Ebola outbreak threatens food aid for up to a million
In Guinea Sierra Leone and Liberia the Ebola crisis disrupts markets and transport prompting the U.N. World Food Program to plan three month food convoys for as many as one million people. Prices rise as markets close and travel checks tighten amid fear and sharp shortages.
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Daniel Bausch
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Lima
Peru
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Lofa
Bomi
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David Kolleh
Sime Darby
Critics say police militarization grows from free Pentagon gear
The Ferguson and Missouri cases highlight police receiving armored Humvees and weapons through the 1033 surplus program, sparking debate over whether such aid arms law enforcement. Critics, including ACLU officials and lawmakers, urge curb on federal gear transfers and closer accountability for equipment use.
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D-Ga
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Ferguson Police
Kara Dansky
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Ohio State
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Space station cargo ship exits and returns to burn up
The Cygnus supply ship ends a monthlong ISS visit and departs loaded with about 3,500 pounds of trash. Orbital Sciences launched Cygnus from Virginia to the station under NASA contract, and it will reenter over the Atlantic as astronauts record the fiery disposal for engineering analysis. SpaceX readiness for next supply run keeps U S routes active.
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