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Lay’s Chips to Use Healthier Oil

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2006 In an industry-rocking move, the nation's leading potato chip manufacturer will reduce saturated fat by switching from cottonseed oil to sunflower oil. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Hasn’t Curbed Torture: Report

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2006 Amnesty International's report says the US has failed to eradicate "widespread" torture in its jails in Iraq, Afghanistan and Cuba Also, no senior U officials have been held accountable for the practices . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Soda Sales Will Stop in Most Public Schools

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2006 The nation's largest beverage distributors have agreed to remove the sugary drinks from school vending machines and cafeterias. Bill Clinton brokered the deal. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Top CIA Official Under Investigation: Report

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2006 The No. 3 man in the spy agency is being probed for his connections to two defense contractors accused of bribing a member of Congress and Pentagon officials, reports ABC News. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

GOP Tax Rebate Proposal Dying Quick Death

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2006 Even the House majority leader, a Republican, has rejected the Republican Senate leadership's idea to send taxpayers a $100 check to cover rising gas prices. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Most Young Americans Can’t Locate Iraq on a Map, Study Finds

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2006 Fewer than 40% could find the country on an unlabeled map of the Middle East. Only a quarter could find Iran or Israel. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Everyone’s Got an Opinion on Colbert

Staff / Truthdig May 2, 2006 Reactions to Stephen Colbert's Bush roast largely break down along lines of political affiliations. But there are exceptions. Check 'em out. Also, watch Tucker Calson call it an "embarrassing public flop." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

One Drug, Two Takes

Staff / Truthdig May 2, 2006 The FDA says there is no medical benefit to marijuana Tell that to the assistant D in this story, who used to prosecute drug busts but who now smokes pot to build up an appetite ravaged by AIDS . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘JuBus’ — Jewish Buddhists at Home With Paradox

Staff / Truthdig May 2, 2006 The Los Angeles Times explores the contradictions inherent in the burgeoning religious hybrid. (Via Huff Po.) (Zen Judaism joke sample: "If there is no self, whose arthritis is this?") Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Differing Views on Net Neutrality

Staff / Truthdig May 2, 2006 Rep. Ed Markey just introduced a net neutrality bill, which would prevent the creation of a two-tier Internet, with faster access for those Web companies that can pay for it. Check out the N.Y. Times' defense of neutrality, and a Washington Post Op-Ed argument against it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Was ‘Ready to Blow’ During Colbert’s Roast

Staff / Truthdig May 2, 2006 An aide to the president says that during Stephen Colbert's "tribute" on Sunday night, Bush "got that look that he's ready to blow." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rev. Madison Shockley: Christian Coalition in the Fray

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig May 2, 2006 The religious advocacy group is inserting itself into the fight over the San Diego congressional seat of disgraced ex-Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )