Obama to nominate Foxx as transportation secretary
President Obama plans to nominate Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx to lead the Transportation Department, potentially making him the second term’s first African American Cabinet pick. Four choir members were injured in Albuquerque during a church attack, non life threatening. Bomb blasts at Pakistan election offices kill 12 and injure 43 amid threats to liberal parties.
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Senate push for US action in Syria without ground troops
Republican senators urge Obama to strike Syrian air bases with cruise missiles to curb Assad’s air advantage. They warn of chemical weapons risk and debate international force to secure stockpiles while opposing American ground troops.
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Fire breaks out in building where 377 died
Fire erupted at the Rana Plaza site in Dhaka where the garment factory collapse killed 377. Police say owner Mohammed Sohel Rana was arrested fleeing toward India as efforts to rescue survivors continued and authorities prepared charges of faulty construction and unlawful death.
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Boston Bombings people of interest sought in probe
Congressional intelligence leaders said authorities are pursuing people of interest in the Boston Marathon bombings and asked for more help from Russian intelligence. Rep Mike Rogers said Tamerlan Tsarnaev likely radicalized after a 2012 Russia visit as U S authorities reveal a 2011 phone call discussing jihad with his mother. The father told Reuters he abandoned plans to travel to the United States.
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Forgotten middle class lingers as Washington stalls on promises
The Washington Post notes that despite 2012 campaign promises to aid the middle class, relief has stalled. GDP grew 2.5 percent in Q1 with government cuts dragging growth, wage gains stagnant, and Congress gridlocked over budgets and debt. Polls show Americans fear losing ground and trust wanes.
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