Prominent Libyan activist Salwa Bugaighis murdered in Benghazi
Salwa Bugaighis, a lawyer and national rights advocate who helped lead Libya's 2011 uprising, was shot and stabbed in her Benghazi home shortly after voting in parliamentary elections. Police say gunmen broke in. her husband is missing. International figures urged investigation amid fears of militias.
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Coalfields Expressway reroute to trigger full environmental review
The Federal Highway Administration orders a full environmental review of a 26 mile rerouted section of the Coalfields Expressway in Virginia, arguing the shift favors coal interests over local communities. The project aims to connect Buchanan County to Raleigh County West Virginia, with 24 access points, and fees dropping from 5.1 billion to 2.8 billion due to coal industry partnerships.
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Michelle Earl
Virginia Department Transportation
Volvo Trucks to invest 69 million in Dublin plant upgrade
Volvo Trucks North America will invest 69 million dollars in the New River Valley plant in Dublin. The improvements announced Thursday include upgrades to the paint facility and redesigned work areas with new racking storage docks and lifting devices to boost manufacturing efficiency and vehicle quality.
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Sodexo Restores Health Coverage To College Cafeteria Workers
Sodexo reversed a plan to drop health benefits for thousands of campus workers after Union pressure and criticism that the move clashed with Obamacare. Julie Pemberton of Curry College faced higher premiums before Sodexo pledged changes for next year to restore eligibility.
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Obama seeks 500 million to train Syrian rebels
President Obama asked Congress for 500 million to train and arm vetted Syrian opposition members. The request fits into a 65.8 billion overseas operations package including 1 billion for stabilizing Syria's neighboring borders and 1 billion to bolster U S forces in Central and Eastern Europe amid Russia's actions in Ukraine. The plan envisions coordination with Congress and regional partners, potentially basing trainers in Jordan and expanding covert programs run by intelligence agencies.
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