Tragedy Rocks South Texas as Student Is Shot Dead
In Brownsville Texas Jaime Gonzalez a 15 year old drum major was fatally shot by police after authorities say he refused to drop a pellet gun inside Cummings Middle School during first period. Neighbors and families mourn as counselors help anxious students and parents. Local pastor Jorge Gomez notes widespread concern about community impact and guidance needs.
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United States expands rape definition to include men as victims
The Obama administration broadened the FBI rape definition to include men and remove the requirement of victim resistance. The change affects statistics but not laws, charges, or prosecutions. Officials say the wider tally aids prevention funding. prior estimates show about 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men have been raped.
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Nation notes 200000 December jobs in hiring surge
The United States added 200000 jobs in December, cutting the unemployment rate to 8.5 percent, the lowest in almost three years. Economists see signs of a virtuous cycle with sustained hiring lifting spending and demand, repeating for a sixth straight month of at least 100000 jobs.
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Iran Ups Stakes in Military Posture After Graduation
Iran underscored a tougher military stance at the main army academy ceremony with Ayatollah Khamenei saying threats must be answered with threats. Weeks later commanders warned of blocking Gulf oil lanes in response to U.S. sanctions as Iran’s leadership signals brinkmanship amid US and potential European pressure.
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Van der Sloot seeks more time as Lima murder trial starts
Joran Van der Sloot, charged in the 2010 Lima killing of Stephany Flores, hints at a sincere confession but disputes aggravating factors as the trial opens. He asked for more time to decide how to plead while prosecutors describe a brutal beating and strangulation in a hotel room.
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Bombing in Damascus Kills 25 in Busy Intersection
A blast at a crowded Midan district intersection in Damascus killed 25 and wounded many as Syria faces a second major attack in weeks. Officials blamed terrorists while the opposition urged an independent probe amid the uprising against President Bashar Assad.
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Militia shifts to politics could boost Iran in Iraq
In Baghdad the Shiite Asaib Ahl al-Haq decision to lay down arms and join the political process may strengthen Iran's influence as U S wanes. Prime Minister al-Maliki backs the move possibly alienating Sunnis and rival Shiite factions while expanding backers and reducing Sadr's bloc leverage.
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