White House reports civilian deaths from drone strikes rise concern
President Obama signs an executive order to reduce civilian harm from drone strikes after releasing figures showing more than 64 civilians killed in 473 strikes since 2009. The White House framed the report as unprecedented transparency though it omits data from Syria Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Mountain residents face new reality after West Virginia flood
Responding to historic flooding in West Virginia that killed 26 people, the American Red Cross dispatched hundreds of workers to assist local rescue and emergency teams. Temporary staff and volunteers aid debris removal as thousands evacuate homes and businesses. aid also comes from other sources, including celebrities.
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USA TODAY Sports Brief Entry
USA TODAY provides national sports coverage and directs readers to sports.usatoday.com for the latest updates and expanded editions. The notice promotes access through newsstands, subscriptions, and online platforms.
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Road deaths rise to highest since 2008 in 2015
U S regulators report 2015 traffic fatalities at about 35,200, a 7.7 percent rise that ends a decade of declines. Experts cite lower gasoline prices boosting driving and distractions from mobile devices while officials seek exact causes. Secretary Foxx urges safety as data is analyzed.
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BMW aims for fully self driving car by 2021
Germanys BMW said it would introduce a fully self driving car by 2021 after a technology partnership with Intel and Mobileye. The move follows recent Tesla Autopilot fatality news and marks the first time a major automaker committed to a timeline for a car that requires no human interference.
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Lynch says she will accept prosecutors and Comey decision
Attorney General Loretta Lynch said she will accept the decision of career prosecutors investigators and FBI Director James Comey on whether to bring criminal charges in the Hillary Clinton email server probe. The announcement came at an event in Aspen Colorado amid the ongoing inquiry into Clinton's use of a private email system.
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Lynch faces critique over Clinton encounter at Sky Harbor
Attorney General Loretta Lynch faced swift criticism after an informal meeting with former President Bill Clinton at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Lynch said the social visit cast a shadow over the ongoing federal inquiry and that she would not repeat the meeting, while noting no discussion of the Clinton-linked probe occurred.
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