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LaunchAnnee Schwank: Miami Underwater 2014 (Artwork from an editorial piece about beach erosion in Florida and its high costs)
LaunchChris Christie’s approval ratings have dropped like a rock, Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds
Chris Christie’s approval ratings have dropped like a rock, Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds Republican Chris Christie’s job approval and favorability ratings have plummeted after weeks of
LaunchDemocrat Jennifer Wexton wins Virginia Senate special election to succeed Mark Herring
Democrat Jennifer Wexton wins Virginia Senate special election to succeed Mark Herring Democrat Jennifer Wexton handily defeated Republian John Whitbeck and independent Joe May in
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China’s dirty air is finding its way to the United States China’s air pollution problems are becoming our problems. According to a team of scholars
LaunchPeople mostly sit on their hands, outside of the fans that buy the tickets for the team. It’s kind of a corporate get-together. — ESPN
LaunchAgainst San Francisco, the Seattle defense created three fourth-quarter turnovers. It kept handing the ball back to the offense. When the Seahawks had to get
LaunchThe Seahawks beat the 49ers. The Seahawks are the best team in the N.F.C. The Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl. — Closing sentences
LaunchYou’ve met the 12th Man – now meet the nonfans
You’ve met the 12th Man – now meet the nonfans The Seattle Times profiles several Seattleites who don’t see the point of the hype and
LaunchThe True Size of Africa: A small contribution in the fight against rampant immappancy (Graphic by Kai Kause)
LaunchSeahawks vs. 49ers: And the edge goes to…
Seahawks vs. 49ers: And the edge goes to… Steve Rudman offers excellent analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the Seahawks and 49ers and concludes
LaunchOhio carries out especially barbaric execution; condemned man takes twenty-five minutes to die
Ohio carries out especially barbaric execution; condemned man takes twenty-five minutes to die Ohio botched its latest execution, proving once again that the death penalty
LaunchIslands of Seattle: What would happen to the Emerald City and environs if the sea level were to rise two hundred and forty feet.
LaunchU.N. panel: By ignoring the climate crisis, we’re burdening future generations
U.N. panel: By ignoring the climate crisis, we’re burdening future generations The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has issued a new report warning that the
Launchspirandelli: Power to the banana – light test
LaunchThere is an uncomfortable, quiet, somber shock that hangs over the entire Legislature as the Senate GOP brazenly and openly mocks our state Supreme Court
LaunchSeahawks vs. 49ers: Technology sector amps up football rivalry
Seahawks vs. 49ers: Technology sector amps up football rivalry A lot of prestige is on the line Saturday when the Seattle Seahawks will play their
LaunchPromises don’t educate our children. Promises don’t build our economy and promises don’t satisfy our constitutional and moral obligations. We need to put several billion
LaunchAmerica’s oldest teacher may also be most beloved
America’s oldest teacher may also be most beloved CBS files a wonderful report about Agnes Zhelesnik, America’s oldest living (and working!) teacher, who will turn
LaunchI will get to the bottom of this abusive decision which violates everything this agency stands for; I intend to learn how PA [Port Authority]
LaunchA bridge to scandal: Behind the Fort Lee ruse
A bridge to scandal: Behind the Fort Lee ruse The New York Times retells the story of Bridgegate, with the gaps of 2013 filled in
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