After-school funding at risk as federal aid cuts loom
Federal education legislation may end the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program which funds after-school centers like Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Advocates urge Congress to preserve after-school aid, noting 10 million participants with 19 million more potential attendees if affordable and accessible.
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Iran nuclear talks near deadline in Lausanne discussions
In Lausanne Kerry meets Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif as six powers push for a framework by March end. The talks address sanctions relief inspections and Iran's nuclear capacity with a political deadline looming. Kerry also signals intensified diplomacy on Syria to urge Assad toward a political settlement.
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Ferguson protest shooting suspect charged in two officers wounded
Jeffrey Williams, 20, faces two counts of first degree assault and armed criminal action plus a firing from a vehicle charge after shots fired from a car near Ferguson police outside the station wounded two officers. Prosecutor Robert McCulloch says evidence suggests he may have fired at someone other than police, though officers were targeted. Williams, living near Ferguson, was on probation for receiving stolen property and wanted for failing to report. A .40 caliber handgun linked to the case was recovered. The attack followed the resignation of Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson amid ongoing investigations into the department.
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