Prominent Chicago businessman dies in apparent suicide
Michael DiFoggio, 58, known for wearing a wire in a federal case against a Cook County official, was found with a gunshot wound at his DiFoggio Plumbing business. Police report no foul play. autopsy scheduled.
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NSA secret Internet data collection via MUSCULAR program
Leaked documents reported by the Washington Post say the NSA and GCHQ jointly pursued MUSCULAR to secretly collect data from Google and Yahoo as it transits international data centers. The disclosures claim data was obtained outside court oversight, beyond PRISM, raising calls for investigations.
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Big powers split delay Syria peace talks in Geneva
Arab and Western officials say a November Geneva peace conference on Syria may be delayed up to a month as Washington and Moscow clash over opposition representation. The failure of the Syrian National Coalition to unify stance adds to the stalemate ahead of U N and envoy meetings.
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Maliki seeks U S military aid face tough congressional doubts
In Washington Maliki pressed for Apache helicopters and military supplies to fight al Qaida in Iraq while U S lawmakers voiced stern criticism. Senate leaders warned changes are needed including broader Sunni and Kurdish inclusion as concerns grow about Iran alignment. Senator John McCain urged urgency to reverse the troubling slide in Iraq’s stability.
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