Obama denies ransom claim over Iran cash payment
President Obama defended a $400 million cash transfer to Iran as not a ransom but tied to a longstanding legal dispute and the January settlement of a nuclear agreement. He noted the payment to Iran occurred with the four Americans released and said the cash was necessary due to lack of a banking relationship. He also criticized Trump for suggesting a rigged election and spoke on IS threats in Iraq, Syria, and Libya while urging Moscow to curb violence in Syria.
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Russia
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Moscow
Wall Street Journal
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Libya
Unity
Zika vaccines protect monkeys boosting human hopes
Three experimental Zika vaccines protected eight rhesus monkeys from infection in a Science report. One traditional killed virus vaccine and two DNA-based vaccines delivered full protection, prompting human trials this year. Fauci calls the results encouraging but cautions about timing for approval.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Walter Reade Army Institute of Research
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Beth Israel
Anthony Fauci
Federal Infectious Disease Institute
FEDS Seek Court Order to Open Houston Polling Places
The Justice Department asks a federal court to force Harris County election officials to ensure all polling sites are accessible for disabled voters in future elections. Attorneys cite architectural barriers such as steep ramps and narrow doors hindering wheelchair users and those with vision impairments. Harris County Attorney's Office did not respond.
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Harris County Attorney's Office
Navy fuel tanks over aquifer in Hawaii spark controversy
Hawaii residents and officials warn the 187 million gallon Red Hill fuel storage complex beneath Oahu risks aquifer water used by urban Honolulu and Waikiki. Navy and EPA outline plans to upgrade tanks and monitor wells while debating relocation to Campbell Industrial Park and treatment needs.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Naval Facilities and Engineering Command
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