Whose values do CIA interrogations reflect in America
Rekha Basu argues the Senate report on CIA torture tests American values and moral authority. The piece questions whether leadership, law, and public trust align with shared values when harsh methods were used. It cites Obama, Feinstein, McCain, and Cheney while urging accountability and voter engagement to uphold constitutional democracy.
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Rekha Basu
Des Moines Register
Senate Intelligence Committee
CIA
Barack Obama
Senate
Bush Administration
Dick Cheney
Obama
Dianne Feinstein
John McCain
Feinstein
Bush
Cheney
U.S
Osama bin Laden
Abu Ghraib
James Mitchell
Florida
al- Qaida
Yemen
North Korea
Foolishness in a Child Cited as a Rod’s Aim
A Bluefield Daily Telegraph byline fragment lists staff editors including Editor News Editor Sports Editor and mentions a biblical proverb about foolishness and correction. The readable text provides limited club or game details and appears to be part of a staff masthead rather than a full sports report.
WV juvenile justice task force urges reforms to cut youth populations
The West Virginia intergovernmental panel recommends early intervention, diversion, and stronger community services to reduce youthful offender numbers by at least 40 percent in five years and save about 59 million dollars. Proposals include probation officers in schools, increased truancy programs, and broader use of youth reporting centers. Mercer County’s truancy program is highlighted as a model.
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West Virginia
West Virginia National Guard
Mercer County
Mercer County Circuit Court
Mercer County Schools
Department of Health and Human Services
Mountain State
Veterans Day letter honors POW Ronald Huffman
A letter recalls veterans sacrifice from World War II to Afghanistan. The writer visits graves on Veterans Day and urges authorities to place grave markers for PFC Ronald C. Huffman, a Korean War POW whose remains are unidentified. The piece calls for proper cemetery action and gratitude.
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Ronald C. Huffman
Mercer County
Korea
Pfe. Huffman
Pfc
Frank Dalton
Princeton
Santa letters offer hope amid inbox spam and real-world need
Jaletta Albright Desmond writes about the temptation of fake Santa offers and the genuine wish to help children suffering from illness hunger and disasters. She reflects on how real charity and small acts can restore the spirit of Christmas for kids who lack gifts and care and urges readers to volunteer and support those in need.
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St. Nick of Time
Santa
North Pole
Santa’s
Fatuma
Brandon
Amanda
Onnah
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