Israel blasts UN rights report as biased in war crimes row
Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects findings of a UN Human Rights Council inquiry into last summer's 50 day war, calling Israel's actions legitimate self defense against Hamas. Ambassador Prosor accuses investigators of serving Palestinian and Hamas aims as Hamas and Israel clash over international scrutiny. Neither side cooperated with the probe.
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Midwest Derecho Roars With 122 mph Gusts Across Several States
A Monday derecho produced 122 mph gusts, damaging homes and flattening fields across Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and Michigan. A possible tornado was reported in Portland Michigan. Airports delayed flights as storms stretched 300 miles from South Dakota toward Illinois, with hail near Cedar Rapids and trees down along I 90.
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Supreme Court limits government power in raisin case
The Supreme Court ruled the government cannot seize private property without compensation in the raisin program case involving Marvin and Danielle Horne of Fresno. The decision limits the Agriculture Department program while preserving broader regulatory power over production. Justice Roberts led the ruling with support from eight justices on related issues including police searches and patent terms.
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Pentagon pays Syrians stipends to fight ISIL
The Pentagon began paying Syrian moderates training stipendsof 250 to 400 dollars per month as the first group of about 90 fighters started training last month. Officials aim to train 3,000 by year end and 5,400 in 12 months while vetting volunteers. Recruiting continues amid security and adherence hurdles.
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