Backpage debated as tool against or for sex traffickers
Chicago sheriff Thomas Dart leads a push to cut payment services to Backpage com while legal battles unfold over ads that critics call gateways to trafficking. Backpage officials defend free expression and cooperate with law enforcement, noting the site helps rescue victims and aid investigations amid vast adult ads. Dart estimates April ads exceed 1.4 million with at least 9 million dollars in revenue.
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Nuclear deal can pass even if Congress says no
The September vote on the Iran nuclear deal is a standoff between President Obama and Congress. A disapproval resolution would not block the White House from acting unilaterally to implement aspects of the accord if Tehran keeps its commitments to curb its program. Robert Satloff notes the move would have political impact but limited practical effect.
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Guardians resume patrols in Central Park
Guardian Angels in red jackets and berets returned to Central Park after more than two decades amid a 26 percent rise in crime there this year. Founder Curtis Sliwa said they aim to keep safety high while city officials note crime is down citywide. The team, including eight veterans and a 20 year old, walked paths, checked for trouble, and questioned park visitors during a night shift.
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