Putin Vows to Track Moscow Subway Bombers
Moscow rush hour blasts killed 39 and wounded dozens as Vladimir Putin vowed to drag out of the sewer the masterminds. Security heightened with patrols and sniffer dogs while mourners lit candles at the two central stations. The attacks revived debate over the death penalty and terrorism laws amid fears of civil liberties rollback.
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New York subway cameras mostly out of service
About half of the 4313 security cameras in New York City subways are nonfunctional due to heat, water, or electrical problems and ongoing construction. The MTA faces $93 million in service cuts while the NYPD expands camera use citywide and relies on private systems for crime detection.
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LA teacher Jaime Escalante dies at 79
In Los Angeles a renowned East Los Angeles high school math teacher and inspiration for Stand and Deliver died at 79 in Reno Nevada while undergoing bladder cancer treatment. Edward James Olmos portrayed Escalante in the film.
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Pentagon considers drone support for Somali offensive
The Pentagon weighs sending surveillance drones and limited military aid to Somalia as U S diplomats press the government to outline goals of an ANC offensive against al Qaida linked insurgents. Officials seek balance between countering insurgents and avoiding the appearance of occupation. A plan could move unarmed Reaper drones from the Seychelles to the Horn of Africa for counter piracy duties.
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