Cheney exits Wyoming race over family health concerns
Liz Cheney ends her primary challenge to U S Senator Michael Enzi citing serious family health issues. The 47 year old daughter of former VP Dick Cheney said her children’s health and well being are her overriding priority.
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China calls for immediate cease fire amid South Sudan talks
In Addis Ababa Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged an immediate halt to hostilities in South Sudan where more than a thousand people have died. He pressed rebels and the government to advance peace negotiations as oil production falls and Sudan voices support for stabilizing the oil fields.
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Polar freeze disrupts lives across nation
A blast of Arctic air battered the central United States causing at least four deaths and widespread disruption. Temperatures 20 to 40 degrees below normal hit Iowa and parts of Montana North and South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and Nebraska. JetBlue halted flights in the New York area and Boston and Union Pacific warned of 48 hour delays across several states.
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Texas abortion law appeal heard by federal court in Louisiana
Planned Parenthood Center for Reproductive Rights and the ACLU appeal to relax Texas admitting privileges rule that forced a dozen clinics to suspend abortions. Four clinics resumed after meeting hospital privilege requirements. the case moves on the merits after the Supreme Court declined to block the law. Wendy Davis sparked national attention during legislative debate.
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Owners plan libel suit over New Mexico horse slaughter plant
Valley Meat Co. owners announced a potential multi million dollar suit against State Attorney General Gary King for slander and harassment tied to his efforts to block a Roswell facility converting a cattle slaughterhouse into a horse meat plant. The legal clash pits horse slaughter opponents against an industry seeking a U.S. foothold. King’s office called the suit frivolous and vowed to continue opposing the plant.
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