GOP candidates soften tone after fiery debate
In the run up to the February 2016 primaries, Jeb Bush refrains from attacking Marco Rubio and Donald Trump offers a notably gentler approach on MSNBC. The two frontrunners pause their sharp exchanges as the race narrows and a final debate is set for December 15 ahead of the first voting.
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Troops near hospital as Afghan claims Taliban used site
AP review uncovers that U S forces were within half a mile of the hospital when it was hit while Afghan allies, pivotal in the strike, argued Taliban occupancy. Eyewitnesses saw no gunmen. the unit said they only learned it was a hospital after the assault.
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Afghanistan
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Kunduz
Duncan Hunter
House Armed Services Committee
Global push to end Syria faces roadblock and deal risk
Beirut AP reports the international community pursues a strong new push to end the Syrian war amid Vienna talks and a Russian plan for a constitutional draft, referendum, and early elections. No path for removal of Bashar al Assad is included, while U S troops enter northern Syria, signaling urgency and strategic shifts.
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U.S
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Bashar Assad
EU pushes for rapid returns and border fence in Slovenia
The EU pressed African leaders to accept back migrants not meeting asylum criteria as Slovenia began erecting a razor wire border fence to deter arrivals. Sweden joined with temporary border controls as EU figures note rising sea arrivals and a looming three million more. European and African officials draft an action plan to boost return cooperation and travel documents.
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Europe
Patchwork of laws threatens fantasy sports betting firms
The New York attorney general ruled FanDuel and DraftKings illegal in his state, signaling legal risk for the fantasy sports betting industry. While some states bar such sites, others permit operation amid varying legal standards that could trigger more challenges for DraftKings and peers.
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Seattle
New York
Washington
Tennessee
Arkansas
Vermont
Midwest storm sweeps through dodging tornadoes and snow
A fast moving storm spread snow and rain across the Midwest with blizzard like conditions in the Rockies. Reports of possible tornadoes emerged in Iowa Nebraska and Missouri as the system moved east. Wind gusts reached up to 60 mph with widespread warnings and road closures reported across several states.
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Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa State Patrol
Mike Wesack
Avoca
Wisconsin
Ohio
Texas
Michigan
Denver
Colorado Highway Patrol
Nebraska State Patrol
Alan Salyards
Big Springs
Threats against blacks at Missouri campus led to arrest
A 19 year old Missouri University student was charged with making a terrorist threat after online posts on Yik Yak promising to shoot black students and staff at the University of Missouri. Authorities say no weapons were found and the suspect was held without bond.
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Shanghai
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Greek Life
Basler
Melissa Click
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