U S Parks Face Catastrophic Loss From Global Warming
A National Parks Conservation Association 53 page report warns of a potentially catastrophic loss of animal and plant life in the United States national parks. It urges the National Park Service to develop a funded adaptation plan amid climate impacts.
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Burr Oak Cemetery workers indicted in corpse desecration plot
Four Burr Oak Cemetery workers in Alsip near Chicago face multiple felony charges for allegedly digging up corpses and reselling plots. The indictment, issued Wednesday and announced Thursday, includes desecration of human remains and conspiracy to dismember bodies along with theft.
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Obama plan overhauls immigration detention system
The administration proposes strengthening federal oversight and centralizing a 32 000 bed network across 350 facilities to house immigration violators closer to courts and medical care. The goal is three to five years to rebuild a system with better standards and access to attorneys, amid criticism of prior policies and conditions.
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Armistice survivor Harry Patch remembered in Britain
Bells tolled for an hour as mourners in Wells honor Harry Patch the 111 year old last WWI trenches survivor in Britain whose death recalls the war's vast toll. The service spotlights the era ending and Britain's long memory of Flanders and Passchendaele.
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Harkin Pushes Clunker Bill Flaws Then Urges Rejection
Sen. Tom Harkin sought to limit Cash for Clunkers rebates to low income filers but his plan would exclude many buyers who do not file tax returns. He urged colleagues to reject his own amendment after Republicans blocked withdrawal. Senate then passed the bill 65-32 and 60-37 overall, with Obama support.
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Clinton trip to Somalia signals stronger U S engagement
Secretary Clinton met Somali President Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed in Kenya marking a shift toward direct U S support for Somalia’s transitional government. The talks covered more weapons, training for soldiers, humanitarian aid, and exchanging ambassadors as Washington boosts ties and coordinates with the U N and African Union.
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