Boko Haram kills 59 at Nigerian boarding school
Gunmen killed 59 students at the Federal Government College in Buni Yadi Yobe state overnight. Police say all victims were male students and some bodies were burned. the school campus with 24 buildings burned to the ground.
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Obama urges states to ease defenses of same sex marriage bans
Holder told state attorneys general that states may decline to defend bans if constitutional issues exist. He cited Oregon Nevada Pennsylvania and Virginia actions as growing trend and compared it to 1950s school desegregation fights. Critics say AGs must defend state laws unless grounds are frivolous.
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Pressure mounts on Governor Brewer over anti gay discrimination bill
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer faces mounting pressure from Republicans and consultants to veto a bill critics call a license to discriminate in the name of religion. The measure would allow business owners to refuse service to same sex couples and others based on personal religious beliefs.
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Ukraine votes to send Yanukovich to Hague Court
Ukraine’s parliament overwhelmingly backs sending fugitive President Viktor Yanukovich to the International Criminal Court for alleged mass killings during protests. Acting president Turchinov warns of separatist threats in Crimea while Klitschko confirms presidential bid for May 25.
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U S tightens Bakken oil labeling for rail shipments
U S regulators order testing and proper labeling of Bakken crude before rail transport after a string of fiery derailments. The rule requires Packing Group 1 or 2 labeling and applies to crude shipments, amid calls for stronger tank car standards.
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Obesity rate drops for young children nationwide
Federal data show a 43 percent decline in obesity among children ages 2 to 5 over a decade, with just over 8 percent obese in 2011 12 down from nearly 14 percent in 2003 04. Officials cite strong signals from communities and nutrition programs, while broader rates remain unchanged.
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