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Meditation, Not Meds

The doctor who invented the relaxation response on the science of stress relief.

Prisons, Drones, and Black Ops in Afghanistan

The American military in Afghanistan doesn’t want to talk about it, but a new hub for the drone war in the Greater Middle East is coming soon.

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Love letters reveal the inner spirit of Norway’s greatest humanitarian.

Jihad Against Islam

America’s right wing is on a witch hunt, and they’re tying Muslims to the stake.

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A pedal-powered school bus developed in the Netherlands is an eco-friendly (and fun) way for elementary school aged kids to get to their classrooms.

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