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Planned execution in Texas draws high-profile protests

YoopyaJanuary 22, 2014November 26, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 22, 2014November 26, 20230

Secretary of State John Kerry is among those who say Edgar Tamayo Arias, who killed policeman Guy Gaddis, was denied due process. HOUSTON — Secretary...

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Obama bans spying on leaders of U.S. allies, scales back NSA program

YoopyaJanuary 18, 2014November 26, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 18, 2014November 26, 20230

(Reuters) – President Barack Obama banned U.S. eavesdropping on the leaders of close friends and allies on Friday and began reining in the vast collection...

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U.S. immigration reform advocates see new hope in 2014

YoopyaJanuary 18, 2014December 3, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 18, 2014December 3, 20230

(Reuters) – Immigration reform advocates, who saw their hopes dashed in 2013 for major legislation, are encouraged by stirrings in the Republican-led House of Representatives...

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New Jersey’s Christie hires law firm to fight bridge scandal

YoopyaJanuary 17, 2014June 19, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 17, 2014June 19, 20230

(Reuters) – The administration of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has hired a high-powered legal firm to help his office as federal prosecutors investigate whether...

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Report: Systemic failures led to Benghazi attacks

YoopyaJanuary 16, 2014November 29, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 16, 2014November 29, 20230

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan Senate report on the attacks on the diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, paints a picture of systemic failure of security...

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Obama unveils manufacturing hub on North Carolina trip

YoopyaJanuary 16, 2014November 29, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 16, 2014November 29, 20230

(Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced a new public-private manufacturing hub in North Carolina during his visit to the state, seeking to bolster...

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Scandal-struck Christie to meet with Sandy victims

YoopyaJanuary 16, 2014November 29, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 16, 2014November 29, 20230

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie, eager to get on with business amid a scandal over traffic jams that appear to have been manufactured...

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Lawmakers unveil $1.1 trillion spending bill

YoopyaJanuary 14, 2014November 29, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 14, 2014November 29, 20230

(Reuters) – Negotiators in the U.S. Congress on Monday unveiled a $1.1 trillion spending bill that aims to prevent another government shutdown while boosting funding...

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White House weighs in on Jimmy Kimmel China controversy

YoopyaJanuary 11, 2014November 26, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 11, 2014November 26, 20230

(Reuters) – The White House has weighed in on a petition calling for the government to crack down on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” a television talk...

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Documents reveal anger, chaos in Christie bridge scandal

YoopyaJanuary 11, 2014November 26, 2023

by YoopyaJanuary 11, 2014November 26, 20230

(Reuters) – Documents related to the bridge closure scandal engulfing New Jersey Governor Chris Christie revealed on Friday that authorities were deeply divided about the...