December 19, 2013 (San Diego’s East County ) --ECM World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflect all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:
U.S.
- Arts and culture contribute more to U.S. economy than tourism (Marketplace.org)
- Veterans fight federal budget provision (WAVY TV)
- Judge rules polygamy protected under freedom of religion (ABC)
- US judge rules NSA data sweep an 'indiscriminate and arbitrary invasion' (CS Monitor)
- Navy expands sonar testing despite troubling signs (KPBS)
- Michigan passes ‘rape insurance’ bill (MSNBC)
- Obama “keep your plan” promise labeled lie of the year by Politifact (CBS)
WORLD
- China makes history with Jade Rabbit moon rover landing (Yahoo News)
- North Korea Kim’s uncle executed (The Nation)
- What does 74% youth unemployment feel like? (APM Marketplace)
- Amazing photos capture snow covering Middle East (UT San Diego)
For excerpts and links to full stories, click "read more" and scroll down.
