Southern states tighten voting rules amid court ruling
Several Southern states push stricter voting laws after a Supreme Court decision ends federal preclearance. Texas faces a discriminatory ID dispute with the Justice Department while North Carolina scales back early voting and pre registration. Florida eyes citizen purge after a botched past effort. Civil rights groups warn minority and student impacts as boards report hundreds lacking state IDs.
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Rev Jackson mediating for U S captive in Colombia
Havana The Rev Jesse Jackson said he agreed to mediate in the case of Kevin Scott Sutay, a former U S soldier held captive by Colombia's FARC since June. He urged the State Department to contact Sutay's next of kin and said release is imminent as peace talks continue in Havana.
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