Saudi Arabia forms Islamic bloc to counter terror networks
Saudi Arabia announced a broad Islamic military alliance with much of the Arab world Turkey and several African and Asian nations to fight terrorism. The 34 member bloc aims to coordinate counterterrorism efforts beyond ISIL with varying levels of detail disclosed. The coalition excludes Iran Iraq Syria, prompting debate over whether it targets extremism or Iran as a broader regional deterrent.
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Britain and Tim Peake boost space push in the UK
UK astronauts Tim Peake and two crewmates launched to the ISS, marking Britain's first publicly funded space mission. The mission aims to inspire students, justify space spending, and support a future National Space Policy targeting 10 percent of the global space economy and 100,000 high tech jobs.
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Mercer County band director faces improper relationship probe
A Bluefield High School band director David Wilson faces ongoing investigations after a complaint of inappropriate behavior with students. West Virginia State Police say texts and photos show a romantic link with a female student and another student, with evidence seized during a Nov. 30 search. Wilson, suspended without pay, awaits a hearing date as investigators examine cellphone data and messages.
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Study finds smaller counties drive U S jail growth
New Vera Institute analysis of 45 years of jail data shows smaller counties now hold 44 percent of inmates, up from 28 percent in 1978, with midsize counties expanding fourfold and small counties sevenfold while large counties grow about threefold. The study notes rising pretrial detention and shorter sentences as key factors.
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Tazewell School Board pivots to invocations by guests
The Tazewell County School Board will stop having members lead the monthly prayers and will instead invite clergy or local citizens to deliver the invocation at the start of meetings. Chair announced prayers aim to respect heritage while complying with First Amendment rulings.
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