Obama pushes to close income gap amid political fight
President Obama urged Republicans to back his plan for welfare, unemployment benefits, and a higher minimum wage as he repeats the focus on income inequality five years into his presidency. Republicans counter that the policies worsen conditions.
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Ukraine opposition blocks speaker dais amid protests
In Kiev lawmakers allied with opposition blocked access to the speaker's dais and vowed daily obstruction until dissolution. Interim faction leader Arseny Yatsenyuk pressed for Yanukovich resignation, government ouster, parliament dissolution, and urgent elections.
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NSA tracks billions of cellphone locations worldwide in mass surveillance
The NSA gathers nearly 5 billion daily location records from cellphones globally. Documents and officials describe a vast database and new analytics tools, with bulk collection often incidental on Americans abroad. Officials insist programs target foreign subjects and are lawful, while privacy advocates warn of pervasive reach.
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Hezbollah commander Hassan al Laqees killed in Ha dath attack
A senior Hezbollah commander Hassan al Laqees was shot outside his home in Ha dath near Beirut. Hezbollah blamed Israel, while Israel denied involvement. Analysts noted rising sectarian tension tied to Syria and Iran's regional influence as a likely factor.
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Atheist Display Placed At Daley Plaza Countering Nativity Scene
Chicago's Daley Plaza hosts a new 8 1/2 foot tall A for atheists and agnostics, alongside a nativity and menorah. The display, funded by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, augments the public space with explanations of nonbelief during December.
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Christie’s values Detroit art collection at 452 to 866 million
Christie’s estimates 2,781 city owned or partially owned works tied to the Detroit Institute of Arts at 452 million to 866 million dollars. About 1 percent of pieces on display account for 75 percent of value. Five sale alternatives considered to monetize the collection as Detroit moves through bankruptcy.
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