Hunger strike pledge by Hong Kong protest leader Joshua Wong
Hong Kong teen leader Joshua Wong, head of Scholarism, announced an indefinite hunger strike after a failed bid to intensify pro democracy protests by surrounding the government complex. Hundreds blocked a main road overnight, police used pepper spray and batons as demonstrators clashed near Leung office.
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Obama Pushes Police Trust Effort Amid Ferguson Debate
President Obama vows follow through in two years to strengthen ties between law enforcement and communities after Ferguson. White House press secretary Earnest notes training questions and the need for consistent program implementation while a body camera push gains support from Brown’s family and advocates. The White House review covers $18 billion in equipment across five federal agencies, highlighting tens of thousands of firearms and armored gear sent to local police.
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Shrinking pool of contenders for Obama defense secretary
Washington AP report notes top candidates bow out as Hagel exits. Ashton Carter and Robert Work remain under review, with Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson also considered. White House scrutiny limits and concerns about vacancies shape a fragile shortlist amid Obama’s final term.
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Rhode Island
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Anthony Cordesman
Cordesman
Penn State trustees gain access to Freeh report materials
Nine alumni elected Penn State trustees will review documents and interview materials used to compile the 2012 Louis Freeh report on how university leaders handled Sandusky sex abuse complaints. A Philadelphia lawyer will provide a database under confidentiality agreements, with logistics to be finalized by legal counsel.
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Supreme Court rejects blood transfusion case
The Supreme Court let stand a Michigan appeals ruling that the estate of Gwendolyn Rozier cannot sue doctors for negligence after she refused a blood transfusion for religious reasons following a kidney transplant in 2007. Rozier died from complications as her body rejected the organ.
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