U S Suspends Bangladesh Trade Benefits Over Rights Issues
President Obama announced a suspension of longstanding U S trade benefits for Bangladesh in response to dangerous garment industry conditions that killed over 1200 people in the past year. The measure targets worker rights without directly halting exports to the United States.
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Tsarnaev indicted on mass casualty Boston Marathon attack
A federal grand jury in Boston indicted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on 30 counts for the Boston Marathon bombing that killed four and wounded many. The charges include use of a weapon of mass destruction, bombing a public place, carjacking, and engaging in a gun battle with police. If convicted he faces the death penalty.
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Supreme Court weighs Oklahoma abortion pill law clarification
The Supreme Court said it may review an Oklahoma 2011 law banning off-label use of abortion inducing drugs, including mifepristone, but seeks clarification from the state high court before ruling. Mifepristone is FDA approved with misoprostol for early pregnancy termination.
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NSA chief cites 54 disrupted plots from surveillance efforts
In Baltimore NSA Director Gen. Keith Alexander detailed 54 cases Congress received, 42 disrupted plots and 12 with material support to terrorism. He noted 50 arrests or detentions, with 25 in Europe, 11 in Asia, and 5 in Africa, including 13 US cases. Guardian reports say bulk Internet metadata collection ended in 2011.
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Obama Reflects on Rights as He Visits Goree Island
President Obama stepped alone onto the Door of No Return on Goree Island with Michelle Obama at his side. He urged vigilance in human rights and praised Mandela's influence while outlining U S support for Senegal and other African democracies during a week of travel.
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Education progress narrows white minority achievement gap
The NAEP report shows black and Hispanic students across ages 9 13 and 17 have gained in reading and math since the 1970s. Proficiency grew, but 17 year olds' overall averages stagnated while more lower performing students stayed in school and remained eligible for testing.
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Supreme Court ruling expands health benefits to gay couples
The ruling lets same sex couples in states recognizing them apply for Obama care subsidies as a couple and gain Medicaid protections. The change may help more people access coverage starting January 1, though joint filing could affect eligibility thresholds. The court also declined to hear challenges to Arizona and Nevada same sex marriage cases, leaving lower court decisions in place.
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