Obama to Speak at Joplin High Commencement Amid Tornado Toll
President Obama will address Joplin High School graduates on May 21, a year after a deadly tornado devastated the city. The event follows planned remarks at Barnard College on May 14 and the Air Force Academy on May 23.
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Limbaugh to be honored in Mo. Capitol
Jefferson City Missouri speaker of the House Steven Tilley announced Rush Limbaugh will be inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians. Limbaugh, from Missouri's southeast, has faced advertiser withdrawals after a controversial remark about a female law student. Limbaugh apologized and Tilley defends the choice, noting the hall honors famous Missourians regardless of universal popularity.
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Haditha police killed in al Qaida style assault
In Haditha gunmen aligned with al Qaida killed 25 Iraqi policemen in a brazen early act of resistance to government control. The attackers, posing as officials, fired on guards and commanders for about thirty minutes before fleeing into the desert, leaving the town terrified and seeking protection.
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Obama and Netanyahu Press for Unity on Iran Policy
In a tense Oval Office meeting President Obama urged diplomacy to stop Iran from building a bomb while Prime Minister Netanyahu stressed Israel’s right to a pre emptive strike. Both claimed unity but offered few grounds for resolving their differences on Iran policy and potential actions.
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Riot police break up anti Putin protest in Moscow
In Moscow riot police dispersed a large anti Putin rally after demonstrators occupied central squares. About 250 people were detained citywide as Navalny and Udaltsov were detained briefly before release. The crackdown underscored the authorities willingness to crush protests amid growing opposition calls.
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Overhead bins Expansion Targets More Carry-On Bags
Airlines expand overhead bins to fit bulkier carry-ons as crowded planes and bag fees boost on board luggage. United and Delta upgrading bins. Boeing engineers redesign interiors to match larger baggage. Experts say bigger bins offer a slight competitive edge for business travelers.
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Mild concussions can cause lingering issues in children
A study from Ohio State University finds that even mild concussions can lead to persistent attention and memory problems for up to a year in about 20 percent of children. Forgetfulness and concentration difficulties were more common in cases with unconsciousness or brain abnormalities on imaging, informing how clinicians predict and support affected youths.
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