Chicago Homicides Surge Amid National Rise in 2016
A Brennan Center analysis shows Chicago contributing 43.7 percent of the 30-city rise in homicides for 2016 as total killings climb with 738 deaths through Sunday, surpassing last year’s tally and nearing a two-decade high. Other cities like Los Angeles and New York report smaller increases or declines.
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Obama bans offshore drilling across Arctic and Atlantic
Obama uses a 1953 authority to permanently withdraw federal waters from oil and gas development. The move covers broad Arctic and Atlantic areas and aligns with Canada’s commitment to protect the Arctic. President cites ecosystem risks, spill dangers, high costs, and climate concerns. The action sets up likely legal challenges from the Trump administration.
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FBI relied on scant new info to relaun ch Clinton email inquiry
Newly unsealed court papers show the FBI searched a computer linked to Anthony Weiner to relaunch the Clinton email probe after finding messages with Huma Abedin. The documents suggest the agency had little new evidence and raised questions about Comey’s public disclosure.
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Vikings shelter hoax sparks talk amid cold in Minnesota
Social media spread a false claim that the Minnesota Vikings would open their indoor stadium to homeless residents. Blogger Nyberg and David Dellanave admitted fabricating the hoax to shame the team. the episode drew coverage and criticism from Minnesota Public Radio and others.
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U.S. sanctions eight Russian entities over Crimea actions
The U.S. Treasury blacklisted eight companies and seven businessmen tied to Russia's Crimea annexation and Ukraine conflict. Moscow called the moves hostile acts as Obama neared power transfer to Donald Trump. Rex Tillerson, seen as skeptical of sanctions, opposed them.
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Fireworks blast at Mexican market leaves 29 dead
A massive explosion at the San Pablito fireworks market in Tultepec near Mexico City killed at least 29 and injured many as a plume rose over the site. The market has suffered multiple blasts in roughly a decade in a region north of the capital.
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