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The Two-Way
1:44 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

Student Left And Forgotten In Holding Cell For Five Days Gets Apology

Daniel Chong, a California college senior who "was left alone in a federal holding cell for five days with no food or water," now at least has an apology from the Drug Enforcement Adminstration.

That likely won't make up for having to drink his urine to survive, as Chong spoke of to reporters on Tuesday.

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Alt.Latino: The Show
1:26 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

The Truth About Cinco De Mayo

Originally published on Fri June 22, 2012 1:06 pm

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Politics
1:23 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

Rubio, Ryan, Portman, Christie: Who Will Be VP?

Mitt Romney, the presumed GOP presidential candidate, continues to try out potential running mates, though most deny any interest in the job. Sen. Marco Rubio, Rep. Paul Ryan, Sen. Rob Portman, Gov. Chris Christie and others have all made high-profile comments in recent days.

The Two-Way
1:20 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

13 Face Criminal Charges In Florida A&M Hazing Death

Originally published on Wed May 2, 2012 3:28 pm

Criminal charges have been filed against 13 individuals in the November 2011 death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion, Florida State Attorney Lawson Lamor just announced.

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Children's Health
1:04 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

What's Lost When Kids Don't Ride Bikes To School

Originally published on Wed May 2, 2012 1:53 pm

As childhood obesity rates continue to rise, schools and parents look for ways to get kids off the couch. But the number of students who walk or ride their bikes to school has dropped from 48% in 1969 to just 13% in 2009. David Darlington talks about his Bicycling article, "Why Johnny Can't Ride."

The Two-Way
12:59 pm
Wed May 2, 2012

After Bar Brawl, British Parliament Moves To Limit Members' Drinks

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When Parliament is in session, some may be overdoing it.
  • Larry Miller reporting from London

Getting into a fight at one of the four bars within the borders of the British Parliament's grounds not only brought House of Commons member Eric Joyce (a Labour MP) unwanted notoriety, it has also led to orders that bartenders and event staff start cutting off obviously intoxicated lawmakers.

Which, of course, would seem like something they already should have known they should do.

As the BBC says:

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