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Rev. Wright Uncensored

Staff / Truthdig Apr 1, 2008 The national media have made a pariah of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Barack Obama's former pastor, by replaying carefully selected snippets of his sermons without context. Here are extended versions of two of Wright's more controversial statements. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Cluck Stops Here

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The Cancer-Fighting Chickens of Edinburgh

Staff / Truthdig Jan 15, 2007 The same research lab that cloned Dolly the sheep has found a way to produce cancer-fighting proteins in genetically modified chicken eggs. Although practical treatments could be years off, the process promises to reduce the cost and complexity of generating cancer medicine. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S.-Venezuela Relations Go Fowl

Staff / Truthdig Aug 26, 2006 Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela took a bizarre turn this week after Venezuelan authorities confiscated diplomatic cargo headed for the American Embassy in Caracas and accused Washington of smuggling. Included in the shipment were parts for ejector seats and 176 pounds of chicken. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )