The more things change, the more they stay the same is the old saying. How true that is. Among the things that won't change is America's relationship with China. Next time a candidate promises to get tough with Beijing, you may want to remind them of the trillion or so dollars that we owe them. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Even though they had the ability to evolve and survive for hundreds of millions of years - since before the time of the dinosaurs and through many climatic regimes - the massive, worldwide decline of amphibians can best be understood by their inability to keep pace with the current rate of global change, a new study suggests. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Op-ed piece stating that Obama's "Change" slogan was perfect for the primaries. He needs to change it up a bit to highlight what he brings as well as highlighting McCain's faults. Also noted is a study showing that during a 6-week period, Obama's negative media coverage exceeded his positive coverage by a wide margin picked by BernardBlack 5 days ago

The most powerful storm in the past 20 years, bringing it down to New York and New Jersey, filled reservoirs, water supply both the state. At the same time, he has brought many problems for thousands of motorists and homeowners who threatens to destroy coastline Long-Island and New Jersey and has increased the long debate over climate change. picked by Jon77 1 year ago

Beijing's female poplars are to receive "sex change operations" to stop them from producing flying pollen that has overwhelmed the city and worsened allergy and asthma problems among its citizens. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Houston Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson was robbed after being bound with duct tape. The robbers wore LA Dodgers caps. Obviously not football fans. picked by moe 12 months ago

A team from Cardiff University has found that climate change is dramatically altering the growing patterns of mushrooms, toadstools and other fungi. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A Circuit Court judge said Wednesday a woman's sex change operation does not free her ex-husband from his alimony obligation. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Neanderthals disappeared from Earth more than 20,000 years ago, but figuring out why continues to challenge anthropologists. One team of scientists, however, now says they have evidence to back climate change as the main culprit. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

When the assailants approached his car, Pelé rolled down the window and told them who he was, but they robbed him anyway. picked by Beeeny 2 months ago

"For years, Madison, Wisconsin police and city lawyers refused to believe a blind woman who said an intruder raped her at knifepoint. They even charged her with lying about it.

"Now, five years after DNA connected a sex offender to the attack, the city has apologized to the woman, known as Patty, and is offering her $35,000." picked by digitalgimpling 2 years ago

A Mayor in England and her domestic partner both went public and revealed that they used to be men. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Police say a man was shot to death Sunday night over some quarters. (short news) picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

It is not likely that ninjas were involved. picked by gnikgnok 1 year ago

Give yourself one chance again for yourself picked by punkthepump 1 year ago

Due to a number of factors such as low population density with a lower impact on natural resources, excellent economy, an extensive amount of arable land, and more, Canada is ranked as the country that would be the least negatively impacted by a global climate change. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

In a historic but little-noticed change in policy, the Army is allowing scores of husband-and-wife soldiers to live and sleep together in the war zone. picked by doggylives 5 months ago

Still not quite a mixed gender couple...

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I'm speechless... at 12 years old, he can't possibly understand the lifelong issues that come with such a decision (if you're wondering... that pic would be me talking to my son about wanting to do this!) picked by Browntrout 2 years ago

Paul Brant considers himself a penny pincher, but his savings in quarters and dollar coins really paid off. picked by mandolinorange 8 months ago