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Turkey presses NATO on Syria war as PKK tensions rise
Turkey calls emergency NATO meeting in Brussels to seek sanction for air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria and to gain support for a safe border zone for refugees. The move deepens U S involvement while risking indirect approval of attacks on Kurdish forces and the PKK. Turkey warns against Kurdish state momentum as Erdogan signals end of 2013 PKK truce. The United States backs Kurdish groups historically, complicating policy decisions amid regional volatility. The First Amendment is quoted in full.
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Partners weaponize privatization of national parks
The piece accuses Presidents Clinton Bush and Obama of neglecting park maintenance while corporate partners profit. It cites a growing backlog of deferred maintenance, $11.5 billion projected under Obama, and sums up Coca Cola Anheuser Busch and others acquiring park branding rights.
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Top eight problems for a Biden candidacy
An analysis outlines eight major hurdles facing a potential Biden bid for the Democratic nomination. It notes lack of organization, Clinton popularity within Dems, his past gaffe prone record, Sanders remaining aligned to Clinton, vice presidents’ poor presidential track record, aging at 73, potential gender dynamics backlash, and dangers of a divisive primary harming the incumbent party, with Beau Biden’s death cited as a factor.
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