White House names Lynn Rosenthal violence against women adviser
The White House appointed Lynn Rosenthal as an adviser on violence against women to President Obama and Vice President Biden. Rosenthal, a longtime advocate who led the National Network to End Domestic Violence, will push new initiatives, coordinate with agencies, and revive focus on domestic violence issues.
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Bombs kill 20 in Baghdad market attack
In Baghdad on Friday motorcycle bombs killed at least 20 people, 19 in a crowded bazaar, amid a week of violence that has claimed over 250 lives as the deadline nears for U.S. combat troops to withdraw from cities. Ghaith Abdul-Allah, 35, was among those affected while unloading motorcycles for sale when a booby-trapped bike exploded in central Baghdad.
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U.N. Summit Adopts Global Crisis Blueprint by Consensus
More than 140 countries approve a 15 page UN plan to tackle the worst world economic crisis in 70 years. It expands the UN role to include developing nations, rejects binding force, and warns of mass poverty and hunger while stressing inclusive global action.
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Jena Six reach plea deal quiet end to case
Five members of the Jena Six pleaded no contest to misdemeanor simple battery in a Baton Rouge area court ending a national civil rights clash. Judge Tom Yeager sentenced them to seven days unsupervised probation and a $500 fine.
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Swine flu vaccination campaign could reach 600 million doses
Atlanta AP report says a fall swine flu immunization effort may involve up to 600 million doses, far exceeding the typical 115 million seasonal shots. No final decision on universal immunization, and as many as 60 million doses could be ready by September. Officials warn on administration and side effect tracking challenges amid ongoing preparations. The virus has caused at least 27 000 illnesses and 127 deaths in the United States with widespread cases in 12 states. over a million infections likely occurred.
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Virginia driver shot in Miami Beach during vacation
Samer Shehada recounts his brother Hussen Shehada 29 of Virginia was killed by police in Miami Beach at 4 30 a m on June 14 as he walked with his brother two blocks from the ocean unarmed according to his family. Police questioned the vacation party in the hours after the shooting. The brothers are of Palestinian descent and the incident involved a local civil rights group.
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GM's plant decision leaves Tennessee in uncertainty
GM chose to build a new small car at a Michigan plant, dooming the Spring Hill facility near Nashville to mothballing. Tennessee officials, Maury County leaders, and UAW Local 1853 voiced frustration as the state lobbied for a different outcome while Michigan and Wisconsin also competed with incentives.
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