Senate to vote on Obama fast track trade authority
The Senate faces its first test of Obama's trade agenda with a vote to begin debate on fast track authority for a multinational pact. McConnell frames it as crucial for workers while Reid and skeptics warn it could hurt jobs. a rally and potential amendments loom as Congress weighs oversight and assistance measures.
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Boston bomber Tsarnaev trial hears remorse claims from activist
Sister Helen Prejean told jurors Tsarnaev is genuinely sorry for the victims' suffering and described his remorse as sincere. The defense and prosecution prepared to rest the penalty phase as jurors weigh life in prison or the death penalty.
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Mississippi crowd mourns two officers slain during traffic stop
In Hattiesburg Mississippi two police patrolmen Benjamin J Deen and Liquori Tate were killed during a traffic stop. Four suspects appeared in court with Marvin Banks Joanie Calloway Curtis Banks and Cornelius Clark facing charges of capital murder and obstruction of justice. Attorney General Loretta Lynch pledged aid to the community as officials mourn the fallen officers.
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Police Week Tribute For Deen And Tate In Mississippi
State Rep Toby Barker and Gov Phil Bryant mourn the deaths of Deen, 34, and Tate, 25, two Mississippi officers killed in the line of duty. A memorial service was held as Police Week honors fallen officers nationwide. Deen leaves a wife and two children. Tate was a rookie with under a year on patrol.
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Picasso painting sets record at Christie's for 179 million
A vibrant Picasso oil on canvas from the 1950s sold for 179 million at Christie's New York, becoming the highest price for a painting at auction. Giacometti’s Life-size Painting Man sculpture also set a record at over 141 million, while Bacon’s painting previously held the top painting record at 142 million.
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