Teens in Cars study outlines teen driving dangers
A GM Foundation funded study of 1000 teens finds 2,439 teen deaths in 2012 auto crashes, with 56 percent drivers and 44 percent passengers. Over half unbelted, 40 percent report peers texting or talking while driving.
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Obama defends detainee swap for Bergdahl in Poland
President Barack Obama defended the five detainee exchange with Qatar to secure Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s release after five years, while acknowledging some detainees may again threaten the United States. Military leaders signaled possible disciplinary steps for Bergdahl as he reintegrates.
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Obama offers military help to eastern NATO members
President Obama pledged up to 1 billion dollars to support and train NATO states on Russia borders amid Ukraine crisis. He reviewed permanent deployments in Europe and toured US fighter jets in Poland, urging a robust defense while planning meetings with Poroshenko in Warsaw. He will join Putin in France for D-Day events.
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Ukraine claims gains in battle with separatists near Slovyansk
Ukrainian officials report storming a Donetsk camp killing scores and heavy clashes near Slovyansk with conflicting separatist claims. Vyacheslav Ponomaryov says 12 wounded and two killed, while Ukrainian assertions of 300 separatists killed remain unconfirmed. An AP journalist confirmed ongoing gunfire and smoke over Slovyansk.
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McConnell pushes bill to block new EPA power plant rules
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell introduced legislation on the Senate floor to block proposed EPA regulations aimed at cutting power plant carbon emissions. The bill would require proof the rules do not harm reliability or raise costs before EPA action proceeds, tying in labor, budget, and energy data. Kentucky faces scrutiny as a coal state and election challenges shape the stance.
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