Greece Concedes Reforms to Open Bailout Talks
Greece delivered a wide reform package to creditors before the deadline, moving tax rate hikes and spending cuts to pensions to secure a new 53.5 billion euro bailout. The shifts aim to avert a euroexit and revive talks on debt restructuring despite public resistance to austerity.
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Pope seeks forgiveness for crimes against indigenous Americas
In Bolivia, Pope Francis asked forgiveness for sins and offenses by the Catholic Church during the colonial conquest of the Americas. He urged accountability for crimes against native peoples, noting past Latin American church leaders had admitted grave sins, and he spoke before indigenous groups and Bolivia's president Evo Morales.
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Jeb Bush and allies raise 114 million in six months
Washington AP reports Jeb Bush and allies surpassed the 100 million goal by raising 114.4 million in the first half of the year. Right to Rise PAC contributed 103 million, with the remainder to Bush's formal campaign. Analysts call the fundraising milestone a new campaign finance milestone.
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Russia Seen as Greatest Threat to U S Security
Marine General Joseph Dunford told U S senators that Russia poses the world's greatest threat to American national security during his confirmation hearing. He also cited China, North Korea, and Islamic State as other significant risks, but affirmed his view that Russia is the top threat.
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Today’s weather outlook with possible showers
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 80, humidity around 69 percent. Light winds. Record high 101 set in 1988. Tonight expect mostly cloudy skies with a continued slight shower and thunderstorm risk.
Massive government data breach affects 21 million people
Hackers stole Social Security numbers health histories and other sensitive data from more than 21 million individuals in the Obama administration breach. The incident links to the Office of Personnel Management and a second attack on background-check records affecting over 19 million applicants and nearly 2 million family members.
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