Trump and Clinton Drive Toward Northeast Primaries
Clinton, at 81 percent toward the Democratic nomination after a New York sweep, narrows options for Bernie Sanders and signals strong momentum. Trump pursues a rapid path to the Republican nomination, aiming to secure 237 delegates and avoid a contested Cleveland convention as he faces Cruz with little math for victory.
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Three Flint officials charged in water crisis case
Flint officials face official misconduct and evidence tampering charges over lead contamination. Regulators and city worker implicated as state cites a disaster caused by bad decisions and promises more than likely additional charges. The crisis began when Flint River water was used without proper treatment, exposing residents to health risks and sparking national scrutiny. Governor Snyder later acknowledged high lead levels in children.
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Obama pushes Gulf states to aid Iraq reconstruction efforts
In Riyadh and Diriyah, President Obama urged Saudi Arabia and Gulf monarchies to increase support for defeating IS and rebuilding Iraq. Defense Secretary Carter pressed for more economic and political backing, focusing on Ramadi Hit and Anbar, while highlighting strained ties over Iran and regional wars.
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Mediterranean shipwreck feared to have up to 500 dead
The UN refugee agency and IOM report up to 500 feared dead after a shipwreck last week off the coast between Italy and Libya. Survivors say panicked passengers jumped between vessels as 4 were rescued by a merchant ship. Reports vary on how many left Tobruk, with figures from 200 to 200 in a single 30 meter boat.
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VW to pay 1B to diesel owners and buy back cars
VW, the U S government and private lawyers reach a deal to spend just over 1 billion dollars to compensate owners of about 600000 diesel cars that cheat on emissions tests. Owners may choose repair or buyback depending on model year and engine type as details are finalized.
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Weather forecast fragment for today and tonight
Fragmentary OCR forecast notes cloudy skies today with a chance of showers and a high near 72. Tonight expects continued clouds with a chance of showers and a low around 59.
Warming shapes U S weather preference study says
A Nature study by NYU and Duke professors argues Americans prefer milder winters and less hot summers. It suggests heat-trapping gases could worsen conditions by century’s end, though critics call the approach flawed and note broader climate impacts.
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Officials monitor high risk dams after Houston storms
In Houston two aging dams near Addicks and Barker hold about half capacity and are labeled extremely high risk due to aging structures in a populated area. Corps of Engineers officials say improvements over years keep them functioning. Weather warnings expect cresting levels this weekend with potential downtown exposure and vast property risk if a collapse occurred.
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