Smiths recount investments with Brooks before AG scrutiny
In 2010 and 2012 the Smiths trusted Brooks of J Brooks Financial with investments linked to Compass Academy. After a stalled CD and a 2013 Attorney General investigation for misappropriation, they learned of his alleged fraud, contacted authorities, and faced losses while Brooks served time in prison. The couple warns investors to verify advisers and prefer large firms.
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Kerry seeks calm ahead of Netanyahu Israeli speech
Secretary of State John Kerry sought to dampen tensions ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s congressional address in Washington. He defended the Iran diplomacy as prudent and said the United States will apply the same standard to any future nuclear agreement with Iran, while noting Israel’s safety under the 2013 interim pact.
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Spacewalk finishes tricky 400 foot cable work at ISS
NASA astronauts Terry Wirts and Butch Wilmore completed a three day outside the International Space Station. They installed antennas and 364 to 400 feet of cable for Boeing and SpaceX manned capsules. The three spacewalks totaled 19 hours with one helmet water incident.
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