Gulf plan could be blank check for Syrian rebels
Gulf nations pledge millions monthly to Syrian rebels to fund salaries and arming the opposition as analysts warn the aid may escalate violence and create a proxy war. The drive, part of a broader international fund, aims to pressure Assad amid ongoing fighting and a fragile cease fire.
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Probe sought into prosecutor in Trayvon Martin case
Trayvon Martin family asks federal investigators to examine State Attorney Norm Wolfinger and his role in not charging George Zimmerman. They allege a meeting with Sanford’s police chief overruled a detective’s charge recommendation. Wolfinger denies the claims and recused himself. The case now a focus of the DOJ inquiry and potential grand jury action.
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EPA moves toward E15 fuel nationwide with supplier registrations
The federal government advances toward widespread 15 percent ethanol in gasoline by allowing manufacturers to register as suppliers. E15 must pass federal tests and gain state registrations before market rollout in 2001 and newer vehicles. Twenty ethanol makers, based in multiple states, have registered to sell E15. The text oddly includes Palin related notes about Couric and NBC Today host appearances.
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Couric and Palin Set Rematch on Morning TV
Katie Couric returns to morning TV as she subships for Robin Roberts on Good Morning America while Sarah Palin again faces her in a televised showdown. Viewers are invited to vote with their clicks as the pair trade jabs in a playful ratings battle.
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Mega Millions Jackpot Tops 656 Million With No Winners
The nationwide Mega Millions jackpot rose to 656 million dollars after sales from 44 states, with three winning tickets in Kansas Illinois and Maryland yet to claim a share. In Maryland a Milford Mill 7-Eleven ticket remains unclaimed though reports link a McDonald’s worker to the ticket.
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