The Andes

FARC free four more hostages

Four hostages held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) were released Feb. 27, in a deal brokered by Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. The four ex-members of Colombia’s congress are among some 40 high-profile hostages held for years by… Read moreFARC free four more hostages

WHY WE FIGHT

From Newsday, Feb. 23: New MTBE spills found to threaten drinking water A study of Long Island groundwater pollution caused by the fuel additive MTBE uncovered 32 petroleum spills that had not been previously detected, including one in Ronkonkoma that… Read moreWHY WE FIGHT