U S seeks use of nine Afghan bases after mission ends
Afghan president Hamid Karzai confirmed in Kabul that the United States has asked to use nine large bases after international forces end combat missions next year. He said Washington must guarantee security, strengthen Afghan security forces, and provide concrete economic support.
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Intelligence report warned of marathon finish line as vulnerability
Five days before the Boston Marathon bombs an 18 page Boston Regional Intelligence Center memo flagged the finish line as an area of increased vulnerability and warned extremist may use small scale bombings to attack spectators and runners. It noted no credible imminent threat at the time.
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Ohio case sets stage for aggravated murder charges in kidnapping
Cleveland prosecutors said they will seek aggravated murder and kidnapping and sexual assault charges against Ariel Castro for holding Amanda Berry Gina DeJesus Michelle Knight and Berry's daughter captive in his home for about a decade. They cite the pregnancies miscarriages starvation beatings and sexual abuse as indictable acts and plan to pursue the death penalty where applicable.
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Obama renews focus on jobs trip to Texas
President Obama travels to Texas to promote job creation and middle class growth. He speaks at Manor New Technology High School praising STEM education while noting signs of economic recovery amid GOP opposition to spending.
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Bangladesh factory fire renews outcry for reform
A deadly blaze at a Dhaka garment factory killed eight including the managing director and a top police official. Officials linked the fire to a second floor short circuit and noted most victims died of smoke on stairs. The incident follows the Rana Plaza collapse and spurs calls for safety reforms amid pledges and new inspections.
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Immigration bill faces first Senate committee test
The Judiciary Committee rejected a GOP bid to delay legalization for 11 million undocumented immigrants. Senators Jeff Flake and Lindsey Graham joined Democrats in a 12 to 6 vote to defeat the plan as the panel prepared to consider up to 300 amendments to the Gang of 8 bill.
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Iowa
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