Soldier regrets actions in Afghan killings as jurors weigh sentence
The U S soldier who killed 16 Afghan civilians in nighttime raids expresses remorse as military jurors prepare to decide his sentence. His lawyers cite repeated deployments while prosecutors seek accountability for the alleged cowardice.
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School staffer’s calm praised in school standoff
An Atlanta-area school bookkeeper spoke on 911 as police say a man armed with a rifle and 500 rounds of ammunition, with prior mental health issues, triggered a tense standoff. The incident prompted praise for the staffer’s calm and effective response.
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Ohio report cards grade schools under tougher standards
The Ohio Department of Education released 2012 13 report cards with nine performance areas nine letter grades include performance index value added and graduation rates Full implementation by 2016 will add an overall grade and 17 measures Richard Ross says districts will see lower grades due to stricter standards In Butler County five districts have at least one grade local chart compares Butler and Warren counties grades The Middletown Journal analyzes all data to help readers understand school ratings
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GOP seeks to avert split over Obama health law strategy
About a third of House Republicans signed a letter urging Speaker Boehner and Majority Leader Cantor to oppose any annual spending bills funding the Affordable Care Act. Rep. Mark Meadows led the effort, with 80 Republicans backing defunding the law to restore patient centered care.
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France pushes for force if chemical attack confirmed urges UN access
France urged outside powers to respond with force if chemical weapons use is confirmed as Western nations press Syria to admit UN inspectors. Israel cited intelligence pointing to chemical weapon use in a Damascus suburb, while activists reported air raids by forces loyal to Assad.
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UPS to end spousal health coverage for white-collar workers
United Parcel Service plans to stop health care coverage for spouses who have coverage through their own employers. The move, affecting Ohio sites including West Carrollton and Sharonville, is said to curb costs and is linked to Obamacare concerns, with about 33,000 spouses covered and about 15,000 likely able to obtain coverage elsewhere.
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