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Why Russia Is Saying 'Nyet' To U.S. Meat Imports

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A man buys meat at a butcher's stand in Moscow's Dorogomilovsky market in 2011. On Monday, Russia began blocking U.S. meat imports until those imports are ractopamine-free.

By Daniel Charles

Originally published on Thu February 14, 2013 1:36 pm

Chances are, you've never heard of ractopamine. But as of Monday, U.S. meat exports to Russia — worth $500 million dollars a year — have been suspended, all because of this obscure chemical.

Russian officials say American meat products won't be allowed into their country unless the meat is certified free of ractopamine.

8:09 am

Tue February 12, 2013

Book News: Anger Over 'Superman' Author Who Condemns Homosexuality

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An image from the cover of the first issue of Superman.

By Annalisa Quinn

Originally published on Tue February 12, 2013 10:06 am

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Former POW John Borling talks with Renee Montagne

The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly.

7:27 am

Tue February 12, 2013

North Korean Nuke Test Seems Timed To Upstage Obama's State Of The Union

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

By Mark Memmott

Originally published on Tue February 12, 2013 10:06 am

Not only might North Korea's third underground explosion of an atomic device be a sign that it is closer to having a weapon that's light enough to be put on a missile, it seems to be a not-so-subtle message aimed at the U.S.

5:00 am

Tue February 12, 2013

Conditions Allow For More Sustainable-Labeled Seafood

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A sockeye salmon that was caught from the research vessel Miss Delta off the coast of Vancouver is examined. The MSC has certified the fish as "sustainable" even though there is concern from scientists and environmentalists.

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Capt. Gordon Botkin, aboard the Miss Delta in the Fraser River near Vancouver, is helping researchers study the sockeye salmon population. The MSC recently certified sockeye as "sustainable," even though scientists argue that their population is declining.

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Rupert Howes is CEO of the Marine Stewardship Council. He says that the MSC has set up its certification system to be as objective, scientific and independent as possible.

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Mike Donaldson takes scale samples from a sockeye salmon as part of research for the Pacific Salmon Commission. The commission is a joint body formed by the U.S. and Canadian governments to conserve, manage and encourage production of Pacific salmon.

By Daniel Zwerdling

Originally published on Wed February 13, 2013 1:24 pm

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Part two of a three-part series by Daniel Zwerdling and Margot Williams.

Next time you walk up to the seafood counter, look for products labeled with a blue fish, a check mark, and the words "Certified Sustainable Seafood MSC." Then ask yourself, "What does this label mean?"

3:45 am

Tue February 12, 2013

Fixing Long Lines At The Polls May Be Harder Than You Think

By Pam Fessler

Originally published on Tue February 12, 2013 5:00 am

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Minutes after he was re-elected in November, President Obama vowed to fix the long lines that many voters faced at the polls. He mentioned the problem again in his inaugural address. And now, the president is expected to raise it once more in the State of the Union address on Tuesday — this time with some possible solutions.

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