Grant spending questioned amid budget woes in U S report
Senate Republican Tom Coburn accuses the Homeland Security Department of wasteful Urban Area Security Initiative grants. He cites a Seguin fish tank a Fort Worth latrine on wheels and a Columbus underwater robot as examples of questionable spending across eight states and the National Capitol Region. The report says DHS lacks tracking and needs better targeting of funds.
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Egypt crisis deepens over constitution protests at palace
Cairo is rocked by clashes as 211 people are wounded outside the presidential palace amid protests over President Morsi’s Islamist backed charter. Four aides resign while opposition vows longer struggle as Morsi pushes a Dec. 15 referendum and seeks asylum claims in Guatemala.
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Typhoon Bopha death toll rises to 350 in the Philippines
The powerful Typhoon Bopha leaves about 350 dead and nearly 400 missing across Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental, and six other provinces. Civilians search mud stained remains while survivors dry belongings on roads and officials report more bodies recovered.
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Romania Gypsies in Mexico U S Smuggling Ring
Canadian and U S officials warn of a smuggling ring moving Romanian Roma to the United States via Mexico to seek asylum in Canada. At least 85 Romanians, including 35 children, arrived since February and applied for asylum. They cross from Mexico into the U S then drive to Quebec.
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Guatemalan Police Arrest McAfee Founder in Illegal Entry
Guatemalan police arrested software founder John McAfee in Guatemala City on Wednesday for entering the country illegally. Authorities reported the incident occurred hours after his arrival, with officials detailing the arrest and basic charges.
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Bodies believed missing cousins found near Evansdale lake
Black Hawk County authorities say two bodies found Wednesday are believed to be Elizabeth Collins aged 9 and Lyric Cook aged 11, the cousins who vanished five months ago while riding bikes near a recreational lake in Evansdale.
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Subpoenaed Tweets Lead to Guilty Plea in Disruptive Protest
New York Occupy Wall Street protester Malcolm Harris plans to plead guilty to disorderly conduct after a clash over police access to his social media posts. Harris, facing a sentence of time served, was arrested in October 2011. prosecutors sought about three months of his tweets, a move challenged by Harris, Twitter Inc. and privacy groups.
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Ports reopen after crippling strike ends
Los Angeles and Long Beach port clerks return to work after an eight day strike that challenged outsourcing fears. About 600 workers represented by ILWU secure modest wage and pension gains under a four year contract awaiting union ratification in the coming weeks.
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Washington Governor Signs Gay Marriage Law in Washington
Governor Chris Gregoire signed the measure legalizing same sex marriage in Washington state. The law takes effect Thursday with licenses available 12:01 a.m. in King and Thurston counties, and weddings possible Sunday due to a three day waiting period.
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Court Asked to Rule on Same Sex Law in Nevada
A Boise based group opposes gay marriage asks the U S Supreme Court to take up Seveik v Sandoval challenging Nevada's ban the case centers on whether marriage should be defined as one man and one woman or any two people Lambda Legal and others plan appeals after a Reno federal judge ruled Nevada has a legitimate state interest in prohibiting recognition of same sex couples The coalition filed a writ of certiorari seeking Supreme Court review amid upcoming Ninth Circuit consideration for eight Nevada couples in 127 page filing
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