Today we’re publishing the third and last in a series of exclusive interviews with Jay Wilds. He’s the key witness in the 2000 murder trial of Adnan Syed, who was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, and is… Read More ›
Archive for December 2014
And the Winner of the ‘War On Terror’ Financed Dream Home 2014 Giveaway Is…
Oceanfront views, 24-hour doorman, heated pool, and perhaps best of all, a “private tunnel to the beach.” This $3 million Palm Beach, Florida penthouse could be yours, but unfortunately it isn’t because this prize has already been claimed by a… Read More ›
At End of Warmest Year on Record, "Alternative Nobel" Winner Bill McKibben Urges Action on Climate
As the warmest year on record comes to a close, we end the last show of 2014 with climate activist and author Bill McKibben. He recently announced he is stepping down from the daily leadership of the climate action group… Read More ›
"The Great Reformer": Pope Francis Biographer on How Pontiff Became Star Diplomat & Voice for Change
Pope Francis emerged this year as a star diplomat when he played a key role in the thawing of relations between the Cuba and the United States and presidents of both countries thanked him by name for his support. Earlier… Read More ›
Sony Hackers Threaten U.S. News Media Organization
The hackers who infiltrated Sony Pictures Entertainment’s computer servers have threatened to attack an American news media organization, according to an FBI bulletin obtained by The Intercept. The threat against the unnamed news organization by the Guardians of Peace, the hacker… Read More ›
Pope Francis Calls for Action on Climate Change & Capitalism on a Planet "Exploited by Human Greed"
Pope Francis is set to make history by issuing the first-ever comprehensive Vatican teachings on climate change, which will urge 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide to take action. The document will be sent to the world’s 5,000 Catholic bishops and 400,000… Read More ›
Headlines for December 31, 2014
Canada: 9 Dead in Mass Domestic Violence Killing 1st Remains of AirAsia Flight Victims Returned to Indonesia Yemen: Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 33 Gambian President Returns Home After Apparent Coup Bid Russia: Conviction of Opposition Leader Sparks Mass Protests… Read More ›
Jay Speaks Part 2: ‘Hae was dead before she got to my house. Anything that makes Adnan innocent doesn’t involve me.’
The hugely popular 12-part podcast “Serial” investigated the 1999 murder of teenager Hae Min Lee and the murder conviction the following year of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, who is currently serving a life sentence. The key witness in the case… Read More ›
Islamic State Magazine Features Captured Jordanian Pilot
The new issue of the Islamic State’s online magazine, Dabiq, features a purported interview with Maaz al-Kassasbeh, a Jordanian air force pilot, who was shot down Dec. 24 while taking part in coalition military operations over Syria. An article entitled, “The Capture… Read More ›
Did the U.S. Abandon an American Hostage in Syria? Inside the Secret Bid to Free Peter Kassig
As we explore how the United States fails to win the release of its hostages overseas, we are joined by Stanley Cohen, a lawyer directly involved in secret talks to win the freedom of U.S. aid worker Peter Kassig. Cohen… Read More ›