Liberty News
Libya Calls For Ceasefire In Response To UN's No-Fly Zone Resolution
Libyan officials have declared an immediate ceasefire following a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a no-fly zone over the embattled country.
Coping With Nuclear Fallout
With nuclear fallout from the damaged Japanese nuclear reactors reaching the West Coast of the United States, many are wondering what steps they can take to protect themselves.
Radiation From Japan Reaches West Coast
Sources have confirmed that very low levels of radiation have been detected on the United States’ west coast. It is believed that the particles are from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant, which was severely damaged by the recent tsunami.
School Bus Driver Fired For Displaying Confederate Flag
An Oregon school bus driver was fired earlier this month because he refused to remove a Confederate flag from the back of his pickup truck. On March 17, he filed a lawsuit against his former employer claiming that the termination is a violation of his free speech rights.
House Passes Three-Week Extension To Fund Government
The House of Representatives has approved a three-week spending extension that would fund the Federal government through mid-April. The Senate and President Barack Obama must pass a budget by March 19 in order to avoid a government shutdown.
Military Blocks Employee Access To High-Volume Websites
The United States military has blocked its personnel from accessing popular websites such as YouTube and ESPN in an effort to bolster the recovery efforts in Japan.
Government Officials Disagree On No-Fly Zone In Libya
Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) has called on the United Nations to implement a no-fly zone over Libya, while several key Republican lawmakers have criticized President Barack Obama for his cautious approach to the conflict in northern Africa.
Healthy Diet During Pregnancy May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes In Offspring
Researchers at the University of Cambridge (UC) have conducted a study which shows how a mother’s diet during pregnancy may affect her child’s health later in life.
Nuclear Crisis In Japan Raises Concerns About Radiation Exposure
Officials have ordered 140,000 people in northeastern Japan to remain indoors after it was discovered that dangerous levels of radiation had leaked from a damaged nuclear power plant.
Staying Socially Active May Prevent Age-Related Disability
Research that was recently published in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences suggests that senior citizens with active social lives may improve their chances of staying strong and mobile as they age.
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