U S Defends Cash Settlement With Iran Amid Criticism
President Obama and Secretary Kerry defended the 400 million dollar cash payment to Iran as a separate settlement of a long standing claim at The Hague. They argued the transfer saved taxpayers billions in potential interest and did not fund a ransom. Republicans criticized the timing ahead of the 2016 campaign.
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Earl Downgraded Storm Hammers Belize and Threatens Mexico
Tropical Storm Earl battered Belize and the Caribbean coast, then headed toward southeastern Mexico. Flights were canceled, hundreds sheltered, and damage included shattered windows, flooded streets, and downed trees as Earl weakened from hurricane strength.
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Missouri public defender appoints governor to defend assault suspect
Missouri State Public Defender Director Michael Barrett uses a state law to appoint Gov. Jay Nixon as attorney for a central Missouri assault suspect. Barrett argues funding cuts and a vetoed caseload relief bill prove the office is under extreme strain. Nixon had not commented by press time.
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American woman killed in London knife attack
A 19 year old Norwegian man of Somali origin knife attacked in Russell Square central London injuring five others and killing an American woman in her 60s named Dar lene Horton. Police say no evidence of terrorism and four other victims were released after treatment.
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North Carolina man charged with aiding Islamic State plot
Erick Jamal Hendricks 35 of Charlotte was charged with conspiring to provide material support to Islamic State by recruiting for attacks in the United States. He allegedly sought to create a sleeper cell targeting military members and a cartoon contest organizer in Garland Texas, with ties to a May 2015 attack.
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Massive mob bust nets 46 indicted in multi state sweep
A sweep across New York and surrounding states led to 46 suspected mobsters from the Genovese Gambino Lucchese and Bonanno families facing extortion loan sharking arson gun trafficking and other charges. Investigators say the operation involved a mobster turned witness and a federal agent posing as a conspirator.
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