“Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor of Arkansas has begun to explicitly invoke his Christian faith as a reason why state voters should reelect him in 2014. He’s talked about it in political gatherings back home, and on Wednesday his campaign unveiled an unusual ad in which Senator Pryor cites the Bible …

“President Obama made a highly personal case for raising the minimum wage and strengthening the social safety net in an address Wednesday recalling the government programs that helped him and his wife get ahead in life. In a lengthy speech about income inequality in America, Obama declared it the “defining …

“Following a firestorm over his recent comments about Sarah Palin, the MSNBC host Martin Bashir resigned on Wednesday, citing what he called his “ill-judged comments.” Mr. Bashir had been listed as being on vacation while the network faced heated criticism for not taking disciplinary action against him. The decision was …

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Get to know Team Endurance, three world-class athletes who are counting on their exceptional physical conditioning, diverse skill sets and love of the rugged Alaskan lifestyle to help propel them to victory. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. …

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Meet Team Mountaineers, a group of skilled climbers and all-around outdoorsmen who are able to use their native Alaskan experience as a competitive advantage. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, …

In honor of World AIDS day, this episode of China Uncensored examines China’s AIDS Villages. Back in the early 90’s a government run blood and plasma selling scheme in Henan province lead to estimates of one million rural farmers getting infected with HIV/AIDS. Despite attempts by the Communist Party, helped …