Trade pact ties United States with 11 Pacific Rim nations
The United States and 11 other Pacific Rim countries reached the Trans-Pacific Partnership after marathon talks in Atlanta. The pact aims to cut tariffs, raise labor and environmental standards, and protect intellectual property while broadening markets for member economies that total about 40 percent of global output. Critics warn of job losses and higher drug prices, while proponents foresee growth and stronger U.S. influence in Asia Pacific.
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Washington
United States
Atlanta
U.S
Australia
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
New Zealand
Peru
Singapore
Vietnam
Asia-Pacific
Michael Froman
Shinzo Abe
White House
Obama
Democratic
China
Asian Pacific
Congress
TPP
Peter Petri
Brandeis University
Turkey vows action after Russian airspace incursions
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu pledged every necessary measure to defend borders after a Russian jet violated Turkish airspace prompting F-16 interceptions. NATO and the United States pressed consultations as Moscow acknowledged a Saturday incursion saying it was a mistake. Turkey summoned the Russian ambassador and warned of consequences while NATO and Washington coordinate with Ankara on the incident and regional Syria tensions.
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Turkey
NATO
Russia
Ahmet Davutoglu
U.S
Obama
Madrid
Ash Carter
Washington
Syria
Bashar Assad
Haber Turk Television
Foreign Ministry
Yayladagi
Hatay
Sergey Lavrov
Jens Stoltenberg
Davutogluu
U.S. Airmen Among Dead in Afghan Plane Crash
A U S Air Force C 130J crashed at Jalalabad air field in eastern Afghanistan killing six American airmen and five civilian contractors aboard. Ground casualties were reported but not detailed. NATO, Afghan officials and President Obama offered condolences amid unclear blame.
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U.S
Kabul
Afghanistan
Jalalabad Air Field
U.S. Air Force
Tony Wickman
455Th Air Expeditionary Wing
Ian
NATO
Wickman
774Th Expeditionary
455Th
Barack
Michelle Obama
Hearing Exams Can Change Your Life With Free Tests
A public service notice from Odessa Miracle-Ear urges readers to schedule a free hearing exam to address common hearing loss causes and avoid isolation. It highlights signs such as misunderstanding speech, ringing in ears, and avoiding social situations, and provides Odessa and Midland office numbers, addresses, and a promo code 55TWO8.
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Miracle- Ear
Odessa
Miracle-Ear
N. Grandview Avenue
Midland Miracle-Ear
Loop 250 North
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Odessa American Advereti
Stephanie Bordinesbordine
Oapa
George Rood Masonry
Kay Scroggins
Madison Medical Resort
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Melson and Associates
Jane Willian
Snelling
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Grandview Avenue
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