Wisconsin Supreme Court Lets Union Law Take Effect
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that the public employee union law can take effect, finding Dane County Judge Sumi overstepped declaring it void. The decision ends weeks of protests and legal battles tied to cuts in bargaining rights, healthcare, and pensions to address a 3.6 billion budget gap.
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Arizona wildfire could become state record largest blaze
Eastern Arizona flames threaten a mountain town near Luna New Mexico as crews defend the area by clearing brush and lighting controlled burns. The fire adds to widespread Southwest blazes amid La Nina drought with forecasts for above normal fire potential in the region through September.
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Austria halts sale of two alpine peaks amid outrage
Austria’s BIG agency suspended plans to sell the Rosskopf and Grosse Kinigat peaks after nationwide protests. Officials said sales would resume with restrictions limiting bidders to Austrian institutions. The peaks lie in Tyrol with Rosskopf at about 8500 feet and Grosse Kinigat near 8800 feet, fueling national pride and scrutiny.
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Obama visits San Juan to boost Puerto Rico profile
President Obama becomes the first since Kennedy to visit San Juan, Puerto Rico, aiming to raise his visibility in a recession-hit territory where citizens are U.S. voters in primaries only. The trip highlights ongoing questions of territorial citizenship and political influence.
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Army returns to caps ditching black berets
After a decade of complaints the Army restores the patrol cap for everyday duties in hot climates. Elite units keep colored berets. all others wear black berets only for special events. Changes also let insignia be sewn or Velcroed and revert to dressier uniforms at the Pentagon.
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