Calls for Resignations Rise Over Flint Water Crisis
Congressional Republicans urged Gov. Rick Snyder and federal regulators to resign amid the Flint water scandal as Democrats pressed for Snyder to step down. The hearing spotlighted the decision to switch water suppliers blamed for lead contamination affecting thousands, with calls from Rep. John Mica and lawmakers like Rep. Matt Cartwright and Jason Chaffetz criticizing regulators and officials.
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Kerry labels ISIS acts genocide amid minority suffering
Secretary of State John Kerry described the Islamic State persecution of Yazidis Christians and other minorities as genocide. He cited killings enslavement and destruction across Syria and Iraq while noting legal hurdles to global action.
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Egypt hints King Tut tomb may hold two new chambers
Egypt's antiquities minister says radar scans of Tutankhamun's tomb show possible hidden chambers with metal and organic masses suggesting funeral objects. Further scans planned to gauge size and wall thickness. The mystery includes the potential burial of Queen Nefertiti, Tut's stepmother, amid economic and security tensions in Egypt.
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Putin vows robust Syria backing despite partial withdrawal
Putin says Russia could rebuild military presence in Syria within hours and will keep strong air defenses for the foreseeable future, backing Assad after a rapid deployment helped avert defeat. The claim tempers any Geneva talks progress and signals limited concession to negotiations.
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