Texter not liable for boyfriend's fatal crash in New Jersey
In a New Jersey ruling, a woman who texted her boyfriend while he drove cannot be held responsible for a crash that seriously injured a cycling couple. Judge David Rand dismissed claims against Shannon Colonna, saying she had no control over when Best would read or respond to messages.
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Senators seek to name bison national mammal
Western lawmakers press to declare the Plains bison America's National Mammal via the National Bison Legacy Act. The bill, backed by members from eight states, would not grant new protections but seeks symbolic recognition of the species' cultural and ecological significance. Bison already appear on several state flags and the Interior Department seal.
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Fire Damage Unclear On USS Miami Sub At Kittery Shipyard
Firefighters battled a blaze on the billion dollar nuclear submarine USS Miami at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery Maine as Navy investigators prepared for the first damage assessment. Senators Collins and Shaheen visited the shipyard to thank crews including firefighter David Funk who described the intensifying blaze.
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House Republicans plan summer vote on tax cuts
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor outlined a plan to hold a summer vote to extend the Bush era tax cuts before the August recess. The move aims to lock in rates for wages dividends and capital gains while Democrats and President Obama feud over renewal terms and income thresholds.
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Mexico front-runner pledges to ease cartel violence
Mexico's incoming leader vows to shift strategy in the six year battle against organized crime to reduce conflict. He notes Calderon era deployments and U.S. cooperation while promising new focus on broader crime reduction amid ongoing cartel violence including mass killings on streets and at public sites.
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Pena Nieto Promises Focus on Violent Crime Over Drug Lords
Mexico’s presidential hopeful Enrique Pena Nieto, with a double digit lead five weeks before the July vote, says his top security priority is cutting homicide kidnapping and extortion rather than pursuing cartel leaders. He plans to flood police and troops into towns with the highest crime rates to reduce violence.
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Hollande to Pull All French Combat Troops From Afghanistan
French President Francois Hollande outlined a plan to withdraw France's 2,000 combat troops by year end 2012, leaving about 1,400 behind for training and logistics. He indicated some trainers would stay to aid Afghanistan's security forces, aligning with NATO and US timelines.
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Brotherhood Calls for National Dialogue Ahead of Runoff
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood urged losing presidential candidates and political groups to join a dialogue to salvage the nation before the June runoff between Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi and former regime official Ahmed Shafiq. Essam el Enan said Morsi seeks consultations with national figures and groups from last year's uprising to broaden support in the race.
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