Four Marines Die in California Training Accident
Four Marines were killed in an accident in California while clearing the area. Officials did not specify the incident type. The report mentions ongoing talks between Israel and Palestinian representatives, with Abbas signaling continued negotiations despite a hard line from the Palestinian delegation.
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Democrats push free preschool for all 3 and 4 year olds
A group of Democrats introduces the Strong Start for America's Children Act to fund free voluntary preschool for low and moderate income families. The plan would spend 34 billion dollars in five years, raise teacher qualifications, and boost pay to parity with K 12 teachers.
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Seventh Warmest Year Tied Globally Amid Climate Talks
The World Meteorological Organization reports this year ranks as the seventh warmest since 1850. Rising greenhouse gases mean a warmer future and more extreme weather such as Typhoon Haiyan, with nine months tying 2003 for warmth. Michel Jarraud urged action at climate talks in Warsaw.
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Ohio man awaits execution pause as offers organ donation
Ronald Phillips, 40, on death row for raping and killing a 3 year old, won a stay with a last minute offer to donate his heart and other organs. Attorney says it is not stalling. Governor Kasich announced the execution will be rescheduled for July 2.
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Health care enrollment slow as federal site underperforms
Federal enrollment shows 1 in 4 enrollees using HealthCare.gov with 79,391 signing up on state run sites across 14 states plus DC. California leads with 35,364 enrollments as officials cite website problems and project growth over five months. White House says initial low numbers expected. experts warn target by March 31 may be jeopardized.
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Hawaii makes same sex marriage legal in landmark vote
Governor Neil Abercrombie signs a bill making Hawaii the 15th state to legalize same sex marriage. The measure takes effect by December 2, with a Senate vote 19 to 4 and a crowd applauding as expression of visible equality. A temporary restraining order challenges the law.
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Nigeria designates Boko Haram and Ansaru as terrorists
The United States formally designates Boko Haram and Ansaru as foreign terrorist organizations, barring material support and directing agencies to block U.S. financial transactions. The move aims to curb the groups tied to hundreds of deaths in Nigeria including church and mosque attacks and the 2011 U.N. building bombing in Abuja. Nigerian officials welcomed the decision as a strategic step in counterterrorism efforts.
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Toronto council asks mayor for leave amid drug scandal
Toronto City Council, with 37 voting yes, urged Mayor Rob Ford to take a temporary leave to handle personal issues linked to drug use. Ford admitted smoking crack in a drunken episode but refused to quit, saying he will stay in office and seek reelection despite public calls to resign. Protesters gathered outside City Hall as the debate intensified.
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