State Department officials resign after Benghazi report
Three officials resigned under pressure after an independent review blamed leadership failures for security gaps at the Benghazi mission where four Americans died. Eric Boswell Charlene Lamb and Raymond Maxwell stepped down amid bipartisan anger as lawmakers denounced the department’s handling and risk controls.
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Iowa radiologist feud ends with suit dismissed
Malik Juweid, former tenured radiology professor at the University of Iowa, had his discrimination lawsuit against UI and officials dismissed in Johnson County District Court. Judge Patrick Grady granted a withdrawal without prejudice in November, with a December 5 motion noting continued dismissal. Juweid, on paid leave since 2011, was fired by President Sally Mason after an internal panel found confidentiality breaches and improper conduct toward coworkers.
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Cedar Rapids woman faces 22 criminal charges in credit card theft case
Heather L. Bennett, 34, of Cedar Rapids, is charged with 20 counts of unauthorized use of a credit card and two counts of forgery after allegedly using stolen cards and checks from six victims to buy items at Walmart, Kmart, Casey's and Guppy's on the Go. She allegedly used a stolen card 11 times at Cedar Rapids and Marion stores on Thanksgiving Day. Burlington? (Note: The source mentions 2003 forgery conviction and another suspect, Spencer L. Horak, 32, of Central City, charged with one forgery count.)
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Medicare age rise sparks worry among seniors and firms
Seniors fear losing timely coverage as the debate over raising Medicare eligibility from 65 to 67 intensifies. Employers warn against shifting costs while economists cite potential $113 billion in savings over 10 years, with higher out-of-pocket and employer costs for 65 and 66 year olds. The proposal surfaces in budget talks between Congress and the White House amid entitlement reform pressures.
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Closing arguments wrap in Kamryn Schlitter case amid weather delay
Jurors hear closing arguments in Linn County Iowa as deliberations pause for a potential snowstorm. Zyriah Schlitter faces first degree murder and child endangerment charges in Kamryn's death after severe head injuries. Amy Jo Palmer also stands trial for similar charges.
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