Northeast storm delays and city responses as mayor swearing in
A major snowstorm pushes into the Northeast bringing over a foot of snow, strong winds, and freezing temperatures. Schools close early, plows and salt spreaders mobilize, state offices release workers, highways shut overnight, and airlines cancel thousands of flights. The storm coincides with Bill de Blasio's start as New York mayor and Boston's Thomas Menino preparing to end his 20 year tenure.
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California high-speed rail limbo after recent setbacks
Officials defend progress on the $68 billion bullet train as court rulings cloud prospects. A Sacramento County judge blocked the funding plan and required payment details for the initial 300 miles, and rejected a bond sale by the state treasurer. Board members, however, touted staff hires and a nearly $1 billion contract signed in 2013 as proof of momentum.
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Egypt’s revolution reshapes Cairo pop culture and language
Since Mubarak’s ouster three years ago Egypt’s upheaval has altered pop culture from slang to graffiti and music. Young urban artists replace disdain with defiant Nile party beats as the square symbol unites diverse Egyptians to demand change amid ongoing political divides.
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Egypt sets date for Morsi third trial on prison breaks
An Egyptian judge announced January 28 as the opening day for the third trial of ousted president Mohammed Morsi. He faces charges of organizing prison breaks with aid from foreign militants during the 2011 uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak. The court date was set by the Cairo Appeals Court.
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Explosion hits Haret Hreik in Beirut killing five
A blast on a crowded south Beirut street in the Haret Hreik neighborhood killed at least five people during rush hour. The car bomb appeared likely, setting cars ablaze as a column of smoke rose over the city. The attack would mark another surge in violence linked to the Syria conflict spilling into Lebanon.
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Ford Enters Toronto Mayors Race After Crack Admission
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford filed to run again amid calls to quit after admitting he smoked crack in a drunken stupor. He arrived first at City Hall to register for the October 27 municipal election and asserted he will deliver action while praising his record. In Canberra, all 52 on the icebound MV Akademik Shokalskiy were rescued by a Chinese helicopter after days of failed attempts, delivering scientists and tourists to an Australian icebreaker as weather finally cleared.
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