People Blamed for Water Woes in West
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Human activity such as driving and powering air conditioners is responsible for up to 60 percent of changes contributing to dwindling water supplies in the arid and growing West, a new study finds.... hosted.ap.org
Magid: Time For Uniform Online Sales Tax
It may seem an unlikely position for a technology guru to espouse, but CBS' Larry Magid says people who buy goods from out-of-state online retailers should have to pay the same sales tax coughed up by everyone visiting local shops. feeds.cbsnews.com
Science and faith slug it out again
Michael White: MPs face a battle in the shape of a bill that mingles distinct and complex issues, practical, ethical and religious guardian.co.uk
Patrick Barkham on Thomas Beatie, the pregnant transgender man
Is it a miracle? A hoax? Or just tragedy in the making? Patrick Barkham on the frenzy surrounding the US transgender man reported to be expecting a baby girl lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk
Another German baby polar bear debut: Stuttgart's Wilbaer
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) -- German polar bear fans have another star to visit. Stuttgart's Wilhelma zoo presented 4-month-old Wilbaer to the public on Wednesday, bringing the fluffy cub outdoors alongside his mother, Corinna.... hosted.ap.org