Government forecast lowers storm season expectations
A government forecast predicts a slower hurricane season with eight to 13 named storms and three to six hurricanes, including one to two major storms. El Nino is expected to form midseason, while Cincinnati withdrew its bid as the party reviews candidates and plans visits to four remaining cities ahead of a late summer or fall decision.
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Syrian government breaks Aleppo siege at prison complex
Government forces and opposing factions report a breakthrough at the sprawling prison complex on Aleppo northeastern edge. Tanks and troops entered the facility as part of a broader advance ahead of the June 3 presidential election.
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North Korea shells near South Korean warship amid border tension
North Korea fired two artillery shells toward waters near a South Korean corvette nine miles south of Yeonpyeong island as a patrol vessel returned fire. No injuries or property damage were reported, and residents were advised to seek shelter in Yeonpyeong as tensions rise.
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Panel votes to fund VA inquiry on Capitol Hill
On Thursday the Aid Committee approved a $1.586 billion VA spending bill for the next fiscal year adding $5 million for the VA. Sen. Patty Murray urged decisive VA action while Sen. Richard Shelby called misconduct at the VA unforgivable. The House Veterans Affairs Committee authorized a subpoena to compel officials to testify as whistleblower allegations mount. A VA spokesman said the department is working with the committee.
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Surging clashes kill 13 soldiers near Volnovakha in Ukraine
In eastern Ukraine heavy fighting raged as pro-Russian separatists attacked a checkpoint near Volnovakha, killing at least 13 soldiers. US and EU officials accuse Russia of fostering chaos to disrupt the presidential vote, while Ukraine calls an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
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States probe eBay breach amid data security scrutiny
Connecticut Florida and Illinois joined New York in pressing eBay over a massive customer data breach. The states seek details and free credit monitoring for those affected as authorities push for stricter data security following other big breaches and leadership firings at Target.
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Deadly Market Attack in Xinjiang Leaves 31 Dead
Five suspects drove two cross country vehicles into an open market in Urumqi Xinjiang injuring 94 as explosives were hurled from windows. State media called it a serious violent terrorist incident and security forces pledged a crackdown while shoppers and police stood by at the rain soaked scene.
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