Florida man swallowed by sinkhole in Effner Florida
A sinkhole 20 feet across and 20 feet deep opened under Jeff Bush's bedroom in Effner Florida, swallowing him and his bed and causing his brother Jeremy to be rescued. Officials say Bush, 37, is presumed dead as engineers assess ground stability and potential demolition of the home built in 1974.
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Obama grants 17 pardons in first term term
President Obama pardons 17 individuals in a White House announcement, largely for minor offenses. Among those pardoned were cases of falsely altering a money order and unauthorized acquisition of food stamps, marking the first pardons of his second term after prior batches in 2010 and 2011.
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Immigrants Released Amid Budget Cuts Draw Fire
U S Homeland Security and ICE documents show over 2 000 illegal immigrants facing deportation were released from jails in recent weeks to save funds with 3 000 more planned for March. Agencies report about 1 000 releases weekly since mid February before the plan faced criticism and a temporary halt.
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State Department sees no major objections to Canada pipeline
The State Department says Canadian tar sands will be developed with or without U S approval to pipe oil from Alberta to Texas refineries. A new environmental report notes greenhouse gas emissions from tar sands and other transport risks, after TransCanada changed the route through Nebraska. The administration previously blocked the project over Sand Hills concerns. the report offers no recommendation for or against it.
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U.S. factories show fastest growth since 2011
Washington AP reports U S manufacturers expanded in February at the fastest pace since June 2011. ISM index rose to 54.2 from 53.1, with gains in new orders and production. The three month growth hints at a potential economic boost after a long 2012 slowdown.
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Secret Walker aides inquiry closes without charges
Madison AP Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said the John Doe investigation into Scott Walker era aides and associates has closed with no charges against Walker. Six people were charged in related activity in the Milwaukee County executive's office. four former aides and a donor were convicted on theft and misconduct counts. Walker denounced any wrongdoing and avoided comment on the closure.
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Three arrested in meth distribution case in Minnesota
Investigators from the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force arrested three suspects Wednesday for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. A 25-year-old St. Cloud woman and a 22-year-old Little Falls woman were seized in Morrison County, and a 29-year-old Sebeka man was taken in Wadena County. Officers recovered about a half ounce of meth, one handgun, and related trafficking items. Agencies assisting included the Morrison, Todd, and Wadena county sheriff offices and police departments. Charges are pending in Morrison and Wadena counties.
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Police log highlights local disturbances and arrests
Baxter reports trespass with a Jehovah Witness pamphlet found on Franklin Drive. Brainerd records a 27 year old arrested for first degree DWI at South Sixth and Maple. A caller on East River Road heard screams later found to be a fox. Samantha Jo Martin turns herself in on a burglary charge. Little Falls notes a burglary on Sixth Avenue Northwest and a vehicle theft on Third Street Southeast. Snowblower theft reported near Eighth Street Northwest.
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Walk A Mile In Her Shoes set for Aug 10 at Mills Ford Baxter
The event, a Global movement to end rape and gender violence, funds Sexual Assault Services and Mid-Minnesota Women's Center. Men will wear high heels or decorated shoes for awareness at Mills Ford in Baxter with proceeds from registrations and sponsors Mills Fleet Farm Mills Automotive Group Lakes Printing. High heel donations accepted at Brainerd or Baxter police departments.
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