EU presses Thailand to curb slavery in seafood trade
The EU warned Thailand on Friday to promptly address human rights abuses and slavery linked to its seafood sector to avoid an import ban. AP reports describe widespread abuse, with about 2,000 men rescued this year, while Thai exports to the EU total 575 to 730 million euros annually. EU Fisheries Commissioner Karmenu Vella said progress must be shown, as investigations continue and calls for tighter vessel tracking and catch declarations rise. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver urged U.S. probes into the shrimp peeling industry amid concerns of forced labor.
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Texas teen inaffluenza case goes missing with mother
A Texas teen sentenced in 2013 for four deaths in a drunken driving wreck is missing. An arrest warrant was issued after he failed to meet his probation officer, with U S Marshals offering up to 5000 for tips. Authorities fear he left the country but have no proof.
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Couch
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U.S. Marshals Service
Fort Worth
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Lip balm with marijuana ingredient tossed from base
Officials at Joint Base Elmendorf Richard s discarded hundreds of lip balm tubes after traces of THC were found. The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office distributed them along with water bottles and calendars, and an IBER spokesman said the balm was purchased mistakenly. The hemp seed oil in the ChapStick violated Army and Air Force rules.
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Joint Base Elmendorf
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Alaska Dispatch
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Harrington
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Air Force
Obama commutes 95 sentences and pardons two
President Obama commuted 95 prison terms and pardoned two more in a White House effort to reform a harsh criminal justice system. The action brings total commutations to 184, with statements from officials emphasizing fairness and cost-reduction in the federal system.
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Barack Obama
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