Justice Department tightens racial profiling rules nationwide
New guidelines bar routine profiling by federal agents and curb use of race in investigations. They expand a 2008 ban on religious and ethnic profiling, exempt local officers on federal task forces and near borders, with Holder calling the change a signature achievement to restore public trust.
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Supreme Court denies BP bid to overturn Gulf spill settlement
The Supreme Court rejected BP's challenge to a multibillion dollar Gulf of Mexico spill deal. BP argued the agreement forced payouts for losses beyond the disaster and asked courts to revisit lower rulings. Justices declined to review, leaving the 2012 settlement terms intact as BP faces rising costs and ongoing fines and clean‑up expenses.
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Massive downtown Los Angeles blaze ravages 1 block
A 3:20 am fire in the DaVinci apartment complex under construction in the 900 block of Fremont Avenue burned about 1.3 million square feet, with two thirds consumed. More than 250 firefighters fought hot spots as windows blew out and freeway signs melted. No injuries reported. ATF on scene with arson probes pending.
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Allies to send about 1500 troops to Iraq for training
U S allied nations plan to contribute about 1500 forces to Iraq to train and advise Iraqi and Kurdish troops fighting the Islamic State. Lt Gen James Terry said the move adds to up to 3100 U S troops authorized by President Obama. The commitments followed a coalition conference last week as ISIS retreats in some Sunni provinces.
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New Delhi bans Uber over rape case prompt
Delhi state government bars Uber after a driver is linked to a sexual assault in New Delhi. Police custody ordered for three days. officials say Uber lacked permits and misled customers. The driver, Shiv Kumar Yadav, had prior rape charges in 2011 later acquitted due to evidence issues.
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