Democrats back Obama calls for tougher gun checks
Washington Senator Elizabeth Warren and Rep Seth Moulton joined President Obama in supporting stronger background checks amid Republican resistance. They urged turning executive actions into law, expanded funding for ATF agents, and broader measures including banning high capacity magazines and making gun trafficking a federal crime.
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White House taps tech leaders to disrupt IS online
The Obama administration convenes a San Jose session with Attorney General Loretta Lynch FBI Director James Comey and James Clapper to craft tech driven counterterrorism. Officials aim to curb ISIL online recruitment encryption use and encourage platforms to publish and amplify alternative content while balancing privacy and civil liberties concerns.
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Terrorism arrests in California and Texas tied to Islamic State
Federal authorities say Aws Mohammed Younis Al Jayab, a 23 year old Syrian refugee, traveled to Syria to fight and lied about it to investigators. The Sacramento case notes his return and social media posts about fighting for terrorists. A Texas arrest involves alleged support to the Islamic State. Public reaction tied to refugee policy and screening debates.
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Obama gun proposals may fall short of goals
ASHINGTON AP President Barack Obama proposes tighter gun controls but experts say the changes may not achieve his aim of keeping weapons from criminals and ineligible buyers. The president’s lines about online sales, reporting lost guns, and licensing a gun business are scrutinized for legal and practical gaps.
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Trial details linger in case of Ashley Seal
The prosecution notes a family member may have Ashley Seal’s cell phone with videos relevant to the case. The defense will review the phone. A hospital video of Seal's hospital statement is missing segments and under review as the Feb. 3 trial date becomes a status conference. Seal remains jailed at Southern Regional Jail in Beaver.
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Moving Improves Bluefield Briefing On Norfolk Southern
Jim Spencer Bluefield community and economic development director says he has had no contact with Norfolk Southern. NS spokesman David G. Pidgeon says only to refer to a previous statement as the company evaluates options to cut costs and streamline operations. On December 14, 2015 NS rejected a revised proposal from Canadian Pacific Railway to buy the company.
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Notable mild spell prompts cautious forecast from Camden
Camden notes unusually pleasant conditions for brush cutting and ditch clearing, saying it’s been years since such weather. He recalls 2012 as a reference point and warns that February and March could turn bad. Stowers can be contacted at listowers bdtonline.com.
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