Migrant camp in Teteghem under smuggling grip raises fear
In Teteghem near Dunkirk a migrant camp run by smugglers shows growing violence and control. A crossfire injury in August and a Mercedes chase into a ditch highlight risks as migrants wait for chances to reach England. Local mayor notes metal from bullet damaged containers and hospital reports.
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Scramble to fill top House jobs after Boehner resignation
Washington AP reports a chaotic rush to appoint new GOP leaders in the House after Speaker John Boehner resigns. Conservatives seek to tilt the leadership right and shape responses to budget fights and a possible federal default, with Kevin McCarthy positioning as front-runner by pledging to champion conservative principles and hear all members.
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Trump Tax Plan Slashes Rates Across Board
Trump unveils a four bracket plan promising major tax relief for middle income and many others while critics warn it will raise the national debt. The proposal would eliminate income taxes for singles under 25 000 and couples under 50 000, with the top rate dropping from 39.6 to 25 percent.
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Trump Tax Plan Highlights Released by Candidate
Donald Trump unveils key elements of his tax plan aiming to simplify the code and lower rates for individuals and businesses. The proposal emphasizes reduced rates, simplified brackets, and growth incentives while outlining potential impacts on public revenues and certain deductions.
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Local Forecast: Mostly Cloudy with Showers Possible
The AU forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 74 degrees, humidity around 91 percent, and northeast winds at 5 mph. Record high for today remains 87 degrees set in 1986.
Pope says bishops who covered up abuse guilty of wrongdoing
In a press conference aboard the papal plane Pope Francis defended comforting U S bishops over the priest sex abuse scandal and for the first time said those who covered up abusers are guilty of wrongdoing He announced plans to create a Vatican abuse of office tribunal and accepted resignations of three U S bishops He met five abuse survivors and vowed accountability while defending conscientious objection as a human right and praising American nuns amid mixed reception of his U S tour
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Ex-House Speaker Hastert lawyers discuss possible plea deal
In Chicago a pretrial hearing revealed negotiators are weighing a plea in the hush money case against former Speaker Dennis Hastert. He has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he violated banking rules to pay 3.5 million to conceal past misconduct. Prosecutors and defense lawyers declined details, citing secrecy efforts. Legal observers say a plea could spare exposure of underlying allegations and may push toward a nontrial resolution.
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