Obama and Pena Nieto meet amid abduction protests
U S President Barack Obama pledged support to Mexico against violence and drug cartels as he met with President Enrique Pena Nieto amid protests over the disappearance of 43 Mexican college students. Protesters in Lafayette Park pressed for answers and Pena Nieto to resign.
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GOP takes charge as Congress opens with veto threat
Republicans assume a 54 46 Senate majority and 246 House seats as Boehner wins a third term speaker and McConnell becomes leader. The new GOP agenda centers on reducing deficits, overhauling taxes, cutting regulations, and advancing Keystone XL despite a White House veto threat. Democratic leader Reid sidelined by injury, while Biden presides over swearing in.
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U.S. probes civilian casualties from two airstrikes
U S forces are reviewing two airstrikes in Iraq and Syria with fewer than five alleged civilian casualties. Thirteen of 18 allegations were unfounded. three are under assessment and two remain under active investigation. Both strikes occurred in late December 2014.
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