
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| Aug 07, 2008 | Study: HIV Infections in America 40% Higher than Previous EstimatesHealth Issues |
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| Aug 01, 2008 | Report: Americans Improving Their DietHealth Issues |
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| Aug 01, 2008 | U.S.-Pakistani Relations StrainedGeopolitics |
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| Jul 25, 2008 | GM, Ford “On Verge of Bankruptcy”?Economy & Personal Finance |
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| Jul 24, 2008 | U.S. Targets North African PiracyCrime & Punishment |
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| Jul 23, 2008 | Bosnian War Criminal CapturedCrime & Punishment |
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| Jul 16, 2008 | POW Exchange Brings “Tears of Joy, Pain”Middle East |
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| Jul 15, 2008 | FDIC Allays Fears Over IndyMac’s TurmoilEconomy & Personal Finance |
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| Jul 10, 2008 | Expanding Economy Continues China’s Meteoric RiseAsia |
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| Jul 09, 2008 | G-8 Agenda: Oil, Food and Global WarmingGeopolitics |
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| Jul 03, 2008 | African Union Seeks to Resolve Zimbabwe CrisisAfrica |
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| Jul 03, 2008 | Anglican Church on Verge of Split?Religion |
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| Jul 02, 2008 | China Loosens Grip on Traditional ChristianityReligion |
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| Jun 27, 2008 | Overview: France’s President Visits IsraelMiddle East |
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| Jun 26, 2008 | Few Survive Philippine Ferry SinkingAsia |
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| Jun 26, 2008 | Zimbabwe: Election Crisis UnravelsAfrica |
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| Jun 19, 2008 | World Economic Forum: “Dire Situations Call for Bold Measures”Economy & Personal Finance |
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| Jun 18, 2008 | Flooding in the U.S. Midwest: A Deluge of ProblemsWeather & Environment |
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| Jun 18, 2008 | Housing Project Threatens to Harm Israeli-Palestinian RelationsMiddle East |
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| Jun 13, 2008 | Concerns Mount as Fuel Strikes Continue Across EuropeEurope |
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| Jun 13, 2008 | EU Lisbon Treaty Derailed by Irish “No”Europe |
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| Jun 12, 2008 | Follow-up: Xenophobic Violence in South AfricaAfrica |
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| Jun 12, 2008 | Snapshot of the Global Food CrisisEconomy & Personal Finance |
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| Jun 12, 2008 | Study: UK’s Children in State of “Fear and Crime”Society & Lifestyles |
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| Jun 06, 2008 | Tel Aviv Celebrates Tenth Annual Gay Pride ParadeSociety & Lifestyles |
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| Jun 05, 2008 | Australia Ends Combat Role in IraqAustralia & South Pacific |
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| May 30, 2008 | Twisters Tear through Midwestern U.S.Weather & Environment |
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| May 30, 2008 | Upcoming EU-Russia Trade Pact SummitGeopolitics |
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| May 22, 2008 | German Chancellor in MexicoGeopolitics |
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| May 22, 2008 | Report: Iran’s Nuke Program May Lead to Nuclear Middle EastMiddle East |
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| May 15, 2008 | China Struggles to Recover From EarthquakeAsia |
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| May 13, 2008 | Police Killings Mark Increase in Mexican Drug ViolenceAmericas |
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| May 08, 2008 | Foreign Investment Increases in CanadaEconomy & Personal Finance |
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| May 07, 2008 | Cyclone Nargis Devastates MyanmarWeather & Environment |
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| May 01, 2008 | Abuse and Rape Part of Life for Darfur WomenAfrica |
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| Apr 29, 2008 | Update: World Food CrisisInternational |
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| Apr 15, 2008 | China, New Zealand Sign Historic Free Trade AgreementGeopolitics |
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| Apr 09, 2008 | Gangs Reign in Jamaica’s Inner-city SlumsAmericas |
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| Apr 08, 2008 | Food Shortages Cause Worldwide Price SpikeInternational |
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| Apr 08, 2008 | Studies Reveal Benefits of MeditationHealth Issues |
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| Mar 25, 2008 | Protests Continue as China Prepares for the 2008 Summer OlympicsAsia |
