TVA to pay 27.8 million to Kingston ash victims
Tennessee Valley Authority reaches a 27.8 million settlement with more than 800 property owners over the Kingston Fossil Plant coal ash spill of 2008. Judge Varlan ruled TVA liable in 2012, with cleanup ongoing and lessons guiding future river restoration and land-use projects.
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Cantor to resign from House seat in August
After a surprising primary loss, Rep Eric Cantor says he will resign August 18 and asks Gov McAuliffe to call a special election so a successor can take office immediately. He notes the move bypasses January, with Brat favored to win in the 7th District race against Democrat Jack Trammell.
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House GOP weighs tough immigration bills in Congress
House Republicans pressed two bills aiming to curb illegal immigration and speed deportations for more than 500,000 young immigrants while seeking Tea Party backing. Obama called the measures extreme and vowed a veto if sent to him.
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Israeli soldier reportedly captured as Gaza fighting surges
In southern Gaza near Rafah heavy Israeli tank and air strikes deepen the search for a missing soldier after a clash with Hamas militants. At least 70 Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers died as a fragile cease-fire collapsed, with calls for the soldier's immediate release and international concern over the conflict's escalation.
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