Pope Francis appeals to Congress and the nation in New York
Pope Francis urged Congress to abolish the death penalty and share wealth with the poor. He called for action on climate change and immigration, addressed lawmakers in Washington, and spent 40 hours in New York including a vigil at St Patrick’s, UN remarks, and a visit to Harlem. He thanked American nuns for their service following Vatican scrutiny and drew large public crowds in Manhattan.
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Border Patrol agent indicted in 12 shooting case
U S Border Patrol agent Lonnie Swartz indicted by a federal grand jury on second degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of 16 year old Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez in Nogales Sonora. Swartz faces an Oct. 9 arraignment amid a concurrent civil rights suit and disputed account of events.
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Filibuster Blocks Funding Bill Over Planned Parenthood Clash
Democratic led filibuster stalls a funding measure as Republicans seek to strip Planned Parenthood of federal funds. The 47 to 52 vote underscored a looming government shutdown while leaders push a clean continuing resolution with Obama urging Congress to keep the government open.
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