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| Mar 21, 2008 | EU Report: Climate Change Means Flood of Illegal Immigrants for EuropeEurope |
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| Mar 20, 2008 | “Sick Days” Cost British Economy 100 Billion PoundsHealth Issues |
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| Mar 20, 2008 | South African Schools: Breeding Ground for Rape and Other CrimesCrime & Punishment |
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| Mar 18, 2008 | Post-Katrina New Orleans: Homeless Rate Rises to 1 in 25Americas |
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| Mar 17, 2008 | Increased Ethanol Production Worsening Gulf of Mexico “Dead Zone”Weather & Environment |
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| Mar 17, 2008 | Parents Sentenced to Prison for Refusing to Vaccinate Their ChildrenHealth Issues |
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| Mar 17, 2008 | Spanish Election Results—What Next for Spain?Europe |
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| Mar 14, 2008 | Proposed Guidelines Give Addicts Lighter SentencesCrime & Punishment |
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| Mar 13, 2008 | Less TV, Computer Viewing Helps Overweight KidsHealth Issues |
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| Mar 13, 2008 | South American Relations Remain Volatile After StandoffAmericas |
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| Mar 06, 2008 | China’s Increasing Military Budget Draws U.S. ConcernAsia |
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| Mar 04, 2008 | Iraqi Youth Losing Faith in ReligionReligion |
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| Feb 21, 2008 | Rioters Storm U.S. Embassy in SerbiaEurope |
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| Feb 21, 2008 | Study: National Wealth Does Not Equal Good HealthHealth Issues |
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| Feb 20, 2008 | Pakistan Election Bolsters Democratic HopesAsia |
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| Feb 19, 2008 | Attacks in Baghdad Down 80%Middle East |
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| Feb 15, 2008 | India, Pakistan Sign Cooperation PactAsia |
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| Feb 14, 2008 | Lake Mead: Gone by 2021?Weather & Environment |
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| Feb 12, 2008 | 25-Year Conflict Reignited in Sri LankaTerrorism & Security |
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| Feb 07, 2008 | Amazon Deforestation Rate EscalatesWeather & Environment |
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| Feb 05, 2008 | Study: China Rivals U.S. in Driving Global Economy and Leading Technological InnovationScience & Technology |
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| Feb 04, 2008 | Alcohol-Related Deaths in UK RisingHealth Issues |
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| Feb 04, 2008 | A Third of Jerusalem Lives in PovertyMiddle East |
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| Feb 01, 2008 | South/Central American Alliance Against U.S.Geopolitics |
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| Feb 01, 2008 | Thousands Displaced by Bolivian FloodsWeather & Environment |
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| Jan 25, 2008 | Food Stocks Run Dangerously Low in AfghanistanAsia |
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| Jan 24, 2008 | Thousands of Palestinians Break Into Egypt for Supplies Amidst Gaza-Israel TensionsMiddle East |
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| Jan 22, 2008 | World Markets Plunge as Fears of U.S. Recession Take HoldEconomy & Personal Finance |
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| Jan 21, 2008 | Australian Flooding Seen as Mixed BlessingAustralia & South Pacific |
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| Jan 18, 2008 | Study: Type 2 Diabetes in Australia to DoubleHealth Issues |
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| Jan 17, 2008 | New Staph Bacteria 13x More Likely in Homosexual MenHealth Issues |
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| Jan 16, 2008 | Violence in Chad EscalatesAfrica |
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| Jan 14, 2008 | Georgia Re-Elects PresidentGeopolitics |
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| Jan 11, 2008 | UN Sets Agenda for 2008Geopolitics |
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| Jan 09, 2008 | Canadian-Made Ecstasy-Meth Drug Flooding U.S.Americas |
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| Jan 09, 2008 | Pakistan: Political UpdateAsia |
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| Jan 07, 2008 | DR Congo: Child Soldier Recruitment at “Catastrophic” LevelsAfrica |
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| Jan 07, 2008 | Malnutrition Rises in DarfurAfrica |
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| Jan 02, 2008 | Bhutan Holds Its First Democratic ElectionsAsia |
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