2008 Woodie Awards
Fidel Castro's reign in Cuba may be over
Fidel Castro has ruled Cuba for nearly 50 years. With the newly elected National Assembly coming to session, Castro must decide if he will continue on as leader.…
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$20 million settlement award to police torture victims
Four men falsely convicted under torture and sent to death row have received a total of $20 million in damages from the City of Chicago. However, many feel the settlement is nowhere close to properly serving justice.…
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Israel eases blockade on Gaza Strip
After 12 days, Israel has lifted its blockade of the Gaza Strip. In response to rockets fired into Sderot, Israel, by Hamas, Israel prevented fuel and gas imports from all over the world from entering Gaza.…
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Norway's glass ceiling cracked by new female business elite
Norwegian gender equality law falls under scrutiny as it is put into effect this year, calling to question the efficacy of a hiring system based on maintaining a gender quota. Advocates argue that the law is simply designed to give young intelligent women more opportunities to excel in the business world, which is just as much their place as a man's. …
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FDA says OK to cloned meat
The FDA recently said that that cloned meat was not risky to eat. However, the FDA's past history with approving unhealthy products has caused skepticism.…
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Roe vs. Wade under threat after 35 years
Jan. 22, marked the 35th anniversary of one of the most controversial Supreme Court decisions: Roe vs. Wade. State bans, changes in the Supreme Court and the coming elections may decide how many more anniversaries we will recognize.…
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