Ethanol Issue Fades Behind Broader Agribusiness Buzz
Iowa voters show ethanol and agriculture rank low among top concerns with wind power talk rising. Despite Koch Industries opposition and campaigns by America's Renewable Future, GOP voters focus on ISIS and Obamacare, while ethanol support struggles to influence caucus choices.
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Meadowlark Lemon dies at 83, Globetrotters legend
Meadowlark Lemon, famed Harlem Globetrotters star who captivated fans with trick shots and humor, died Sunday at 88. Wilt Chamberlain lauded him as a transformative figure, and Lemon balanced basketball fame with ministry, calling himself an ambassador of goodwill.
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Grand jury finds no charges in Tamir Rice shooting case
After a year long probe, a Cuyahoga County grand jury declines to charge Officers Loehmann and Garmback in the November 2014 death of 12 year old Tamir Rice in a Cleveland park. Prosecutor McGinty says officers acted reasonably and video analysis supports no criminal conduct. Federal review continues.
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Iraqi forces near capture of Ramadi from ISIS
Government troops surged into Ramadi’s government complex as airstrikes aided the push to retake the Anbar capital. Officials said the seven month ISIS occupation ended with the flag raised and celebrations seen, amid heavy fighting and destruction.
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Abe apologizes to comfort women and funds victims
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offers a formal apology to Korean comfort women and agrees to an 8.3 million dollar fund to compensate victims. Seoul and Tokyo call the measure an irreversible solution, aiming to ease decades of tension and improve bilateral ties before next year’s elections.
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