Hurricane Alex Slams Gulf Coast Near Matamoros
The first Atlantic hurricane of the year intensified to Category 2 as it struck Mexico near Matamoros, driving 100 mph winds, heavy rain, and beach contamination from oil spills. Marines evacuated villagers in Playa Bagdad while authorities planned mass evacuations inland.
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Suspect in Russian spy ring vanishes in Cyprus
An alleged member of a Russian spy ring, Christopher Metsos, disappeared in Cyprus after being released on $32,500 bail. He was arrested there while attempting to fly to Budapest, and U S authorities would not comment. Earlier, ten others linked to the ring were arrested across the Northeast for gathering information for Moscow while living ordinary suburban lives.
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Confirmation mostly complete as Kagan faces final questions
Elena Kagan wrapped three days of Senate Judiciary Committee questioning on abortion gay rights gun issues and GOP pushback. Democrats call her independent and impartial while Republicans concede they could not elicit her legal views. She said the hearings were wearying but a great moment in her life.
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House votes to pass sweeping bank regulation overhaul
The House approved a large financial reform bill expanding oversight from thrift stores to Wall Street firms. The 237 to 192 vote crossed party lines, with key Republicans voting against and a few breaking ranks. Senate delay pushes action to mid July as Obama calls it a victory for Americans harmed by the crisis.
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