Mourners plant saplings at Westgate memorial service
In Nairobi Kenya mourners from diverse faiths gathered for a family like ceremony marking one month since the Westgate Mall attack. About 400 attendees laid dirt and saplings while Kenya’s security forces faced criticism over alleged looting shown in newly released video.
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Talks raise hopes for end to SF strike
Oakland area transit talks resume between Bay Area rapid transit officials and striking unions as a four day walkout harms commuters. BART hopes to reach a contract by Monday to resume service on 104 miles of track. ATU Local 1555 leader confirms talks. union members walked off Friday over work rules and overtime.
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Ex con blamed in fatal Las Vegas after hours shooting
Benjamin Frazier, 41, identified as the man who opened fire at Crai's After Hours in Bally's, wounding two employees and fatally shooting a patron who confronted him over a $30 cover. He was hospitalized with serious injuries and faces murder and attempted murder charges after being restrained by patrons.
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Smithsonian Faces 65 Million Budget Cut
The Smithsonian Institution faces a 65 million dollar budget cut this year due to automatic funding reductions approved by Congress. Officials warn that if cuts continue, furloughs or museum closings could occur. Secretary Wayne Clough notes past trims to absorb funding drops but says more drastic steps may be needed.
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Nevada student opens fire at Sparks Middle School
A Nevada middle school student fatally shot math teacher Michael Landsberry and wounded two 12 year old students before killing himself outside Sparks Middle School. Police evacuated students as 150 to 200 officers converged and the campus remained closed.
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Christie ends fight on gay marriage in New Jersey
Governor Chris Christie dropped his appeal against gay marriage after same sex couples began exchanging vows under the New Jersey Supreme Court ruling. The decision, seen as pragmatic, ends his opposition and could boost his appeal to independents while angering conservative Republicans. Christie emphasized enforcing the court's ruling and noted polls show his lead in the 2013 race.
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France denounces NSA spying as unacceptable, summons envoy
Le Monde reported the NSA collected 70.3 million data points on French phone activity in December through January, including recordings and keyword filters. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius summoned U.S. Ambassador Rivkin, condemning the practice as unacceptable and pledging safeguards.
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