Minsk cease-fire accord offers slim hope for Ukraine war
After 16 hours of talks in Minsk, Ukraine and Russia backed a cease-fire starting Sunday and withdrawal of heavy weapons. The pact aims for eastern autonomy but U S and NATO warned fighting continued. EU plans new sanctions on 19 separatists and Russians amid rising tensions.
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Facebook launches memorial accounts with legacy contact feature
Facebook adds a memorial option in the United States allowing users to assign a legacy contact to manage their account after death. The contact can post, respond to friend requests, update profile pictures, and, if allowed, archive posts and photos while not accessing private messages or logging in as the deceased. Users may also request deletion after death.
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Carter confirmed as defense secretary in Obama administration
The Senate approved Ashton Carter for secretary of defense as Obama’s fourth choice to lead the Pentagon. Carter 60 will guide policy amid air strikes against Islamic State and shifts on Afghanistan, with budget and pipeline issues cited.
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Alabama county ordered to begin issuing same sex marriage licenses
A federal judge ruled Mobile County must issue marriage licenses to same sex couples. The eight page decision clarifies the earlier ruling striking down Alabama's same sex marriage ban and directs probate judge Don Davis to comply. The ruling aims to guide other counties amid refusals statewide.
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