Ruffalo: Fracking is a public health concern
Actor Mark Ruffalo appeared Wednesday on MSNBC to discuss his campaign against hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, a controversial method of natural gas extraction.
Marijuana advocates blast Obama over Oaksterdam raid
Six organizations looking to reform U.S. drug laws urged President Barack Obama to halt raids on medical marijuana providers following the raid on Oaksterdam University in California.
Doctors unveil campaign to cut 45 unnecessary medical tests
A group of nine medical specialty boards representing 375,000 doctors on Wednesday announced a list of 45 tests and procedures that they say doctors should perform less often or not at all.
Stephen Colbert wins another Peabody Award
Late night comedian Stephen Colbert was one of the 38 winners of the 71st Annual Peabody Awards, which honors excellence in journalism.
Minnesotans to decide voter ID law in Nov.
Residents in Minnesota will decide this November whether voters must show government-issued photographic identification before casting a ballot.
Pentagon approves charges against Gitmo prisoners for 9/11
The Department of Defense approved of charges Wednesday against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay prisoners for their involvement in the September 11 attacks.
