U.S. bans snowmobiles at most national parks
The National Park Service bans off road winter vehicles from 25 national parks and units citing environmental damage. Yellowstone and Grand Teton excluded for now but could be phased out after a winter use study. critics cite noise, pollution, and vegetation damage while 180,000 snowmobilers visited last year.
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Washington
National Park Service
Donald Barry
Yellowstone
Grand Teton
Wyoming
Senate drops victims rights amendment on Senate floor
Backers of a victims rights amendment pulled the measure from the Senate floor amid sharp criticism that it tinkers with the Constitution. The move likely ends any chance of passage, leaving the proposal without sufficient support.
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Washington
Senate
Senators Spar Over Third Attempt At Victims Rights Amendment
In a three day Senate debate lawmakers argued over a proposed constitutional amendment on victims rights. Supporters like Sen. Dianne Feinstein said it would ensure notice in proceedings and restitution, while Sen. Jon Kyl urged withdrawing to avoid unproductive speeches. The measure lacked 60 votes to limit debate and the House had not acted. Thirty two states already have some form of victims rights.
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Jon Kyl
R-Ariz
Kyl
Dianne Feinstein
D-Calif
Senate
House
Migrant ship runs aground off Flamingo Cay in Bahamas
A migrant boat with about 275 Haitians ran aground near Flamingo Cay in the Bahamas. Four Coast Guard cutters and two helicopters assisted, 31 rescued with dehydration and kidney failure, 14 believed dead, survivors to be returned to Haiti.
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Nassau
Flamingo Cay
Gibran Soto
Coast Guard
Clearwater
Fla
Bahamas
Haiti
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