Jury finds Arias guilty of first degree murder
In Phoenix a jury convicts Jodi Arias of first degree murder in the 2008 death of Travis Alexander. The case sparked national attention over the violent details and potential death penalty during the penalty phase.
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Arizona
Jodi Arias
America
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Phoenix Valley
Alexander
Denver
Colorado
James Holmes
Holmes
Immigration reform sparks GOP split over tone and scope
In the Senate debate on a wide immigration bill, Republicans face added amendments that could narrow the measure. Grassley proposals seek penalties for returning home during emergencies and link visa access to Korea beef trade, while Democrats push a broad path to citizenship for about 11 million undocumented residents.
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U.S
Senate
Ali Noorani
National Immigration Forum
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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House of Representatives
Barack Obama
Judiciary Committee
Patrick Leahy
Judiciary Panel
Chuck Grassley
Grassley
Center For American Progress
Seoul
Diplomat recounts lack of response to Benghazi attack
Gregory Hicks, second in command at the U.S. Embassy in Libya, testified at a House hearing about the Benghazi assault on September 11 2012. He described frantic calls to Washington and Tripoli, said five U.S. personnel wanted to help but were told not to, and recalled the death of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans.
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Gregory Hicks
Foreign Service
Libya
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House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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U.S
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Tripoli
Christopher Stevens
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CIA
House of Representatives Oversight Committee
Black Voter Turnout Surpasses Whites for First Time in U S
Census data show black turnout rose to 66.2 percent in the 2012 election, up from 53 percent in 1996, with about 18 million black voters participating. White turnout declined to 64.1 percent, and the white share of the population also fell.
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U.S
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George W. Bush
Washington eyes options to ease private student loan debt
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau urged potential reforms after reviewing 28 000 public comments on private loans. The findings show high payments trap borrowers delay major life goals and risk wider economic effects. Delinquency remains high with 6.7 million borrowers over 90 days late.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Richard Cordray
Consumer Bureau
Miami
U.S
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