FBI investigates hack of AP Twitter post on Obama injures claim
The FBI and SEC probe how hackers sent a bogus AP tweet claiming Obama was injured in White House explosions. Markets plunged briefly then recovered with the Dow ending up 152.29 points. The incident sparks investigations and questions about social media security.
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SEC
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Reuters
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Mississippi man cleared in ricin letter case
Prosecutors dropped charges against Paul Kevin Curtis who was accused of mailing ricin letters to Barack Obama and Senator Roger Wicker. A court order cited new information in the ongoing investigation while Curtis, an Elvis impersonator, was released on bond. Curtis defended his innocence and his attorney suggested framing.
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Obama
Christi McCoy
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Oxford
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Mississippi Daily Journal
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Lafayette County
Secret Service
Ammonium nitrate rail car ruled out as blast cause in West Texas
Investigators ruled out a rail car filled with ammonium nitrate as the blast cause at the West Fertilizer Co plant. Fourteen people were killed and about 200 injured on April 17. The source cited possible causes as an accident arson or unexplained factors.
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Legislature Debates Online Purchase Tax Fairness Act
Watermark Books owner Sarah Bagby in Wichita backs the Marketplace Fairness Act as a means to level taxes for online and catalog sales. The bill would let states collect sales taxes from out of state retailers and address cross state transactions with software to apply correct rates. The Senate vote was anticipated this week amid projected nationwide tax revenue losses.
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Kan
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NATO, US and Russia aim to revive Syria peace plan
In Brussels Kerry and Lavrov agreed to explore ways to revive the Geneva plan for a transitional government in Syria. They acknowledged a difficult road and noted Russia and the United States differ on when Assad should leave but share view that his departure may be necessary for a solution.
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