Obama reads ready for Netanyahu summit talks
President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu aim to set aside past tensions and pursue a constructive meeting. The pair, despite disagreements, seek to project unity and reset ties ahead of upcoming discussions.
Campuses respond to racism amid protests and calls for resignations
A wave of campus activism follows racially charged incidents at Missouri, Ithaca College, Yale, and Berkeley High, with students demanding leadership changes and administrators pledging action. The Missouri case includes a hunger strike by graduate student Jonathan Butler and a swastika found on a dorm wall, linking local tensions to broader national discourse since Ferguson.
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Special investigation flags influence peddling in state capitals
The 2015 State Integrity Investigation finds loopholes in ethics laws across states. It cites meals for lawmakers at hotels and eateries, lax enforcement by underfunded watchdogs, and conflicts of interest. Alaska tops with a C. most states score D or fail. Story continues on 2B.
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Carson defends against critics as scrutiny grows
Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson says he faces special scrutiny from unnamed foes as polls place him ahead of Hillary Clinton. He rejects past life story questions about childhood violence and West Point ties, calling Politico’s West Point claim a boldfaced lie while noting media focus fuels fundraising and extends vetting into decades past.
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