Experts say minimal U.S. hit if West Coast ports close
Economists warn a port shutdown would disrupt shipments and raise costs but argue the overall U.S. economy would suffer little long term. They note that Southern California would feel the most pain with jobs in trucking and warehousing at stake while other ports and airlines could absorb some demand.
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Coe grad caught in Halifax mall shooting plot foiled
In Halifax Police foiled a Valentine day mass shooting plan at the Halifax Shopping Centre. A 19-year-old Canadian man and a 23-year-old American woman Lindsay Kantha Souvannarath were charged with conspiracy to murder while a fourth suspect was found dead. Police say two others are in custody or dead and the plot involved firearm access and public targets.
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Congress Debates DHS Funding and Keystone XL Vote
The House, amid a reset week, votes on funding DHS or risk a partial shutdown. It approves final federal authorization for the Keystone XL Pipeline spanning 900 miles to Nebraska, amid a veto threat from Obama. Subsequent votes address oil spill funds, charitable deductions, corporate inversion limits, and depreciation rules with anticipated deficits.
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Iowa Lottery Results for Saturday February 14
Lottery draws include Pick 3 Midday 6 1 5 and Evening 8 1 9, Pick 4 Midday 1 7 3 9 and Evening 8 5 0 9. All or Nothing Midday 2 4 6 7 12 16 18 19 20 21 22 24 and Evening 6 7 9 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 23 24. Also Powerball 1 24 44 45 51 with Powerball 28. Jackpot 40 million. Hot Lotto 2 14 22 24 36 with Hotball 7.
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River levels rise and fall across eastern Iowa
Water levels in eastern Iowa rivers show Cedar River at Waterloo 5.91 measuring rising by 0.23, Cedar Rapids 12 at 3.74 falling, Conesville 13 at 6.36 rising, Wapsipinicon at Independence 4.67 rising, and Anamosa 14 at 5.10 falling.
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