Secret Service Agents Tied to Bomb Probe Incident
Two Secret Service agents suspected of DUI and striking a White House barricade disrupted a live bomb investigation on March 4. Washington Post interviews and police records reveal the details fueling lawmakers’ concerns about leadership and possible misconduct including a supervisor allegedly ordering sobriety testing avoidance.
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Putin Health Denial Amid Schedule Changes and Delays
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says President Putin is in good health and remains in constant contact with the government banks and state companies. He notes delays and cancellations of meetings after talks with Italy and a planned summit in Kazakhstan. NASA confirms Ganymede hosts a saltwater ocean larger than Earth's surface.
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Police assume security after Ferguson protest attack
State police took over monitoring protests in Ferguson Missouri after two officers were wounded in what authorities called an ambush. The wounded officers, both treated and released, were among dozens of officers in riot gear guarding Ferguson PD as investigations continue without arrests.
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Victory in Tikrit cements Iran's growing influence in Iraq
Iraqi and Iranian backed Shiite militias near victory in central Tikrit spark concern over Tehran's expanded foothold. Sunni fears rise as Iranian trained forces and Qassem Suleimani lead the campaign, with Sunnis accusing Baghdad of denying arms to tribes and warning of sectarian retribution.
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Canada tightens safety rules for rail tank cars
Ottawa moves to require thicker steel tank cars, full head shields and thermal jackets for crude oil shipments by rail. Regulators aim to harmonize standards with the United States while resisting immediate braking system upgrades due to cost and mixed efficacy concerns.
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