Obama to keep 5500 troops in Afghanistan through 2017
President Obama said the United States will maintain about 5,500 troops in Afghanistan into 2017, delaying a full withdrawal. The plan, worth about 15 billion dollars per year, keeps 9,800 troops through 2016 and then draws down. Candidates reacted differently while the war remains a campaign issue.
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Odessa Mexico energy pact links three cities to boost trade
Odessa leaders sign a non binding tri city agreement with Mex ico partners to develop commerce education culture and tourism and focus on the La Entrada al Pacifico trade corridor. Officials expect new deals in oil and gas tech sharing and job creation as panels and negotiations unfold at the Odessa Country Club.
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Hastert to plead guilty in hush money case
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert intends to plead guilty to a hush money scheme tied to alleged past misconduct with a student athlete. A written plea agreement is expected by Monday with Oct 28 set for the change of plea, as prosecutors seek to avoid a trial revealing details.
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Exxon Won't Face 92 Million In Damages From 89 Spill
Alaska and federal governments will not pursue an additional 92 million dollars in oil spill damages from Exxon Mobil relating to the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster. Courts cited recovery of ducks and sea otters and end of lingering oil threats as reasons for dropping the claim before an Anchorage hearing.
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Feds launch nationwide synthetic drug crackdown
Federal agents arrested 151 people in 16 states since July 2014 as part of Project Synergy, a DEA crackdown on synthetic drugs including bath salts Spice and Molly. Authorities seized over $15 million in cash and assets with Los Angeles and Bakersfield seizures totaling about $500,000 and 200 pounds of drugs.
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