Cedar Rapids bus network overhaul aims for more frequent service
City riders voice mixed reactions as three new satellite hubs open and Lindale transfers begin. Officials say 15 minute intervals on busy routes will offset the added transfers while Google transit updates lag. Some riders report tardy arrivals but praise improved schedule adherence and lower costs compared to car use.
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Sam Shepard Dies at 73 a Frontier Playwright of Note
Sam Shepard died at his Kentucky farm at age 73 from complications of Lou Gehrig's disease. The Pulitzer winner for Buried Child in 1979 influenced American theater with experimental plays and a prolific body of work. He also appeared in The Right Stuff and Fool for Love and directed Far North.
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White House churn as Scaramucci exits and Kelly takes helm
President Trump reshuffles top aides after Anthony Scaramucci’s profanity laden interview. Chief of Staff John Kelly replaces Reince Priebus, with press duties shared by Sean Spicer. Other high level departures include Flynn, Comey, Green, Ricketts, Viola and Shhaub, amid claims of no chaos.
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GOP pressure on Justice probes Clinton campaign links
A Senate Judiciary Committee letter to Deputy AG Rosenstein demands disclosure on whether Justice is investigating Ukrainian efforts in the 2016 election on behalf of Hillary Clinton. It cites a probe into Chalupa and DNC ties, requests FARA compliance details, and mirrors other GOP demands amid Mueller probe overlap.
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