Ryan elected 54th Speaker of the House in dramatic vote
Paul Ryan became the 54th U.S. House speaker in a live roll call after a month of unrest. He urged unity and a fresh start while lawmakers prepared a two year budget measure aided by outgoing Speaker Boehner. Pelosi nominated, Ryan won 236 to 184 with nine for Webster.
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Blimp downed by state police near Muncy Pennsylvania
A 240 foot Army surveillance blimp broke loose from Aberdeen Proving Ground and drifted across Maryland into Pennsylvania before coming down in a ravine near Muncy. State police fired about 100 shots to deflate it. No injuries reported. 6,000 feet of tether and wreckage were expected to be recovered, with an investigation underway.
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China ends one child policy two child rule announced
China said it will allow all married couples to have two children ending the 35 year old one child policy. The move aims to balance population and aging issues though officials cautioned a big baby boom is unlikely.
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Assad's Future at Center of Vienna Syria Talks
In Vienna, Kerry and foreign ministers from nearly twenty nations gather to push a plan for a political transition in Syria with Assad’s fate at its core. Russia Iran and regional powers attend while Assad’s removal remains disputed. over 250000 killed and over 11 million displaced as war worsens the refugee crisis.
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Video of cop student Sparks policy debate
In Columbia South Carolina FBI Director James Comey warned that officers may back off due to cameras. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott led a controversy after a deputy filmed dragging a 16 year old girl in class and was fired. Lott urged citizens to film police action to increase accountability as the debate over cell phone video in policing intensifies.
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