Snowden leaks NSA files and vanishes in Hong Kong
Edward Snowden, 29, a contractor for the NSA who revealed broad monitoring of phone and Internet data by major companies, leaves Hong Kong hotel ahead of possible U.S. extradition. The case strains U.S.-China ties as supporters press for pardon and defense funds, while Hong Kong officials note extradition duties and treaty limits.
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Iowa City zoning suit targets 20 story Moen project
Opponents of a proposed 20 story downtown Iowa City building filed in Johnson County District Court to overturn the City Council denial of a rezoning request. The suit argues the plan violates the city comprehensive plan and would create illegal spot zoning favoring developer Marc Moen.
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Iowa City commutation denied second time for Kern
The Gazette reports former Iowa City insurance agent Robert Kern, 67, remains imprisoned after Governor Branstad denied his second commutation plea for the 1979 murder of Ady Jensen in West Branch. Kern helped plot with ex-wife Judy White and Jeanne Jensen to profit from a life policy. White is serving a life sentence and Jeanne Jensen received a shorter term after cooperating with prosecutors. Andrew Ogelvie was acquitted in a separate trial.
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