House approves 1.9 trillion debt increase amid deficits
The House passed a 1.9 trillion debt increase by 217 to 212 in a vote that raises the federal borrowing cap to 14.3 trillion and shields lawmakers from another vote before the midterms. It tops the budget near 3.7 trillion with a projected 1.56 trillion deficit for the year.
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Bomb dog teams arrive as Iraq seeks better detecting methods
The United States speeds delivery of bomb sniffing dogs to Iraq amid concerns over the effectiveness of wand devices at checkpoints. The first 25 of 145 dogs reach Baghdad this week, with 120 more to follow over a year. Teams will train with Iraqi police at the Baghdad Police College and may patrol Baghdad ahead of March 7 elections.
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Second large quake rocks northern California coast
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck about 35 miles northwest of Petrolia at 12 20 pm shaking Humboldt County. No major injuries or damage reported though shelves rattled and windows remained intact, echoing the prior January 9 quake that caused significant damage and one hip injury. Local officials said structures from the earlier quake are being checked for safety. Annie Barr noted bottles rattled and lights swung but the event was less intense than the January quake.
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Motive speaker Ray in court on three manslaughter counts
Motivational speaker James Arthur Ray pleaded not guilty to three counts of manslaughter in a first appearance after charges tied to a sweat lodge ceremony near Sedona. He remains held on a 5 million dollar bond as prosecutors seek trial in Yavapai County.
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