Justice Dept Fast-Tracks 29 Million Aid for Charleston Victims
The Justice Department will rapidly distribute 29 million dollars to South Carolina to assist families of the nine churchgoers killed at Emanuel AME Church. Funds come under the Crime Victim Assistance Formula Grant program and may support victim services for those affected by the Charleston shootings.
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Two men plead not guilty in Massachusetts beheading plot
In Boston federal court David Wright and Nicholas Rovinski pleaded not guilty to charges they aided Islamic State beheadings of Massachusetts police officers. They will stay detained until a July 29 hearing after Wright was arrested June 2 alongside the shooting of Usaamah Abdullah Rahim.
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Williams speaks out on Iraq helicopter tale amid NBC fallout
NBC News anchor Brian Williams spoke on NBC Today about his suspension and demotion over a false 2008 Iraq invasion helicopter story. He said the recall came from ego and a bad urge to improve his role, acknowledging the misstatement after previously reporting the Chinook was fired upon. He maintained no intent to lie.
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Fires Expand Across Alaska to California Forcing Evacuations
Firefighters battled several large wildfires from Alaska to drought stricken California, with the Lake Fire near Big Bear alone growing to 11 000 acres and threatening about 150 structures. Alaska reported two major blazes near Willow and Sterling burning thousands of acres and forcing nearly 1 000 evacuations as roads closed and residents fled.
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Why the Confederate flag stays in South Carolina politics
After a Charleston church massacre many urged flag removal, but state law blocks changes without a two thirds vote. The 2000 law protecting monuments requires supermajority, making swift action unlikely and drawing warnings from activists. Political experts warn touching the flag inflames factions.
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