US starts airstrikes to aid besieged Iraqi town Amirli
The United States began airstrikes and air drops to support Amirli, a Turkmen Shiite town south of Kirkuk besieged by Islamic State militants since mid June. The operation expands US involvement, with 109 drinking water bundles and 7,000 meals delivered, alongside help from Australia, France, and Britain.
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Nation weighs economy as workers fear more layoffs
Pittsburgh reporters summarize Rutgers and Economic Policy Institute findings showing a broad tale of wage stagnation and anxiety. More than a third report permanent financial injury from the recession, with 38 million labeled financially devastated. Top earners fared better, while the bottom groups lost income. In Pennsylvania, real wages fell for the bottom 80 percent from 2010 to 2012, with the top 1 percent gaining and the rest shrinking.
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Washington, D.C
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van Horn
Pennsylvania
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Harrisburg
Keystone State
Red shirt remarks spark Capitol education clash
Kansas lawmakers and educators clash after House Speaker Ray Merrick questioned red shirts in June comments. KNEA members wore red in April protests against the education bill. Merrick’s aide said the remark referred to the British Army.
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Ray Merrick
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Capitol
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Boone keeps proving community spirit in Garden City
Longtime resident Boone reflects on Garden City growth from 8,000 to 31,000, the shift from farming to a modern town, and his own life from Standard Oil days to Rotary service. He recalls WW II service with the 99th Infantry Division, surviving the Battle of the Bulge as one of the Lucky 11, and his faith guiding him. His family includes two sons, a daughter, 10 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren with one newborn.
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Jesus
Belgium
Luxemburg
Denver
Henderson
Nevada
Brenda
Washington, D.C
Fallen Racers memorial race draws wide driver turnout
Race fans and drivers from California Washington Texas Missouri and beyond converge on Airport Raceway for the Fallen Racers memorial held over a long weekend. Organizers honor Harvey and Schiffer with a missing man formation balloon release and names read aloud.
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Schiffer
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Mangan
Chad Boone
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Boone
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