Florida whales found dead after Everglades stranding
Ten total pilot whales were found dead in Florida in the days after 51 were stranded near the Everglades. A resident reported the Snipe Point deaths, confirmed by wildlife officials, while coast guard contacts with the pod were lost. The site lies about 60 miles southeast of the Everglades location.
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Poll finds base budget plan favored by public appetite
McClatchy Marist poll indicates a congressional deal likely to ease sequester with modest defense and domestic spending increases, no broad tax rises, and no major cuts to popular programs. Voters prefer replacing sequestration with tax and fee increases by a 52 41 margin though Republicans favor continued cuts.
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Netanyahu pushes Iran sanctions to force nuclear concession
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged stronger economic penalties and a halt to easing pressure on Iran. He argued sanctions could coerce Tehran to abandon its nuclear program, signaling sharper divergence with President Obama over next steps and the Brookings forum address.
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Thailand Opposition Democrats resign from parliament in protest
Thailand's main opposition Democrat Party quits parliament in a mass action linked to street protests against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Leader Abhisit Vejjajiva says the move aims to force responsibility amid a growing political standoff.
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Icy weather turns deadly across the South and Northeast
Snow and ice storms over the weekend killed at least five people across the south and northeast US. Dallas area deaths included a man, a woman from ice in her yard, and a woman found in a parking lot. Wisconsin and other states reported multiple crashes and weather-related injuries. The National Weather Service noted several smaller disturbances delivering heavy snowfall and subfreezing temperatures from Baltimore to Washington and beyond.
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