U S drones kill senior Taliban commander in Pakistan
An American drone strike in South Waziristan killed Maulvi Nazir a top Taliban commander known for sending money and fighters to Afghanistan and who had a truce with Pakistan’s military Eight other people died in the strike Nazir had survived past attempts and his death is viewed as a blow to Afghan Taliban while straining U S Pakistan relations officials said The attack underscores the contentious drone program and Pakistan’s sovereignty concerns
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Ruth Harkin's Institute Plan Faces Board Vote Controversy
A 2011 email shows Ruth Harkin and aides pushing to create the Harkin Institute of Public Policy at Iowa State University. The plan advanced as allies Michael Gartner and Bonnie Campbell voted yes, Ruth Harkin abstained, then both allies left the board days later. Republicans questioned naming a center after a current politician and funding scrutiny persisted as university leaders clashed over agriculture research and CARD collaboration.
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Trials Set This Month for Kidnapping Suspect in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids man William Roby, 51, faces a January 14 trial in Linn County District Court on first degree kidnapping and related charges for holding a 62 year old woman for nearly 10 hours in 2011 and sexually assaulting her. He has pleaded not guilty.
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