Russia launches Caspian Sea cruise missiles into Syria
Russian warships fired a volley of cruise missiles into Syria from the Caspian Sea as ground forces loyal to President Bashar Assad advanced to crush rebels. Four warships conducted 26 strikes hitting 11 targets over 900 miles away, with missiles crossing Iranian and Iraqi airspace. President Putin backs Assad in a war that pits his regime against Islamic State and other opposition groups backed by the United States.
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USA TODAY Edition Note for Local Paper
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Retailers seek protective PIN for cards
The National Retail Federation urges PINs for chip cards amid costs to small businesses. Banks issue signature cards and vendors must fund terminals and software for partial protection, with few clear benefits. A House hearing followed a liability shift placing fraud responsibility on merchants. Target breaches and other incidents underscore the push for stronger card security.
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Obama apologizes for Kunduz hospital airstrike
President Obama apologized to Doctors Without Borders for the bombing of the Kunduz hospital in Afghanistan and promised procedural changes if needed. Doctors Without Borders called for an independent Geneva Conventions investigation, while the White House cited a tragic mistake and a Pentagon probe.
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Clinton Opposes Controversial Asia Trade Pact TPP
Hillary Clinton announced she opposes the Pacific Rim trade deal known as the TPP, breaking with Barack Obama and signaling a shift toward liberal Democrats. She said the agreement fails to meet her stated goals of good American jobs, higher wages, and national security, while labor unions oppose it.
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