Democrats Renew Call for Independent Probe of CIA FBI DOJ
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee formally renew a push for an independent prosecutor to probe possible crimes by the CIA FBI and the Justice Department over illegal bank loans to Iraq. Barr has 30 days to respond in writing. Senate Democrats plan a similar request led by Sen. Biden.
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Iceman found in Alpine ice dated to 5000 years ago
Scientists say the Stone Age man died after climbing to 10,400 feet in the Alps and sheltering in a trench. The body, preserved in ice, shows he was 25 to 40 years old at death and was discovered by hikers last fall.
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Gunman kills four at New York county office
John Miller of Ohio opened fire at Schuyler County Social Services in Watkins Glen killing four female workers. After declaring his goal he shot himself. Miller had a long history of child support arrests dating to 1970.
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NSF slams standardized math and science tests in nationwide study
The National Science Foundation labeled major math and science assessments as distortive and biased against minority students. The study by Boston College researchers found tests neglect key topics, overemphasize computation, and stress routine recall over high level conceptual knowledge. It sampled six tests at multiple grade levels and included teacher surveys and urban interviews.
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Letters in Laos rice paddy spark POW alive debate
Senate testimony cites a 1988 aerial photo showing a 12 foot by 6 foot USA mark in a Laos rice paddy near Sam Neua and a possible K symbol. DIA analysis finds some man made markings but no evidence confirming unaccounted POWs. Lawmakers urge caution amid disagreement over potential clues.
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Social Security to rise 3 percent next year in COLA
About 44 million Social Security recipients will receive a 3 percent cost-of-living increase, averaging $19 a month, while Congress and top officials get 3.2 percent raises. The SSA notes retirees face higher medical costs, with checks rising to about $653 from $634 monthly, the smallest COLA in six years.
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