Obama and First Lady Meet Hunger Strikers at Capitol
President Obama and First Lady Michelle meet with about 20 fasting activists at the Capitol steps to urge House Republicans to pass an immigration overhaul. The group, including Eliseo Medina, has not eaten for 18 days and drinks only water. The president expressed concern for their health and pledged to have aides explore further actions to move immigration reform.
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Christmas Tree Season Opens with Santas at Amana Colonies
Coralville youngster Madison Gallo nine visits Santa in the Tannenbaum Forest at the Amana Colonies Festhvalle Barn to share her Christmas wish list as the holiday season begins.
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Police helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub during concert
A police helicopter plummeted into the Clutha pub in Glasgow injuring multiple people. Officers and a civilian pilot were aboard as emergency services worked to free those trapped under rubble amid dust and debris in a crowded city area.
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Oil containment ongoing around sunken Mississippi towboat
Federal, state, and local crews fight to contain dis charged oil from the sunken 144 foot towboat Stephen L. Colby near Le Claire Mississippi. Recovery to lightering barge has recovered thousands of gallons oil and oily water while 91,000 gallons were aboard.
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