Japanese hostage feared dead audio audio claim by Islamic State
U S officials review audio released by Islamic State militants claiming the death of one of two hostages. Verification efforts focus on the authenticity and implications for ongoing negotiations and policy responses.
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Staying power in decor styles for 2015
Readers are presented with enduring decor trends for 2015, highlighting timeless patterns, color palettes, and furnishings that withstand fashion cycles. The piece surveys current home design habits, noting reliable materials and versatile styles likely to persist beyond trends.
Living: Young donors give time and skills
A growing number of young professionals aims to donate time and skills to charities, expanding beyond monetary gifts. The trend reflects a shift toward hands on service and professional expertise in nonprofit work.
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New faces light up Iowa at Republican Freedom Summit
About a dozen potential presidential contenders spoke at the Iowa Freedom Summit in Des Moines hosted by Steve King and Citizens United. Roughly 1,000 attendees filled Hoyt Sherman Place for more than nine hours of speeches including Rick Santorum Mike Huckabee Rick Perry and Sarah Palin with veterans Scott Walker also on stage.
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Snowplow Crash Spurs Iowa Route Revisions
The Iowa Department of Transportation may adjust snow removal routes after a severe early season storm caused two snowplows to be totaled and several others damaged. On Interstate 35 north of Williams in Hamilton County a semi traveled at 70 mph and struck a snowplow, sending both into a ditch and demolishing the cab of the truck.
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Regents to follow open search for UI leader
The University of Iowa will begin a new president search after Sally Mason's retirement this summer. The Iowa Board of Regents signaled it will use the same public vetting process used at ISU and UNI, releasing finalists' names and inviting community input. Regents president Bruce Rastetter said the process was inclusive, open, and transparent and will be similar in timeline.
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