NASA ethics panel flags ignored warnings and alcohol concerns
An independent panel accused NASA doctors and flight surgeons of being sidelined, contributing to safety worries after astronauts cleared to fly despite heavy drinking. The report echoes Challenger and Columbia failures, urging leadership to heed concerns and improve communications while Congress weighs ethics reforms on Capitol Hill.
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Amnesty chief appeals for release of 21 South Korea hostages
Irene Khan, Amnesty International secretary-general, said hostage taking and hostage killings are war crimes and urged justice after AI appealed for the release of 21 South Korean captives in a phone call with the Taliban.
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Kennedy and the Fall of Liberalism in Pieresons View
Rich Lowry discusses Jim Piereson’s Camelot and the Cultural Revolution which argues Kennedy’s assassination shifted liberalism from optimistic progress to a critical view of American power. It suggests liberals weaponized Kennedy’s death to indict the nation, fueling antiwar and civil rights anxieties and reshaping the left’s stance toward patriotism and foreign policy.
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Friendship and obesity debate spreads beyond science
Ellen Goodman reflects on Christakis and Fowler's study linking obesity to social networks. The discussion covers how close friends influence body image and weight, the gender differences in influence, and the broader message that social ties shape behavior beyond individual choice.
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Edwards Spin On Poverty Message Seeks Truth In Debate
A opinion piece argues John Edwards uniquely champions the poverty divide in the 2008 race, despite wealth perceptions. It contrasts Clinton and Obama as frontrunners, notes Edwards’ populist theme from 2004, and critiques the charity of wealth versus policy impact amid rising inequality and 12.6 percent poverty. It suggests Edwards may not secure funding to sustain his campaign yet his message remains crucial.
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