Mild Midwest Weather Spurs Flood Fears in Chicago
In Chicago and suburbs, steady rain causes rising flood fears as meltwater recurs. Residents report flooded streets and basements, with witnesses noting water up to boots and precautions like elevating belongings. A doctor faced inaccessible appointments as areas remain wet.
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Guantanamo prisoner pleads guilty in 15 year cap deal
Ahmed al Darbi of Saudi Arabia pleaded guilty to five charges including terrorism and attacking civilians in a pretrial deal that caps his sentence at 15 years and allows cooperation against Abd al Rahim al Nashiri. The case centers on the 2002 Limburg tanker bombing off Yemen, which killed one crewman and wounded others.
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Protests in Kiev Turn Deadly as Death Toll Rises
In Kiev protesters faced government snipers and police fire with at least 70 dead and hundreds wounded, video showing civilians aiding the injured and protesters carrying bodies away on sheets. Police officers were reported captured and held at city hall as Ukraine’s split loyalties between Russia and the West deepen the crisis.
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Keystone XL Pipeline faces Nebraska legal setback
Lancaster County Judge Stephanie Stacy ruled a 2012 Nebraska law allowing gubernatorial route approval was improper and gave the case to the Public Service Commission. The decision delays any final route approval, prompting appeals and prolonging the project fight over eminent domain and environmental concerns.
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Venezuelan opposition condemns Maduro regime’s nighttime raids
Venezuelan opposition leaders denounce heavy handed police and National Guard raids as protests continue. They accuse the government of brutal repression targeting students and opposition leaders, as night sweeps turn streets into dangerous zones. At least six people have died and over 100 injured in a week of protests.
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Al Jazeera journalists plead not guilty in Egypt terror trial
Three Al Jazeera reporters pleaded not guilty from the dock on Thursday as they faced terror charges alongside other defendants. They criticized prison conditions as psychologically unbearable while the trial highlighted tensions between Egypt’s government and the Qatari network over coverage of the Morsi ouster and crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood.
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