Virginia student Warmbier arrested in North Korea
North Korea says Virginia student Otto Warmbier, 21, detained January 2 at Pyongyang airport, is being questioned for anti state activity amid heightened tensions after a recent nuclear test. He studied commerce at the University of Virginia and belonged to Theta Chi. tour company Young Pioneer Tours confirms detention and says Swedish embassy and U.S. State Department are involved.
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Academy boards moves to boost diversity in film group
The 51 member board of governors unanimously approved changes to double women and minority members by 2020 and curb lifetime voting. President Cheryl Boone Isaacs said the action addresses a historically white Academy. The plan targets 48 percent women and over 14 percent minorities, and requires active industry engagement for new members.
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Blizzard sweeps East Coast crippling Washington area
A fast moving blizzard drenched the D C area Friday with heavy snowfall and 50 mph winds forcing government close fronts. Mayor Bowser warned of life and death implications as transit airlines and schools shut down. More than two feet expected in D C and Baltimore with heavy snow in New York and Philadelphia.
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Obama seeks 95 million to harden cyber defenses in 2017 budget
President Barack Obama plans a 2017 budget request of 95 million dollars to strengthen federal cyber security after last year’s breaches exposing about 20 million personnel records. An agency will oversee security clearances for government workers and contractors amid ongoing data protections efforts.
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Canada school shooting shocks remote Saskatchewan town
In La Loche Saskatchewan a gunman killed four people and wounded others at a local high school after fatally shooting two family members at home. Police arrested the suspect as officials, including acting mayor Kevin Janvier, confirmed a teacher daughter died. No motive released.
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