Tagged: News Chips


News Chips: The Syrian solution?

By Grace Hill | May 9, 2013, 11:14 p.m. | In News Blog »

President Obama indicated last August that if the Assad regime in Syria utilized chemical weapons against rebel groups or any other civilians, it would cross a "red line."


NewsChips: Obama's budget aims to bridge partisan gaps

By Grace Hill | April 11, 2013, 10:42 p.m. | In News Blog »

President Obama is attempting to do the impossible – reconcile liberal and conservative differences while simultaneously reducing the national deficit.


News Chips: Proposed minimum wage increase could have unintended effects

By Jack Estrin | March 14, 2013, 2:24 p.m. | In News Blog »

The bill was introduced by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), and it could potentially give over 30 million Americans a pay raise. Although at first glance, it appears that this bill would bolster America's middle class, the bill could certainly have some unintended effects.


News Chips: Marriage without love

By Lily Gates | Jan. 10, 2013, 8:18 p.m. | In News Blog »

During the past few days, many human rights groups and activists have been outraged at a forced marriage between a 70-year-old Saudi Arabian man and a 15-year-old girl.


NewsChips: Rape of Indian woman causes protests around the world

By Sarika Ramaswamy | Jan. 4, 2013, 3:17 p.m. | In News Blog »

On Saturday, a 23-year-old female student in India died from the injuries inflicted upon her after she was gang raped. The men accused of raping her go on trial this week.


News Chips: Bullets for bucks

By Jack Estrin | Dec. 20, 2012, 7:53 p.m. | In News Blog »

Guns and violent crime have been a problem in Prince George's (PG) County for years. That being said, the county looks genuinely interested in revamping its image, and making crime stopping a key priority.


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